I don't believe I'll ever miss losing a wing from a LA7 1.3k behind me in a P51. That was no fun to say the least. Front quarter shots were much more lethal in AH1 imo also.
So, its a hands down for AHII as far as I'm concerned. Not that AH1 didn't have its moments. Its just that some of the AH1 moments weren't so great. Plus, I really hated night (which is actually not unique to AH1).
Also, something which isn't unique to AH1, the BBS was of no value to someone learning the game at the time. In fact, I don't think there were ever a bigger bunch of buttheads than on this BBS. Yes, most are still here just censored.
Regards,
Malta