I might as well post this anyway:
I’d like to thank my supporters, those who have been with me from the beginning and those who have joined my cause in the later rounds. It has been a long, tough campaign; I’ve been up against many worthy opponents. I herby accept the position of “The New Plane” and solemnly swear to remain interesting and more capable than the P-40B.
So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is newer, faster, better climbing, more uber airplanes.
Go back to The Late War Arena, go back to The Mid War Arena, go back to Early War Arena, go back to the Alt Monkeys, go back to the Shed Killers, go back to the Kill Stealers, Vulchers and HO Dweebs knowing that you will have the new Aircobra in only two weeks.
I have a dream that one day the Aircobra will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all planes are created equal when struck by the mighty 37 Millimeter Canon."
I have a dream that my major variants will one day fly in an arena where they will not be judged by their reputation to flat spin, but by the content of their cannon.
Finally, whether you are citizens of Early War Arena or the Late War Arena, ask of the Aircobra the same high standards of maneuverability and firepower which we ask of the P-38. With a good kill streak our only sure reward, with HTC’s stats computer the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the arena we love, asking Hitech’s blessing and Hitech’s help, but knowing that here in the AH-II Arena, Hitech’s work must truly not be perked.
And so, my fellow flyers: Ask not what your Aircobra can do for you; ask what you can do with your Aircobra.
(Apologies to: FDR, MLK & JFK)
