Originally posted by Oldman731
Heh.
A P-51B flying with a Spit9 is an almost unbeatable combination. The 51 will chase down any Axis plane trying to run away, and the Spit will clobber it in the subsequent turn fight. Give credit to Chapel for an inspired choice - if you're planning to fly according to some sort of plan, that is.
- oldman
Chapel,
Oldman makes an important and overlooked point. Granted that I have not flown every last minute in the AvA, but our figther tactics have much to be desired. We're not flying together setting picks and traps for the Axis. But, they sure are...
We need some coordinated (ACT), fighter sweeps and mission oriented wingman assignments to pick those Axis nuts apart. We should not allow them to land 9, 11, or 14 kills in one flight; that is just ridiculous. I hear a lot of whinning and complaining as they pick us apart in our scattered gaggles. We fuss when we get shot down after being jumped in a four on one. This should be unexceptable. We need you to lay down our tactical ground rules.
We know historically it was quite the opposite for the Allies. You have a tough job. So, my hat is off to you. If I don't speak for anyone else; I speak for myself. We don't need Uber planes. We need coordinated Uber tactics. Its time to breakout your best Hub Zemke or Jimmy Doolittle. Dude worry not, we will follow you or at least I will. We have the planes, lets kick the crap out of these guys.
I won't put the entire burden upon your shoulder. We as a group should know what tactics to use when you're not around. It is a personal decision for each Allied pilot to make.
For goodness sake; ask the guy that took off just before you to wing up with you. Make coordinate attacks. Fly to and from targets together. Don't spread your altitude so far apart from each other. As best as possible clear your commrades Six, Yes, especially when you don't know him. Most importantly stay together; safety in numbers!
If you just want to be the lone wolf. That is what the MA is for.
You guys are great at taking bases. A large majority of the Allied pilots are really good sticks as well. Now, you guys that are not and you know who you are. Wing up with some of the guys that can teach you some ACM.
"Spring Chicken to ****ehawk in one easy lesson".
Yes, I know that the aircraft have already changed, but the 190A-5 should not have kicked that much but last month.
Allied pilots lets stick together;
Gentlemen, I am not trying to lead this. I am simply making an observation.
MHO
Cheers:confused:
