You guys may be just what I'm looking for.  I really enjoy the high altitude bombing.  I like the Lancaster III for it's ord. load-out of 14 1,000 lb bombs.  With the salvos set to 2 and delay to .05, you're guranteed 7 vh's per run.  But I think the B-17's handling and climb rate more than make it a better bomber.  It takes over 30 min. to reach 25k in a Lancaster with 25% fuel.  That's too long for me, and I'm pretty patient.  The B-17 has a much better chance to defend itself with all the guns it has.
    I've been flying the B-17 now for the last 3 weeks and I think I'm going to stick with it.  I'm flying with a mouse now, but should be receiving a stick in the mail any day now.  My ID is Coogan.  I fly in the Late War Blue Arena proudly as a Rook.  I'd like to do some runs with you guys if that would be alright.  I am almost always flying around out there, and will be checking this message board regularly.
    I have my VOX set to channel 102.  You can give me a shout anytime I'm online, or email me at dbrimm318@aol.com
I hope to see ya's out there... 

Coogan