Oh, yes, I've heard of the mortars carried by the 190's... curious, has anyone effectively used them in AH? I confess I have not, but I'm pretty sure I could never get a 190 to 30K to find out, and that is my point.
Look, I don't mind the overwhelming numerical odds; I don't mind having to face escort with superior performance; what I would mind is facing the prospect of chasing planes with a ceiling 10K above mine and not having a chance to intercept. Likewise, I don't want to be a buff spitting on the heads of the helpless LW below, knowing the fight was won before we ever "engaged".