Another stupid NOE ! You know why you were all shot down don't you? Your a bunch of skilless dweebs !!! Learn a few tactics, how to bomb from high altitude in a buff, and picking up a few fighter to fighter skills wouldn't hurt. With 25 people you should be able to take 2 bases at the same time. 10 is more than enough for an NOE.
funny how everytime I go on these NOE missions, I shoot down at least 3 of your 'expert' pilots with the greatest of ease. What usually gets me are the wirbs....not the 'expert' pilots.
THE OP has the story somewhat wrong. We were outnumbered 10 to 1, at least. No joke.
Sure we all died..but it started an event...and we shifted our focus elsewhere. Meanwhile a lone goon strolled into your 'expertly defended' base about 30 minutes later while we killed your CV south of there in another mission. Yup - taken.
Result 2 missions - 1 large af taken. 1 CV downed. 1 Port possibly taken (was ready for capture when I had to log) 1 bundle o' fun.
Maybe you experts can show me how to do better then?!?