<-----Killed a 262 in a F4F-4 Friday, (practising for the FSO coming up that evening), and yes I HO'd him. He came to an area showing a good sized dar bar alone and then attacked a couple of my squaddies. For that he must die. That was the most lopsided eny kill I have had so far and I thouroughly enjoyed it. Pretty sure I didn't get a salute afterward, didn't expect it either.
I was in a 262 attacking a set of Buffs just recently. I took out his 2 AI when he really started to turn and burn that big fat B17. I was lining up fo a 1:00 shot when he pulls really hard right to me. Missed my shot trying to avoid him. Set up the same shot again and jeebeezus he does it again. I throw him a salute private and tell him he is scaring the crap outta me and are you really trying to ram me? He comes back and says "Sorry, yes I am, the 262 is just a game killer for me.....". So, that's pretty simple for me, I break off because I am not here to ruin the game for anyone, throw him another salute and tell him I am off, happy landings. 1 minute later I get the kill message that says his last B17 has gone down. I ask him what happend and he says, "Obviously you are a gentelman and a good sport so I crashed to give you the kill because you earned it".
What's the point? The 262 is a game changer for alot of folks. They see it as disruptive to good fights when maybe it is sometimes. That's why I think so many are into the "kill it at all costs" mentality. 2nd point, It is amazing what happens if you show just a bit of sportsmanship and civility while flying and I believe that makes the game more fun.
BTW the "gentelman" in the B17 was Midway, a guy I see thrashed quite a bit now on 200 for alot of stuff, but I know better.
