In the upcoming Aces High tour (LWTour154), successfully secure 50 fighter victories in any piston driven aircraft, while simultaneously incurring zero deaths, ditches, or otherwise unsuccessful landings during sorties classified as a fighter. For those wishing to truly meet or exceed my achievement, and do not mind a borderline anachronistic lack of explosive firepower in the main arena, perhaps attempt this in a P-51 Bravo.
Edit: Oh wait now, there is more! The aforementioned squad mate has brought to my attention something that, in my embarrassment, I neglected to address previously. My fan club playfully enjoys ribbing me for "picking and running" in my Mustang of choice. As to remove any shadow of a doubt, any challenger can do as much "picking and running" as they desire, as long as the challenge is completed inside of my total fighter sortie time of 4 hours, 12 minutes, and 27 seconds.
As an incentive to sweeten the pot, anyone capable of meeting or exceeding the given parameters within the time allotted and in a comparable (mid-war or earlier) aircraft to the P-51 Bravo, shall receive at no charge to themselves, an autographed 8x10 photo of yours truly--- So manage your time wisely, do not let climbing to 40K and fleeing when you appear to have lost the advantage ruin your chances at what is sure to become a collector's item (suitable for framing).
While I do expect a better showing from the domestic stable, it is still a bit early in the day; however, the excitement and enthusiasm our EMEA brethren are showing thus far has me figuratively on the edge of my seat!
General Audience: You may have noticed Balcony dwellers are signifying their urge to participate by talking mad trash, and perhaps that has given you pause. Not to worry! Quality pilots may indicate their wish to participate in the challenge by simply replying with which early/mid-war aircraft you will be flying!
<S>, Good Luck, Good Hunting, and see you in the air Opening Day of LWTour154!
