Garbage.
I was in a Ki and put at least 10-20 rounds into him. He crash landed, and then towered out less than 1.5k from me on the ground, and yes. He was just off his base. Still. I have been in similar situations and the enemy always got the kill regardless
Something that obviously needs addressed.
I agree something needs to be addressed, and that being reading comprehension.
Ditched / captured.
If you stop successfully on the ground, and are not on a runway/taxiway you are considered to be one of the following, ditched or captured.
If the closest field (vehicle, carrier ,port or airfield ) to you is friendly you are considered ditched and a kill is NEVER awarded for a ditched aircraft.
If the closest field (vehicle, carrier ,port or airfield ) to you is ENEMY you are considered captured and a kill is awarded based on most damage , and if no damage was done proximity.
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