Greetings Lyme
Have no idea what your issue was but did think it odd at the time that you did not jump to guns as soon as you dropped...think maybe two bombers were left at that point? (going off memory here)
As to anyone having experience with HH996 I think if you talk to some other bomber pilots they will tell you that I usually end up dead long before the last of a flight of bombers do. If you are in bombers I will come after you if I have a decent chance of catching up without trading away ALL energy. I have also been known to be persistent and re-up to chase bombers back home after they have dropped and shot me out of the skies once already. Probably not smart but the adrenaline does get pumping at times.

I do remember that this is just a game however and I am here to have fun. That was our XO's Number One Commandment many years ago on Air Warrior when I flew with the HammerHeads -Have fun! - if he said it once he said it a thousand times. I try to be respectful to other players both friend and foe alike and if you shoot me down in anything approaching a fair fight you can expect a <SALUTE> from me.
Sorry whatever happened to you happened but I can assure you I possess no secret weapon to neutralize gunners on a buff. If I did I would have zapped Havermeyr with it a thousand times by now.

Happy Flying
HH996 - and remember - HAVE FUN!