Thanks for the input Kuya.
What I wrote concerning the history of the 8th AF bombers may seem contradictory to the timeframe being depicted, but those missions in July and August 1942 were small scale sorties subordinated to the RAF. The strength of the 15th BS on the July 4th mission i referenced was only six Boston's. It wasn't until September when the 8th AF was able to plan and execute it's own missions with minimal support from the RAF. That time period also lines up with the integration of the former Eagle squadrons into the 8th AF.
Regarding the Boston's in the event. I will not be swapping them for A-20's. First of all, A-20G straffers were not yet in service anywhere in 1942. Secondly, the overall idea is contrary to the intended format of the event, which is level bomber raids. So even solo Boston dive bombers are out. I will adjust the writeup to state that bomber formations are mandatory.
Furthermore, since the opposition most likely faced by Boston's in Hour 2 are 109's with a single cannon, their survival rate should be similar to the B-17's facing the Fw 190's. This assumes the bombers are competently escorted, of course. The targets for Bostons will be shorter ranged from the spawns so they will be under threat for a significantly less amount of time compared to the B-17's and pilots will be able to make multiple attacks in Hour 2, so we won't be lacking for action.
