The best was the very first beta. It was an amazing change coming from WarBirds. Even with the limited planeset, map and all the bugs, I knew that AH had much more potential than WB. The FM and gunnery seemed much more realistic, IMO.
Never the less, this release is a great one. I love the bomber 3-ships, and hate the new bombsight (I't might be awile till I'm proficient with it). The new planes are great, and the new map has created some breathing room and more can now be found in the MA than mass furballs. I'm having more fun in the MA lately than I've had in months.
eskimo