First, thanks to those who rang in on the P-40 use and tactics thread. Lately, I have been checking into tactics when up in a supposedly "inferior" aircraft. And yes, I do have a bit of an obession with P-40s. (note to HTC: can we have a better model P-40 with AVG markings? say, an K or N model? PLEASE?)
Anyway, here's the question: have any of you here ever upped in a group (say, 2-5) in the same type of aircraft with a pack-hunting type mentality? ie flying as a unit, staying together no matter what, sharing kills to get the job done, etc.? If you are in a squad, is this what squad flying is about, in your opinion? Did this tactic actually gain you anything, or did it just paint a big bullseye on your backs?
Here's why I'm asking: I think it would be a TON of fun, and an extremely intimidating tactic. Picture if you will, you're vulching or cherry picking in your perked ride, feeling like a real hot stick, lots of friendlies around, when suddenly 5 D-hogs (or whatever sufficiently lethal plane you'd like to use in its place, maybe even a P-40, I just said D-Hog for argument's sake) that you didn't even realize were there make a firing pass as a unit and cut you to ribbons. Or worse yet, they make a buzz pass from your 9 or 3 position first then come back and slice you up. Wouldn't you have to change your drawers? Personally, I'd excrete a brick from a well-known orifice.
Still, I think it would be a ton of fun to pull psych job tactics like this in the MA. Have any of you done it, and how effective do you think it was as a morale-killer when done repeatedly? Moreover, was it as fun to do as it sounds? If you have a story to tell from either end of this scenario, please... I'd like very much to read it! Thanks for reading!
