Originally posted by ygsmilo:
I see your point now mx (I went and had a few beers for lunch), I would say that the RAF could employ any formation they choose. But the LW should have radar (historical componet) that would allow the LW to have a tactical advantage. The bombers are not there to cause damage, they are bait. Your 2/3 LW, RAF ratio would be historically (sp?) correct but the LW should be able to fly the G-2 or 6 (I think the G-2 was available at the time) to reflect the lack of the FW 190 A4 in the plane set. Good post mx.
Hi,
I have never said, LW should not use radar. In regard of BF109G2 or 6, I would rather see a classic Bf109F4. Though maybe a mixed formation of BF109F4s and G2s (50% each) would be nice to spice up things
But definatly not a G6.
Also bombers... Well, they will need some target otherwise who will want to fly them? On the other hand, LW is free to engage whatever they want - be it fighters only, bombers only or both of them. What we can do is change the goal of the whole scenario - instead of destroing the field, RAF will have to achieve air superioty by means of engaging LW fighters and damaging their base. Thus, for RAF to achieve "major victory", it will have to destroy or damage both significantly and survive, while LW's goal is to engage enemy. Of course LW will want to protect it's field as if RAF bombers destroy acks and fuel supply, replaning LW pilots will be under thread of being vulched and not have enough fuel to engage retreating RAF force.
In another twist, RAF might substitude bombers for SpitVs with bombs and try to damage the field this way. But I doubt SpitVs are suitable for this mission.
Any other additions or changes required?
mx22
