Where will the Axis precisely be based out of BTW? I'm trying to dig up 190 info for the theatre but it's sketchy. For now I'd err on the side of not having 190s because they may not of been in the warm mediteranian that soon, the early '42 models were known for having the engine too close to the cockpit, making temperatures in the cokcpit, over Germany, reach a cozy 130 degrees on average. The problem wasn't corrected on the production lines and by an issued field mod order to crews until about mid '42 and the time of our scenario... so it's possible because there were some 190s in sicily I think at the time, but do you really want a bunch of naked 190 drivers half-hanging out of their cockpit in the skies this scenario? Also I think I ran across something that said there were some c.202s involved with the Malta region at the time, I'll need to dig up it's citation.
It seems that Stroke's solution of having mostly Hurricane Mk I's with some IIC's mixed in is a good idea. Perhaps have each group rotate through the IIC so we don't have people in planes that aren't even that much faster than a Ju-88, armed with the equievelant of 2 .50's.
Tell me if I'm wrong, but it seems the Mossie has a significant preformance advantage over the beaufighter its substituting for. I'm wondring if there is any way we can reduce the impact this will have on the scenario, as the 109F (the fastest axis plane in the scenario) will have a hard time catching it on the deck, and it is a much better diver than the 109.
I'll agree, that's a good idea. At the very most for the IIc, for every four Hurri dirvers, there is one IIc to be rotated amongst those drivers so that each pilot gets the oportunity to fly it for one frame, and only one frame. It's probabley not historicaly accurate, and maybe a little imbalanced, but it could be very possible if we allow a similar roation of a single G-2 amongst every four 109F drivers.
Another alternative if we want to avoid any confusion or conflict (but will seem a bit odd if this scenario is one where the next frame is determined by the outcome of the previous frame), for frame 4 we switchout all the Hurri Is and 109Fs for IIcs and G-2s.... maybe switchout some or all of the Stukas with 190A-5s.
Just an idea, I'd personaly rather see a solid aircraft lineup maintained through all four frames. Newer, faster, badder toys are always cool, but I think everyone might have more fun across the board if we aim for using only the low-end aircraft rather than the high.
