Ok, a little background here on what was going on. I was the sole defender on several attacks at this field (note the text regarding me successfully defending the base solo), and despite at least one victory every sortie, I was eventually picked each time. On this sortie, I upped against 2 attackers after being damaged on takeoff and ended sortie as the vulcher died to either ack or auger. There were still two attackers, and as I inned on Grumpy I wasn't quite sure if the other attacker had intentions of joining the fight. As a result, I pressed my attack very hard on Grumpy hoping to better my odds should the other attacker join the fight. Upon realizing it was just he and I extended and re-inned for the kill.
For those of you who claim I had the advantage as the engagement began, I would argue that it started with me at 0mph on the runway against multiple attackers, and had been doing so for some time. Upon reviewing the film, I admit I'm a little perplexed as why Grumpy's wingman left him hanging. My post was in response to Grumpy's messages to me, claiming the only attack I had was a HO, and that I killed him during a blackout while PW'd. Obviously, under perceived duress against multiple attackers, I will HO, and frankly few wouldn't with cannons vs. 50 cal. However, upon noting the fight had become 1v1 my tactics changed. One should also note that Grumpy was in a high G turn when I finished him, obviously he wasn't blacked out, and my attacks consisted of more than HOing.
I posted the film to set the record straight.
