I just change planes, there are many 35 ENY planes that a great.
If I want to patrol for bombers or do a fighter sweep: P47-D11
If I want to interdict tanks that might have figher cover: Yak9T
If I really need 2x 1000lb bombs: P38G
If I need alt quickly: 109G2
I'd be willing to switch sides but I'm not aware of how it works with being in a squad. I'd hate for none of my squad to be on and as soon as I switch sides they all log on and I cant get back.