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One of the key issues is player balance and no one referenced that comment in my last post. The guys running and setting up the servers have noted a problem with and without the Spit Mk2 and are trying hard to find a solution.

I went on later with only Mk1/Hurri available and Blues outnumbered Reds 5 to 1.

Its a tough call for the server admins.

Secondly, I am a Spit pilot and, like you Jamz, like to prowl at 18K+ in my preferred choice of AC. It takes a hell of a lot longer to get a Spit Mk1 to that altitude compared to a Mk2 and it performs better than a Hurri- so yes, for that reason I (and others) would prefer a Spit Mk2. If I happen to run into a BF then at least we are pretty well matched up their. Not every one wants to engage in deck furballs.

You know, I wonder what the outcry would be if a FW was accused of overperforming at Mid/Low alt and Blues were told - 'No you can't have it! You will have to staywith a BF109 E1' even though many would fly it at high Alt where it performed more or less correctly?

It's a catch 22 situation at the moment which could be solved by players picking an ac best suited to fair play and their preferred style. But thats unlikely to happen with everyone but didn't you notice some were actually choosing Mk1s and Hurri's?

The bombers are just as easily killed by a Spit, a much nicer ride at 18K+ and evenly matched.....