Nice concept.
Imagine it implemented in the "golden" years when Il-2 servers were full.
Let's say, typical 24 players limit.
8 players managing the flight of 32 bombers at 7000 m with 5 players providing the escort of 20 fighters and 6 players of opposing side intercepting with 24 fighters...
At the same time, 3x4 fighter-bombers doing their job somewhere else while 2x4 opposition is trying to catch them...
Probably computers of that period would not be able to handle but it looked cool.
I'd love to see the opportunity to command AI in multiplay. Unfortunately, I lack the knowledge to consider the feasibility.