Instrumentation error, yes. Is it like that in reality, yes. That is, on single pitot installation, which I believe all WWII era fighters were equipped with.
As for some people saying that the wing low technique is only for high wing aircraft, I must say it isn't true. I personnaly accomplished hundreds of real life landing with the wing low technique on CRJs, B767 and EMJs without even coming close to scrapping a wingtip. Well executed, there should be no reason why your upwind wheel wouldn't touch the pavement (grass) before the same side wingtip. Just for fun, in game of course, record a track of low speed flying above the runway with gear and flaps downs. Not trying to land, just bank until the wingtip strikes the ground, play the track at low speed and you'll notice that you need quite a bit of bank to strike the wingtip. As a matter of fact, the amount of bank would probably be higher than what the rudder would be able to compensate for going straight, which is what you attemp to accomplish in a crosswind landing.
Hope this helps. Cheers.
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