[Robo.]

I admit I have not flown any 109 sorties in this patch and there were some changes with the missions on ATAG, too. I have had no problem before for I never really enjoyed buzzing the airfields. I remember the times when you could land your 109 in Hawkinge without getting any damage. They might go the other extreme now, I don't know. I also rarely get across to France as I am and defending interceptor. I do fly CAP over French coast quite often, flak was reasonable but I had no reason to go anywhere near the airfields.

Originally Posted by 5./JG27.Farber

We do and there is rarely anythiung to do up there because all the red fighters are hugging the AA on the deck.

I assure you there is quite a few Spitfires flying up there. I believe we had a nice 20k drag and bag tackle with someone from I./JG26 (not sure, just judging from the skill) somewhere mid channel. Don't generalise on all red pilots please. It is true that sometimes you get attacked by LW right after take-off and it's not easy to extend from the fight with the performance we've got. If you have any advise on that that would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by 5./JG27.Farber

I must admit it does make me laugh when I see so and so red pilot was shot down by bofors.

I am glad you're having a laugh. Just to let you know that you can easily get hit by own AAA while taking off (the ack acks really don't care and shoot no matter if there are friendlies in the area).

Originally Posted by 5./JG27.Farber

I'll tell you the only things that ever happen if you are hit by bofors: (...)

You have to try not to get hit by bofors then. I am aware of that damage, I spend quite a lot of time in a 109 and it's the same if you get hit by the AAA on the other side. Controls gone, engine gone, pilot dead...

I am not saying that ATAG is ok now and realistic because I don't know but you have to take AAA in account if you're the invading guys. What is the altitude where Bofors shoots anyway? I'd say I have never seen the white Bofors burst above some 5000 ft. Heavy flak alright, but that's inaccurate unless you really have bad luck.