Raising an old issue, again, and will continue to do so

[addman]

Originally Posted by Von Crapenhauser

Fractory fresh in reality never existed as all planes were flown to bases.
Any real pilot will tell you after one flight only,the leading edges of most planes of aircraft get sandblasted buy air,moisture and other particles.
Wear and tear will be small at 1st but factory fress dosnt last long in reality.
Not to mention dead flies and suchlike.
Engienes run with rich mixtures at low altitudes giving rise to black soot exhaust marks,grey soot if at high atitude as mixture weakens also.
No one worrid about exhaust emissions in 1940.
However pics look awsome detail,except for no pilot in the office.

Yes, I am aware of this and you are right. With all due respect though, this game is not so much about realism, if that were the case then how come you can fly around in a plane several missions without the wear and tear showing on the aircraft body? the aircraft wear is very superficial, no more no less. Nevertheless it would be nice to have the option of having a gorgeous looking plane but most of all I would like to know why they removed it. Hey luthier! you stilla speaka da English?!