4.12 development update discussion and feedback

[ElAurens]

Oh, did I say I can't wait for flyable Hawk 75s?

[EJGr.Ost_Caspar]

Originally Posted by ElAurens

Oh, did I say I can't wait for flyable Hawk 75s?

I'd personally prefer a P-36 or a H75-C1, as I do like the U.S. and french camo more.

Nice shot!

[ElAurens]

My preference is the P36, be sure, but, the Finnish Hawks have the best chance of seeing use in IL2, they have the only real map to use them on.

Yes, I know about the Hawaii map, and yes that is the only time US P36s saw combat, but it still would be cool to find a way to use them.

We only have one map of France as well.

[Glider]

If you would like a what if type of scenario the RAF had I think about 200 P36 in reserve in early 1941

[ElAurens]

Yes they did.

Planes originally destined for France.

They ended up in North Africa and in the CBI theater of operations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShRekbtRpU0

[Pips]

British Mohawks (P-36) even saw limited operational service in Burma.

[_1SMV_Gitano]

Originally Posted by ElAurens

Planes originally destined for France.

They ended up in North Africa [...]

You mean East Africa, right?

[ElAurens]

Originally Posted by _1SMV_Gitano

You mean East Africa, right?

Well yes, Egypt and areas under British control. Most ( all? ) went to the SAAF. I tend to lump it all into North Africa as that is where most of the later combat was. Early on it would have been against the RA of course.