Years ago when I first played CFS II, I always flew only the Naval types, mainly F4U and F4F and still do to a large degree, but with all the add ons such as extra planes, scenery(Port Moresby properly represented finally) I often fly UAAF fighter and bomber missions over New Guinea. Recently I began flying the P-38 and enjoying it but having some difficulties.Obviously must fly and fight differently in the 38 than others but has proven a bit more of a challenge. I use the boom and zoom tactics suggested in the manual and as have read they used in real life, as well as the head on tactic of Richard Bong(when actually able to turn into a Zero or Oscar) and they work usually.However, a big problem I find is on occasion I get one or two on my tail and find myself on the deck after diving away, the plane always seems to just not have the juice it should. I use checklist and have tested various power settings etc. Also, the F model has no WEP? is that accurate?
I just finished a bomber escort to Cape Gloucester in Feb 1943.About half way to target over bismark sea, 30 Oscars and Zekes jumped us(24 B-24's, 50 P-38's). I stuck with the bombers since the AI planes never do but when found two oscars sneaking up, I climbed high, came around and lined up, ordering my flight to attack as well.The Zero I closed in on and was about to fire upon suddenly yanked up into a vertical climb away.I kept closing on other but he was shot down by one of the bombers.Soon though I noticed the zero closing on my tail fast, I slammed on the power but he closed in his bullets hit me, damaging my plane, forcing me to dive to 14,000 feet to get away.We stayed with the bombers and realized while heading back home fuel would not get me to port moresby since had to drop my tanks so early, so diverted to Buna and landed with 60% in reserve tank on one engine, one failed while over bismark sea.Forward landing gear also collapsed due to hard touchdown when plane became difficult to handle.This could happen any time in any plane but just seems it happens easier and more often when I fly the 38. No doubt can be a great plane to fly.Any advice?
Flying the P-38F Overhauled.
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