"P-38F is good to go... only comment was that as a bomber and a VA of 7 it would be easier to shoot down. But personally I'm not too worried about that."
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It looks like this is the final version. Anyone want to do the flavor text?
P-38F Lightning Maker: Lockheed Introduced: February, 1942 (P-38F) Wingspan: 52 ft Length: 37 ft, 10 in Speed: 414 mph at 25,000 ft Forumini Speed: 24 Service Ceiling: 44,000 ft Armament: 4 x 0.5 in MG, 1 x 20 mm cannon, up to 3,200 lb (1,451 kg) of bombs Range: 475 miles no tanks, 1,300 miles with drop tanks
Land Fighter-Bomber - This unit can't be based on a Carrier, and it can't benefit from the Expert Dogfighter or Expert Dive Bomber bonuses
Fighter-Bomber - When you place this unit during the Air Mission phase, declare whether this unit's type will be Fighter or Dive Bomber this turn. It can make Bomb attacks only while it's a Dive Bomber. While a Dive Bomber, reduce its Armor and Vital Armor each by 1.
The P-38 “F” version of the Lightning entered USAAF service in February 1942, soon after the United States entered the war. In addition to more powerful engines, the “F” series were the first to be equipped with external weapon racks capable of carrying drop tanks, bombs, torpedoes, or smoke generators. These fighters saw their first wide-scale use during the North African campaign. P-38Fs proved to be especially effective at intercepting and destroying German cargo and transport aircraft over the Mediterranean, earning the nickname "the fork-tailed devil" from the Luftwaffe.
Nice job by the Team, its a good unit especially for the USN.
We tend to make the Fighter Bombers just that Fighter Bombers;; to me Fighters without Escort are like a Bride without a Groom.
Most without it, are cheap or have a unique ability for specialty use, same can be said here i guess with the Fighter Bomber ability, never argued that.
True we can't make all Fighters with Escort, but i thought this was the perfect candidate to take the FB it that direction.
Again nice unit, to me a bit less than what it could have been, but i don't count the ballots.