It's up to you really. I started in a IIA, & when the IID was available I took it. Can't remember why, maybe it's because iirc the IID had a mount for a flak gun, and I wanted to be able to protect myself against enemy air.
Then when I had enough renown I traded in the IID for a VIIC. This was in late '39 or early '40.
I'm now on patrol somewhere NW of Spain (BE6) & as soon as I RTB I'll' go for a VIIC.
My $0.02
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