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[MonTana_Prussian]

<I think that the only time I would actually try to use AA guns or the deck gun on an enemy warship or plane would be as a last resort. (Sunk something big, didn't save, got caught etc). IMHO, the deck gun is most useful against lone, unescorted ships that I don't want to waste a Torp on, or are out of them. I sunk 68K tons on my last patrol, came back with "0" of everything except AA ammunition.>

I tried to use the AA on planes,but paid a heavy price in damage,so I now avoid planes like the plague. Watch out attacking singletons with the DG,as the war goes on,more and more are armed,and can really ruin your whole day!

Originally Posted by MonTana_Prussian

<I think that the only time I would actually try to use AA guns or the deck gun on an enemy warship or plane would be as a last resort. (Sunk something big, didn't save, got caught etc). IMHO, the deck gun is most useful against lone, unescorted ships that I don't want to waste a Torp on, or are out of them. I sunk 68K tons on my last patrol, came back with "0" of everything except AA ammunition.>

I tried to use the AA on planes,but paid a heavy price in damage,so I now avoid planes like the plague. Watch out attacking singletons with the DG,as the war goes on,more and more are armed,and can really ruin your whole day!

have you used the sub school training to get good at shooting aircraft?

tactics are one thing but avoiding proper training is another. even if you never use AA you should be trained enough to be good enough to save yourself when needed.

[MonTana_Prussian]

Originally Posted by WEBSTER

have you used the sub school training to get good at shooting aircraft?

tactics are one thing but avoiding proper training is another. even if you never use AA you should be trained enough to be good enough to save yourself when needed.

Yes,I have,but I just find that it's best to avoid. I did shoot down a few planes,but one of them still got bombs away,and heavy damage to my boat.

That cured me of shooting at planes!

[Folducker]

Originally Posted by MonTana_Prussian

Yes,I have,but I just find that it's best to avoid. I did shoot down a few planes,but one of them still got bombs away,and heavy damage to my boat.

That cured me of shooting at planes!

Historically, confrontations with aircraft usually didn't go well for the submarine. I did the gunnery training, shot down my share of planes but it only takes one near miss to damage the pressure hull. I think avoiding planes at all cost for me is the best bet.