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Bounce? - 7/19/2002 6:57:04 PM

Coleman

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Another newbee question: In the air-to-air combat screen what does so-and-so squadron "bounces" other squadron mean? I know it must be significant. Also while I'm at it, what does it mean when the report says one squadron is lining up a tail attack -- is it a mark of relative squadron skill?

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- 7/19/2002 7:13:13 PM

thantis

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If I remember correctly, bouncing has to do with relative altitudes...you bounce an enemy who is at a lower altitude (and hence at a disadvantage) from a higher altitude - also means you are ambushing them (taking them by surprise).

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- 7/20/2002 12:07:35 AM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by thantis
[B]If I remember correctly, bouncing has to do with relative altitudes...you bounce an enemy who is at a lower altitude (and hence at a disadvantage) from a higher altitude - also means you are ambushing them (taking them by surprise). [/B][/QUOTE]

Bounce just means you catch the opponent at a disadvantage, and can attack (relatively) unmolested by their response. In effect this usually means diving on them, possibly out of the sun, probably from behind, but doesn't strictly have to.

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