hi,
IL-2 ? Do you mean Il2 Sturmovik?
I liked this Game very much. And Yes besides the combat-view I often switched to outside view (from rear) when got the time for that? I enjoyed the sight.

I see you're doing a simulation in realistc style. It's just ok. Even wenn its hard to create this feeling of fear to die in this "steelbox".

Oh...one thing. You spoke about this "Tank work in tandem with infantry". This is correct for nowadays. But think about your war-period. The german tanks was so successfull because the used tank-alone attacks.(Panzerschlachten)
All the other armies in the world took tanks for infantry-supply at this time.

Anyway, you could create a out-of-the-turrent outside-view when you drive to the mission. And automaticly jump in when gett'n attacked.


,gri