I have to agree with Sitting Bear's assessment. He was holding his own very well while Natalia and I were cruising to his aid. But taking a Bomber into a fight with 2 VHFs isn't a good idea I guess. Almost got that Raven Claw, but he just wouldn't fly into that Nuke.
Unless ordered into my bomber, I will be taking out the Viper for the time being. My spatial combat skills seem to be waning more than I'd like them to be.