Planes leaving a contested area

[serrada]

ok. my friend and I got into a BIG discussion over this. Can a plane leave a contested area to fly into another battle to boost artillery? and then land back into a contested area? the rules state a plane can leave from any area contested or not,but did not say "it could partake in a battle "I said it could he said it could not.  what is the rule yes or no.?

[MistuhJay]

Welcome, serrada!  Any plane may leave a contested area during the move phase, and then participate in the ensuing battle during the Combat phase. However, planes cannot move after the Combat phase.

[serrada]

thanks for the prompt and correct response.  :-D my friend will be  :x    :lol:

[Colonel Potter]

So if I understand this correctly, A plane has to land where it fights?  Or is it allowed to land before your non combat movement?

[Krieghund]

@Colonel:

So if I understand this correctly, A plane has to land where it fights?

Yes.

@Colonel:

Or is it allowed to land before your non combat movement?

These is no noncombat movement in this game.  There is only one movement phase, which occurs before combat.

[Flashman]

Remember that also, for this reason, planes cannot participate in naval battles.