using the allied air force tactically. Ground attack or Ground support?

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In War in the East 2 ( soviet side) i use my air assets mostly in the ground support role.

But in this game, i am not sure.
Still Torch scenario.
It is difficult to get an idea of the effect of ground attack missions ( interdiction).

Right now, I exclusively use them on Ground attack missions, with primary targets being interdiction and units. It seems to have an effect.

Still, I am not sure if ground support would have more effect.

any ideas?

Another question is regarding sea control. I seem to get better results if i do not send them on missions but let them do it automatically ( automatic sea patrol on). The units in Tripoli control all the Tunisian coast all the way up to Tunis without missions. seems to be more effective.
am I wrong?