fighers

[Fergie]

Hi -

I had 9 fighters in France and there was supply in an adjacent territory. There were not fueled. The German AI player used fighters to do an airfield attack. I lost all of my fighters. I had no AA cover. Were the airplanes attacked on the ground or did Air-to-Air combat take place and the units automatically fueled?

Also, what is the best way for the allies to gain air-superiority considering the German's usually have better planes?

Thanks,
Woodheat