Well my initial impressions were very positive.
Graphics are stunning, runs very smooth, great sound and effects.
Its a real challenge to fly and has a very realistic feel to it.
Such a shame that Cliffs of Dover wasn’t as good as this is.
The website says “The server will be up from 20:00 Friday 20th (UTC/GMT) through to 20:00 23rd MONDAY (UTC/GMT).”
I assume playing the thing can only occur between these times, that would explain why it stopped working this evening (just when I was getting into it)
Whilst it’s Alpha, the times you can access/test the game are limited.
The next window is Dec 27th-Jan5th, I think this one may bring in the La-5. If you check the developer forum which you can now access, now you’re game key is live, it’ll give details of content.
There’s also an IL2 BoS forum here if you look down the forum list. 
Thought as much, Thanks Keets
Sorry for being thick (again).
Apologies not necessary, though there’s a pile of potatoes somewhere. 
It’s worth checking the developers forum, just so you know what’s happening. The limited access wasn’t mentioned when we pre-purchased and only came up when they opened up access.
Check the EAF forum as well, as there’s a few of us flying it. Try the 109 when you get chance it’s really nice.