A large and complex map with many units to manage. You have a serious opposing air force with resources and warfactories to keep it in the air. You can't neglect the air war in this mission. You may not control the skies but you need to remain dominant. Early on, because Blue is supported by many turrets, flak tanks and rockets as well as his own Raptors, you may have to settle for protecting your 'own' airspace, clustering around your own anti-air units (Hunters, Rockets, Flak Tanks). Driving aircraft into enemy territory while his anti-air strength is intact is likely to be counterproductive.