I have a group of friends who want to play our own DF server. I'm trying to learn the mission builder but Jeez its complicated compared to the old IL2. Is there anywhere I can download some df missions for my own use?

Thanks,

Try in their forum, for example missions done for Syndicate server.

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/14893-the-missions-sharing-corner/page/12/#comments

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/forum/92-mission-making-and-mission-editor/