Three early starters and three balloon kills - we have a lot to live up to gents ! And well done Paul
For those of you that wish to step outside the
AAA range imposed by the official rules I've found this info:
The optimal operating altitude for balloons varied between 3,000 and 5,000 feet (1,000 and 1,500 metres).
outside of the pompom types the Ordnance QF 13 pounder Mk III anti-aircraft gun, also known as 13 pounder 6 cwt, as seen mounted on trucks, has the lowest firing altitude of the British guns of 17,000 feet (5,200 m). I haven't seen the specs for Hun guns but I'd imagine the Krupp 77mm would out perform this. Bottom line being the balloons and aircraft will be well within range of dear old Archie !
As for AAMG - effective range of a Vickers is 6500 feet (2000m), indirect fire is double that so they too will be well within range.
I'll find out how well that goes when I get my table back in action next week !
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