Last weekend
Some of the members of the Illinois/Wisconsin squadron got together in Milwaukee this last weekend. See the pictures below, I'll try and add some commentary later. I also want to announce plans for another scramble at my place in Aurora on Sat. March, 12, start time TBD. Post up if you are interested.
Great pics Mike. Sounds like everyone had a good time.Beth and I are available any Saturday, so any time just let me know a week in advance. That goes for anyone in the Milwaukee area that wants to game.
Count Beth and myself in for March 12 and I will let you know if Aaron will be coming also.
Bob
That's some crowded airspace Mike - looks like the action got a little hot for some !
Sapiens qui vigilat "He is wise who watches"
Great pictures, Mike - looks like some serious flying going on there! Love the balloons - that gentle bend in them really adds nicely to the model. Who makes them?
Looks like lots of fun was had...
All the best,
Matt
Matt, I got the balloons from Clipper. Contact him and see if he has any left.
Bob
Hey Mike
Patti and I plan on attending. See you soon.
Yes it did get hot for some of us. I think each of my planes went down in flames in both scenarios. Also, upon reviewing the pictures, I do like the picture with Scott, hands behind his back and a very self-satisfied smile on his face. He probably just flamed one of my planes.
Great photographs, Mike! It looks like you had some tough dogfights.
Great photos, Mike.
Nice to see many planes I have actually in use.
Great pics Mike & that looked like it was a load of fun!
Great pics of what looks to have been a fun day Mike
We had two scenarios, the first was based on Lt. Quentin Roosevelts actions on July 7, 1918. Reportedly, Lt. Roosevelt had engine problems and was late taking off. Shortly after he came in sight of his squadron he went into a cloud bank. Upon exiting the cloud bank he found that he was above and behind a flight of DVII's that were preparing to jump his squadron. Action commenced when Roosevelt attacked. I took Roosevelts plane in the scenario and I damaged several German planes quickly, but a couple of them were able to turn around on me before any help could arrive. I took damage early and often.
The second was a late 1916 balloon bust. Rocket equipped Nieuport 16's along with Nieuport 17's and SPAD VII's attacked the balloons that were defended by Albatross DII's, Halberstadts and Rolands. The French were able to destroy the balloons but lost 6 planes compared to the Germans 2. It was a great afternoon. Thanks for hosting, Bob and Beth!
I love seeing our squadrons in action!!! The squadron that plays together, flames together!!!
Looks as if a great time was had by one and all Mike.
Thank you very much for sharing this.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
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