HP gives Obt. Baconworst the sauce

[Captain kiwi]

dateline 2/5/2016

Location german lines/no mans-land

A returning Handley Page bomber returning from a successful bombing raid has taken serious hits and as a result has limited directional flying capabilities. It is in the process of trying to get back to allied lines when it is spotted by two Fokker DViii's piloted by Obt. Jacob Baconworst and Lt.hans Oberstolen. They give chase thinking the HP is an easy prey. Lucky two camels Piloted by Captain Roderick (Ginger) Hawkwood. DSO, MC. LdH, CdG. And Captain John Perry. MC and bar. CdG. Also out on patrol have seen all three aircraft and decide to give the Hun a severe pasting.
Read on......


Handley Page is spotted by the two DViii's

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The two Dviii's are soon able to fire on the HP who in a defiant mood return fire they receive smoke and minor damage while one of the DV's receives engine damage



The HP continued to give sustained fire and damaged the second fokker of Obt Baconworst reducing his manouverability at the same time lt.oberstolen is forced to leave the area to rectify his damage



At this point the two camels join the fight, the camel flown by Perry gives chase on the fleeing oberstolen while Hawkwood tries to catch bacon worst who somehow manages to give him the slip



While trying to evade the HP Baconworst takes smoke damage from the desultory fire of the HP







Through a series of manoeuvres ending in an Immelmann Hawkwood is able to come into play with the fokker of Baconworst



Meanwhile Oberstolen has regained control and attacks Perry inflicting minor damage



Hawkwood continues attacking the hapless Baconworst



The action comes thick and fast Oberstolen is now giving chase to Perry



In a surprising turn of events both the HP and the camel of hawkwood converge on Baconworst and it results in killing fire



The action continues Perry completes a brilliant Immelmann and is now face to face with the Fokker of oberstolen Damage is inflicted on both aircraft



Surprisingly Oberstolen continues to give chase on the HP believing he can Finnish it off The HP with support of Hawkwood is heading for home



Both the camel and Fokker are in one hell of a dogfight who will win?



Oberstolen makes a break for it





But he is no match for the camel of Perry who blasts away with explosive and killing results



A happy smiling Captain Kiwi alongside a possible new recruit Jeff.








A Good fight all round in particularly from the HP and the gunnery skills of the crew. Due to the sensitivity of the bombing raid the names of the Handley Page crew have been withheld. It is not true that reports say G&T bombs were thrown at the Hun aircraft as this would be in direct disobedience of orders given by Flying Officer Kyte who regards such antics as a waste of valuable resources

Captain Kiwi

[Setarius]

Excellent recruitment tool there Capt. Kiwi. A very good fight as well.
Maybe if they used G&T bombs the Bratwurst would surrender and the war would be over faster.

[gully_raker]

Well that was an action packed & fun filled AAR.
Well done to both Pilots!

[Captain Chum]

Thanks for the great report. I have yet to get any of the large bombers in fear of how much play-ability due to their size. Reports like these help out my decision making.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Very brave of the 2 Fokkers to take on the HP and 2 Camels. Great game though.

[Flying Helmut]

Great fun!

But surely, that '0' "Engine Damage" - there are no such cards shown in the Butchers Bill pictures; should it actually have been a HP gun jam?

This is why I don't use the RAP decks, just the old Nexus ones.

[flash]

Another good actioner Andy, well done

[RJG173]

Captain Roderick (Ginger) Hawkwood. DSO, MC. LdH, CdG

What is an LdH? I recognize the other medals.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Legion d'honneur Robert.
Rob.