Armouries 12th November 2016

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

I am including a copy of the letter sent out ref this event (Somme Battle postponed from July).

I am happy to take the lead with this but I need to know the following before responding:

1. Who can attend.
2. Size of playing area:
a. 6x4.
b. 8x6.
c 12x4.
3. What aircraft, mats etc you can provide.

The game will incorporate aircraft used during the Battle of the Somme with similar missions.

Neil

Dear All,

As you are all aware following an email from Kirsty, I am now leading on the Wargaming events here at the museum.

I can confirm that the WWI war gaming event will be taking place here in the Royal Armouries Newsroom on Saturday 12 November, 11am until 4pm.

Please could all groups who would like to take part in this event let me know the answers to the following questions no later than 30 September?


· Will volunteers be ambassadors as in previous events?
· Details of what games you will be bringing;
· A short blurb and image of your game and topic;
· Number of trestle tables required (6ft x 4ft) for your game;

As mentioned by Kirsty, we are reviewing how we deal with expenses and public liability insurance so I will come back to you about this.


I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,


Gail

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

I am still around for a few days but would like to get this replied to before Sunday 18th September.
Neil

[flash]

Is it safe to assume this is the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds Neil ?

[Guntruck]

It's a week after Crisis in Antwerp, so I think I would have used up my 'good boy' vouchers by then.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I am afraid I will be unable to make that date Neil as it is also the date of our Regimental dinner.
Rob.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Yes Royal Armouries Leeds.

Neil.

[Hedeby]

I'm in BIG TIME guaranteed !!!!!

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

OK looks like Chris (hedeby), Mark (Embis) and myself are up for this. I will pm you both directly and anyone else who is interested after I'm back from Menorca.

Neil

[Rebel]

Hi Neil
You can count me and Doug (Melin 45) in for this. I will let you know what aircraft I can supply and how many mats as soon as I sort them out.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Great news Reg we now have a team of 5.

Let me get back from Menorca as I'm just doing some last minute things before heading to Canterbury then Menorca, and Ill put things together when I get back. (10 days or so)

[Flying Helmut]

Hi Neil

I'd love to be able to do this one (never been to the Armouries!) but can't say for certain just yet.

It's a stretch for my fuel tanks, but I'll try to sort something.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Be great if you could Tim.

Hi Neil

I'd love to be able to do this one (never been to the Armouries!) but can't say for certain just yet.

It's a stretch for my fuel tanks, but I'll try to sort something.

[Hedeby]

Its a hell of a trek but you know we always appreciate your personage !

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Just had an email from the organiser. The meeting about the event is tomorrow and we should hear the day after whether we have got a slot or not.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Neil

[Rebel]

Hi Neil
You can count me and Doug (Merlin45) in for this. I will let you know what aircraft I can supply and how many mats as soon as I sort them out.

I have three mats in new style (2 x Country and 1 x Town) and 2 Originals (Light sandy colour).
Aircraft for 15/16 period are:
LFG ROLAND C.11 Richthofen LUFTSTREITKRÄFTE April 16
5967 D.H.2 24 Squadron Robert Henry Magnus Spencer Saundby White 4 Nov 15
5968 D.H.2 24 Squadron ???? White 5 Nov 15
7712 F.E.2b 23 Squadron Lt.TB Jones (Pilot)
2nd Lt.WB Kellogg? (Observer/Gunner) Dec 15
6934 F.E.2b 23 Squadron 2nd Lt. FDH Sams (Pilot)
Cpl. W Summers (Observer/Gunner) Dec 15

Fokker E.111 (Eindekker) Late 15
Fokker E.111 (Eindekker) Late 15
Also just within the Somme Battle period although very late:
Sopwith Triplane Lt.Col. R.Collishaw RNAS Nov 16
Sopwith Camel Flt.Sub.Lt. A.B.Elwood RNAS Nov 16
Cheers
Reg

Melin 45 should read Merlin45.

[Hedeby]

I have plenty of DH.2s, Eindeckers, and early Albatrosses not to mention a more than a few two seaters

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Ok. I'll start working on a list of aircraft for this game. But essentially pre-start of Somme, June, to end around November with aircraft replacements to show progression of newer types as and when they became available.

I would also like to try for Squadron orbats if possible as part way through the Jasta were formed.

Neil

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

News flash....update.

I can confirm we have been invited to participate in this event.

That said we have few hoops to jump through first.

To this end could everyone who can definitely make it pm me their email address. As individuals we have a form to fill in and return to the Armouries organiser by Oct 31st.

I also have further forms to complete on our behalf. If I need additional info I'll contact you all individually.

Basically set up is from 8am. Doors open at 10. Finish 4. Out by 5.30 latest.

Any questions please add in pm.

Neil

[okko]

if we are not busy that day - will have to check diary - will see if I can get over for this just to meet up and introduce myself - being a complete rookie might be best if I just observe otherwise the best that could happen is a)- very authentic and only last a matter of minutes as the more experienced treat me as cannon fodder or b) more problematic and just slow the game down due to not being terribly familiar with the game play /rules. Slightly out of my usual comfort zone - last time I was at the armories was demonstrating use of mastiff dogs in war whilst dressed in silly clothes.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Be glad to see you there David. Send me your email I'll send the forms and you'll get in with us if you want. And we don't bite and rookies took us experts apart at York in February.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Another heads up as I've spoken to Gail about the paperwork. All attendees just need to read what I send you and we can all sign on the day. More to follow tonight.

[okko]

sent my email address - hopefully will be there

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Another heads up on day. We each have to be an ambassador for the event for 30 minutes. Not heavy or difficult. Much what we do at shows anyway. I'll explain more on the day. So don't worry.

Could all who have UK WING polo shirts please wear them. Ta.

Neil

[Hedeby]

Cool looking forward to it - more than happy to pick up ambassador slots if anyone is adverse to public speaking

[okko]

if its any use - I am very good at authoritively talking to the public about something I know nothing about.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Lol. Oh this is going to be fun. Now all I h 've to do is write a risk assessment for the game, nothing I haven't done more times than I care to remember....now will we have any irons, kettles or microwaves around....um let me think.

[okko]

so I take it - no mention of the large quantities of aviation fuel being stored near the ventilation system to provide the authentic smell to the game area then ...

[Flying Helmut]

Lol. Oh this is going to be fun. Now all I h 've to do is write a risk assessment for the game, nothing I haven't done more times than I care to remember....now will we have any irons, kettles or microwaves around....um let me think.

We might need a kitchen sink to throw at the opposition!

What about flaming Gin bottles?

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

I'll send forms out hopefully tonight. Computer in partial meltdown after swmbo turned it off at mains in the middle of a long update!

[Rebel]

Does that mean we will have to ban the BOOM card?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Don't forget the high degree of danger from plastic flames Neil. As I will not be there to attract them, they will be randomly distributed about the venue.
Kyte.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

We also have to produce a form for parental consent for taking pics. Another job for moi.

[Guntruck]

Lol. Oh this is going to be fun. Now all I h 've to do is write a risk assessment for the game, nothing I haven't done more times than I care to remember....now will we have any irons, kettles or microwaves around....um let me think.

Don't forget the risk to the kiddies that are a little heavy handed with your planes . It's a wonder they haven't asked for you all to be CRB checked as well. But I'm assuming the ambassadors get to hand out Ferrero Rocher?

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Steve you want to see the list of do's and donts where children are concerned, even down to no fixing broken models in situ. Any sharp bits need to be smoothed off etc, now must make note to tell all attending with planes to remove propellers!

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Cheers to everyone getting their responses back to me asap. Processing the other stuff tomorrow so all will be sent off well in time.

Plan A is going well thanks to Simon and an early RV at Wetherby services.

I'm planning to be at the venue around 8am for doors opening. We should all plan to be there no later than 9am please.

Neil

[Hedeby]

I'll be there before 08:30

[Rebel]

I also hope to arrive before 08.30.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

All documentation dispatched and risk assessment completed.

Neil

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks Neil.
Rob.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Aircraft lists have been dispatched by pm.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

OK see you all there tomorrow.

Unfortunately due to family circumstances Mark (embis) cannot make it.

Neil

[Hedeby]

Right cards finally finished at 10:45 pm - cockpits done, car packed and ready for the off, polo shirt ironed, all good to go

[OldGuy59]

Way late, guys. Sorry I wasn't paying close enough attention.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Have a good one chaps. Wish I could be with you.
Rob.

[flash]

Have a good 'un chaps

[Hedeby]

Well that was fun... we had a good turn out at the Armories today, solid showing from the Yorkshire Squadron with Myself, Reg and Doug, we were also able to welcome Dave from Blackpool on his first Aerodrome event, which was nice (I am sure he will tell you all about the two kills he achieved in the morning) but biggest call out has to be to a couple of our show stalwarts who seem to always have the drop tanks equipped - so massive thanks to Neil for coming South from Northumberland to Leeds and to Tim for enduring the return trip from London for the day. Bloody well done chaps.

A couple of great games were had - I got to spend the day flying one of the new Sopwith Strutters, which proved to be very effective - in the morning it was DH2s vs. Eindeckers (including Tim' A firing E.IVs - and he dares to talk to me about up-gunning !!!!!!!!!) whilst the Strutter took a leisurely flight to successfully photograph the enemy airfield, then in the afternoon it was a bunch of mostly FEs balloon busting against the new Albatrosses. Fair to say mixed results for the pilots - great fun for the players. I am sure there will be lots of nice photos from the chaps once they have recovered.

Finally big thanks to Simon (Strangely Brown) for the loan of his splendid western front mat (Which by the way I have at the moment Simon)

[Hedeby]

Way late, guys. Sorry I wasn't paying close enough attention.

Nice card - will certainly have one of those to add to the collection

[Rebel]

Hedeby's comments above seconded but what he failed to mention is that we lost five (of six) DH 2's escorting his Strutter to the target and back. They also serve who who get shot down a lot! Great day despite that.
Yes, you've guessed it. I was flying two of the escort who both crash landed for lack of fuel.

[Hedeby]

Hedeby's comments above seconded but what he failed to mention is that we lost five (of six) DH 2's escorting his Strutter to the target and back. They also serve who who get shot down a lot! Great day despite that.
Yes, you've guessed it. I was flying two of the escort who both crash landed for lack of fuel.

Whose stupid idea was it to use the limited fuel and ammo rules again? doh !

[Rebel]

NOT MINE!