OTT BE Mission 8, 21 Feb 1918, Bag Big Bertha {Stumptonian}

[Stumptonian]

Well, again, I seem to do better for the enemy side than my own Adlers.


This was a tough one, especially when Jaeger took so much damage early and had to bail, leaving only Wolfram to guard the Rumpler.
I do have to quit second-guessing myself and let the cards fall as they may ...
If I had attacked the first target instead of thinking "that was too easy!" and redrawing the target cards, things might have been better.
Oh well ...
At least my Adlers all survived, unlike poor Bulldog Eric Hillborn who has seen his last mission. Time to find another pilot photo ...
But I also have my first Bulldog ace in David Rimmer, who so far always shoots down enemies in pairs.

It was an interesting mission, Baz. And a lot quicker than than the previous one, as you pointed out in your briefing.

Now on to the planning of Mission 9 before heading to New Jersey for a week next weekend.

[gully_raker]

Short & Sweet Pete!
Well it was for the Doggies!
Great action, excellent story telling & presentation as usual.

Rep inbound.

[flash]

Go Bulldogs ! I'm considering moving your roster across Pete
I think you're right about leaving things how they fall, why turn your face from the war game gods when they smile upon you, grasp the opportunity when it's offered, remembering they take as well as give !
The Bulldogs are pretty flush with scout pilots right now so they are not the priority for a replacement for Mr Hillborn.

Onkel says:


Those Bulldogs have cursed luck !
At least Wolfram managed to bag one before they got him. An Iron Cross 2nd Class for him along with a Wound Badge What a price to pay for some scraps of metal, I hope he enjoys his time with the nurses.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Great report Pete, those verdammte Tommies shoot too well!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

The "Dogs" of war did very well again, but the troops on the ground are letting far too many Huns slip through No man's land.
We have not entertained a German Officer in the Mess for weeks. It helps take the edge off losing another of our chaps.
Kyte.

[Teaticket]

Tough outing for the Eagles. Rimmer must now have a target on him as he has become quite a nemesis to your Eagles.

[mikeemagnus]

Nice one Pete. Good to see you now have a Bulldog ace Thanks for the well told story - excellent entertainment.