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    An early war scenario of recon & escorts v scouts and limited ammo.

    An early spring day Fwbl Alois Engler pilots Ltn Willi Steinbecker in their big Albatros C.I across the lines, their orders clear, to recce the Tommy in the villages behind their front and see what they are up to.
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    Covering them at a distance is Ltn Willy Rabe in his captured Nieuport Bebe
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    As they cross over they notice a pair of hawks are stooging about looking for a feed - a pair of Nieuport 11's
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    2Lt George Aldridge
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    2Lt John Douglas
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    So there you go, a simple and fun scenario, I used my own D8 AI solo charts and random entry points for the planes.
    As the close on their first target the enemy swoop in, Lewis guns chattering leaving the Albatros trailing smoke and with some control damage
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    Steinbecker gets of a shot at Aldridge as he turns away to meet Rabe as he rushes in
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    Hauling his nose up to meet the attack Aldridge gets the best of the exchange and the German machine blows smoke
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    Steinbecker gets another shot away but cannot tag the elusive Aldridge
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    He quickly switches to Douglas' machine now at close range and causes some damage to his control surfaces
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    Douglas turns in and attempts to return the complement but he only suffers more damage and both guns stutter to silence before any more damage can be caused
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    Now it's time to clear jams and seek position
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    Pressing on past his interceptor Rabe gets a solid long range effort on Douglas causing more hefty damage, though his follow up wasn't near as good and his gun runs dry.
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    Gun now cleared Steinbecker is the first to score, swinging his parabellum and raking the green machine
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    Douglas is in serious trouble and must look to break off - They trade shots but no significant damage is caused.
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    Then as he's passing behind (just missing the blind spot) Steinbecker lands the decisive blow
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    Steinbecker's next task is to photo the village below
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    Rabe, now reloaded puts himself between Aldridge and the Albatros trading blows
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    They circle each other without further result, though Steinbecker tries to intervene
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    As Aldridge reloads Steibecker takes advantage though he then puts the gun aside to complete his photo mission
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    Then the chase is on - as the Albatros heads for home Aldridge gives chase - Steinbecker expends the last of his ammo and has to reload
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    Aldridge slips into the blindspot and opens up again causing the machine to smoke once more
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    Steinbecker returns fire but his gun jams almost immediately
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    Unopposed Aldridge opens up once more but his gun runs dry and the Albatros slips away behind his own lines, followed shortly by Rabe
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    Butchers Tally:


    Fwbl Alois Engler pilot & Ltn Willi Steinbecker
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    Ltn Willy Rabe
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    2Lt George Aldridge
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    2Lt John Douglas
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    So there you go, a simple scenario using random start points, restricted ammo & my D8 solo AI charts; I flew the Albatros.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Great Dave, thanks for sharing. I love the early war action.

    I would REP you but the forum is a fickle mistress

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    Most enjoyable, Dave!

    Have a shot of Rep, Sir!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Very nicely done.

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    Dave; I like the crisp commentary and love the way the gimbals show off the movement. I have been reluctant to try those. Can you give me encouragement?

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    Great to see an Early War scenario.
    Most enjoyable Dave!

    How did you handle the Limited Ammo? 6 shots or 3 before reloading?

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    Nice to see early planes . Those are some of my favorites

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    Nice AAR, Dave.

    Did you use the higher MG rule?

    This is really an upgrade for the game and those lightweight b-firing scouts.
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gully_raker View Post
    ....How did you handle the Limited Ammo? 6 shots or 3 before reloading?
    Early war using the 47 round pan on the Lewis so went with three Baz - makes it tough but still got nine hits on target, just that six of them were zeroes & a couple caused jams !!
    Quote Originally Posted by Marechallannes View Post
    ....Did you use the higher MG rule?...
    The opportunity didn't come up Sven - when they were overlapped the gun was jammed.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willi View Post
    Dave; I like the crisp commentary and love the way the gimbals show off the movement. I have been reluctant to try those. Can you give me encouragement?
    Thanks Willi. Encouragement ? Think I just did didn't I ?!

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Ooooh! Early war planes. So underused, so underrated. Excellent AAR, Dave, thanks.



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