Scenario was for the Handley Page on auto pilot to go from one end of the playing surface to the other and return as though on a bombing run. We used just two mats as the playing area. Trying to stop the success of the Handley Page were two Siemens-Schuckert D.III.
Despite the smaller playing area, after three turns (9 manoeuvres) there had been no action, just flying around.
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However, the action soon began, with both of the Handley Page’s guns firing.
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And the Siemens-Schuckert returning fire.
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When the Handley Page had a choice of targets, we threw a die to decide. Rudolph’s number came up this time.
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However, sometimes it was obvious – a plane at close range cops the fire, and so Blanc is the target this time.
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When the Handley Page’s observer was taken out of action, the Siemens-Schuckerts could attack without fear.
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And keep attacking
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And keep attacking no matter what the other Siemens-Schuckert was up to.
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Blanc’s Siemens-Schuckert got off one last shot, as the Handley Page was oh so close to home.
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We found one missed damage card that didn’t get in the photo (hence the +2 added to the picture) which meant the Handley Page’s tally was 30!
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This AAR is not the complete game, nor all the firing. Consider it a highlights package!
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