Misdomingo
07-31-2011, 22:42
We used Oberst Hajj’s ”Spy Rescue Mission,” similar to the one used at Origins this year. In brief, we placed two landing strips randomly on the standard double-play mat area, one strip labeled 1 and the other 2. This scenario had the allies attempting the rescue of their spy who was to meet them at one of the landing strips. The attacking Central Powers side did not know which landing strip was the one designated for the rendezvous. Takeoff and landing rules from Burning Drachens were in effect for the rescuing plane(s). Otherwise, no elevation rules were used. The rescuing side had two 2 Seaters, both without rear gunners in them (so either of them could potentially land and pick up the spy).
Eight pilots reported for duty. The Central powers were well represented by The Cowman (flying Udet’s D. VII), TommyZ (VonRichtoffens’ DR. I), Mark (Goering’s D.VII), and Mike (Hotlzem’s Pfalz D.IIIa). The Allied planes were flown by Chuck42 (Barker’s Sopwith Snipe), Phil (Cadbury’s DeHavilland DH4), Tony (Elwood’s Sopwith Camel), and Misdomingo (Breguet BR.14B2).
We ran this mission twice, once with even sides (4 vs 4), then again with slightly uneven sides (3 CP vs 4 Allies). In both cases the Central Powers were victorious, although the second time it could have gone either way.
Mission One:
The Allies flew in formation and then parted ways with the DeHavilland heading for the northern landing strip and the Breguet heading for the southeastern one (the one where, unbeknownst to the CP, the spy was waiting).
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As the Brequet made a sweeping turn to align with the landing strip, the DR.1 struck. Soon the Breguet was smoking and on fire.
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The DeHavilland did a touch-and-go and swung around to aid the Breguet. They both approached their landing nearly on top of each other.
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Misdomingo drew her last flame damage card and it was enough to send the Breguet hurtling toward the ground in flames.
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Soon thereafter, the DeHavilland exploded in midair thanks to a lucky shot by the Pfalz D.IIIa. The spy remained on the ground; no one had successfully rescued him.
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Eight pilots reported for duty. The Central powers were well represented by The Cowman (flying Udet’s D. VII), TommyZ (VonRichtoffens’ DR. I), Mark (Goering’s D.VII), and Mike (Hotlzem’s Pfalz D.IIIa). The Allied planes were flown by Chuck42 (Barker’s Sopwith Snipe), Phil (Cadbury’s DeHavilland DH4), Tony (Elwood’s Sopwith Camel), and Misdomingo (Breguet BR.14B2).
We ran this mission twice, once with even sides (4 vs 4), then again with slightly uneven sides (3 CP vs 4 Allies). In both cases the Central Powers were victorious, although the second time it could have gone either way.
Mission One:
The Allies flew in formation and then parted ways with the DeHavilland heading for the northern landing strip and the Breguet heading for the southeastern one (the one where, unbeknownst to the CP, the spy was waiting).
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As the Brequet made a sweeping turn to align with the landing strip, the DR.1 struck. Soon the Breguet was smoking and on fire.
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The DeHavilland did a touch-and-go and swung around to aid the Breguet. They both approached their landing nearly on top of each other.
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Misdomingo drew her last flame damage card and it was enough to send the Breguet hurtling toward the ground in flames.
18387
Soon thereafter, the DeHavilland exploded in midair thanks to a lucky shot by the Pfalz D.IIIa. The spy remained on the ground; no one had successfully rescued him.
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