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Today, 09:11

flash replied to a thread November 2023 Workbench in Hobby Room

A lovely trio there, Mike, well done :thumbsup:

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Today, 02:59

flash replied to a thread 'Origins' Through the Helmut-Cam; Game #16 Sunday 25th June 12:00 in WGF: After Action Reports

Ah, the red Fokker scourge, be afraid, be very afraid ! Great action & good to see the players enjoying their time ! :thumbsup:

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Today, 02:52

flash replied to a thread 'Origins' Through the Helmut-Cam; Game #17 Sunday 25th June 18:00 in WGF: After Action Reports

Nice one Tim, a fine bunch of chaps and chapess to game with :thumbsup: That game could be a contender for Flight Club one day.

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Today, 02:45

flash replied to a thread Balloon In Europe This Week! in Officer's Club

About bleedin' time ! Maybe the rest of us will see them in the new year then ?

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Today, 02:39

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM - Mission11 – Flashes Whiteout – 22nd March 1917 in Over the Trenches

What, and lose the drifts and blocked roadways ?! ;) :pint:

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Yesterday, 09:32

flash replied to a thread Mess of the OTT Edgy Young Men Campaign 1917 in Over the Trenches

Holy wotsit, Mike, it sounds like you've had a proper old school donnybrook, I look forward to the AAR when it comes. :thumbsup: Hopefully I'll get...

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12-03-2023, 10:16

Baz replied to a thread AAR OTT EYM Mission 12 – Last One Home - 27 Mar 1917 – Hu Rhu in Over the Trenches

Good action and back story. Some long lay-offs will be appreciated by some of the injured. The Eagles managed to stop the tandem after a bombing...

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12-03-2023, 09:05

flash replied to a thread Commando Comics - Night Witch in Officer's Club

Grew up reading them, always good. I still see old copies of them for sale on occasion in the local street market.

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12-03-2023, 09:02

flash replied to a thread Lt Edward "Butch" O'Hare F4F Wildcat? in Officer's Club

My spreadsheet shows it as an A for the F4F-3 at long range, as AB for the F4F-4 & 3A, though that may not be up to date, it's what we used last time...

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12-03-2023, 07:41

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT EYM Mission 12 – Last One Home - 27 Mar 1917 – Hu Rhu in Over the Trenches

Well done for leading the way, Gary, I'm glad you had fun with it ! Looks like you had a good spread of scouts & some a little close for comfort to...

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12-02-2023, 08:57

flash replied to a thread David Manley in UK Wing

That's very good to hear, thanks Chris and Chris ! ;)

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12-02-2023, 04:15

flash replied to a thread B29 over Japan in WGS: Mission Discussions

Bravo, Fox, it looks stunning & clearly a lot of effort has gone into it before the 'extra chrome', we are dazzled by it's shine ! :cheezy: :pint:

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12-02-2023, 04:10

flash replied to a thread David Manley in UK Wing

Thanks DB, I was wondering if he's part of one of the WhatsApp groups here in the UK, though I don't suppose he'll be able to access his phone whilst...

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12-01-2023, 09:49

flash replied to a thread BRF OTT-EYM - Mission 12 - Last Man Home - March 27th 1917 - by Flash. in Over the Trenches

Yes that's correct, Mike, as is oft the case. Working on the idea that Hun scouts rarely, if ever, were allowed to cross the lines the layout...

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11-30-2023, 11:56

flash replied to a thread BRF OTT-EYM - Mission 12 - Last Man Home - March 27th 1917 - by Flash. in Over the Trenches

Yes, confirmed, Gary, they will be hard pressed to get away clean, hopefully the random placement of scouts might help them out. We'll see ! :pray:

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11-30-2023, 11:28

Baz replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 11 - Whiteout - 22 Mar 1917 by Baz in Over the Trenches

I should have said dog toy stuffing, plenty of this as the toys don’t last very long!

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11-30-2023, 10:06

flash replied to a thread BRF OTT-EYM - Mission 12 - Last Man Home - March 27th 1917 - by Flash. in Over the Trenches

Well, yeah, from the rosters, Paul, that's what they're there for ! Preferably, Pete, but pilots more importantly than gunners.

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11-30-2023, 10:01

flash replied to a thread Photo height in WGF: General Discussions

Better than we'd think, I'd guess, they used them to make maps. Development saw the introduction of semi-automatic cameras and the standard...

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11-30-2023, 09:33

flash replied to a thread All The OTT Edgy Young men (EYM) Campaign Scenarios - Jan-Mar 1917 in Over the Trenches

OTT-EYM - Mission 12 - Last Man Home - March 27th 1917 - by Flash. This is a fairly straight forward scenario that the wordsmiths amongst you can...

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11-30-2023, 07:47

flash replied to a thread BRF OTT-EYM - Mission 12 - Last Man Home - March 27th 1917 - by Flash. in Over the Trenches

I have posted this now as I'll be committed with other wargaming interests tomorrow :cheezy: :pint:

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11-30-2023, 07:46

flash started a thread BRF OTT-EYM - Mission 12 - Last Man Home - March 27th 1917 - by Flash. in Over the Trenches

This is a fairly straight forward scenario that the wordsmiths amongst you can tailor to your needs and storylines. It will involve a tandem on each...

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11-30-2023, 05:09

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 11 - Whiteout - 22nd March 1917 {Stumptonian} in Over the Trenches

Careful what you wish for, Mike ! :serious: :cheezy:

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11-30-2023, 04:47

flash replied to a thread Fiddlers Green Grumman Wildcat 1/144 in Paper Card Models

Excellent job, Larry, well done; my fingertips would be in tatters if I tried anything like that ! :clap:

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11-30-2023, 02:51

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 11 - Whiteout - 22nd March 1917 {Stumptonian} in Over the Trenches

Very 'atmospheric' imagery, Pete, the lighting seems to have set this engagement off nicely. A good win for your chaps, I feel a rivalry coming on...

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11-30-2023, 02:27

Baz replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 11 - Whiteout - 22nd March 1917 {Stumptonian} in Over the Trenches

H Pete, similar outcome as my game, a good win in the end for the Eagle Staffel. Nice sheet and fluffy snow clouds. Like the first shot which seems...

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11-29-2023, 12:42

Baz replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 11 - Whiteout - 22 Mar 1917 by Baz in Over the Trenches

Thanks for the comments all, amazing what can be done with package materials and toy stuffing.

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11-29-2023, 02:11

flash replied to a thread David Manley in UK Wing

That's shocking news, hopefully he'll recover soon.

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