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Today, 09:10

flash replied to a thread Purest competitive WGF experience in WGF: General Discussions

Quite right, Larry, the planes don't fly themselves; some just require more thought then others and the draw from the damage deck is often the great...

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Today, 06:35

camelbeagle replied to a thread Kodak Capers in WGF: After Action Reports

Nice! Thanks for sharing. When I took my FE2B out for its first flight it got home with 1 point left. That was only because the plane on its tail...

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Today, 06:33

camelbeagle replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

Well, that has to be very frustrating Tim. I hope it works out.

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Today, 02:36

flash replied to a thread Another Year Older, but Sadly No Wiser in Officer's Club

Happy birthday, chap, bottle of brandy with the top off please :D See you at Beachhead when I'll celebrate mine ;)

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Today, 00:25

Zoe Brain replied to a thread Purest competitive WGF experience in WGF: General Discussions

I've taken on a D.VII with a DH2 before now. And got off the table (just) after taking one down. As regards your list of superior a/c- I'd put...

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Yesterday, 09:18

flash replied to a thread BRF Mission 4 OTT EYM - Bombs and Blondes - 4th February 1917 by Baz in Over the Trenches

I thought as much! :lol:

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Yesterday, 08:57

flash replied to a thread Dave's D8 Solo Charts in WGF: House Rules

Following Teaticket's recent experience it would appear that the D* deck used for the Sopwith Pup would be appropriate for both the Nieuport 24 and...

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Yesterday, 08:47

flash replied to a thread Dave's D8 Solo Charts in WGF: House Rules

I believe it uses both Richard's and Joaquim's basic rules charts, iirc. Personally I find charts much quicker and, as you say, more flexible.

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Yesterday, 05:40

flash replied to a thread General Halberstadt CL.II in WGF: Historical Discussions

The Halberstadt CL.II entered service in August '17 so likely started life with the Merc D.IIIa engine. This engine has been referred to in postwar...

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Yesterday, 01:41

flash replied to a thread BRF Mission 4 OTT EYM - Bombs and Blondes - 4th February 1917 by Baz in Over the Trenches

That's SW of Zeebrugge seafront - not sure my chaps would want to go there, it being German and all ! :erk: I'll make it work, cogs turning, smell...

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01-31-2023, 08:26

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 2 - Hunting and Hunted in the Clouds - Week 2 Jan 12th - teaticket in Over the Trenches

That surprises me, the N.28 which is very rapid, has the F deck. The N.24 is in the speed bracket down from that, same as the N.17 (which is only a...

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01-31-2023, 07:45

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

Mission 4 OTT EYM - Bombs and Blondes - 4th February 1917 by Baz On 22nd December 1916, Admiral von Holtzendorff composed a memo which became a...

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01-31-2023, 07:39

flash replied to a thread BRF Mission 4 OTT EYM - Bombs and Blondes - 4th February 1917 by Baz in Over the Trenches

Cheers Baz :thumbsup: The orientation is a bit off, in reality north of Zeebrugge is the emptiness of the North Sea; West is also the North Sea &...

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01-31-2023, 04:58

flash replied to a thread General DH.4 Eagle VIII vs. DH.4 Liberty 12 in WGF: Historical Discussions

I think in this case it might, the gross weight will change for and during the mission but in this case it will, for the purposes of stats. I take it...

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01-31-2023, 04:00

flash replied to a thread General DH.4 Eagle VIII vs. DH.4 Liberty 12 in WGF: Historical Discussions

I have Profile 97 - American DH.4 - Jan, it gives empty weight as 2732lb; Gross weight as 4297lb, nothing more specific than that at first glance....

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01-31-2023, 02:51

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT-EYM Mission 2 - Hunting and Hunted in the Clouds - Week 2 Jan 12th - teaticket in Over the Trenches

They must have been French clouds as they were really working against the Germans at times ! ;) Great game of hide and seek with an exciting exit,...

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01-30-2023, 19:12

rhodie80 replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

Yes I have it.

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01-30-2023, 09:39

camelbeagle replied to a thread Club Campaign Start in WGF: After Action Reports

Always love a Balloon Busting Mission!

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01-30-2023, 08:54

flash replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

I sent this to Matt & you have since told me you found it so hope that's the case ! ;)

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01-30-2023, 08:15

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT EYM Mission 3 - Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly 19 Jan 17 {Stumptonian} in Over the Trenches

What a disappointing show for the Bulldogs, even allowing the Fee to shoot to the rear (which they couldn't) didn't help them, not sure the 180...

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01-30-2023, 07:52

flash replied to a thread AAR OTT EYM Mission 3 - Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly 19 Jan 17 {Stumptonian} in Over the Trenches

Actually you're both wrong, you only get +1 for certain full Ace (not inherent) skills. Baz's skill was inherent. :(

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01-29-2023, 10:08

camelbeagle replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

Thanks for the great news Jim!!!! I sent you a PM about helping out in the future.

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01-29-2023, 09:19

rhodie80 replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

I have all the wonderfully painted planes that people had sent for auction. They will be made available for future auctions to pay for the next lend...

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01-29-2023, 04:29

flash replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

Hopefully they'll go to the return fixture for whoever that may be !

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01-28-2023, 18:25

rhodie80 replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

We do not need any more money at this time. We had enough from previous auctions. We will always accept donations to cover our bar bill.

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01-28-2023, 09:48

flash replied to a thread Battle of Britain planes in WGS: General Discussions

How many planes will be dictated by availability & your budget, Larry but the RAF flew vics of 3 planes so you could get away with just a flight....

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01-28-2023, 02:43

flash replied to a thread National Holocaust Memorial Day in Officer's Club

Don't think we'll see it on such a scale as this again but, sadly, ethnic cleansing has continued all over the world to a lesser extent since then. :(

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01-28-2023, 02:38

flash replied to a thread Wings Of Rome - 2023 in Officer's Club

Always good to see a gathering of the Wings clan, wherever it may be :thumbsup::pint:

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01-28-2023, 02:32

flash replied to a thread National: Lend Lease to North America in US Wing

As the last recipient of the honour I expect Tim will have as much fun as I did, hard to believe that's already five years ago this year ! :pint:

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