Derby World Championships 28 &29 Sept

[Boney10]

This thread is purely for the above show
We are booked in for both days so assistance would be appreciated for both days.

Format will be

Early dogfight.

Bullets and Eindekkers
DH2ad Halberstads
Bombing mission. AeG with camels in pursuit

Dogfight
Pups and Albatross DIII
Tripes and Abatross DII

Bombing mission
Re8 chased by DR1

Balloon busting

SE5 and DVII

Please let me know availability, of course anyone welcome to turn up as a punter

[Hedeby]

I will definitely be there - can probably only make one day - will most likely be the Saturday (less chance of suppliers running out of new planes lol). Not to far away so will be there as early as necessary

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Will make one of the days, can't confirm which as I am reliant on who is driving.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I will be there on both days.
Rob.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Can't wait for this one Rob. Triples seems so far away.

[Baron Rolf]

I'd like to attend this show please Chris as I've not been to another gathering since WWMS, and it'll be nice to meet up with you guys again at a show, I cannot do two days but will be there hopefully on the Saturday, if work gets in the way I'll turn up on the Sunday.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Great Mark.
Be good to see you there.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

I have made arrangements so that I can attend on the Saturday. Please let me know when to arrive and whether you would like me to bring anything with me. Is it better to buy a ticket in advance or just 'pay on the door', please?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Chris will no doubt fill you in on the details Dave, but depending on the number of tickets he is allocated, he may be able to get you in free. i usually arrive about an hour before kick off with a trolly of stuff for the game and just breeze in as if I own the place. No one has ever asked me for a pass. Not a bad deal on their part for two days of my time I feel.
Rob.

[chimpchoker]

I am playing in a competition on the Saturday, so Sunday is my shopping day but I'll stop by and say hello.

Paul

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Is there any WGS being organised for either day? If there is would you want me to bring the pacific war stuff I have and a few ships for some air to ship action?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I would like to see some WGS Neil, but Chris will no doubt be able to tell you if it fits in with his schedule.
Rob.

[Hedeby]

Have had a spot of post holiday brain freeze - what is the venue for this event this year? Is this the one that got moved to the exhibition centre at Donnington racetrack?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

That's the one Chris.
Rob.

[Hedeby]

Excellent - I won't get lost then, am really looking forward to this one (word to the wise for those who haven't attended before - FOOD = very expensive here, bring sandwiches !!!)

[johnbiggles]

I live almost walking distance from this. I am very new to all this, but I have DH2s, eindecker, Halberstadt, Moraine and a baloon if you need more kit
Will try and convince wife. what time start?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

We usually start setting up from about 8.30 but you can arrive any time before the off at 10 John.
It will be good to meet you in person "O Wingman."
Don't forget to say hi on the Report for Duty thread, so that all the other chaps from other countries can see you have arrived.
Rob.

[Brambo]

I will be there both days Rob, I live right next door to it I'm supposed to be working nights Saturday but I'm trying to get that changed. If I can't, I will still be there! So just let me know how I can help.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Any help will be appreciated Trev, but I will leave Chris to give you the details as it is really his show.
Rob.

[Boney10]

On nights again today then Sqn club Wednesday, Ill post some details on Thursday for both shows this month

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks Chris.
Rob.

[Boney10]

For Derby this year we were asked if we could put on two games if possible, one for rack version.
I said we most likely could.
I shall mail the organisers to confirm if this is still the case.

So far we have the following

Sat

Boney10, Hedeby, Scafloc(possibly), FO Kyte, Baron Rolf (possibly), Naharaht, Bramble,
Johnbiggles

Sun

Boney10, Scafloc(possibly), FO Kyte, Baron Rolf (possibly), Bramble,

I shall post more on timings after Newbury.

But, if we have two tables we will split between the two WW2 & WW1 so will need someone more up on the WW2 version to control.
If we only get one table what is the consensus? Have a couple of WW2 games during the day, or have one day WW1 & the second WW2. I am open here as I mainly am a WW1 chap.

For timings doors open at 10 for the public so if we can get in between 08:30 and 09:00 gives us chance to set up and have a quick look round before we start.
I shall put the names listed above in to the organisers so you should not pay. Rob will Christoff be coming also ?

If any of this changes Ill let you know

[Flying Officer Kyte]

As far as I know Christophe will also be coming up on both days, although his mother is very ill so this may be a factor.
Will keep you informed.
We should aim to get some WWII in if we can. So yes to your suggestion Chris.
Rob.

[Strangely Brown]

I can bring my WGS kit and caboodle for a second table on both days if that helps?

[johnbiggles]

Hi Guys,
I have yet to confirm which day I can attend, could be Sunday rather than saturday, I will let you know when I can.
John

"anything you can walk away from counts as landing"

[Boney10]

I can bring my WGS kit and caboodle for a second table on both days if that helps?

Wasn't 100% you were able to make it Simon, yes please to you WW2 kit, we will do a WW2 just not sure how yet until I get an answer about tables

[Brambo]

So far we have the following

Sat

Boney10, Hedeby, Scafloc(possibly), FO Kyte, Baron Rolf (possibly), Naharaht, Bramble,
Johnbiggles

Sun

Boney10, Scafloc(possibly), FO Kyte, Baron Rolf (possibly), Bramble,

Hi Chris, just checking is Bramble meant to be be Brambo or is it another member?

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Whichever day I can make it will probably be myself +2. I can bring pacific war stuff for sink the carriers. And the large zeppelin for WW1 if required.

Sat
Boney10, Hedeby, Scafloc(possibly), FO Kyte, Baron Rolf (possibly), Naharaht, Bramble,
Johnbiggles

Sun
Boney10, Scafloc(possibly), FO Kyte, Baron Rolf (possibly), Bramble,

[Boney10]

Hi Chris, just checking is Bramble meant to be be Brambo or is it another member?

Yes Trev it you, sorry , predictive text on my iPad, apologies

[Baron Rolf]

Great news chaps I've checked my work schedule and I'm free that weekend, I've also checked with M'Lady and she says yes I can go, so I think the Saturday would be the best option for me chaps as I will be training my squires up for next years re-enactment season, so what side do you want me to fight for as I can bring my French or CP planes or both ?

[Brambo]

Yes Trev it you, sorry , predictive text on my iPad, apologies

No problem Chris, I can do that without any help from the computer

[Boney10]

Just heard back from the organisers for The show.
We have one table on the Saturday and two tables on the Sunday.
So can our WW2 gurus make it for the Sunday and you have a table all day.
Simon can you do the Sunday ?
Saturday I would prefer the WW1 with a WW2 mission then We have both tables Sunday.
How's that sound chaps

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Fine as far as I am concerned Chris.
Rob.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Just so I know what if anything, other than the NML mats, you would like me to bring. I can bring down the L45 altitude climber zeppelin on either day. Plus if it is the Sunday we come down I can bring sink the carrier pacific war stuff.

[Brambo]

Looks ok to me Chris.

[Strangely Brown]

We have one table on the Saturday and two tables on the Sunday.
So can our WW2 gurus make it for the Sunday and you have a table all day.
Simon can you do the Sunday ?
Saturday I would prefer the WW1 with a WW2 mission then We have both tables Sunday

I'll bring my kit for the Sunday then. I'll do BoB as per WMWS and as i have my sea-cloth, Skafloc's more than welcome to hop on with his Pacific fleet...

You seem to have enough on the Saturday, but I could help out if you come up short...

[Hedeby]

Sounds perfect Chris - who knows someone always fails to show, we might secure a second table on Saturday as well

[HTRAINo]

Count me in for the Saturday! Will bring the whole collection, as not to be short.
Will bring Baron Rolf along if he's all good to go.

Official mats only on WW1 or is custom allowed?

[skipper]

It looks like we (my Dad, Paul (driver) and I) will make it for Sunday. Do you still want Dad to bring anything? The NML section should be completed. Pacific Theatre and the Zeppelin we could also bring.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Do bring the Zep if you can Sean. I would love to see one in the skin as it were.
Rob.

[Doug]

Where in Derby is the comp being held as my nephew is intrested oh and the timings Thanks Doug

[Naharaht]

It is in the Castle Donington International Exhibition Centre DE74 2RP, Alastair. The official opening times are Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m..
http://worldwargames.co.uk/venue.html

[Doug]

Thanks David my nephew Ruben will be there on either the Saturday or Sunday depending on which day my Sister can take him. He is only 12 yrs old but is keen to have a go. So if you could let him participate in one or two games I would very much appreciate it. Thanks Alastair.

[Boney10]

Hi Doug, ask your sister to ask for me or Kytie and we will make sure he gets a game or two

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Its a definite yes on the Sunday for we 3 Geordie Boys. I'll bring the Zeppelin and stuff to go with it. Would be nice to give it its first proper outing if there is time and a slot to include it. Should be there for kick off or earlier depending on our driver (Paul).

[Brambo]

Great, can't wait to see that Zeppelin in the flesh.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Its big and bad and ready for action.

[Boney10]

Now Colours is over I will devote more to this event.
This coming week Ill sort the official helpers and the scenarios and what needs to be brought.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Now Colours is over I will devote more to this event.
This coming week Ill sort the official helpers and the scenarios and what needs to be brought.

Do you think we could find a slot for a Zep action on the Sunday Chris? I'd love to get a crack at one.
Rob.

[Boney10]

Don't see why not, seems a waste not to.
If that's ok Ill get some details and get something worked out with Neil