NEW THREAD for National Aerodrome get together

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-11-2013 16:08

and a DVII in Sunderland colours forgot that one.

**Baron Rolf** · 10-11-2013 22:30

I'm really looking forward to this event, meeting new enthusiasts and having some cracking games, but first I'll square it with my swmbo because I'll see if I can get the whole weekend off, well you know how it is chaps they always find jobs for us to do ( sigh )

**tikkifriend** · 10-12-2013 01:05

Well at least you have 12 months to butter her up

**tikkifriend** · 10-12-2013 01:07

Originally Posted by Skafloc

and a DVII in Sunderland colours forgot that one.

Udets DRVII is red and white stripes anyway

**Nightbomber** · 10-12-2013 01:27

Originally Posted by Brambo

Looks good Keith, as you said, other people could have their national flag incorporated.

What if we just place regular mini-flags of the participants' countries right below the wings?
Just two cents.

**Nightbomber** · 10-12-2013 01:30

Chaps, do we have any schedule of the meeting?
I'd like to arrange my flights to Doncaster and back.

**Baron Rolf** · 10-12-2013 01:37

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

Well at least you have 12 months to butter her up

You're right Paul and perhaps if I tackle some of the jobs on my growing " to do list " that will help my case for going away and having fun

**johnbiggles** · 10-12-2013 02:22

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one day I'll learn how to drive one of these properly

**johnbiggles** · 10-12-2013 02:28

An attempt to get the union flag at the back of the Wings over britain logo.
my first attempt looked better, but I realised I'd used the Wings of version.
If you imagine a nicely centered oval with the wings logo neatly placed in the middle, and the flagshowing about 2mm above and below the centre points

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-12-2013 04:06

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Now booked into the Doncaster East Premier Inn. Hope they have plenty of tables in the bar. Game on.

Is this the one you mean Neil?

Doncaster Central East - Premier Inn

Rob.

**David Manley** · 10-12-2013 04:55

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Is this the one you mean Neil?

Doncaster Central East - Premier Inn

Rob.

I hope so - thats the one I booked

**Brambo** · 10-12-2013 05:27

Originally Posted by David Manley

I hope so - thats the one I booked

I hope so too, I booked that one also

**tikkifriend** · 10-12-2013 06:00

I got the Campanile close by

**Thomatchef** · 10-12-2013 06:48

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Is this the one you mean Neil?

Doncaster Central East - Premier Inn

Rob.

Just booked there to. Two nights and breakfast. Only have to find a flight and work out a ride to the hotel or use the train.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-12-2013 06:48

Right then.
That is the one that I will book for Andrzej and myself.
Rob.

**Boney10** · 10-12-2013 07:17

Ill do that one also

**Boney10** · 10-12-2013 07:32

Done and booked

**David Manley** · 10-12-2013 08:12

Chris, are you planning on going up Friday night or Saturday? We should probably coordinate travelling

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-12-2013 08:36

Yes that's the one.

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Is this the one you mean Neil?

Doncaster Central East - Premier Inn

Rob.

**Thomatchef** · 10-12-2013 08:49

Just checked my options for travel again and found that there is a feasible train connection to Doncaster. Will take me 5h to get there but the plane wouldn't be much faster for me as I can't fly directly to Doncaster. By the way have to support my overseas colleagues of the railroads

. Added bonus is that I probably will be traveling to Doncaster very cheap as I can get reduction and free passes...

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-12-2013 09:03

Just booked the Friday and Saturday night for myself and Andrzej.
Rob.

**Boney10** · 10-12-2013 09:19

Thomas where are you flying into, have you tried flying into Manchester, Leeds- Bradford or even Bristol ?

**tikkifriend** · 10-12-2013 11:17

I will be flying to East midlands airport on the Friday and hiring a car so perhaps we can coordinate something nearer the time.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-14-2013 11:47

Some important posts have gone missing from here so if you were making arrangements about the event please check to ensure that your post is still here chaps.
Rob.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-15-2013 04:59

I've just received a package from MBC badges company including 2 samples. Please have a look at the web site:

www.badges.org.uk

You can peruse their products. The 2 samples I received were the zinc alloy 50mm and soft enamel (3 colours) with ribbon, roughly 45mm.

Minimum order would be 25 or more depending on size.

It's an alternative to a badge to look forward to for Doncaster.

The wording would be Wings Over Britain.................Donacaster 2014 ( around the outside) and the aerodrome wings logo in the centre.

**itchy** · 10-15-2013 06:09

I have updated the attending/possible list I think its up to date anyway let me know if your missing just so I can keep the venue up to date ,cheers

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-15-2013 06:37

OK chaps to make this easier for the organiser(s), everyone who is attending could you vote in the poll with what your preference is. Cheers in advance, Neil.

**Oberst Hajj** · 10-15-2013 06:45

Neil, I edited your post to include a link to the poll (which I moved to the UK section) to make it easier for everyone to find. Hope you don't mind.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-15-2013 06:47

Cheers Keith, didn't know I could but thanks, makes it easier.

**Oberst Hajj** · 10-15-2013 06:48

Actually, it looks like that poll needs multiple choices. As it is now, people can only choose an event type on one of the days. If you want to change it, just start another thread/poll with those options and I'll re-link and remove the old one for you.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-15-2013 06:49

Yep done the multiple choice, ready to re-link.

Neil

**Oberst Hajj** · 10-15-2013 06:53

Re-linked and moved to the UK section

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 10-15-2013 07:23

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

Re-linked and moved to the UK section

**Boney10** · 10-15-2013 17:50

Thanks for the poll Neil, a big help for me ( no sarcasm here).

What I was looking to do was leave WW2 to the experts but for WW1

Day 1 we can normally get in 4 to 5 games in the day, what with talking eating etc

Beforehand all wanting to play WW1 split into two equal teams ( this means pilots may need two of each type of aircraft)
Pilots will be awarded points for each game, similar to my campaign system
Points for taking part, surviving, causing visible damage, shooting down opponents with minus points for being shot down.
At the end of each game points totaled winner gets next plane in sequence. Next game played, if same winner they get next plane in sequence, but loser gets first plane in sequence.

So Game 1 bullets or Bristol scouts v Eindekkers Eindekkers win
Game 2 Bullets or Bristol Scouts v Halberstadts. Halberstadts win
Game 3 Dh2 or Neiuports11. v Roland D2 ( yes I like Roland's) or Albatross D2. DH2 win
Game 4 Pups or Neuiport 17 v Roland or Albatross
Last game will be a bomber or balloon mission

Pilot points totaled and prizes for highest total and any aces

Day two same format with prizes for highest total points , highest total kills , best sportsman, best talker

sequence of planes being

Entente

Bullet or Bristol Scout
DH2 or Neuiport 11
Sopwith Pup or Neiuport 17
Sopwith Triplane
Spad VII or Hanriot
Sopwith Camel
Bristol Fighter
SE 5
Spad X13
Sopwith Snipe or Dolphin

Central powers

Eindekker or Phalz Eindekker
Halberstadt D 2
Roland D2 or Fokker D 2
Albatross D2
Albatross D3
Dr1 or Phalz DR1
Albatross DV
Phalz D3
Fokker D7
Fokker D8

At the moment just a mulled idea but how does it sound and
Ill flesh it out. Players bring their own planes, of each type if they have, I certainly do not mind loaning planes if players not got enough.
How do you like the sound WW1 players

**David Manley** · 10-15-2013 21:22

Originally Posted by Boney10

How do you like the sound WW1 players

Sounds ideal

I think I have bespoke models of most, if not all of these.
Might also be worth thinking about how/whether to get 2 seaters into this as well. When we did the Time of Aces campaign day there were some missions where it was useful/essential for at least someone to have a 2 seater.
Good to have the same format over 2 days. I'd like to give each side a try.

**itchy** · 10-15-2013 22:44

Great Idea Boney ,sounds like great fun.

**Guntruck** · 10-16-2013 00:22

Looks like a plan Chris.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-16-2013 02:26

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Looks like a plan Chris.

Yes Chris, I agree with Gunners here. It looks as if you have the bones of a very enjoyable weekend in the making.

Thanks for your effort thus far along with all the chaps who have made comments and suggestions.
I know that Neil has been working hard behind the scenes on his arrangements as well.

Rob.

**armstrongjohn1** · 10-16-2013 09:22

Sounds good Chris, but I must agree with David that we should find some room for the two-seaters.

Mark.

**Burt** · 10-16-2013 11:32

Looks good Chris.
How about one big furball at the end just to finish the weekend off.
Don

**David Manley** · 10-16-2013 12:01

Originally Posted by Burt

Looks good Chris.
How about one big furball at the end just to finish the weekend off.
Don

Deffo

I'm assuming there are likely to be extra curricular gaming activities in the evenings as well

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-16-2013 12:24

Originally Posted by Burt

How about one big furball at the end just to finish the weekend off.
Don

No! Don.
I really draw the line at bringing my cat to the venue.

Just out of interest how did you and Dave manage to get your Flight Banners back?

Kyte.

**David Manley** · 10-16-2013 12:26

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Just out of interest how did you and Dave manage to get your Flight Banners back?

Kyte.

Flight banners???

I think my cats would love to come. Mind you, after some of the comments over at the Anchorage......

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-16-2013 12:35

Yes Dave.
These gizmos.

Rob.

**David Manley** · 10-16-2013 12:46

I can't see them. Only the one you posted there.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-16-2013 12:50

That is really strange.
I'll have to ask the Oberst if he can see them.
Rob.

**Oberst Hajj** · 10-16-2013 12:59

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

That is really strange.
I'll have to ask the Oberst if he can see them.
Rob.

I can see everything good sir.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-16-2013 13:07

Yes Herr Oberst. In your exalted position I wold expect it. It does, however relieve my mind or what is left of it. Have you any idea how it has happened, and why we are the only people who can see it. You don't need to answer all these questions at once!
I will now go paranoid and search all the U.K. threads seeking out any other banners that have slipped in.

but first a soothing G&T.

Kyte.

**Nightbomber** · 10-16-2013 13:39

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Yes Herr Oberst. In your exalted position I wold expect it. It does, however relieve my mind or what is left of it. Have you any idea how it has happened, and why we are the only people who can see it. You don't need to answer all these questions at once!
I will now go paranoid and search all the U.K. threads seeking out any other banners that have slipped in.

but first a soothing G&T.

Kyte.

Below you can see my experiment with the Settings, Rob

Just for some time...