New Member Introduction

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-06-2014 11:06

Hello,

Just to introduce myself; my name is Andrew Wild and I am from Sheffield in the UK.

I am a boardgamer and wargamer with specific interest in World War 2, Science Fiction and Napoleonic games.

I am new to Wings of War. I have aquired recently 8 aircraft and have the Dawn of war rules only. I have not aquired the Wings of Glory rules although
I believe they are nearly the same.

I have played Star Wars Xwing so I have some familiarity with the maneuver system.

I have the following aircraft so far:

Series 1:
1/ Supermarine Spitfire Mk II - Vybral
2/ Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat - Galer
3/ A6M2 Zero - Kaneko
4/ A6M2 Zero - Shindo

Series 5:
1/ Focke-Wulf FW190 - Gotz
2/ Focke-Wulf FW190 - Wubke
3/ Spitfire Mk IX - Johnson
4/ P-51D Mustang - Landers

I am hoping to take to my gaming group at some point. If anyone has any advice or comments please feel free to offer them.

Its interesting how much bigger the series 5 maneuver cards are; I assume this is because the series 5 aircraft are faster.

Best Wishes

Andrew Wild

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 01-06-2014 11:09

Welcome from UK North Squadron. Will you be able to get to Vapnartak? Love to see you there. Check the link to New Gaming Venue South Yorkshire. Its here in the UK Wing section.

**itchy** · 01-06-2014 11:15

Hi Andrew and welcome ,which gaming club do you visit in Sheffield.

**Baldrick62** · 01-06-2014 11:36

Welcome aboard Andrew. I'm sure you'll find some inspiration here to expand your collection.

**7eat51** · 01-06-2014 12:00

Welcome from across the pond, Andrew.

The only advice I can offer is that you should collect some planes from the light side, such as Fokker Dr.1s, SPAD XIIIs, etc.

**fast.git** · 01-06-2014 12:03

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Welcome from across the pond, Andrew.

The only advice I can offer is that you should collect some planes from the light side, such as Fokker Dr.1s, SPAD XIIIs, etc.

Agree completely on all counts... welcome to the 'drome!

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 01-06-2014 12:42

On behalf of the rest of the Squadrons in the U.K. welcome to the Drome Andrew.
It is great to see you have touched down.
Do pop into the Officer's club and introduce yourself to the chaps outside the U.K. Wing. they are a mine of information on all aspects of the game.
Also don't forget to take up the Wingman offer I sent you.
fly safe and watch your six.
Rob.

**Bassman04** · 01-06-2014 12:51

Evening from SX

**Hedeby** · 01-06-2014 13:54

Welcome aboard - not a million miles away from you in Doncaster, will have to see if we can't arrange a Yorkshire evening flight and fight !!

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-06-2014 14:42

Hello,

Yes I am planning on going to York.

I would love to meet you.

I will probably be with a couple of members of my gaming group. I have a couple of games to sell on the stall and I like buying something.

When the time gets closer to the event we could arrange to meet up at some point.

Best Wishes

Andrew

**Flying Helmut** · 01-06-2014 15:17

Welcome from Middlesex, Andrew

**Baron Rolf** · 01-06-2014 15:38

Welcome to the aerodrome Andrew

**gully_raker** · 01-06-2014 16:24

G'day Andrew & welcome to the 'drome on behalf of the pilots who fly in NSW down in Australia.
Lots of great info available here in the files section & check out the AAR sections to see some interesting scenarios to fly.
See you in the Officers Club for a few welcoming drinks!

**Naharaht** · 01-06-2014 16:49

Welcome to the Aerodrome, Andrew, from here near Norwich.

**grumpybear** · 01-06-2014 17:02

Hi from Alberta

**Archidamus** · 01-06-2014 23:35

Hi Andrew - welcome from "down here" in a wet and windy Kent

**Guntruck** · 01-07-2014 05:03

Hi Andrew, welcome from Essex

**Nightbomber** · 01-07-2014 05:32

Welcome from Poland, Andrew

**somaliavet** · 01-07-2014 06:17

Howdy from Kansas, Andrew. It looks like you have a good start on the WW2 side. Keep flying!

**Boney10** · 01-07-2014 07:16

Welcome Andy from a displaced Tyke living in Bristol.
We are in the process of getting tables for Triples in May, which, if last year is to go by, will give you the opportunity to meet a number of UK Drome members. See you down the mess

**Captain Chum** · 01-07-2014 07:20

Welcome to the Drome mate!

**AlgyLacey** · 01-07-2014 07:37

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Hi Andrew, welcome from Essex

Indeed! The "E" flight sheds have a kettle in the corner and a particularly villainous (and alcoholic) form of tea. Pull up a chock (petrol tins make rubbish seats, especially for smokers) and a tin mug and tell us some tall stories.

About 12,000 feet tall.

**flash** · 01-08-2014 00:35

Welcome to the 'drome Andrew from a soggy East Sussex today.

**Blackronin** · 01-08-2014 01:49

Welcome from Portugal and good games!

**BBSuds** · 01-09-2014 07:51

Welcome from the frozen Midwest.

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-10-2014 14:10

Originally Posted by itchy

Hi Andrew and welcome ,which gaming club do you visit in Sheffield.

It's just a group of 4 wargamming people. We are playing DA ancients at the moment.

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-10-2014 14:15

I will be at the triples with my gaming group. It would be nice to play some games ww1 or ww2 aircraft.

Best Wishes

Andrew

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-10-2014 14:17

Sorry about the snow. We don't have snow but we do have flooding in many parts of the UK.

Andrew

**Brambo** · 01-10-2014 17:16

Hi Andrew, welcome to the Drome, I think you'll find yourself in good company

**Teaticket** · 01-10-2014 17:20

Welcome aboard from across the pone from the ex-colonies. Yes....yes my friend, come over to the light...

**Hedeby** · 01-11-2014 14:21

Have you seen the details for the national get together (with guest appearances from some of our illustrious international brethren) which is happening in Doncaster in September of this year, hope you can make it along

Mi7 · 01-11-2014 14:50

Hi spitfire also a sheffielder here any chance i could join your group for a game itching to try out WoW i got for xmas ww2 also sounds very cool

**crashx** · 01-11-2014 19:13

Hello Andrew, welcome to the group!!!

**Willi Von Klugermann** · 01-11-2014 20:01

Welcome Andy.

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-12-2014 03:53

Originally Posted by Mi7

Hi spitfire also a sheffielder here any chance i could join your group for a game itching to try out WoW i got for xmas ww2 also sounds very cool

We haven't played it yet at group but will do so at some time in the next 2 months.

We do many different types of wargames at my group. We are looking for new members, we meet on Monday evenings. I will mension you to my group.

Are you wanting to join a group that does just wings of war?

Best Wishes

Andrew

Mi7 · 01-12-2014 04:30

Im up for anything really game wise i own...

Saga
Warhammer
40k
Musket and Tomahawks
Rudis

Basically ill try owt

Where do you meet up?

SPITFIRE ACE · 01-12-2014 09:43

Originally Posted by Mi7

Im up for anything really game wise i own...

Saga
Warhammer
40k
Musket and Tomahawks
Rudis

Basically ill try owt

Where do you meet up?

Hello Mal,

We meet at an house in Crosspool on Monday evenings maybe 40 Mondays a year.

Time 7.00pm while 10pm. Can you get to Crosspool, do you have a car. What is your actual name?

Best Wishes

Andrew