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    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Knew you'd like that one Andrzej !
    Right - I'm off for the rest of the day - it's my Birthday Bash today so best mate Ajay's on the way over for some Force on Force action in the Afghan & maybe a little Wings o War if we have time for it later. Have a good day peeps & don't drink the Mess dry while I'm out

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    Have a great day Dave, and thanks for your valuable input, as has been said before the Rep gun has jammed but once I get it free, DUCK!!!!!

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    Yes have a good day Dave , Don't drink and fly though


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    All good fun - Coalition victorious but not without some pain ! Today my son came round and we played the Gears of War board game so it's been a weekend of gaming !
    I have started PTO & ETO campaign stickys as running the whole thing in one would be messy !
    Will be on late most of this week as doing a little invigilating to fill the gaming coffers.

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    Welcome Steel Legion (Louis) from USA to the campaign. Flying for the Luftwaffe during BoB.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    BoB Stats:

    RAF: 84 aircraft - 96 pilots and crew. 6 Players.

    Luftwaffe: 58 aircraft - 141 pilots and crew. 4 Players.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Thank you, I am looking forward to the fun.

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    Welcome Louis and good hunting

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    Welcome to the WW II solo campaign, Louis.
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    I was just wondering how these missions progress, I know in OTT we did a mission once a month and the Campaign date moved on by a month at a time, the mission was also dated. How will we know what date/month/year we are operating in and when will it change? Thanks in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    BoB Stats:

    RAF: 84 aircraft - 96 pilots and crew. 6 Players.

    Luftwaffe: 58 aircraft - 141 pilots and crew. 4 Players.
    Need some more Huns then.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brambo View Post
    I was just wondering how these missions progress, I know in OTT we did a mission once a month and the Campaign date moved on by a month at a time, the mission was also dated. How will we know what date/month/year we are operating in and when will it change? Thanks in advance.
    For BoB I would have thought 1 mission =1week or a fortnight


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Neil is it possible to have an Axis Squadron as well as a RAF one in ETO Campaign?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brambo View Post
    Neil is it possible to have an Axis Squadron as well as a RAF one in ETO Campaign?
    I don't see why not.

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    Fill your boots, I am. As for dates do we need to go firm? Some will play fewer missions don't see why others can't play more but two weeks between scenario's gives us about 12-15 missions to play around with for BoB:


    • 10 July – 11 August: Kanalkampf, ("the Channel battles"). 3 scenarios.
    • 12–23 August: Adlerangriff ("Eagle Attack"), the early assault against the coastal airfields. 2-3 scenarios.
    • 24 August – 6 September: the Luftwaffe targets the airfields. The critical phase of the battle. 2-3 scenarios.
    • 7 September onwards: the day attacks switch to British towns and cities. (27th Sept last action over Britain) 2-3 scenarios.


    Of course these are minimums. Additional scenarios could be posted and played whenever.

    Neil

    Quote Originally Posted by Brambo View Post
    Neil is it possible to have an Axis Squadron as well as a RAF one in ETO Campaign?
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Neil. That seems okay with me.

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    I only have a Fighter Squadron, Jagdgeschwader 2 Staffel 3 Operating Bf 109’s from bases in Cherbourg and Normandy. So it going to be hard for me to do any bombing of ship yards unless I escort some bombers. But here is a Freie Jagd (Fighter Sweep) Mission that I have played in the past. I was thinking about doing it again with After Action Report for the Campaign.


    Date: September 30, 1940 Mission: Freie Jagd (Fighter Sweep)

    Axis Player Briefing
    Fly West of the Isle of Wight and engage any air targets located.

    Players Forces
    You command at least 2 Messerschmitt Bf 109’s

    Players Mission
    Seek and Destroy

    Allied Player Briefing
    Intercept incoming flight west of the Isle of Wight

    Players Forces
    You command at least 2 Spitfires or Hurricanes

    Players Mission
    Destroy incoming flight

    Scenario is based on this: 30 September, 1940: Shortly after noon, during a Freie Jagd mission west of the Isle of Wight, JG 2 pilots were intercepted by British fighters from 609 and 56 Sqdns. Uffz. Kurt Bühligen, of 6./JG 2, and Ltn. Franz Fiby, of 3./JG 2, claimed a Spitfire each (for Fiby the first victory since 6 June). Hptm. Helmut Wick continued to add to his score, the pair of fighters shot down on this engagement taking his total to 34, while his 'Katschmarek', Oblt. Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Pflanz, brought down a Hurricane for his 5th victory. It was probably at this engagement that Fw. Wilhelm Hermes, a 10-victory Experte from 2. Staffel, was lost, one of the four casualties suffered on this day by the ‘Richthofen’ Geschwader. — at Isle Of Wight, UK.
    Last edited by Steel Legion; 02-15-2014 at 14:14.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Fill your boots, I am. As for dates do we need to go firm? Some will play fewer missions don't see why others can't play more but two weeks between scenario's gives us about 12-15 missions to play around with for BoB:


    • 10 July – 11 August: Kanalkampf, ("the Channel battles"). 3 scenarios.
    • 12–23 August: Adlerangriff ("Eagle Attack"), the early assault against the coastal airfields. 2-3 scenarios.
    • 24 August – 6 September: the Luftwaffe targets the airfields. The critical phase of the battle. 2-3 scenarios.
    • 7 September onwards: the day attacks switch to British towns and cities. (27th Sept last action over Britain) 2-3 scenarios.


    Of course these are minimums. Additional scenarios could be posted and played whenever.

    Neil
    Thats fine Neil, its just me being an idiot I was thinking the campaign would go on. I will have to pull out my Beaufighter Squadron as it doesn't appear until late 41, that was the only reason I was asking about the dates Maybe I'll send them to Malta when the time is right.

    I will form an Axis Squadron and jump into the Norway Campaign.

    Sorry for the disruption.

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    Trying to get some info on German Jasta in the ETO. Anyone got a link to some helpful site please


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Trying to get some info on German Jasta in the ETO. Anyone got a link to some helpful site please
    Try this Paul

    Battle of Britain

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    Thanks to one and all, Next question what Jastas flew in the med ?


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Paul,

    they called them

    Oberkommando der Luftwaffe
    Luftflotten
    Geschwader


    in WW II.

    Jagdgeschwader or JG for fighters
    Kampfgeschwader for bombers
    Schlachtgeschwader for dive bombers and ground attack planes
    etc.

    The most famous in North Africa was JG 27.
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Ah you saw through my deliberate mistake in naming them Jasta Thanks for the heads up on the info and links to one and all. Time seems to be limited so trawling the WWW is not always an option. a recommendation from knowledgable friends is always a great help


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Dave having a problem going to the links pages on the Rules sticky ( rosters,night fighting rules etc) Might just be me, anyone else having problems?


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Dave having a problem going to the links pages on the Rules sticky ( rosters,night fighting rules etc) Might just be me, anyone else having problems?
    Yes, same for me Paul. It just says page not found.

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    Links work outside the sticky, could be a program glitch?

    Neil
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Same here, the links don't work.

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    Almost all links working fine, only "Squadron Spreadsheets: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...0E&usp=sharing" is not working for me.

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    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Dave can you put my name in the BoB and PTO list of potential Scenario authors please. Ta


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by calm View Post
    Almost all links working fine, only "Squadron Spreadsheets: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...0E&usp=sharing" is not working for me.
    Should be OK now Carlos

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    Dave,

    It is working fine now. Thanks

    I mistankenly posted my AAR for the first pre-mission, named "BoB Prequel 1: Mantain the pressure !" on the AAR section, and not on the Fire in the Skies section, can you move it to the right place ?

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    Still no spreadsheets for me Dave.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    BOB - Prequel 2 - Fighting the Avalanche Teaser

    May 23, 1940

    They're moving against us like a dark rain.



    To each move we make, to each of stand we take, to each effort to stop them...



    They make a counter-move, they level our defenses, they crush our will.



    Day after day, more and more, only an island stands against them...

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    I can see a massive scenario in the making here, Quim! I am affraid I must leave my post for several days to face the winter in the southern part of Europe. But will check the BoB status when time allows
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    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Holidays or work, Andy?
    Where?

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    A short ski-break, with family and friends from Warsaw I will post some greetings from the place You know, family duties call me...

    But I can see you have a nice flight of Heinkels! Last weekend I made an effort to repaint the "winter" one into a "desert" one. Will have to post it later on.
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    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Excellent.
    I want to see the photos.
    Excellent holidays for you, my friend.

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    Looks as if we are in for some really good Dog fights there Joaquim.
    As for Andy swanning off for a break. we will have to join him for the Apres ski.
    Have a good break Andy.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by calm View Post
    Dave, It is working fine now. Thanks I mistankenly posted my AAR for the first pre-mission, named "BoB Prequel 1: Mantain the pressure !" on the AAR section, and not on the Fire in the Skies section, can you move it to the right place ?
    Nope, outside my remit - you'll have to ask Eric - 7eat51

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Still no spreadsheets for me Dave.
    You didn't say where you're using the link Paul - in the Useful Links post in the sticky is where its at - it works fine now. If it's not working for you it may be out of my control !

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Nope, outside my remit - you'll have to ask Eric - 7eat51
    Ok, I will contact him. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Looks as if we are in for some really good Dog fights there Joaquim.
    As for Andy swanning off for a break. we will have to join him for the Apres ski.
    Have a good break Andy.
    Rob.
    Thanks chaps I will report here right after landing.
    Rob, I do hope you forgive me using your excellent personal plane in my last action (HMS Valentine); I was honored to show it to my gaming buddies
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    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbomber View Post
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    Rob, I do hope you forgive me using your excellent personal plane in my last action (HMS Valentine); I was honored to show it to my gaming buddies
    Not at all old socks, that's what I sent it to you for.
    You do need to bear in mind that there is an extra danger of catching fire when using that plane because of the Gin impregnated fabric.
    Fly safe.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    You didn't say where you're using the link Paul - in the Useful Links post in the sticky is where its at - it works fine now. If it's not working for you it may be out of my control !
    It was from the sticky and its ok now . Sorry must be my bloody computer


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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