My Doncaster weekend pictures
Here is the small collection of pictures I took whilst attending the Doncaster weekend. They are taken from Nighbombers Ground Attack game, Hedebys Two Seater Mayhem, Skaflocs Operation Pedestal game and the Massive Battle of Britain game on Sunday afternoon.
Ground Attack
Two Seater Mayhem
Ace of Aces Trophy
Operation Pedastel
Battle of Britain
Very nice selection of pictures Carl.
I hope everybody's come out as well as that.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Great collection of pictures capturing the games very nicely - Wasn't it a FANTASTIC weekend!
More pictures available here from the Saturday: WGF Five a Side and WGS Lancaster Run ...
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=3493
PS - Includes camera footage of the weekend's first Bullseye Award!
Last edited by Tonx; 09-22-2015 at 06:41. Reason: Include link to photo album.
That's ME on fire in picture #3!
Survived it, though;- 0, 1, 1
Great pictures; thanks for posting!
Nice collection of aircraft (nice paint jobs too) and great photos depicting them in action.
You did really well during Operation Michael, Tim. Destroying 2 ground targets (Command Point included) and returning to base after two hours' game was a success!Originally Posted by Flying Helmut
That's ME on fire in picture #3!
Survived it, though;- 0, 1, 1
Great pictures; thanks for posting!.
"We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."
Thanks, Wingman!You did really well during Operation Michael, Tim. Destroying 2 ground targets (Command Point included) and returning to base after two hours' game was a success!
Your game was a highly enjoyable first mission to start the weekend off! Many thanks once again for putting it on for us!
Great photos Carl!
Excellent collection of pics Klunk! Thanks for posting.
Some superb pictures, Carl.
the Battle of Britain scenario looks particularly awesome wtih all those massed aircraft.
I really must bite the bullet and get me one 'o these:
I have taken the first step and bought a second Goering DVII - it's all white, just need a bit o' red and some decals ... right ?
Great pictures, Carl!
Nice pics Carl - thanks for posting
Nice pics Carl. Sorry I missed the BoB finale. Still recovering from Manley Mayhem. Short visit to Hendon on way back from London. Pics to follow.
See you on the Dark Side......
Great ;pics of the event. Thanks Carl.
I see someone loaded two torpedoes on those SM.79s for Operation Pedastel! What was the final tally there?
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
We harrassed the convoy, Karl, although the carries and oil tanker OHIO (damaged by my Zerstotrer) survived.
The AA fire from the ships was devastating - I lost 3 Bf 110 trying to pierce through courtain of shrapnels sinking 1 transport and sharing another victory with Klunk's Sparviero.
"We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."
Took it from wikipedia info:
'From 1939 onwards, torpedoes were carried externally, as were larger bombs, when two hardpoints were fitted under the inner wing.[12] Theoretically, two torpedoes could be carried, but the performance and the manoeuvrability of the aircraft were so reduced that usually only one was carried. The SM.79's overall payload of 3,800 kg (8,400 lb) precluded carrying 1,600–1,860 kg (3,530–4,100 lb) of bombs without a noticeable reduction of the fuel load (approximately 2,400 kg (5,300 lb), when full).[12] The standard torpedo, a 1938 Whitehead design, had a weight of 876 kg (1,931 lb), length of 5.46 m (17.9 ft) and a 170 kg (370 lb) HE warhead. It had a 3 km (1.9 mi) range at 74 km/h (40 kn), and could be launched from a wide range of speeds and altitudes: 40–120 m (130–390 ft) and up to 300 km/h (190 mph) maximum.[15] It took over ten years to develop effective torpedo-bombing techniques; consequently, with the failure of the SM.84 (its intended successor) and the lack of power of the Ca.314, only the SM.79 continued to serve as a torpedo bomber until 1944, despite trials with many types of aircraft, including the Fiat G.55S.'
See you on the Dark Side......
Although Andrzej got shot down the most, his 110 was extremely deadly raking merchant ships with cannon fire.
To be sure; did you make them fly slow until the dropped?
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Yes we had to fly slow until all torpedoes were dropped. Once dropped we had to exit the play area to reload and then return.
Well the pictures showed a good time happening, as well as the skill of the painters
Hopefully, Neil will post his improved air-to-ship rules when he gets a chance (i.e.: when his wife gives him some free time).
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
very nice pics! love the torpedo tokens! the bob pics give me chills. i can just hear the air raid sirens winding up in my mind!
I must admit the BoB game was the largest aerial wargame I have taken part in and it was immense.
Yes, I think that one will have to be the next Jasta 18 plane I paint up. It looks so good! Who painted it?
Tim (Flying Helmut) of Course - he is the Ace of 'Brushes'
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
Thanks. I thought it might of been him.
Guilty as charged
Great photos! I like the playing cards... are they from Piatnik's "Aces High" set?
If you continue taking such good shots Carl you could be voted official photographer for the 2016 gig. You would certainly get my vote.
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Yes, Photographer extrordinaire.
We might get a chance to shoot people down ourselves then!
Very droll John.Yes, Photographer extrordinaire.
We might get a chance to shoot people down ourselves then!
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Do I detect a bit of Ace rivalry here.Yes, Photographer extrordinaire.
We might get a chance to shoot people down ourselves then!
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Just so long as we don't Detect "Ace Ventura"
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