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    Members of the Mess:

    I am proud to announce that the Ridgerunner (Tri-Cities, TN) Flight of the Tennessee Squadron took to the simulated skies for the first time on 27 November, gathering at our headquarters aerodrome, Dewayne's World (LGS), Kingsport, TN. Two offensive patrols, a photo mission and a two-seater vs. two-seater were flown.

    Players:
    McKeever
    Aiden2160 (Preston)
    Sir Grizz (Roger)
    Shane
    Nathan
    Jeremiah

    Review as follows:

    OFFENSIVE PATROL #1

    British: 1xSE5a

    German: 1xAlbatros

    Mac took off in an SE5a and encountered Preston in an Albatros just over the trenches. Although the Albatros pilot was good and gave one hell of a fight, the SE's better maneuverability, and especially speed, was too much for the older German machine. The Albatros exploded in mid-air. Mac's first official victory.

    Winner: British

    OFFENSIVE PATROL #2

    British: 2xSE5a

    Germans: 1xAlbatros, 2xFokker DR1

    Mac took Nathan (rookie pilot) up, both in SEs. Jumped by an Preston in his Albatros, Roger in a Fokker Triplane and his pal Shane in another Triplane. Careful not to get into a turning fight with the tripes, Mac slipped to the right, Nathan slipped to the left. Nathan ended a maneuver with the Albatros in his sights and sent him down in a bloody great flamer!! First time at the controls of an SE and he gets a confirmed kill!

    His victory was short lived. With Mac's ship damaged and trying to turn into the fight, a few turns later the rookie went down under combined fire of the tripes, becoming a smoking hole in the middle of No Man's Land. For a few turns Mac danced around with the tripes, but finally with his engine damaged and SE shot almost to pieces, used the SE's speed to make for home (better part of valor don'cha know).

    Winner: Germans


    PHOTO MISSION

    British: 1xDH4, 2xSE5a

    German: 1xFokker DVII, 2xFokker DR1

    Mac took his DH4, escorted by Preston and Nathan in SE5s, off to take photos of a German crossroads. As they approached the lines, a flight of three Germans, Fokker DVII (Jeremiah), and two DR1 (Roger & Shane) moved to intercept. The SEs dashed out to meet the foe while the DH made for the objective. In the fight, the DVII took damage from Preston's SE and while trying to shake the SE off his tail, flew right into Mac's forward gun. The DVII went down trailing flame from a one-in-a-million shot. Although the escort was good, the DH still had to fight it's way to the target and due to a navigation error had to circle the target before photos could be taken.

    Fortunately, by that time the escorts managed to take the pressure off the two-seater, resulting in a shared kill of Shane's DR1 by the SEs. Photos were successfully taken and the DH made for home (although heavily damaged (down to one damage point left by the time it left the board), while the SE's kept Roger's hands full.

    Winner: British

    TWO-SEATER DOGFIGHT

    British: 1xRE8

    German: 1xRumpler C.IVC

    A just-for-fun dogfight to finish the day. mac took the RE8 and preston the Rumpler. Slowest fight the infantry ever witnessed. Became a circling fight with the observers (mostly) trading shots. Ended when the Rumpler ran out of damage points before the RE8 did.

    Winner: British (barely)

    LESSONS LEARNED

    1. The SE5a is a wonderful dogfighter. Excellent speed and good maneuverability.

    2. Though slow, the DR1 is a lethal opponent. Avoid getting into close, turning fights with the Tripe, even with a better Allied fighter.

    3. The DH4 is a much better ship than you'd think at first glance. Good speed and able to take punishment. "A" deck rear guns are also an advantage.

    4. The RE8 and Rumpler are slow and lumbering (yeah, Duh!, I know).

    A good time was had by all. Looking forward to further patrols.

    Thanks to all that participated.

    MCKEEVER
    Tenn. Squadron

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    Sounds like you guys had a good time.

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    Outstanding AAR. Sounds as though you fellows up there in East Tn. are getting some quality flight hours in.

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    Thanks for the info...looks like a good time was had.

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    Love to hear that folks are playing... glad you guys had a good show of it!

    So your HQ is in Kingsport? Most of my Mom's side of the family live in Kingsport and it has been years since I visited any of them... so it is in the plans to go down with my sister sometime later this winter or early spring! I'll be sure to let ya know when, and perhaps I can drop in on one of your sorties?? I promise to behave... mostly...
    Ken Head - "The Cowman"
    “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Cowman View Post
    So your HQ is in Kingsport? Most of my Mom's side of the family live in Kingsport and it has been years since I visited any of them... so it is in the plans to go down with my sister sometime later this winter or early spring! I'll be sure to let ya know when, and perhaps I can drop in on one of your sorties?? I promise to behave... mostly...
    Sure, come on down. We can always get a game together even if it;s just us two.

    I'll be more than happy to send you back to that Buckeye rabble minus six-eight inches of charred tail surface.

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    Quote Originally Posted by McKeever View Post
    Sure, come on down. We can always get a game together even if it;s just us two.

    I'll be more than happy to send you back to that Buckeye rabble minus six-eight inches of charred tail surface.
    Challenge accepted! Buckeye rabble vs. Tennessee hillfolk... sounds like a plan!
    Ken Head - "The Cowman"
    “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Cowman View Post
    Challenge accepted! Buckeye rabble vs. Tennessee hillfolk... sounds like a plan!
    Oh lord! I think I can hear dualing banjos

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    You too huh ? Go Tennessee !!
    Thanks for the report Mac, let us know what happens when you meet the cowman!

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    You too huh ? Go Tennessee !!
    Thanks for the report Mac, let us know what happens when you meet the cowman!
    Yes Sir. We are all waiting with baited breath for that epic encounter to take place. Watch out though I understand Cowman is working on some sort of trick table with a vacuum so when it is your move you can't get your plane off the surface to move it.
    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 tonyc206 View Post
    Oh lord! I think I can hear dualing banjos
    Cute. But I've never had the urge to make anyone or anything squeal like a pig. BTW it's dueling banjos. I know, you probably call a naval medic a 'corpseman' like some other folks I know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tonyc206 View Post
    Oh lord! I think I can hear dualing banjos
    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Yes Sir. We are all waiting with baited breath for that epic encounter to take place. Watch out though I understand Cowman is working on some sort of trick table with a vacuum so when it is your move you can't get your plane off the surface to move it.
    Rob.
    ROFLMHO!!! (H = Heiney... trying to keep it PG rated!)
    Ken Head - "The Cowman"
    “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams

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    If I remember correctly Deliverance was set in Georgia . The games this past Saturday were great. Thanks for setting it up Mac.

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    Thumbs up

    A very good battle report there my friend, and sounded like you had a great game too.

    Lucky.

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    Quote Originally Posted by McKeever View Post
    Cute. But I've never had the urge to make anyone or anything squeal like a pig. BTW it's dueling banjos. I know, you probably call a naval medic a 'corpseman' like some other folks I know.
    Yes you're quite right on the spelling. Apologies old chap.

    As for a naval medic; well I could call them many names having been an army chap

    Actually my sons in the Navy so I'd best shut up right now

    Hope you enjoyed the game BOY!!! I know Ken would have found it moooving
    Last edited by tonyc206; 12-03-2010 at 12:48. Reason: Inability to spell :)

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    Yeah...my wife's side has some folks not too far away...in Bristol...but on the VA side. We get down that way every now and then as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MayorJim View Post
    Yeah...my wife's side has some folks not too far away...in Bristol...but on the VA side. We get down that way every now and then as well.
    Send up a Very light when you are in the patrol area and we'll set up a dogfight or two.

    Mac



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