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  1. 01-12-2018 20:26 #1

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    Fokker DR.Is and Sopwith Triplanes of No. 1 Squadron RNAS go at each other. This game was run by Jim O'Neil at Origins 2017.

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  2. 01-12-2018 20:50 #2

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    So who won? Tne Soppies or the evil empire?
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    It ended up being a pretty even up match. It was one heck of a swirling fur ball.
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    this was definitely a bouncy scenario with all those extra wings in play!!!
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    Great what if scenario - would have thought the Sops would have the edge with their extra speed but not much between them in a turning fight.

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    Very Interesting as I have been considering running a similar scenario. I even tagged with a comic flair, but have not gotten round to flyingClick image for larger version.  Name: Slide1.jpg  Views: 27  Size: 112.1 KB  ID: 242608
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    I love it. Like I said above it was one heck of a wild game. Everyone seemed to enjoy it.


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