Fall In, 9-11 Nov 2018

[Teaticket]

Fall In, 9-11 November 2018 in Lancaster PA.

Pre-registration for Fall In is now open. 'HERE' .

I will be running 5 Wings games, 2 WW2 games on Friday, 3 WWI games on Saturday. The listings are below.


F: 234: 15 - Guadalcanal, August '42 Friday, 3:00 PM, 3hrs, Players: 12 GM: Peter Landry, Sponsor: none Period: World War II, Scale: 1/200, Rules: Wings of Glory WW2

Late August '42 saw continued raids from the Japanese Betty bombers escorted by A6M2 Zeros. The Cactus Air Force was a mish-mash of P-400 Airacobras, SBD Dauntless and F4F wildcats. Today's mission for the Japanese is to bomb Henderson field and support their own ground troops. The Cactus Air Force will be conducting ground attacks on the advancing Japanese infantry while also defending against the incoming bombers.

F: 235: 19 - Bombers are crossing the Channel! Aug '40 Friday, 7:00 PM, 3hrs, Players: 12 GM: Peter Landry, Sponsor: none Period: World War II, Scale: 1/200, Rules: Wings of Glory WW2

After the initial German attack on channel shipping, focus was moved to attacking RAF airfields and facilities. Though outnumbered, the RAF had to try as they might to blunt the German attack. Do17s and He111s escorted by Me110s darkened the sky as the Hurricanes and Spitfires climbed to meet them.

S: 236: 10 - The deadly sky above Verdun Saturday, 10:00 AM, 3hrs, Players: 12 GM: Peter Landry, Sponsor: none Period: World War I, Scale: 1/144, Rules: Wings of Glory WWI

As the meatgrinder churned on and on across the ground around Verdun, the sky also became a not so safe place to be. The French gathered many scout esquadrille to fight in groups to keep the Germans from owning the air above the battle. Jean Navarre, the Sentinel of Verdun made his name and red N11 known to both sides above and below. Come fly N11s, MS type N & P, Caudron G4 vs Fokker E.III, Pfalz EII and III, Rumpler CI and more.

S: 237: 15 - The Balloon Busters Saturday, 3:00 PM, 3hrs, Players: 12 GM: Peter Landry, Sponsor: none Period: World War I, Scale: 1/144, Rules: Wings of Glory WWI

Attacking balloons was a dangerous business. Defended by ground support as well as the local Jastas made it a challenge only few were up to meet. An American force led by Frank Luke are out to knock down the eyes of the Germans opposite the AEF. SPAD XIIIs and N28s do their best to down the gas bags while Albatros DVas, Fokker DVIIs, SSW DIIIs try to prevent the observation platforms from being destroyed.

S: 238: 19 - Entente bomb run into Germany Saturday, 7:00 PM, 3hrs, Players: 12 GM: Peter Landry, Sponsor: none Period: World War I, Scale: 1/144, Rules: Wings of Glory WWI

Late in the war the Independent Force flies deep behind the lines to bomb Manneheim to take out a munitions factory. The IF composed of many HP 0/400s and Caproni bombers escorted by the newest scout, the Sopwith Snipe, along with Camels, SE5as and more. The Germans are not about to let this be a milk run and send up everything they can by way of Fokker DVIIs, SSW DIIIs, Albatros DVas and their latest Fokker EV and DVIII.

[rolld6]

I am registered for your WWI events on Sat. Thank you for hosting these events and posting them here. It made registration easy. Should we bring planes, or will you have them?

John

[Jager]

I thought about coming out when I found out last week I had 2 unallocated vacation days, but then a need for them arose today
Maybe Cold Wars Peter.
Karl

[Teaticket]

I am registered for your WWI events on Sat. Thank you for hosting these events and posting them here. It made registration easy. Should we bring planes, or will you have them?

John

Good to see you are joining the fun, John. I will supply everything needed for the games.

[Teaticket]

I thought about coming out when I found out last week I had 2 unallocated vacation days, but then a need for them arose today
Maybe Cold Wars Peter.
Karl

Unfortunately for Cold Wars if I do go I won't be able to register games ahead. As it will be in the midst of winter and snow plowing, I can only go if there is definite clear weather for the weekend. If I do go I should be able to get a table but without being in the PEL of convention book game attendance may be thin. We'll see.

[crashx]

Have a great time with the games Peter!!! Sure wish I could be there!!!

[rolld6]

Looking forward to Fall In this weekend and meeting new folks, while enjoying the game we all love.

- John

[Teaticket]

Look forward to meeting you John.

The wife and I will start our trip Wednesday afternoon. We'll arrive in Lancaster Thursday late afternoon and be ready to go for Friday.

[Jager]

Have a great time, Peter. Sorry I won't make it this time. Maybe Cold Wars.
Karl

[Teaticket]

Have a great time, Peter. Sorry I won't make it this time. Maybe Cold Wars.
Karl

It was great to see you at last Cold Wars, too bad you can't make Fall In, you'll be missed. Hopefully I can work something out to make Cold Wars.

[Teaticket]

Fall In anyone?

Ok, all packed and ready to go. Hope I don't forget anything important. 5 Wings games, two WW2 on Friday and three WWI on Saturday, can't wait!

[Flying Helmut]

5 Wings games, two WW2 on Friday and three WWI on Saturday, can't wait!

After that lot, I'll bet you can't wait to Fall Out!

Have a great time, Peter!

[matt56]

I know several of our local guys are heading to the con, Peter - hope you have a great time

All the best,
Matt

[Naharaht]

Best wishes for exciting games and a successful convention this weekend with many interested visitors, who want to play.

[Teaticket]

Just got into Lancaster and checked into out hotel. Have not yet gone to the Host to register.

I have an email that mentions my game locations have changed. (see below) Hope everyone finds me ok as we are going to have a great time! I'll do my best to take photos to post.


Hello Peter,



Due to the ongoing renovation at the Host, we’ve had to move your games from the Distlefink to “Vista’s Windows.” The construction has affected many scheduled games but I’ve been able to relocate games without having to cancel them. The good news is that space is very bright and the table size you requested, which I think is 5x8, has not changed. Anyone signed up for your game will be notified by email about the location change. We will also post signage to indicate where the relocated games were moved throughout the convention. The Convention Director and staff on site have worked hard to provide alternate gaming space instead of cancelling games. HMGS apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope you have a fun experience at Fall-In!. If you have any questions about the location, your game or about Fall-In! in general, you are welcome to contact me by email or call me on the number below.





Best Regards,
Bill White,

Event Manager, Fall-In! 2018

IT Director, HMGS Board of Directors

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Update to last post...

The Friday games are where they are listed in the program book, Room VD1. Access to this room is from the main lobby.

Saturday's games are now going to be in the Vista Windows room. This room is accessed through the same path via VD1. Next room past VD1 is where Saturday's games will be.

[flash]

Have a great weekend Peter, look forward to seeing pics of the action

[rhodie80]

It won’t be as much fun as Origins when you had to share a room and be a part of the Four Stooges.

[NewFlyBoy]

Peter,
Sorry I am too banged up to be there -- have fun and say hello to everyone for me.
Bill

[BobP]

Back this morning from FALL IN and what a great time. Managed to get in a few games (all 5) and meet some new (great) people. Received a few ribbons which included 2 BULLSEYE awards. In the bomber game 1st turn moved into position. 2nd turn 4 B damage cards... 1+0/1-Pilot wounded/1-Flames/1-Engine damage. Next turn 1-3 points and a BOOM. Short day for that plane but still having a good time. This game earned me my 2nd BULLSEYE badge. Good game, good time and meeting new friends. At our age what more can a man ask for

[Borderguy190]

Thanks the invite and awesomely fun first game of WoG. I could ask for a better game or game master or helpful and friendly tablemates. My goal was to get through Fall In! without finding a new game to buy stuff for. I failed miserably. I had such a great time, as soon as ive pages off this weekend, I'm picking up the rules, a battle mat, and at least 4 planes.

I had a great time. Thanks for the help playing (John) the patience (Peter and my opponents) amd the great game (Peter). I had a blast. Literally. 2 booms in my first game!

I can't wait to play again!

[NewFlyBoy]

Thanks the invite and awesomely fun first game of WoG. I could ask for a better game or game master or helpful and friendly tablemates. My goal was to get through Fall In! without finding a new game to buy stuff for. I failed miserably. I had such a great time, as soon as ive pages off this weekend, I'm picking up the rules, a battle mat, and at least 4 planes.

I had a great time. Thanks for the help playing (John) the patience (Peter and my opponents) amd the great game (Peter). I had a blast. Literally. 2 booms in my first game!

I can't wait to play again!

Another poor soul succumbs to the addiction !

[NewFlyBoy]

Back this morning from FALL IN and what a great time. Managed to get in a few games (all 5) and meet some new (great) people. Received a few ribbons which included 2 BULLSEYE awards. In the bomber game 1st turn moved into position. 2nd turn 4 B damage cards... 1+0/1-Pilot wounded/1-Flames/1-Engine damage. Next turn 1-3 points and a BOOM. Short day for that plane but still having a good time. This game earned me my 2nd BULLSEYE badge. Good game, good time and meeting new friends. At our age what more can a man ask for

Bob -- Sorry I wasn't there -- I'd like to have met you. Perhaps Cold Wars in March if the Fates allow....
Bill

[Borderguy190]

Another poor soul succumbs to the addiction !

Wait... We are addicts? Minis are crack?

[Jager]

Thanks the invite and awesomely fun first game of WoG. I could ask for a better game or game master or helpful and friendly tablemates. My goal was to get through Fall In! without finding a new game to buy stuff for. I failed miserably. I had such a great time, as soon as ive pages off this weekend, I'm picking up the rules, a battle mat, and at least 4 planes.

I had a great time. Thanks for the help playing (John) the patience (Peter and my opponents) amd the great game (Peter). I had a blast. Literally. 2 booms in my first game!

I can't wait to play again!

Yeh, this is an addictive game: which did you get sucked into WW! or WW2?
You might want to try and connect with Spanner: He found us at Origins and joined us. He is in Ann Arbor, and is part of a club.
His profile page: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/me...p?9245-Spanner
Might try to send him an email rather than a PM; he hasn't been here since July, but he might be set up for email sending.
Karl

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Welcome to the Drome Harry, from the pilots based here in Dear old Blighty.
Rob.

[Borderguy190]

Thanks Rob!

[BobP]

Good to see you came into the Drome after our Sat battles. great to fly with you.

[rolld6]

I had a blast at all three of Pete's WWI events on Saturday. It was a long full day of fun, explosions and groans at times too (dang cards... ) I will try and post pictures when I can. A huge thank you to Pete for hosting awesome events, you and Deb rock! Many forum members there too and it was great to laugh and play a game we all love.

John

[Teaticket]

First off I'd like to say it was great to meet many new pilots this time around at Fall In and to reacquaint with many veterans. I find running Wings game bring out the nicest gamers of all the games I have run.

Bob was a masochist playing in all 5 of my games. Maybe it was all of those head shots?
John slogged through all Three WWI games on Saturday, he transferred to the RFC after being gassed in the trenches.

Thanks to all those that participated, my lovely wife Deborah, Bob, John, Michael, Eric, Mike, Shawn, Rich, Fred, Dave, Marc, Peter, Kris, Aiden, harry, Steve, Richard, Frank and any others I missed.

Games were over all well attended, Guadalcanal 8, Bombers over the Channel 4, Verdun 10, Balloon Busters 9, Mannheim raid 8.

[Teaticket]

Game 1, Guadalcanal August '42

This was a two for one. Pilots flew a pair of planes, each on a separate mission. First was the Betty attack on Henderson Field defended by Wildcats, second was P-400s on a ground support mission intercepted by Zeros.

Betty formation with Henderson in sight met head on by the Wildcats of the Cactus airforce.


A Betty in disguise(that didn't work) as a Sally catching fire.


P-400s and Zeros mixing it up.




Japanese infantry in view, the target of the P-400s.


Two Bettys thinking they have a clear run to Henderson.


As the action drops down a P-400 is lit up by a diving Zero.


One P-400 escapes the attention of the Zeros at tree top level and strafes the Jap infantry.


Another P-400 desperately trying to shake a pair of Mitsubishis.


Our set of pilots concentrating on their next plot as if their lives depended on it.




A Betty fails to reach Henderson.


One smoking Betty successfully reaches it's target, destroying fuel and supplies on the ground near the airfield and inflicting serious damage to the air strip.


Henderson was hit hard but the advancing infantry were kept in check. Henderson would be repaired and flight ready by morning.

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Game 2, Bombers crossing the Channel.

Here a flight of He-111s are escorted by Me-110s and of course the Hurricanes and Spitfires have something to say about them being where they are.

A 110 meeting a Hurricane. Not where the Hurricane wants to be as the 'Zerstörers' pack a punch!


A Spitfire has the same unpleasant experience.


Once past the clumsy 110s the real targets appear.


A Hurricane is the first to fall from a combination 110 rear gunner and He-111 nose mg.


The action heats up as aircraft take damage. Black smoke trails streak across the sky.


One smoking He-111 has it's smoke 'upgraded' to a fire.


It doesn't last much longer...


A Spitfire trying to get at the bombers can't escape the firepower from a 110. Luckily the pilot hits the silk and lands near a local fishing boat. Soon he is back in friendly Old Blighty.


Even though outgunned the 111s can inflict damage to the RAF.


Paying no attention to the fire the brave Spitfire pilot exacts sweet revenge and downs the Hun.


A Zerstörer finally meets it's doom.


Finally across the Channel, some of the 111s look for their targets.


The RAF is never going to let it be easy.


Unfortunately for this Spitfire the He-111 has his escort at the ready.


Another 111 smokes before heading down into the ground.


The RAF had a good day as none of the Hun bombers reached their targets. They paid a heavy price but learned how to deal with the clumsy Zerstörer escort.

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Game 3, The deadly sky over Verdun

10 pilots flew over Verdun in this battle. I was thrilled at the attendance as the last time I ran this last Fall In no one signed up! Very happy to see my Caudron G4s, Morane-Saulnier Ps, Nieuport 11s, Fokker D.IIs and Rumpler C.Is flying all together.

The meeting of the fleets. John (rolld6) with his flying cap on, 2nd from left.


This was a very exciting first round as there was smoke - fire - wounds - jams galore.










The MS smokes the Albatros that dinged it's engine moments before.


The smoking Eindeker gets in amidst the French.


The orange winged Eindeker flanks a Nieuport 11.


The first BOOM makes it's appearance to a French pilot's dismay.


Mono-planes near the end of their usefulness. Soon biplanes will replace them.


The furball has begun.


Another Frenchman goes down.


This Eindeker's fire just won't go out.


A Nieuport 11 finally downs a Boche pilot.


A Rumpler helps out a fellow Eindeker in trouble.


Those French Caudrons burn nicely. At least the Germans think so...


A Fokker D.II warily approaches another Caudron.


I must be doing something wrong as a GM, Marc is smiling.


A Nieuport passes too closely by a Rumpler and receives a few bullet holes.


A Fokker D.II trying to get an advantage on a Morane-Saulnier P.


A Nieuport 11 hunting down a Rumpler.


The Nieuport 11 is chased off by the oncoming Fokker D.II.


The French did much better in punishing the German troops on the ground but in the air the Huns held the day.

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Game 4, Balloon Busters.

Frank Luke and the American boys are out to down a German balloon line. The Kaiser's kids are not about to let this happen... Each balloon will be hauled doen starting on the turn that it is shot at. It will take 12 turns to get them to the ground. Starting when the balloons were at 6 turns remaining the ground fire opened up. There were 4 Americans vs 5 Germans.

To avoid Kamakazi attacks, American planes colliding with a balloon do no damage to it, but will take damage themselves. The German pilots don't have this option.

Very quickly the Americans set a balloon at the end of the line on fire.


Next turn all three of the remaining balloons are attacked.


The first pass had the fast SPAD XIIIs zip past the Fokker DVIIs. The Germans had to scurry to get back to the line and engage the American pilots. Lots of intense planning going on here. Bob (Bobp) working on a cunning plan in his lucky hat.


John helps out a new pilot, Harry,(Borderguy190) in getting into the swing of things.


Frank Luke (Kris) flies right up to a balloon, almost taunting it. Will he have a Frank Luke day?


The fire burns slowly...


The first balloon draws a lot of attention. Moths to a flame.


The crew jump to their parachutes as a burning SPAD flies straight at them.


The second balloon in the line is set aflame!


Luke hits another balloon at close range. (16 points of damage so far marked with the dice on it's base)


This balloon has not much time left to be a balloon...


All the balloons are badly damaged even if not on fire. (brown at 16, yellow 20)


The German pilots watch helplessly as they failed to protect this doomed one.


The last one attacked is the first one downed.


Luke gets one balloon of his own.


The flamer nears it's end, with a little more help.


Ah, no help really needed!


Luke is downed! He lands his plane intact but is spotted by troops on the ground. As they advance towards his downed plane pistol shots ring out. They level their rifles.....


Attacking an infantry platoon this pilot is wounded.....then kaBOOM! The sharpshooters on the ground did not like being shot at from above. (I egged Kris on after his first wound, hoping the next shot would be another wound...next was a bit more than a wound...I'll take a BOOM from infantry fire! What can I say, I'm an evil game master!)


With all the balloons down a dogfight ensues. The Americans have achieved their mission and won the day. Before heading home they down a Fokker....

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Game 5, Entente bombers into Germany, another Mannheim Raid.

The bombers have a long way to go, but they have escorting Snipes and Dolphins.

Before the mayhem begins. (John, 'rolld6', is in the hat and blue shirt)


Not sure if this is giving 'the' or a finger, but it looks forceful.


Along the way a Caproni is shot down by a SSW D.III.


His victorious moment was but a moment and he is quickly downed himself.


A DVII takes long shots while tailing the British escort.


John, flying the yellow Caproni, damages one of the factory targets.


Frank's Caproni along side eyes one of the major bridges that crosses the river.


An HP 0/400 appears behind the first wave of Capronis. It is well protected this time as the DVII has a wall of scouts to contend with if he wants to have a go at the 0/400.


Frank takes out a major bridge but Richard is downed just short of his target, another bridge. John lines up and destroys another of the factory buildings on the target list.


The struggle to get at the HP is fierce and a DVII bites the dust.


Another DVII is shot down but not after it had damaged the HP.


The HP makes it through and destroys another bridge.


Bob somehow gets himself into the absolute worst position available. Here Bob, have "8" B damage cards. Needless to say, it does not go well.


A burning Mannheim is left behind as the Independent Force turns for home.

[NewFlyBoy]

Peter -- what great games ! I'm sure all the pilots had a terrific time. I played the Guadalcanal game up at Huzzah! and really enjoyed it. I'm really sorry I couldn't make it this time around.
Bill

[Teaticket]

Peter -- what great games ! I'm sure all the pilots had a terrific time. I played the Guadalcanal game up at Huzzah! and really enjoyed it. I'm really sorry I couldn't make it this time around.
Bill

We missed you Bill, hope you can make it next time. This was a whole new Guadalcanal scenario. You didn't get to play with P-400s in the battle you flew.

[Borderguy190]

Great pictures and AARs Peter!

[Stumptonian]

Looks like a great weekend, Peter.


Your early war game gives us a taste of what's to come Over the Trenches.
Looks like you are well set with your collection. I really like your Caudrons - I will have to use substitutes for those ...

[flash]

Well done Peter, I don't know how you do it but keep doing it, it all looked to be tremendous fun.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

A superb showing of games Peter.
As usual your photography depicts the action beautifully.
Thanks for sharing these with us.
Rob.

[matt56]

Great stuff here, Peter! Your games have always been some of the prettiest 'shows' I've seen, and it's always great, as Rob, says, to see your photo reportage of the events. You are much better at taking pictures of things in progress than I'll ever be Lots of work but lots of fun...

All the best,
Matt

[Flying Helmut]

Super photos! Thanks for posting them.

[Teaticket]

It won’t be as much fun as Origins when you had to share a room and be a part of the Four Stooges.

It would have been great for the Four Stooges to be together at Fall In. Hopefully it will happen again.

[Teaticket]

Looks like a great weekend, Peter.


Your early war game gives us a taste of what's to come Over the Trenches.
Looks like you are well set with your collection. I really like your Caudrons - I will have to use substitutes for those ...

Yes, I have been working on some early war French. I'll be flying them in our next OTT campaign. The Caudrons are Shapeways if you feel the need....

[NewFlyBoy]

We missed you Bill, hope you can make it next time. This was a whole new Guadalcanal scenario. You didn't get to play with P-400s in the battle you flew.

P-40s ! Whoa ! You said the magic words ! I'll be there for the next one

[Teaticket]

Thanks all for the gracious posts. Running games for such a wonderful fun group of gamers is an honor.

[Teaticket]

We missed you Bill, hope you can make it next time. This was a whole new Guadalcanal scenario. You didn't get to play with P-400s in the battle you flew.

P-40s ! Whoa ! You said the magic words ! I'll be there for the next one

Whoa, easy boy! You got so excited you didn't see the 2nd zero. P-400 Airacobras, not P-40 Tomahawks. I'm sure I'll be running this one again sometime.

[NewFlyBoy]

Whoa, easy boy! You got so excited you didn't see the 2nd zero. P-400 Airacobras, not P-40 Tomahawks. I'm sure I'll be running this one again sometime.

Aw shucks ! But Airacobras are cool too ! Still wanna play !

[BobP]

Outstanding AAR on all the games. I always have a great time in your games so I guess that way I am a glutton for punishment, especially when you show the way I got between to two bombers.

Matt you can see I display the old ASA patch when I can and yes I did meet an old ASA'er, 98J and an AF intel guy who was stationed on Shimia (bet you haven't heard that name in some time).