Whoops, on a second look I see I should NOT have contradicted the Wingco as he is RIGHT and I am WRONG as usual!
Whoops, on a second look I see I should NOT have contradicted the Wingco as he is RIGHT and I am WRONG as usual!
Originally Posted by Rebel
My Fokker D.VII "Steffi" is in all-bar-one of the first 6 photos, so they are from the last of the three Saturday "WW1 Campaign" games.
Regardless of the games being portrayed, it's a bunch of great pictures - and, as always, it's lovely to see the faces and associate them with their names on the Forum
All the best,
Matt
Tim please see my retraction above which did precede yours by some 1 1/2. hours.
Last edited by Rebel; 09-26-2018 at 15:05. Reason: Clarification.
Dan, Tim, I stand corrected!
I now sit down again.
Seriously though, I am glad people enjoyed themselves.
Lest we forget
Wot! not on fire yet Kyte.
Lets try a bit of circling practice then.
WOW! What an AMAZING shot!!
It seems Doncaster was a great event...so many varied ARES-based scenarios, planes and ships...wish I could have been there. I love the North African battle mat and the Trafalgar scenario, in particular, has me drooling!!! Kudos to all who hosted. Maybe my bride and I will be able to "cross the pond" and join in someday...it looks like it would be a lot of fun!!!!
Can you see the Bulldog on Kyte's aircraft just below the cockpit Mike?
We would love to see you over this side of the pond.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Desert mat was great - even the natural slashing of the textile was great, because it resembled sand dunesWot! not on fire yet Kyte.
Lets try a bit of circling practice then.
WOW! What an AMAZING shot!!
It seems Doncaster was a great event...so many varied ARES-based scenarios, planes and ships...wish I could have been there. I love the North African battle mat and the Trafalgar scenario, in particular, has me drooling!!! Kudos to all who hosted. Maybe my bride and I will be able to "cross the pond" and join in someday...it looks like it would be a lot of fun!!!!
The setup for the first part of Hedeby's W.W.1 campaign, 9 a.m.Saturday morning. 3 D.H.2's and a Strutter versus 2 Albatros D.II's and 2 Roland C.II's. Each side had six mission cards to scout and fulfil (3 photo-reconnaissance targets, 2 bombing targets and 1 trap - a flak battery).
The German pilots: Paul, Tim, Amy and Hannah.
The British pilots: Guuz, Chris, Doug and myself.
A rare kill. On such a large map with slow planes and B-guns, it was difficult to catch an opponent and do enough damage to shoot it down.
Thanks for the pictures of this Dave.
it fills in a game I did not get chance to do justice.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
I had a wonderfull time over the weekend. Thanks to you all and especially the organisers. Played a couple of great games and I was impressed by the beautifull scenary from the able hands of Flying Officer Kyte (see first picture in this post). And the game on sunday was quit an experience. So once again, thank you.
Last edited by Cats Eyes; 09-28-2018 at 05:12.
One behalf of the team and myself especially.Great to have you with us Lex. Glad that you enjoyed it.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
I hope it was a good experience Lex !!
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
Some pictures of the MARVELLOUS Doncaster Con 20118.
Up front I would like to apologize for any mistakes and or omissions in this “report”.
During games I most certainly have missed things and afterwards I “may” have forgotten or misinterpreted what actually happened … Oh well … here goes …
Friday, September 21st, 14:00 hrs
“1917: The Tide Turns” by Reg (Rebel) and Doug (Merlin45)
In the first exchange of fire I dealt a “BOOM” card to a Roland flown by Paul (Tikkiefriend) (… iirc)
manoeuvering with Hannah Biggles
Some more pics of the same game …
Saturday, September 22nd
“Whirwind visit” by John Biggles
The mission:
destroy a train moving through Northern France carrying tanks and supplies …
3 Whirlinds flown by Daniel (Dan-Sam), Amy Biggles (Whispering Death) and Guus (Aardvark1430) attacking a train moving throught the French countryside, defended by 4 Me109E’s flown by Strangely Brown (Simon), FaD (Juliet), Hawkhurst (Andy) and Marian (Deadly M). Train driver & Flak commandant: John Biggles himself.
A rather unsporting advantage to the Germans … it would seem …
The train …, hit but no damage yet …
A flatbed carrying Panzer hit, Me109’s chasing the culprit …
More hits on the train engine …
Hurrah, engine blown up, train halted …
More Panzers on flatbed destroyed, but Flak cars still engaging the Whirlwinds ..
Aaah, poor train … HURRAH !!
Later that night …
The formal dinner …
Sunday, September 23rd
The “Ace of Aces”-game, in normal speak “MAYHEM …”
The playing field …
Hola, who have we got here … Manfred Dan or is it Sam Von Richthofen ??? Ah no, it is …
Such a shame there is no such picture of Albert B. Hawkhurst …
Oh Oh … Now look who I shot down here … that couldn’t be Kyte … or could it …
Ahhh, distraction for all in the form of a Kette of “Luftwaffeln” …
Pictures may say more then words, but I would like to say to all the people who organized this marvellous event and all the people who attended it:
THANK YOU !!!
cheers,
Guus
Last edited by Aardvark1430; 09-30-2018 at 01:00.
"zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
"let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)
Very nice Guus. Glad you enjoyed yourself.
Hahaha those waffels look like paratroops! I am so sad I missed this year's con
ŤUp there the world is divided into bastards and suckers. Make your choice.ť D. Robinson
Yes ... we had fun (a lot of ...).
Join us next year I would say !
TNX for he REP,
cheers,
Guus
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"zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
"let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)
It was an excellent experience I had, Chris. I was also amazed by the way you kept control of the game. Order in chaos
Yes! You were sadly missed Alfonso.Hahaha those waffels look like paratroops! I am so sad I missed this year's con
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
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