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    A true account of battle over the skies of Italy, as told by a Pfalz D.VIII pilot to his Enkelkinder many years after the fact
    Part I


    Jury-rigged repairs in preparation for impending battle.

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    The scene is set for Entente powers to shoot down a Central Powers balloon.

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    Some time later, once random passers-by are coaxed into playing with little aeroplanes, the Red Baron and the Pfalz move to intercept two scouts and a flying dog house.

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    The rocket-armed Frenchman inflicts two points of damage on the D.VIII.

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    The little rocket man remembers his mission, while the Germans indulge in a dog fight. The gun of the No.12 Entente scout jams while firing on the Pfalz.

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    The Frenchman draws closer to his target.

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    The Germans remember their job, and are reinforced from behind the balloon.

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    The Frenchman makes his first pass, with little discernible effect.

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    The Red Baron peels off, target fixation triggered by catching sight of his bitterest foe...

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    ... Snoopy! The rocketeer flips to boldly engage his two vaguely-muddled pursuers.

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    A cinematic close-up of an epic contest.

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    The No.12 casually wanders back into the fray, while calamity unfolds below the balloon.

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    The 13th photo, unlucky for some...

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    ... but not the Pfalz, which escapes a high-speed aerial collision unscratched.

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    INTERMISSION

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    Looks good Paul, keep 'em coming !

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Great looking scenario.
    Love the Pflalz paint jobs (and der Beagle's as well)

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    Like the amendment to your Poster wording Paul. Also the Dog house being painted a sensible colour.
    I must attend to mine.
    Also looking forward to the next installment.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    The poster, planes, dog house and scenario are all Zoe's. A true ambassador for the game.

    I'll put part 2 up shortly, but must first go and play some more!

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    VERY nice custom planes!

    Must get around to doing up a Snoopy or two.
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    That looks like a great time was had by all. Thank you Zoe for all the effort you put into this event - as usual, work and family commitments all conspire to keep me from attending.

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    Looks like a great time down under. Looking forward to more after the intermission.

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    The poster and mat look superb, I hope the clientele realise how lucky they are to be able to join in such an attractive game.

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    Always good to see games reports from Cancon - lovely set of pictures, Paul! That little Pfalz is a sweet plane, too - glad you are having a good time gaming...

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Looking forward to the next installment Paul!

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    The Pfalz pilot resumes his tale of daring exploits to the young folk
    Part II

    The rocket-armed Spad VII circles around for a second pass at the balloon, while his German foes get a bit muddled and try not to crash into each other. No.12 swoops towards them, hoping to take advantage of the confusion, while Snoopy and the Red Baron count the cost of their recent joust.

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    The German pair manage not to crash, and battle is rejoined.

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    The Spad makes its attack, but with little effect.

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    The Red Baron makes for the fray, while Snoopy peels off to lick his wounds. No.12 finds himself pursued...

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    ... and his number is up!

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    He falls to Earth.

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    The Spad seeks revenge...

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    ... but his time has come too.

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    The earlier collision with the Pfalz was dire indeed.

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    All defenders turn on the lone dog house.

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    However, a collision ends the Red Baron. Snoopy has finally fulfilled his destiny. Maybe, then, Charlie Brown will one day kick the football?

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    The Germans pursue...

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    But card #3 shows that the Pfalz misread Snoopy's intentions.

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    It matters not, as Wing Commander Zoe finishes the last attacker, getting several tailing bonuses.

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    She emerges unscathed. The Germans win, with the balloon overall suffering little damage.

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    And the Pfalz pilot survives, which is of course necessary for the narrative gimmick of him telling his grand kids the tale.

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    Thanks to Zoe, Andrew, Lloyd and the two friendly passers-by who joined us. A great game indeed.

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    Thanks for your full & colourful AAR Paul!

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    Sorry to see our Favorite Beagle bite the dust, but that's war... Great shots of the action, Paul - just what an AAR ought to be Looks like you had a lovely time flying. Great mat, by the way, Zoe - the planes show up really well on that background.

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Thanks for a great report, Paul, in two parts. It helps to survive if you're going to tell the tale to the next generations!
    Looks like you all had fun, even if everybody couldn't get the result they liked.

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    Many thanks for the compliments on the map, banner and custom planes.

    Especial thanks to Muerto for producing such an entertaining AAR. It accurately reflected the fun that was had by all, especially X-Wing players who picked up the game immediately, found it far more enjoyable, and particularly appreciated the friendly and helpful spirit of playing that is typical of denizens of www.wingsofar.org. It's contagious.

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    Great AAR, Muerto. Looks like a lot of fun for every one.

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    Thanks for the kind words, all. I've got a couple of short reports from days 2 and 3 which I'll put up shortly.

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    Great AAR. And I’m so envious. Nothing like that con around here.



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