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    Post AAR DYM Mission 12-Ending with a Bang--27th March 1916--gully_raker

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    Pre Game notes.
    All Aircraft commenced at Alt 4 & the 2 opposing Photo Recon Aircraft dived to level 3 to commence photos & then remained at that level.
    Both sides rolled a dice to determine set up & both drew the centre of their edge.
    The British Photo plane was the Strutter "comic" as proxy for a standard Strutter & the back up was the CDL Strutter.
    The German Photo plane was the Roland with back up the Albatross C.III.
    The Aviatik was equipped with both forward firing MG & the Observers MG
    The FE 2b was equipped with forward firing & rear firing MGs.
    I decided to allow the Trench fire to reach level 4 to spice things up a bit but they could only fire once per turn at any aircraft within 1 ruler length.

    Prequel

    52 Squadron Aerodrome Bentangles 5.30 am 27th March 1916

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    CRUMP---CRUMP "Rattle--Rattle"

    "Bloody Hell, What was that!" yelled 2nd Lt. Jonathon Downton who shared a hut with Lt. "Lofty" Hill who drank & knew things.
    The unflappable Hill sleepily replied "Probably just those mines the sappers have been digging for weeks so go back to sleep, we are not due for a mission today so enjoy it while you can".
    About half an hour later their slumber was disturbed by the Orderly Sargent calling out "Wake up you chaps! Briefing in the Squadron Hut in 20 minutes!"

    They stumbled into the hut where they found the other two Recon crews already waiting. Uncle soon strode up to the front of the Hut & called out "Quite men! No doubt you were aware of the large explosions this morning. Well our chaps set off some big mines right under the Hun trenches & caused a right scatter I can tell you. What we don't know is what the situation is along the front line. Have our chaps captured the Hun lines or has the Hun managed to hold position?"
    "That's where you all come in. GHQ wants photos now!" Lofty you & young Quartermain will act as escort to Evans & Entwhistle in a Strutter equipped with a camera. 2nd Lt Downton with AM2 Abbey will also fly a Strutter & if the main camera plane has trouble they can take over but in the meantime they can also act as an escort!"

    On the other side of the lines the Eagle Kette were on high alert after their breakfast was disturbed by the uproar & confusion following the explosions.
    Their 2 seater crews had been briefed to carry out the very same mission as the British pilots. Oblt Helmet Dahlmann would lead the mission with Ltn Max Manschott as his observer whilst Ltn Julius Gilly with Ltn Hans Schobinger as Observer & cameraman would be the main photographer in a Roland. Dahlmann would also act as backup. They would be accompanied by the older Aviatik crewed by Vzfwbl Schlieff & Ltn Franz Theiller as additional escort.

    The MISSION

    The 3 British aircraft took off & headed towards the front lines.

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    The German crews did the same.

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    As the British aircraft approached the front lines they could see the profusion of cratered & broken ground caused by the mines.

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    The Roland was the first to approach the craters & was welcomed by rifle fire from the nearest crater. Julius Gilly thought " Hope that's not our troops firing at us! Cant they see the Eisencrosses?"

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    As the green Strutter manoeuvred to commence photography it too came under fire from a crater.

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    The Roland had dived & took its first photo taking further damage from a trench while Oblt Dahlmann's Albatross had its engine damaged from trench fire. "Verdammit" muttered Dahlmann " Dis is not a goot start!"

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    The CDL Strutter also came under attack but fortunately suffered no damage.

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    The opposing Aircraft were now in range & Alex Quartermain lost no time in raking the Roland with his height advantage.
    The green Strutter came under attack from the craters it was intending to photograph & it caused some rudder damage.

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    There was now a general exchange of fire with the Roland & the green Strutter suffering the worst. The observer of the green Strutter was busy taking photos & could not return fire.

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    Further fire from the craters continued to do damage to the aircraft flying overhead particularly the Albatross which was making its way home with a damaged engine.

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    The general exchange of fire continued with the Germans only succeeding in jamming their guns whilst Max Abbey had a lucky shot hit the fuel tank of the C.III & it plunged to the ground in German territory.

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    The green Strutter now took another photo of a Crater.

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    The CDL Strutter took slight damage as it flew over one of the craters.

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    The FE 2b & the Aviatik exchanged shots with Alex Quartermain succeeding in wounding the observer of the German Aircraft.
    However disaster struck the British when shots from a crater wounded AM3 Harry Entwhistle & damaged the photographic Strutter fatally, loosing the photos as it crashed in enemy territory.

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    A further exchange of shots between the FE 2b, Strutter & the Roland resulted in no damage except the Fee's Lewis gun jammed.

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    A further exchange of shots between the CDL Strutter & the Roland resulted in both their guns jamming but not before the Strutter damaged the Rolands engine & the German aircraft could take no more & crashed to the ground in British territory its precious photographs lost. Max Abby punched the air in delight! He had just scored his second victory of the day.

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    The Aviatik & the Fee exchanged shots causing minor damage to the control surfaces of each aircraft.

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    With a wounded observer & the only German Aircraft left in the Sky & running low on fuel the pilot reluctantly turned for home knowing they had failed in their mission but also knowing the British had also failed to obtain photos of the craters.

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    Well what can I say! The trench fire from the craters was certainly deadly. Great fun to play but damned hard to get any photos back home. (Thanks Mike for a "Bang Up" final mission!)
    At least we bagged a couple of Hun aircraft.
    Can only hope Taffy Evans & Harry Entwhistle survive the crash in German Territory!
    Last edited by gully_raker; 02-09-2020 at 17:04.

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    Default The BUTCHERS BILL!

    BRITISH FORCES

    Lt. Lofty Hill: Pilot FE 2b - RTB/No Kills

    AM3 Alex Quartermain: Gunner FE 2b - RTB/No Kills

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    2nd Lt. Jon Downton: Pilot CDL 1 1/2 Strutter - RTB/No Kills

    AM2 Max Abbey: Gunner CDL 1 1/2 Strutter - RTB/2 Kills (Alb C.III & Roland)

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    2nd Lt. Taffy Evans: Pilot green Strutter - SD/ET/No Kills
    Rolled 6 - 1 = 5 = Inj--Rolled 1 skips 1
    E&E Rolled 11 -1BEL -1WIC = 9 -They didn't even see me

    AM3 Harry Entwhistle: Observer green Strutter - SD/WIA/ET/No kills
    Rolled 3 -1SD -1WIA = 1 - KIA (R.I.P.)

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    GERMAN FORCES

    Vzfwbl F Schleiff: Pilot Aviatik - RTB/No Kills

    Ltn Franz Theiller: Observer Aviatik - RTB/WIA/No Kills
    Rolled 11 -1 WIA +1 RTB = 11 - All's Well when you land well

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    Oblt H Dahlmann: Pilot Albatross C.III - SD/EXP/FT/No Kills
    Rolled 6 -3EXP = 3 Inj - rolled 3 = Skips 3

    Ltn. Max Manschott: Observer Alb. C.III - SD/Exp/FT/No Kills
    Rolled 9 -3EXP = 6 Inj -- Rolled 1 skips 1

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    Ltn Julius Gilly: Pilot Roland - SD/ET/No Kills
    Rolled 8 -1SD =7 Inj--rolled 4=skips 2
    E & E: Rolled 4 -1BEL -1WIC = 2 = Captured ! The war is over for this pilot

    Ltn Hans Schobinger: Observer Roland - SD/ET/No Kills
    Rolled 4 -1SD = 3 --Inj rolled 4 - skips 4
    E & E: Rolled 10 -1BEL -1WIC = 8 Landed almost home! - Skip 1 Scenario
    Total skips 4

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    Hope I got all those correct Uncle!

    Not quite - missed a couple of WIC but that's all - only altered the last result ! Uncle
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    Well done, Baz.
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    Very similar to my version with the Engine Damage and Explosion.
    Your airmen fared a bit worse, with a KIA and POW, whereas my Bulldogs just had the one KIA

    I think you may have gone extra hard on yourself with the ground fire.
    Only one shot vs. each plane was how I read it.
    I see at least one of yours getting shot from two craters.

    Have some REP and we'll see your "Cocky Buggers" next month.

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    Well played Baz - that was all a bit lively ! A bloody draw is a hard result to take.


    Uncle says:


    Well done chaps - we did our best but someones going to have to go back for another crack at it. Sad to have lost young Harry, I'll have to write to his parents.

    Lt Andrew "Lofty" Hill is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    AM3 Alexander Quartermain: is awarded the Military Medal for his service to King & country as well as awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    2Lt Jonathon Dowton is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    AM2 Maxwell Abbey: is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    2Lt Bryn "Taffy" Evans is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    The Eagles have also been recognised:

    ObLtn Helmut Dahlmann has been awarded the Iron Cross 1st class for his service to the Kaiser,

    Ltn Hans Schobinger has been awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class & Observer badge for his service to the Kaiser.
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    "He is wise who watches"

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    Holy trench fire, Bazman.

    At least you got a couple of kills to the squadrons credit.

    I think I missed why the CDL strutter RTB and didn’t take over the photo mission. The text mentions a wounded observer but I don’t see a wounded observer in the butcher’s bill.

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    Well well well, a very fine attempt at a difficult mission. Another interesting take on the ground fire, but as Pete said, perhaps a little hard on yourself there. Congratulations for all the gongs awarded. There will be celebrations this day. But also, commiserations for the loss of Harry Entwhistle - R.I.P.
    Like Paul, I'm a bit puzzled about the return of Downton and Abbey without pics - did I miss something there?

    Anyway, apart from that, I believe you have some rain at last - here's praying it makes a positive difference

    Thanks for another splendid AAR - and meantime, REP inbound

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    Well done Barry, great attempt and 2 kills for Abbey is a good result. Shame about Entwhistle RIP especially at this stage of the campaign.

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    Nice show! Really great AAR!

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    Ouch! Another bloody nose for unsere Adler. True, the Bulldogs also failed to get their photos, but but they definitely got the edge in casualties.

    Another rep-worthy AAR!

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Well played Baz - that was all a bit lively ! A bloody draw is a hard result to take.


    Uncle says:


    Well done chaps - we did our best but someones going to have to go back for another crack at it. Sad to have lost young Harry, I'll have to write to his parents.

    Lt Andrew "Lofty" Hill is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    AM3 Alexander Quartermain: is awarded the Military Medal for his service to King & country as well as awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    2Lt Jonathon Dowton is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    AM2 Maxwell Abbey: is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    2Lt Bryn "Taffy" Evans is awarded the Croix de Guerre étoile de argent (silver star) for his service to the Republic.

    The Eagles have also been recognised:

    ObLtn Helmut Dahlmann has been awarded the Iron Cross 1st class for his service to the Kaiser,

    Ltn Hans Schobinger has been awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class & Observer badge for his service to the Kaiser.
    Hi Dave.
    Please thank Uncle for the Gongs!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShadowDragon View Post
    Holy trench fire, Bazman.

    At least you got a couple of kills to the squadrons credit.

    I think I missed why the CDL strutter RTB and didn’t take over the photo mission. The text mentions a wounded observer but I don’t see a wounded observer in the butcher’s bill.
    Hi Paul. The wounded Observers were in the green Strutter & the Aviatik.
    I could not risk loosing the CDL Strutter to crater fire so headed home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeemagnus View Post
    Well well well, a very fine attempt at a difficult mission. Another interesting take on the ground fire, but as Pete said, perhaps a little hard on yourself there. Congratulations for all the gongs awarded. There will be celebrations this day. But also, commiserations for the loss of Harry Entwhistle - R.I.P.
    Like Paul, I'm a bit puzzled about the return of Downton and Abbey without pics - did I miss something there?

    Anyway, apart from that, I believe you have some rain at last - here's praying it makes a positive difference

    Thanks for another splendid AAR - and meantime, REP inbound
    G'day Mike.
    Re your query on the CDL Strutter & pics. Check out my reply to Paul's post.

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    Well, you may not have brought home any photographs but you certainly brought home the gongs. Well done! A couple of kills also helps sooth the failed mission. At least the Germans failed to return any photos as well.



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