Okay here we go. Finally got the models / maneouvre decks for a September 1916 start, using Dave's D8 solo charts and the OTT mission generator. Having a go at OTT Mission 1 - Battle Over The Trenches. Also first run out for my new flame markers.
Albatros D.II - Leutenant Ernst Weissener
Albatros D.II - Leutenant Augst Delling
Nieuport 17 - 2nd Leutenant Daniel Ross
Nieuport 17 - 2nd Leutenant Kenneth Anderson
Using the limited cloud cover the Albatros' closed on the Nieuports they had been stalking for the last 10 minutes. They were just out of range when Ross spotted them, fired a warning shot for Anderson, then swung his plane around to face the enemy.
Weissener turned inside the Nieuport and got a long range shot off before his guns jammed (2 plus Gun Jam). Delling managed to close on the tail of the other Nieuport and fired (2, 2, plus Gun Jam) All the time Weissener showed good concentration, hanging onto Ross' tail while trying to unjam his guns. The same couldn't be said of Delling who drifted out of the fight whilst trying to do the same. Still close on Ross' tail after freeing his weapons, he fired to no effect (0, 0) what did he have to do? He fired again at close range and saw his shots plough into the cockpit area before (0, 5+1 plus Injured Pilot) Again he fired (3+1, 0 plus Gun Jam)
Weissener was about to learn a vital and very nearly fatal lesson) With Ross still in his sights and still trying to free his guns, he failed to keep a wary eye on the surrounding sky, which was filled by the Nieuport of Anderson, delivering a sudden reminder (2 plus Flame)
All thoughts of Ross vanished as Weissener saw the Flames heading toward him from the engine. Weissener (Fire 0) banked the plane to the left to keep the flames at bay and Anderson felt their heat as he passed behind Weissener. Weissener seemed to be doing something right (Fire 0) as the flames seemed to be lessening, so he continued doing it. He then pushed the plane into a right turn (Flame 0) and saw the flames flicker out)
He looked around to see the Nieuports well over the Entente side of the line. He looked at his fuel guage and made the decision to head for home. He then saw Delling's plane crawling back from the South. They joined up and headed for home.
Landing back at their airfield, Weissener sat still in his plane. Guns jammed twice, missing out on a certain kill, nearly being shot down and flames pouring out of his engine. What a welcome on his first patrol.
Inconclusive I know but it was late. Scenario will be re run from the Bulldogs side
Butcher's Tally
Leutenant Ernst Weissener RTB no kills
Leutenant Augst Delling RTB no kills
Leutenant Daniel Ross Rolled 6 RTB +1, Wounded -1 =6 Rolled 4 miss 2 scenarios
Leutenant Kenneth Anderson RTB no kills
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