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Thread: OTTBYM Mission 1 - “Hans denies the enemy” - 5th October 1916 by Baz

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    German High Command were looking for a good news story following recent losses. A strategy to put all the best performing students from the various training schools into one Jasta was formulated and the identified pupils fast-tracked and placed in quick time. A new Jasta (24) has been created especially for these “Bold, young men” who knew no fear, with tandems being assigned to FF(A) 245 who were co-located at the same Aerodrome. They had even managed to arrange a visit from Boelcke who had given the star pupils a lecture on the effective Dicta and how to implement it to prepare for what was to come.
    An infantry veteran of the early war was put in charge of these students and he went by the name of Obltn Hans Tilkowski, who had distinguished himself on the front line but now walked with a permanent limp due to shrapnel, putting paid to a promising career in the infantry. It was the Eagle’s gain however as he sought to gain the deserved promotions from his flying skills. A strict disciplinarian, Hans had his own way of training the young Eagles which included a mix of sport, football primarily. He was able to play as goalkeeper and direct his young guns from the back which provided teamwork, discipline and formation possibilities along with a sense of comradeship, all of which would prove useful in the air. The team had thrived and was so successful and drilled, that they regularly now beat the ground crew and FF(A) 245 teams in the friendly games that were arranged.
    The recruits had trained hard to learn the many and varied aircraft that were available to them, although promises had been made of the delivery of new Albatros D.II’s and even D.III’s in the near future. Thus far the new fliers had only flown defensive scrambles and escorts on their own side of the trenches and had met little resistance or serious dogfights, with no actual contacts or kills made. Everyone was eager to put all the training into practice.

    So it was on the morning of 5th October 1916 during a friendly football match that the first real call came through. Everyone scrambled (or limped) to the hangar to see what was up. Weather for the month had been wet and foggy, although this morning’s fog had just cleared. The briefing was read out by Hans to the eager students. High Command was about to undertake a push to retake lost ground in the recent battles and the enemy was suspecting something like this was to happen. The “Englanders” had put up a hasty, unprotected ballon to try to establish troop movement and which sectors and the job to down the balloon had been given to this new Jasta. It was expected that there would be scouts flying in protection of the balloon which would be behind the English trench line on a heading provided. Obltn Hans Tilkowski was to lead the attack himself, concentrating on the balloon in a new Halberstadt D.III sent over by Jasta 4 for trial as the mechanics had fitted a second synchronised Spandau. He was taking Ltn Karl-Heinz Schnellinger in a Albatros D.I and Ltn Willi Schultz in a Fokker E.IV to act as escort and to deal with any scouts that were encountered.
    This was the background that the trio as they approached the English balloon, defended by two scouts.
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    All the planes close on the balloon, with the first shots at long range
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    The winch starts to pull in the balloon, the race is on to stop it from reaching the ground.
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    As soon as shots puncture the gasbag, the two observers parachute to safety. It would appear to be just in time as Willi gets in a telling shot that smashes the basket to pieces. Other planes trade shots whilst trying to stop from getting damage or tangled in the network of hanging ropes, one of the DH2, narrowly avoiding a collision.
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    Disaster strikes as the two DH2’s come out the other side of the balloon and collide, resulting in a terrible grinding of one machine against the landing gear causing it to spin out of control and crash in Friendly territory. The lone scout is now going to be up against it against the 3 Eagles, but has avoided serious damage.
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    This now leaves the Halberstadt free to follow the balloon down and cause damage whilst the other two keep the lone scout busy.
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    However, things don’t go all the way of the Eagles and the DH2 gets a good firing shot at the Halberstadt, whilst the inexperienced Eagle Scouts nearly collide themselves, missing by a hairs breadth.
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    Eventually, Hans manages to get a telling shot against the balloon for close range causing it to catch fire.
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    ….and the two German scouts begin to gain confidence and hunt down the DH2.
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    Rudder damage does not allow the failing DH2 to turn for home and so thinks about crash landing in No Mans Land but the D.I catches up to it and Ltn Schnellinger gains his first kill.
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    …at the same time the balloon explodes from the sustained fire damage despite the winch men pulling it down quickly with only a short way to go. The winch truck is showered with burning debris and Obltn Tilkowski gains a balloon kill.
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    The 3 Eagles return to base with a successful mission now behind them….They think it’s all over!

    Victory points

    Eagles
    Balloon destroyed - 20 points
    Bulldogs shot down - 2 x 10 points=20 points

    Bulldogs
    Nil

    Victory Eagles 40pts v 0 pts

    Butchers Bill

    Eagles
    Obltn Hans Tilkowski: Halberstadt D.III. RTB no injuries 1 kill (Balloon)
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    Ltn Karl-Heinz Schnellinger: Alb D.I. RTB no injuries 1 kill (Blackett)
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    Ltn Willi Schulz: Fokker E.IV RTB no injuries 0 kills
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    Bulldogs
    English Balloon
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    Lt John Ansell: DH2 (PC10/CDL tail) EXP-COL-FT 0 kills
    C&W: Rolled 9-3 EXP= 6 Injured Skip 1D3, rolled 4 = Skip 2
    Shot down in friendly territory so Total Skips = 2
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    2Lt Frank Blackett: DH2 (PC10 #4) SD-NML 0 kills
    C&W: Rolled 7-1 SD-1 NML = 5 Injured Skip 1D3, rolled 4 = Skip 2
    E&E: Rolled 4-1 WIC+1 NML = 4 Captured and escaped Skip 1D3, rolled 5 = Skip 3
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    I flew as Obltn Hans Tilkowski in the Halberstadt D.III and despite the balloon dropping 4 levels, a combination of the AP shot and flames ended it. Placed the balloon to face into random wind direction and used Dave’s solo rules for the first time. Altitude was used and most other options, just not ammo yet.
    Thanks Baz for an enjoyable intro to the world of OTT and here’s to more Eagle wins, I’m sure they won’t all come as easy!! Could that “ unlucky” tag be finally wearing off? Be grateful if Dave can check my figures as it is the first time and also assume Collision is not attributed to anyone.

    Baz
    Last edited by flash; 06-13-2021 at 01:02. Reason: Title Adjust & prefix added

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    Also, not sure why but some attachments are either sideways or upside down, sorry

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    Congratulations on completing your first OTT BYM game & a WIN as well.
    It does not get any better than that!
    You sure got lucky to have the DH-2 draw the Boom card for the collision but that's "War"
    Very nice mix of aircraft & colour schemes Baz.
    Definitely deserving of Rep!

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    Well done on your first OTT outing Barrie, that could not have gone much better for you.

    Onkel says:

    Well done youngsters that was a superb effort and will make the Englander think hard about where they put their balloons in future.
    Seems you have your figures right and a handle on the Tally which is pleasing to see. As the Tommy collided with each other that is not attributed to anyone as a bit of an own goal, if one of yours collided with him we tend to give you the credit for the kill, even if only by accident.
    When you create the AAR thread select the prefix AAR - you can also go back and select it if you forget by using Go Advanced. You therefore don't have to put ARR in you title and you will have noticed you cannot use the bold function in the title bar.
    Obltn Tilkowski und Ltn Schnellinger each receive their Pilot's Badge (PB) for their first victories and can proudly show them off in the Mess
    Last edited by flash; 06-13-2021 at 02:40.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Well done on your first OTT outing Barrie, that could not have gone much better for you.

    Onkel says:

    Well done youngsters that was a superb effort and will make the Englander think hard about where they put their balloons in future.
    Seems you have your figures right and a handle on the Tally which is pleasing to see. As the Tommy collided with each other that is not attributed to anyone as a bit of an own goal, if one of yours collided with him we tend to give you the credit for the kill, even if only by accident.
    When you create the AAR thread select the prefix AAR - you can also go back and select it if you forget by using Go Advanced. You therefore don't have to put ARR in you title and you will have noticed you cannot use the bold function in the title bar.
    Obltn Tilkowski und Ltn Schnellinger each receive their Pilot's Badge (PB) for their first victories and can proudly show them off in the Mess
    Thanks, all ok then. One thing I was not sure on is inherited skills. Am I right that they can be used once per game while greyed out until fully earnt, or not useable until they are fully earnt?

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    Great first mission, Baz. Drinks in the mess are on your tab, I would think.

    How about a round of fine German lager?


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    Quote Originally Posted by ShadowDragon View Post
    Great first mission, Baz. Drinks in the mess are on your tab, I would think.

    How about a round of fine German lager?

    Yes, that’s for sure, a round of ice-cool German beer with a frothy head to all those who wish to join me in the mess

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    Great first OTT mission, Baz, and a perfect score for our Adler.

    REP inbound.

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    Awesome first mission! A great victory for our Eagles! Rep inbound!

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    Very good.

    My Bulldogs are assembling their aircraft but are awaiting reports of the Hun balloon [awaiting delivery from Red Eagle]. Meanwhile an N.16 (usually equipped with Le Prieur rockets but removed for the mission and an N.17 are being readied - will they be joined by a Morane Scout or another Nieuport?

    Edward

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baz View Post
    Thanks, all ok then. One thing I was not sure on is inherited skills. Am I right that they can be used once per game while greyed out until fully earnt, or not useable until they are fully earnt?
    You are right in that the inherent skills can be used once per game Barrie, they remain greyed out until they become full skills just to mark the difference.
    In this outing Tilkowski could have used his Perfect Aim once and Schnellinger his Bullet Checker if a green jam came up.
    Sometimes it makes a difference.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Nice AAR, Baz! Well done, Eagles! REP

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    Congrats Baz, that's a great first AAR and a brilliant result for the Eagles. Have some rep. Well deserved And here's to your first pilot badges too.

    If you have problems with picture orientation, try opening them in picture manager, rotating them, even if they already look right, then save them again, before posting here. I know that sounds a bit silly but it works

    Chau for now,
    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeemagnus View Post
    If you have problems with picture orientation, try opening them in picture manager, rotating them, even if they already look right, then save them again, before posting here. I know that sounds a bit silly but it works

    Chau for now,
    Mike
    Hi Mike

    Thanks for the advice, however I use an IPad for all my work and that programme is not in the App Store. Will try a similar one Photo editor but does that mean putting every picture through this process just in case there is a problem, or post the game and then edit afterwards the errant photos? (Thought I read somewhere that you cannot repost an AAR?).

    Thanks

    Baz

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baz View Post
    Hi Mike

    Thanks for the advice, however I use an IPad for all my work and that programme is not in the App Store. Will try a similar one Photo editor but does that mean putting every picture through this process just in case there is a problem, or post the game and then edit afterwards the errant photos? (Thought I read somewhere that you cannot repost an AAR?).

    Thanks

    Baz
    Hi Baz. No you can edit an AAR. Go Advanced & then you can change things.
    I would just check the photos orientation after you have posted & then just fix the ones that are not right.
    Last edited by gully_raker; 06-15-2021 at 22:43.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gully_raker View Post
    H Baz. No you can edit an AAR. Go Advanced & then you can change things.
    I would just check the photos orientation after you have posted & then just fix the ones that are not right.
    Ok thank you

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    I agree with Barry, Baz, although I have now developed the habit of doing it to every pic I post, just to be on the safe side.

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    Great opening game Barrie and I thought the picture orientation was done on purpose to show firstly them banking into action and then some acrobatic pilot doing a loop and his upside down view of the scene below him. Don't be suprised if in my next report I borrow your inovative approach to game photos.

    Good start to what I hope will be a successful career for the Limping Tilkowski who sounds a little like a circus act.

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    Well, that's showing how it should be done! A clean sweep with a (little help from the Bulldogs), well done. Love the planes. Schnellinger's gives off a bit of an ominous aura.



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