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    The new DH4 has recently been supplied to the squadron. Two pilots take them out on a bombing run. Unfortunately they encounter two Albatros D.IIIs, and so they cannot fully concentrate on getting to know the new plane and its attributes.

    Fortunately, the first engagement with the enemy is one on one, although only just. The other Albatros is lurking close by.
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    This is a tough introduction to a new plane! The Albatros comes straight on and collides with the DH4.
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    At least the rear gunner can inflict some pain as the planes leave each other.
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    The second DH4 comes in for some attention from the other Albatros. But also receives some attention.
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    The Albatros switches attention to the other DH4, but they both keep up the attack on it.
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    Now it’s one on one – an Albatros and a DH4 copping damage.
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    The fire was too much for the Albatros, and it heads for the ground.
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    The remaining planes circle, but keep in the blind-spot of the enemy. Well, at least for a while.
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    However, one of the DH4s successfully destroys the target on its first attempt.
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    But a successful bombing run does not make you immune to damage.
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    They’re close; but they can only wave, because the injured observer can’t operate a gun, and the other gun is jammed.
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    With his gun now clear, the Albatros pilot exacts his revenge on the DH4 that bombed their depot – watching it spiral to the ground.
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    But there is still danger in the sky – from guns and planes.
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    The second DH4 is down as a result of damage from the collision (Score on left). And the Albatros is badly damaged, but still flying (Score on right.)
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    The Entente carried out a successful bombing run, but lost two of its new aircraft. The Central Powers destroyed two aircraft, but didn’t prevent their depot from being bombed. A stalemate.

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    I dunno, some have no respect for skill! I execute a perfect bomb run, destroy the target and then get shot down!

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    Brumowski was very busy. First you then me in that collision. Congrats on your bombing skills.

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    Nice those Albatrii managed to operate with the turning circle of the DH.4's and made them pay, otherwise they could've have been left for dead.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    If the Germans have to resort to ramming to brig down the bombers, that's an unequal exchange. They'll run out of fighters before the Brits run out of bombers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zenlizard View Post
    If the Germans have to resort to ramming to brig down the bombers, that's an unequal exchange. They'll run out of fighters before the Brits run out of bombers.
    As the DH4 pilot I can say that the ramming was accidental. I wanted to get past Brumowski and give him some lead then turn and run for home. We have been playing together for so long that we often mirror each others moves and that is what happened here. No Kamikaze tactics involved.



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