Something to put in your new Diary
Vapnartak 2022
http://vapnartak.co.uk/
6th February
10.00-16.00
York Racecourse
YO23 1EX
This year’s event is still in the planning phase, but we have been invited to put on a show.
I’ve put in a request for our usual area, with the intent of putting on a simple WGS meat-grinder to keep the punters happy, whilst using the minimum of ‘dromers and keeping safe separation.
Hope to see you all there!
Who knows, I might even break out the Air Raid Siren….
Punter only!
I will be there but as a 'Punter' only, as my use at the game table is minimal due to my instability (that's physical not mental by the way) which continues to increase. Vapnartak is what bought me back to wargaming after a very long break so continues to have a special place in my heart.
Last edited by Rebel; 12-26-2021 at 03:54. Reason: Clarification,
Will always be a pleasure to see you there!Originally Posted by Rebel
I'll look into it...
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
I’ll be there (assuming it goes ahead), anything to play with the air raid siren again... I can always furnish a WW1 game as well, space permitting
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
Are we still full steam ahead for Vapnartak? Website seems to think so.
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
The Wettererkundungsstaffeln has been in touch and the forecast is still favourable for operations on the 6th.
The target will be Tangmere, with I./StG 2 and I./KG 54 attacking the airfield and elements from JG 2 and ZG 76 providing support.
Opposition is expected to be light but determined.
Crews to report by 0900 for final briefing.
Operations are expected 1000-1600.
Return to base 1700.
Happy hunting.
Ende.
Sorry chaps, can't make this one as it is our Regimental AGM that day.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Please do , its a lasting memory from the first Donnie Com
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
I love the air raid siren, but even more than that I loved the panic it caused first time Simon used it. Hysterical... although not sure the organisers were as amused as I was.
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
Skies are still blue for operations this Sunday in York.
I'll be there around 08:45
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
Wow.... massive thank you to Simon (and his good lady wife) and Gary for a great day at York.
It was WW2 all the way with the gallant RAF Hurricanes scrambling against a seemingly endless flock of Stukas and Junker 88’s representing the attack on RAF Tangmere on 16th August 1940. There were a few guest appearances from Rebel, Rabbit 3 and at his first show as a member DiscoStu. We were definitely the most supported participation game of the day... Loads of Photos to follow.
Not one German bomber managed to get through to Tangmere, we salute those gallant RAF pilots that gave their all against impossible odds.
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
I think Hedeby may have been wearing rose tinted goggles!
True, 43 Sqn were getting stuck in:
…but they were running low on ammo and the rest of the Luftwaffe Armada where about to sweep the bruised and battered 43 out of the way…
A good day and a nice return to Vapnartak!
P.S. At the end of the day we we were approached by a trader who had been asked to sell this for a friend, so if you’re interested, contact them as the details on the card.
I think it was some other red stuff that was tinting my goggles....
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
I'm glad it went well; I look forward to further photos.
Just sorry I couldn't free up the time to be there myself.
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
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