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    OK folks, now that Prague is out of the way its time to look forward to this year's Doncaster event.

    So, let me know on here if you are planning to attend and if you have a game you would like to run, I will then pull together the time table and share it....

    Looking forward to a really well attended event... lets see if we can't set a new record !!!

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    I'll be there for the whole weekend

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    So far I have seen responses from..

    Iain (Camel Crew)
    Rob (Kyte)
    Tim (Flying Helmut)
    Chris (Boney10)
    Neil (Skafloc)
    Mark (Woof)
    Paul (Tikkifriend)
    Dave Manley
    Steve (Guntruck)
    Andrew (Cpt. Ironsight)
    Mike (Mikeemagnus)
    Andy (Hawkhurst)
    Marion (Deadly M)
    John Biggles
    Ruth Biggles
    Amy Biggles
    Hannah Biggles
    Guus (Aardvark1430)
    Dan (Dan-Sam)
    Lex (Cats Eyes)
    Arjan (Akrimpen)
    HuRyu (Baz)
    Doug (Merlin 45)

    Maybe...

    Andrea
    Andrzej
    Valerio
    Simon (Strangely Brown)
    Gary (McDorf)
    Last edited by Hedeby; 07-21-2023 at 08:46.

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    Confirmed GMs thus far Dave Manley and his Amazing Air Race (WW1) and Mark (Woof) has said he will run a WW2 game.
    Would be great to see some new GMs and some interesting new games...

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    I'm booked in for the whole weekend. Haven't got a game planned but happy to run one if needed

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    Excellent - added

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    I'll run a Spanish Civil War game, so long as it doesn't clash with Dave's air race game, 'cos I want to have a go at that.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    I will make sure it doesn’t, thanks Steve

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    Chris H and I will run our usual epic game over two slots on Saturday morning Chris.
    This year it is scheduled to be Copenhagen.
    For some of you players who have played in former years it will be the chance to complete your set of all of Nelson's three great battles.

    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Here for the whole event Thursday night till Sunday with Mary. Is Friday going to be board games like before ?
    Also are you planning a Wings of Glory WW1 Tournament to follow Prague and Rome?


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    I'd quite like to do at least part of Copenhagen as well as my air race, so hopefully the schedule will accommodate that

    Isn't "Ace of Aces" on the Sunday our version of the Tournament?

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    I'd quite like to do at least part of Copenhagen as well as my air race, so hopefully the schedule will accommodate that

    Isn't "Ace of Aces" on the Sunday our version of the Tournament?
    I will try and juggle schedule to allow for that Dave.
    Our Ace of Aces carnage Is a bit like a tournament, however if someone wants to run the European Tournament thing like Rome and Prague that would be great... just need a volunteer who knows what they are doing on that front.

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Chris H and I will run our usual epic game over two slots on Saturday morning Chris.
    This year it is scheduled to be Copenhagen.
    For some of you players who have played in former years it will be the chance to complete your set of all of Nelson's three great battles.

    Rob.
    Excellent Rob, thank you. I might have to see if I can’t get in on some Port (I mean ships) action this year.

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Here for the whole event Thursday night till Sunday with Mary.
    Thursday night in the Bar, then?
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Could be a plan... we should hit the Red Lion in town (it’s a Weatherspoons) so it’s only about £2.50 a pint

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    I'll give the tournament a go, if it is a go.

    I am also discussing with Rob about putting on Taranto again.

    Neil
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    Thursday night in the Bar, then?
    a chance to regale us with tales from Origins.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hedeby View Post
    I will try and juggle schedule to allow for that Dave.
    Our Ace of Aces carnage Is a bit like a tournament, however if someone wants to run the European Tournament thing like Rome and Prague that would be great... just need a volunteer who knows what they are doing on that front.
    As each game is limited to 45 mins and there are 4 games it would only take up a morning 1.5 /2.0 hr slot . It will need a min of 16 players 4 teams of 4 and 2 GMs


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    As each game is limited to 45 mins and there are 4 games it would only take up a morning 1.5 /2.0 hr slot . It will need a min of 16 players 4 teams of 4 and 2 GMs
    Not that it effects me but 45mins x 4 is 3 hours, plus whatever set up/recovery time is needed between each would make it nearer 4 hr slot..?

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Yes, 4 hours minimum, and also two simultaneous tables for 16 players...

    I very much doubt we'd get anywhere near that; maybe 8 players on one table - but it would still take 4 hours.
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    interested in running it together Tim ? Given that we get a min number of players that is.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Not that it effects me but 45mins x 4 is 3 hours, plus whatever set up/recovery time is needed between each would make it nearer 4 hr slot..?
    Real shame you can’t join us Dave, I do appreciate it’s a long way up from where you are.

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    interested in running it together Tim ? Given that we get a min number of players that is.
    I'm not all that keen - Tournaments just aren't my thing.

    But if we get enough wiling players, and lack of GM is all that's stopping them, then I might be persuaded...
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    myself and Deadly M will be there from Friday to Sunday

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    I'm not all that keen - Tournaments just aren't my thing.

    But if we get enough wiling players, and lack of GM is all that's stopping them, then I might be persuaded...
    Fair enough Tim. I think numbers would be low, plenty of better games to play like SS55 if Andrea comes over


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Are badges being made for this one? If so count me in for two please

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    I'll go for a badge

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    I'll have one as well please.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    I'll take one too.
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Hi all,
    I'll be there from Thursday (evening) till Sunday, at least until the epic Ace of Aces game ...
    CU all there,
    Guus
    "zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
    "let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)

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    Fabulous

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aardvark1430 View Post
    Hi all,
    I'll be there from Thursday (evening) till Sunday, at least until the epic Ace of Aces game ...
    CU all there,
    Guus
    Any chance of any of your countrymen joining us Guus?

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeemagnus View Post
    Are badges being made for this one? If so count me in for two please
    Also myself Chris.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hedeby View Post
    Any chance of any of your countrymen joining us Guus?
    they haven't decided yet ...
    Oh, I almost forgot, I would like a badge too ...
    "zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
    "let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aardvark1430 View Post
    Hi all,
    I'll be there from Thursday (evening) till Sunday, at least until the epic Ace of Aces game ...
    CU all there,
    Guus
    That 50$ surer went a long way to paying the ferry crossing, or have you spent it all on Lufftewaffles
    See you in the bar Thursday then.
    Paul


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Badges x2 please.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Heres a blast from the past https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...Doncaster-2014
    Got to make 2024 a big one .
    Last edited by Hedeby; 05-24-2023 at 13:09.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Ten years on. What a blast. Doesn't time fly when you having fun!

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    Where are they now ?
    All the usual suspects and some friends that have drifted away.
    And others that have joined us over the years.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Definitely need to make next year something special given that it will be our 10th anniversary.
    But before that lets make this year a good one

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Oh, and I'd love a badge as well

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Great, so lots of folk want badges, but who is having them made? Need to know that in order to pay them and need to know how much

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeemagnus View Post
    Great, so lots of folk want badges, but who is having them made? Need to know that in order to pay them and need to know how much
    First we need to know whether there is enough interest to warrant getting them made - only with sufficient numbers can we have someone invest time and energy sorting them out...
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    I make that a dozen badges so far.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Who did it last year?
    Are they willing to do it again?
    If not, does someone else wish to volunteer?
    What would be a minimum order?
    Why am I asking all these questions?
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    It was Chris.... I’ll message him

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Who did it last year?
    Are they willing to do it again?
    If not, does someone else wish to volunteer?
    What would be a minimum order?
    Why am I asking all these questions?
    Well someone has to do it Squadron Leader.

    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Keep asking questions...

    One of them is worth $64,000!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Not paying that for a badge


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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