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#4358718 - 05/22/17 03:23 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Sub Flight Lt. Edgar Everheart
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Vert Galant.

A tender pulled up at Vert Galant field. It was spitting snow and a right dreary day. As the tender stopped Edgar opened the door and jumped out. His feet hit a solid patch of ice and he hit the ground with a thud. Not a very glorious entrance to his new home. A pilot trudged over and helped him to his feet. "Lets hope you can fly better than you can walk my good man!" the pilot said. "New replacement?"

"Yes, Lt. Everheart Sir. Thank you for the leg up." The pilot wrapped his scarf a little tighter against the blowing snow and pointed to a building at the far end of the field. "You will want to report over there," With that he walked off.

Everheart was shown the CO's office and saluted smartly. "Flight Sub Lt. Everheart reporting for duty Sir!"

The CO's eyes went from Everheart to the file in his hand. "At ease Lt. So you are Commodore Everhearts son." Edgar did not know wether it was a question or a statement. He hated it either way. He was tired of being "the Commodore's son" as they say. "Yes Sir" replied Edgar, "Commodore Everheart is my father."

"Pulled a few strings to get you here, Yes?" the CO stated or asked. Again, Edgar was not sure. "Not that I am aware of Sir" Edgar Replied.

With that the CO dropped the file on the desk and eyed Edgar for a moment. "Lets hope you are not as naive about flying as you are about your station in life Lt. You could do a lot worse. The Commodore is a good man." With that the CO said "Dismissed. The stewerd will show you to your quarters. You will be with C Flight. I suggest you get something to eat. You will get an orientation flight this afternoon, weather permitting."

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Edgars 1st flight to learn the immediate area went well though it was bitterly cold. On his second flight which was a line patrol he was given strict orders to avoid combat. It was very cloudy. Approaching Arras flying #4 in a 4 machine flight Edgar was alternating flying with his left and right hand. Whichever one was free he would bang on the side of the fuselage to get some feeling back into it. Suddenly a machine came out of the clouds directly in front of them! It was a Roland. The formation scattered with a few shots fired but he was gone in the clouds as fast as he appeared. The flight reformed and finished the patrol. Edgar was happy to see the signal to return as he felt he would be frozen solid it they did not land soon. Approaching Vert Galant Edgar was eyeing the approach when he heard Bang....Bang....Bang. He then saw the Archie bursts. "Why in gods name are the fools shooting at us!" he thought. In an instant it dawned on him and as he looked behind he saw a sight that he will never forget. A Roland, very close, on his tail. He immediately pulled up and hit hard rudder and was on the Rolands tail in an instant. He opened fire and saw pieces come off the Roland. At almost the same instant he heard the clang of metal striking his machine. He disengaged and as he came around for another go his engine coughed and died. He was less than a 1000' up. No time to be picky about a landing spot! He chose a field and made a rough landing skidding into a fence at the end of it.

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Edgar felt as if his stock in the squadron had dropped and was more quiet than usual at mess that night. Bob Little smacked him on the shoulder, "Good show mate! Most new replacements would have froze in that situation and paid the price. A bit of advice, never attack those two seaters from behind and above. You were lucky. "Thank you " Edgar replied, " I shall remember that."

The next few days were escort mission or patrols of no significance. On the 17th, while patrolling friendly territory the flight tangled with some Albatros scouts near Cachy. He saw one getting on the tail of his flight mate and quickly rolled in behind him. The Hun never knew what hit him. He crash landed near the field.

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The pilot of the Albatros was unhurt and turned turned out to be Erwin Bohme, who had sent down 9 planes. Unbeknownst to Edgar, he was also the pilot who had collided with Boelke, the great Hun ace, and caused his demise.

The 18th saw his flight on a balloon busting mission. After all the planes had loosed their rockets the balloon was still up but smoking so Edgar made another pass and with 3 long bursts it exploded. He made a claim for the balloon back at Vert Galant.

There was a big celebration on the 20th as Edgars victory over Bohme was confirmed. That night, laying on his cot, Edgar felt as good as he had ever felt. Maybe finally he would be someone other than "the Commodores son."

The 21st started like any other day. Edgar felt on top of the world. He was leading a flight to bust a balloon near Vimmy. Little got the balloon on the first pass. While forming up they were jumped by DII's and DIII's. It was a massive fight. Near collisions. Fleeting bursts as a machine passed in front. It was all act and reaction. Edgar heard bullets hit his machine but from where he did not know. While on the tail of one Albatross he felt and heard bullets strike again. He dove out and west with sluggish controls. Behind him he could see the mass of swirling machines but it would be suicide to try to fight in his damaged machine. Looking behind him he was horrified to see one come after him. He kept an eye on the machine. Surely he will give up and not cross the lines. No such luck. This Hun smelled blood! Once across the lines with the Hun gaining on him Edgar gently turned and engaged in a head on pass. Turning again the Hun tried to dive away and Edgar racked him from stem to stern and watched him spiral down near the trenches. Once back at base the whole flight had claimed a Hun with no losses. Another celebration was in order but Edgar was in no mood as it seems the word of machine gunners in the trench were worth more than his!


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#4358719 - 05/22/17 03:26 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Well, I have finally caught up on everyone's exploits. Great stories and pics as usual. I still say these stories are as good as any book!


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#4358726 - 05/22/17 04:20 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Drago is coping with his sorry squadron. He has tried his best to keep his flights safe but every flight sees empty chairs at the mess. He currently has 7 victories.

Note: After flying the DII for a while I am beginning to like it. Once you learn how to fight with what you have it is not a bad bird.

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#4358798 - 05/22/17 10:57 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Welcome back MFair. Good luck to Edgar. Congrats on first victory, looks like he has big shoes to fill in.


"Take the cylinder out of my kidneys,
The connecting rod out of my brain, my brain,
From out of my arse take the camshaft,
And assemble the engine again."
#4358808 - 05/23/17 12:26 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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I have just managed to get some time to read all the report posted in the past week. Great stuff folks and extremely good quality.

I hope to get caught up on my own posting in the next couple of days. Albert Earl Godfrey is still alive, still flying the N16, and praying for a better mount! If he doesn't get one, he may have to borrow Lou's helmet!!


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#4358819 - 05/23/17 01:16 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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MFair -- great to see you back again! I'll PM when I'm off the road with the background info on the "Detached Squadron" for your stories. And I hope to see our pilots collaborating once again. Hope you had a great anniversary trip to Savannah!

#4358985 - 05/23/17 03:49 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Thanks Gents! Its good to be back! Looking forward to more stories and will see you all in the skies!


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#4359085 - 05/23/17 11:14 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Albert Earl Godfrey

12 Jan 1917 @ 09h01 Patrol to our lines S.E. of Arras

At briefing we were advised to expect scattered high cirrus clouds and a wind of 3 kn from the WSW. We were to be on watch for some Hun two seaters that our chaps had observed running back and forth across the lines in the vicinity of Arras, generally annoying our boys in the trenches.

Hill lead “B” flight composed of Mentjies, Pidcock, Godfrey, and Bennet on wing. Graves lead “A” flight composed of Caldwell, Fry and Sawrey. “A” flight was tasked to provide top cover for “B” flight.

The whole flight lasted one hour, in relatively good visibility, and not one hostile aircraft was seen. While walking to the RO, Hill was heard to mumble something about “”Cheap liquor” and “hallucinations”. It had been damn bitter in the sky that morning and all the boys hustled quickly to the mess for some warming beverages and a nosh.


21 Jan 1917 @ 08h38 Attack on Emerchicourt aerodrome

At briefing, “A” and “B” flights were informed that winds of 8 kn from the SW, and Heavy cloud cover from 2700 ft to 90000 ft was to be expected with intervals of clear breaks between layers. Fog and snow was also likely and of course it would be damned cold.

Caldwell was to lead “B” flight composed of Meintjes, Fry, Roxburgh-Smith, Godfrey and Bennet on wing. “A” flight was to provide top cover, lead by Graves with Pidcock, Hill and Sawrey in tow.

The flights formed up just north of the field, attaining a height of 6100 ft, at approx 08h54 at which point they headed ENE towards Vimy on the first leg of the mission.
They proceeded to descend to 4400 ft at 09h00, at which time they passed by Vimy, and reset the course to ESE as they headed to the lines. Godfrey was glad that he had taken the time to fill his thermos with hot chocolate that Bennet had brought back with him following his 48 hour pass.

They crossed the lines at 09h04 at approximately 3500’ in order to maintain ground visibility and soon were able to make out the Arras-Douai road in the near distance. Light amounts of flak greeted them as they proceeded towards their third leg marker just north of Epinoy aerodrome.

Approaching Epinoy, Godfrey pulled his thermos out, flipped the top, and lifted it to his lips. Tilting back his head he took a long sip and in the process, spotted 4 specs at 1 O’clock high. He quickly stashed his thermos away and kept an eye on them. They were likely Huns looking to land and either paid no attention to the Nieuports or did not see them. This was no time to be fiddling about while so near to Hun aerodromes.

At 09h10, the flight turned NE towards Emerchicourt aerodrome. At 09:20, Caldwell gave the signal for “B” flight to begin the straffing of Emerchicourt with their Le Prieur rockets. Peeling off, one by one, they went in. Godfrey loosed his rockets on two large hangars. Pulling out of the dive, he glanced back to see a huge billowing black smoke rising from the hangars and felt he finally had visual proof he had hit something with those damned rockets. Having climbed out to 3000 ft, Godfrey could see some of his flight lower down and scattered but heading west and that seemed like a good idea to him as they were deep into enemy territory and in a region of high concentration of aerodromes. Where “A” flight was he knew not, and he was of no desire to spend time looking for them. Turning west he headed for the lines, occasionally looking down for sign of the rest of his flight and checking his six for any sign of hostile aircraft.

Godfrey noticed one spec in the distance following him. It could be one of his flight or a Hun scout but elected to stay the course and head for the lines. Better to be in allied territory than on the Hun side of the lines, if engagement was necessary.

He crossed the Arras-Douai road at 09h29 and the spec was still following him.

At 09h30 he crossed the lines and began to climb circling and waiting for the spec to make his identity known. It didn’t take long for the black crosses on the wings, and the shape of the fuselage to announce the craft as a Halberstadt DII or DIII. Godfrey’s Nieuport 16 was hard pressed to gain any advantage in the turn fight, and pressing the point forced him to loose altitude. At every chance when distance provided an opportunity, he would nose down to gain airspeed and then climb out to gain some height. It was enough to weary the Hun of the game so that he gave up the sport, spiraled down feigning damage and turned for home. This was an opportunity the Godfrey was not going to pass up. This could be his first kill, and it was on his side of the lines at the moment. He anxiously dove on the Hun and sent continuous short bursts at him but from too far a distance. Finally some hit home and the Hun broke into a starboard climb. Godfrey stayed with him and repeated the attack but again did not wait to get properly close and waisted more ammunition. When he finally got in close and pressed the trigger, there was nothing. He was empty. He climbed and turned west glancing over at the Hun who would be going home. Godfrey had learned a valuable lesson from an experience he would not again repeat.

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#4359176 - 05/24/17 11:56 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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#4359183 - 05/24/17 12:44 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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ooooooooh Lederhosen! I like it, and that all red fuselage is almost a beckoning call for an escort by the one and only red baron!


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#4359323 - 05/24/17 11:24 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Lederhosen, that's some paint job! One that every Entente pilot would like to soot down and place on their wall as a trophy.
Robert, I know the pain. Running out of ammo when the enemy is yours for the taking is almost as bad, if not worse, than having your wingie expend one bullet to finish off your kill.


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The connecting rod out of my brain, my brain,
From out of my arse take the camshaft,
And assemble the engine again."
#4359416 - 05/25/17 02:37 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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lederhosen, that skin should strike the fear of God into anyone.
Robert, At least you were not low over enemy territory with no ammo! Sorry he got away.


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#4359427 - 05/25/17 03:18 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Tnx Fullofit/MFair

Actually, I was pleased to be able to hold out flying the N16. Better tactics next time.


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#4359493 - 05/25/17 10:32 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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awesome stories and skins, keep em flying

#4359591 - 05/26/17 01:05 PM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Drago is still trying to keep the squadron whole and fighting a loosing battle. Day after day they go out come home to more empty chairs. He is getting the attention of some well known people and it seems the "Baron" might want him for one of his squadrons. He scored his 8th victory yesterday claiming a D5.

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#4359750 - 05/27/17 12:14 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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MFair, congrats on your latest victory.

Jasta 18
25 January 1917, Halluin

- "Are you sure you're fit to fly? You've just been released from the hospital." Paul Strähle was walking beside Aldi and putting on his headgear that has seen more than one winter.
- "I'm fine. It was just my arm and I've rested enough." Aldi would do anything to avoid boredom in the hospital bed, despite his friends' frequent visits.
- "We'll be flying line patrol just north of Halluin. Keep your wits about you. I'm expecting company." Ltn Strähle was all business. - "Von Bülow is flying with us."
Their machines were already running, getting their engines warmed up and being checked if all lubricating and cooling systems are operating correctly. Standard practice before any flight.

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They've reached their cruising altitude in no time and were following their flight plan in a wedge formation. After 20 minutes of patrolling the front lines Strähle gave signal and the formation followed him into a climb. Aldi finally located what his friend was after. There were some puffs of smoke from Flak explosions to the north, complete with many specks floating around. There had to be some enemy action but they were still too far away to tell if they were attacking or defending. They've finally gotten close enough to realize what was going on. 3 or 4 Sopwith Triplanes were engaging 2-seaters. Escort must have already been dealt with. It was a good thing that the Albatrosen showed up when they did. Tripes disengaged and went after Aldi's flight. Aldi braced himself for a tough fight, but the Brits made only one pass on their way back to base. Each of the German fighters picked a target and began to pursue. Aldi picked one with a zig-zag pattern on the fuselage.

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It must have been already damaged as he was able to close the distance with ease. After a few bursts from his twin Spandaus, one or two of the wings on the Tripe came off and it careened down topsy-turvy and crashed into NML.

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Aldi levelled his machine after following his victim and looked around. To his starboard Ltn Strähle was chasing another Sopwith. Aldi followed them to make sure no one sneaks up behind them. They chased the Englander for a few good kilometers before Strähle gave up and they all returned to Halluin.
At the base Oberleutnant Grieffenhagen listened to their reports and when Aldi was about to leave he stopped him and said - "You're an ace now. Have you thought how you're going to mark your plane?"
Aldi smiled and answered: - "I know exactly what I'm going to do."

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"Take the cylinder out of my kidneys,
The connecting rod out of my brain, my brain,
From out of my arse take the camshaft,
And assemble the engine again."
#4359757 - 05/27/17 12:29 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Nice report Fullofit! I guess we soon get to see the new paint job!!


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#4359765 - 05/27/17 01:25 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: Robert_Wiggins]  
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Thanks Robert.

Originally Posted by Robert_Wiggins
I guess we soon get to see the new paint job!!

Not exactly, there is an event happening very soon that will keep Aldi from finishing his new livery. seehearspeak


"Take the cylinder out of my kidneys,
The connecting rod out of my brain, my brain,
From out of my arse take the camshaft,
And assemble the engine again."
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May 27, 1917.

Mission: Patrol

Alt: 2,000 meters

B Flt. 4 Spad 7,s

E/A: 2 Dfw at 2,300 meters

Claims Both 2 seat types, Esc losses were 1 pilot mortally wnd.

Remarks: Spotted and engaged 2 e/a 2 seat types . I made a climbing pass and fired off 47 rds then a turning pass and popped off 68 rds. On my final High side pass , some of my next 81 rds must have hit the pilot. The big e/a went into a tail spin and dove into the ground just short of NML. I didn't see the other e/a after the initial attack.

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#4359905 - 05/28/17 01:29 AM Re: DiD Centenary Challenge [Re: CatKnight]  
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Jasta 18
26 January 1917, Halluin 18:34

- "We were outnumbered and height disadvantaged." Was Aldi's answer when Oberleutnant Grieffenhagen asked for report.
- "Herr Oberleutnant, after you've left the formation with what I assume was engine trouble, Ltn von Bülow, Ltn Strähle and I continued to Ghistelles on our patrol.

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Once we arrived on station we were ambushed by a flight of Nieuports coming out of the clouds above us. I was hit on the first pass and had to keep the rudder full to port to stay level. Both Leutenants were doing great job of keeping the enemy off my six as I was trying to reach the safety of the antiaircraft artillery of the aerodrome below. One of the Nieuports blew by me heading for the deck and I was able to send a burst his way, but I don't know if any of it found its mark. He kept going west and that was the last I saw of him.

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By the time I landed, Strähle and von Bülow were on their final approach as well, all with minor damage. We had our machines stitched up and returned back home for dinner."
- "Very well, Offizierstellvertreter." Oberleutnant was puffing his pipe. - "There is one more thing. I've noticed you started work on your personal insignia..."
- "Yes, Herr Oberleutnant. It is not finished by any means, but..." Aldi begun explaining but Grieffenhagen cut him off. - "Don't bother. Albatros D.III's are grounded. IdFlieg's orders. Tomorrow we'll be receiving replacements."
- "Oh boy! We're getting Albatros D.IV's? So soon?" Aldi's excitement was swelling.
- "What? No! There is no such thing! We'll be getting our old D.II's back." Grieffenhagen didn't look pleased with this announcement, while Schwarzkopf appeared to be frozen in time with his mouth wide open, trying to make some sort of a sound.
Oberleutnant continued, - "The good news is that since you have never flown your own D.II, you will be getting my old mount. It served me well, so take care of her."
- "But Herr Oberleutnant, we stand no chance in these relics!" Aldi protested. - "We were mauled in much better machines on our last mission!"
Grieffenhagen looked at Aldi the way he always did when he needed to make a point. - "If you prefer, Offizierstellvertreter Schwarzkopf, we can arrange to assign you one of the Halberstads we keep in the back of the hangar."
- "No Herr Oberleutnant, Albatros will do just fine!" Grieffenhagen's point made its way home.
- "Dismissed."
Aldi saluted and left the office.

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"Take the cylinder out of my kidneys,
The connecting rod out of my brain, my brain,
From out of my arse take the camshaft,
And assemble the engine again."
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