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#2445816 - 02/11/08 02:49 PM Letter from France (RAF France campaign)  
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Dear Marge,
Well,the weather continues fine over here. How's the vege garden going? Has bloody Millie returned that shovel she 'borrowed' last year?

Anyway, nothing much to report from here.

Met a few new faces

but mostly life is just a humdrum routine of flying, a few quiet drinks in the mess

- nothing to worry about at all.In fact boredom is probably my main fear these days!

We do manage to find some entertainment for ourselves now and then though.


Today was just another day here in France. Me and a few of the lads went up to take a shufti at what Jerry was up to. It was the usual flight - fairly uneventful for the most part





The fellas in the squadron are putting a fair dent in Jerry's numbers but on the odd occasion we do find oursleves slightly outnumbered at times.
.

There was a bit of a kerfuffle the other day though when we all upped sticks

and went off to the French seaside for a change of scenery. I have to say that the beach at Kaiteri is a bit nicer

especially for the young 'uns

but the change was welcome nonetheless.


Unfortunately it wasn't as relaxing as we'd hoped due to some rather boorish chaps who barged in unannounced - kind of like when Jimmy and his rugby mates gatecrashed Joan's wedding shower.

I reckon they got off lighter than Jimmy did once Joan was finished with him. I bet he'll still be walking gingerly when he's 90!



I'd best sign off for now. Don't worry about me over here, love. I'm safe as houses

and playing it safe, you know me - boring old Pat!



Give my love to the wee ones and tell them daddy will be home soon.

All my love,

Pat.






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#2445823 - 02/11/08 02:53 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: FlatSpinMan]  
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\:\)

Another boring day, eh?? LOL!

Interesting substitutions there... the Pe-2 standing in for Do-17?? B5N standing in for Fairy Battle?

#2445824 - 02/11/08 02:55 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: WWSandMan]  
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Yep indeed. HH_Beebop has a good line in skin hacks which add a bit of variety to the planesets. I especially like the Battle.

#2445857 - 02/11/08 03:23 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: FlatSpinMan]  
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"The fellas in the squadron are putting a fair dent in Jerry's numbers but on the odd occasion we do find oursleves slightly outnumbered at times"

made me laugh

nice series!


regards

#2445935 - 02/11/08 04:41 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: 1.JaVA_nijssie]  
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You have a nice way of telling a story, FlatSpinMan. I Enjoyed it very much!



- Tachyon -

"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Peter Sellers as President Merkin Muffley in Dr. Strangelove
#2446154 - 02/11/08 09:09 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Tachyon]  
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Can't wait for this one, FSM, I've enjoyed your campaigns so far!

#2446189 - 02/11/08 09:43 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: mmitch10]  
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Some really nice shots there.

#2446384 - 02/12/08 12:42 AM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: JagerNeun]  
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Looking grand! Like a good fighter pilot I will be sure to carry a french letter...I mean, you never know where you'll end up!! ;\)


"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast"

#2446571 - 02/12/08 06:37 AM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: No105_Ogdens]  
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more of that stuff - please \:D


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#2447490 - 02/13/08 11:07 AM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Boelcke]  
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Really looking forward for this one!! Is that "Dornier 17" available?


-Sir in case of retreat, were we have to retreat??
-To the Graveyard!!

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#2447522 - 02/13/08 12:57 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Stratos]  
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This one?

Not sure actually but I THINK it is at M4T. Beebop did make another version for this campaign though, too.
Thanks for the comments guys. I'll try and put another one together - it was quite fun to write.

#2447525 - 02/13/08 01:04 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: FlatSpinMan]  
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... and fun to read, like that kind of sarkasm very much


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#2447551 - 02/13/08 01:50 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: FlatSpinMan]  
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Dearest Marge,
You really are a grand old gal! Thank you for the lovely fruitcake. I shared it with the lads and they all agreed it was the finest they'd ever had.
I was glad to read that Lucy placed first in the egg and spoon races at the Pleasant Point Gymkana. Do send her my congratulations. Let's hope she is able to defend her title in the Temuka event.

I just thought I'd fill you in on our environs. The town nearest our airfield is a pretty small place. We often pop in of an afternoon for a quiet beer (and come out again in the an early early morning usually!)

Unfortunately the traffic can be lethal at times.


We enjoy very close relations with some of our French neighbours.

They are lovely people and our pilots often drop in on their house after a flight.


We pilots are being billeted out in a nearby place. How we envy the men, getting the chance to sleep under canvas and living a 'real' army life. Still, one must make do with whatever one has and I'm proud of the way the boys have refrained from complaining thus far.



Due to our squadron's superior flying abilities


and the incontestable dominance our machines have in the air,



our groundcrew can generally be found lazing about with virtually no work to do.



The same is true of the Frenchies.



Now I don't wish to alarm you,duckie, but I feel I must point out that there is a small element of danger in what I do.

Should the unthinkable happen, just know that I won't suffer at all, as death comes quickly,


cleanly

and painlessly

in the skies.


Needless to say, my experience and natural flying ability ('gift' is probably a more appropriate word) have kept me safely out of trouble. I've hardly even suffered a scratch the whole time.





In my view there are two key things a pilot can do to ensure his survival.
One - always keep the Hun in sight! It's the Hun you don't see that gets you.


And two, be a crack marksman. Without wishing to boast, I have honed my shooting skills to the umpteenth degree so I never waste a round.



You'll be pleased to know that despite my busy schedule I'm still finding time to get in a bit of exercise

so that I am fit for the rugby season.

Right, I'd best dash now. Will write again forthwith.

Love to Lucy,
Toodle pip.
Pat.

#2447583 - 02/13/08 02:26 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: FlatSpinMan]  
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Great pics!


Hi-Res Textures for IL-2/AEP/PF at Canon's Skins
#2447611 - 02/13/08 03:20 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: CanonUK]  
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Nice one!!


-Sir in case of retreat, were we have to retreat??
-To the Graveyard!!

sandbagger.uk.com/stratos.html
#2447621 - 02/13/08 03:36 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Stratos]  
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#2447678 - 02/13/08 05:52 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Boelcke]  
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Excellent!

\:D


"...late afternoon the Air Tasking Order came in [and] we found the A-10 part and we said, "We are going where!? We are doing what!?"

Capt. Todd Sheehy, Hog pilot, on receiving orders during Operation Desert Storm

#2447834 - 02/13/08 09:38 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Stratos]  
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I Say..Good Show What!! Excellent work

#2447842 - 02/13/08 09:45 PM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: No5_Studly]  
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#2448160 - 02/14/08 09:06 AM Re: Letter from France (RAF France campaign) [Re: Freycinet]  
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Well you have two options now \:D
Finish the campaign or post more letters \:D


-Sir in case of retreat, were we have to retreat??
-To the Graveyard!!

sandbagger.uk.com/stratos.html
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