#4133687 - 06/13/15 11:34 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
[Re: Banjoman]
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MFair
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MudWasp, it is almost criminal, these Aviatik B.I pilots don't even try to evade. You really could rack up a pretty high score if you wanted, but I think I'll try and keep Thayer in check, not very sporting and all. Not always, as I just found out. Adain Lothbrok spotted a lone Hun on his last mission and when I tried to get ahead and under him, he went all over the sky. I guess word got around that you were shooting at them!
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from either end. BOC Member since....I can't remember!
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#4133715 - 06/14/15 01:22 AM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
[Re: CatKnight]
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Fullofit
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This is true. My pilot just found that out first hand. A simple patrol way, way behind friendly lines at 2300 m. Spotted the Hun way, way above. Didn't think we'll ever get him. Wasn't even sure Morane could fly this high. We finally got up to 200 m below him, but he knew what he was doing. He stayed just high enough out of range and I struggled to keep up with him without stalling - my wingman did jut that and ended some 500 m below us. He eventually caught up with us. Meter by meter we went higher and higher and eventually got in range. My observer almost emptied the entire supply of ammunition (60 rounds left), but we got him. Now I'm just waiting for the confirmation from the CO. 
"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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#4133790 - 06/14/15 10:02 AM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
[Re: MFair]
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MudWasp
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MudWasp, it is almost criminal, these Aviatik B.I pilots don't even try to evade. You really could rack up a pretty high score if you wanted, but I think I'll try and keep Thayer in check, not very sporting and all. Not always, as I just found out. Adain Lothbrok spotted a lone Hun on his last mission and when I tried to get ahead and under him, he went all over the sky. I guess word got around that you were shooting at them! We sent out a memo to all German pilots after Banjoman's killing spree became known to us. Some pilots are also training in Ramming tactics... I'm carrying a sling shot in my flight coat  Hey, if you really want to go on an Aviatik killing spree... enlist a high ranking Brit in a Bristol Scout!
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#4134145 - 06/15/15 12:23 AM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
[Re: Banjoman]
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Combs
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Sgt Alan Smith 11 June 1915
After surviving eleven days, Sgt. Smith died. He and his observer were assigned to lead a deep reconnaissance mission over a German airfield, ten miles across the lines. Upon arrival at the front lines, his wingman aborted due to a probable engine problem. The intrepid Sgt. Smith pressed on and arrived 8000 feet over the German airfield without incident. Almost immediately, though, things went south. His engine rpms began to drop, and wisely choosing the better part of valor, began to head home. Although the engine RPMs continued to drop, he was able to keep his airspeed up, by nursing his engine and trading a bit of altitude for speed. He made the front lines without any further incident, crossing them at about 6000 feet. However, the RPMs continued to drop, and it looked like he would not be able to make any airfields. He and his observer spied a nice level and long field that allowed an approach into the wind and set up the landing. Despite this, Sgt. Smith stalled his BE 2c 100 feet above the ground and crashed, killing him and his observer.
{In fact, what happened is my kid came in when I was on final and asked me a question. Distracted, I stalled the aircraft.)
Last edited by Combs; 06/15/15 12:35 AM.
No man commands safely unless he has learned well how to obey.
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#4134185 - 06/15/15 01:52 AM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
[Re: CatKnight]
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MudWasp
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I knew a "retard" named Byran" when I was young. I didn't call him that..."BReeTarRRDDD".... He saved me one day, I was sliding SPADS and Camels down the slide at elementary school. Some Bullys wanted to destroy my toys, perhaps me too...but Burt came to my rescue. RIP BURT I'll never forget your Big Head and Heart. You defended me from bullies and taught to be a fighter. Last I knew you were dead or in a mental hospital...much the same I Salute you Burt Bergstrand  The spirit of the bear was in you, and it still lives in me
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#4134193 - 06/15/15 02:12 AM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
[Re: CatKnight]
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Combs
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It was my own fault-I should have paused the game when my daughter came in the room. I'm not such a good pilot that I can multi-task a dead stick landing in a field with a competing question from my daughter on how to solve a computer issue. I simply lost situational awareness regarding my speed, and didn't realize it had dropped as much as it did. I had all sorts of room and altitude, and could have come in a lot faster than I did On a slightly related point: Is there a text file anywhere the player can see what is wrong with the aircraft? Right now, I really don't know what the failure was. I'm just curious to know if it is saved somewhere so I can look at it for historical flavor. MudWasp: Nicely done! Score one for the Hun!
Combs: Ouch, that's too bad. That's two down (CW3SF also lost a pilot) in two weeks and we aren't even shooting at each other yet!
Well okay, the British are shooting. The Germans are just peaceful observers.
Except MudWasp.
Last edited by Combs; 06/15/15 02:14 AM.
No man commands safely unless he has learned well how to obey.
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