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#4190806 - 11/04/15 09:20 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Sgt, Chevalier de Orleans Esc 3 The Storks Breuil-le-Sec Marne, France. Nov 4, 1915. Mission: Line Patrol 1st Sec: 4 N-10,s T/O: 0805 hrs. Remarks: Lost engine power in-route to target and forced landed at a Church yard. Eng fuel Line clogged  jpg images  image hosting websites
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#4190820 - 11/04/15 10:01 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Journal Entry: July 7, 1915
Bertincourt
Today was absolutely horrifying, we lost two machines to engine fires during this morning's sortie. When we took off it looked like the day was going to be a beautiful day for flying, but looks can be deceiving and what promised to be a great day quickly turned into a nightmare. While we were orbiting the field gaining altitude I noticed that Friedrich and Carl's machine burst into flames. I sat there horror stricken and I helplessly watched them plunge to earth like a comet. I sat there stunned until I realized that the mission must go on and I turned and led Scwarm Zwei to the front. We arrived at the designated shoot and began circling. After about 10 minutes, I looked over and waved at Andreas and Robert, it was at that moment his machine burst into flames. I will never forget that terrified look that came over Andreas' face as he was engulfed in flames. He and Robert began that long plunge that ends in oblivion. I decided to scrub the rest of the sortie and headed home. In one sortie we lost two officers from Schwarm Eins and two officers from Schwarm Zwei and by the way, there wasn't another machine in the sky. After today's events Hauptman Schoenebeck has suspended all operations until he can get to the bottom of these engine fires. Banjoman, do you suspect sabotage? Look for the wooden shoe between the cylinders!
"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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#4190836 - 11/04/15 10:18 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Journal Entry: November 4, 1915 St. Pol-sur-Mer I believe that Roderic and I have successfully figured out how to attack the new Aviatiks with a minimum of risk. The trick is to approach from below and behind, it appears that even dead astern is safe from their guns. During my last four victories, I approached from below and slid into position dead astern and I received no fire from the observer. Of course, if the pilot sees you approaching and begins evasive maneuvers then you will have to rethink your options. Here are some photos of my last four victories.     One other important note, it appears the observer is still sitting in front of the pilot which makes attacking the pilot from the rear a viable strategy and one that almost certainly assures victory in the engagement. On a sadder note, we lost Larry today. He didn't die due to either Archie or any enemy action, he died because of a bloody engine fire. I felt certain we were over these when we transitioned into the Nieuports, but apparently it is beginning again. He was a good chap and made a great wingman, I will surely miss him.
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#4191223 - 11/05/15 08:33 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Sgt, Chevalier de Orleans Esc 3 The Storks Breuil-le-Sec Marne, France. Nov 5, 1915. Up to the lines and back with 3 a/c in a vee formation. Everyone is nervous as we wait til meet the Hun.  images hosting
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#4191589 - 11/06/15 06:04 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Sgt, Chevalier de Orleans Esc 3 The Storks Breuil-le-Sec Marne, France. Nov 6, 1915. I departed at 0650 hrs on a 2 a/c fight over to Rosnay and back. What a sitter, I didnt realize how far away the AF was located.  upload img
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#4191925 - 11/07/15 04:27 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Way to go Penguin! I didn't know penguins had teeth.  Remember AceofPengwin to fill out the status report today. I don't know if you saw in the rule section that we log our results every Saturday and I publish the status report on Sunday. Anyway, I don't want to miss your success in my status report tomorrow.
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#4191933 - 11/07/15 05:06 PM
Re: DiD Centenary Challenge
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Hey MudWasp,
I was also wondering what constitutes a successful bombing mission. I consider it successful if I or someone from my flight hits a target. If no one from my flight hits it it's a fail (even if the other flight hits it). I also add 1 point if I personally hit a ground target.
so just like you had it:
1 point if I hit the target
1 point for successful mission (target must be hit by anyone from my flight)
1 point for landing at home airfield.
That is until I was flying bombing missions. Hopefully I'll get to fly a plane again that carries bombs.
I was never able to get a 4 point mission: bomb a target and shoot down a plane.
"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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Good Job flying penguin!