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#4580800 - 09/22/21 01:44 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) ***** [Re: Raine]  
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Gawd but you scared me there for a minute Epower! Think man, THINK before picking such an emoji as that first one. mad

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#4580801 - 09/22/21 01:45 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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All good now though, you're forgiven. biggrin

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#4580803 - 09/22/21 02:03 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Lou - What an ace fellow that Brigadier General was. An intelligent and intuitive man. Freddy more than survived the questioning and indeed seemed to make quite an impression, even before the gift of a premium bottle of scotch. I think that priceless piece of russian gunmetal is as good as in the bag. As for Andy, the offer of command came as a surprise but it's one he intends to grasp with both hands. You're right about the plane icons, it must have been a lecture for the hard of seeing.

Epower - Thank heavens Oliver's still with us. I too saw the 50% health and the fact he was still in the air and wondered what happened next. It must have been close and that's without falling into a crater or into one of those tree stumps or fences. A period in hospital is clearly inevitable. As well as recuperating, Oliver needs to keep his wits about him. Who knows what visitors he'll be getting. As for Andy. I agree with those two seaters, most disheartening if one is not of stout mind. Thankfully Andy is.


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#4580847 - 09/22/21 07:17 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Captain Andrew Murphy, DSC x2, CdG,
22nd Aero
Toul airfield

40 confirmed kills

22nd September 1918

Morning sortie

The after medal party went on long and hard. Andy took the precaution of a large bottle of water by the side of his bed. It helped somewhat but he still needed a large bacon sandwich and coffee once he'd woken and dressed.

On his way to the mess, Bridgeman had spoken to Andy and asked him to lead another balloon busting mission this morning.

Swaab and Doolin were the other two pilots and they took off together. The balloon was to be found in the usual spot, the south of the Mihiel lines.

The weather had changed back again, strong winds and rain greeted the three SPADs as they climbed into the air.

They headed north after forming up and climbed through several cloud layers on their way towards the front.

The trip was quiet enough and Andy nosed down towards the balloon's location. There was nothing there. He scanned around, there wasn't a balloon in sight.

He searched below and saw a smoking pile on the ground. Clearly it had already been destroyed.

He signalled to the others to climb back up. Andy made sure it was the right spot on his map, it was. He started climbing up as well. He eventually came out of the cloud layer and saw the other two ahead. He looked around and now saw another trio of aircraft, over to the right, coming back across towards the enemy positions.

He went to investigate and saw it was a formation of DFW's. They nosed down on seeing the incoming SPAD but Andy swung around and got behind the lead Hun before they reached the clouds.

He blasted the German as it tried to evade. A couple of rounds smacked into his wing. He came around again and realised this was his last pass before the enemy aircraft reached the clouds.

He lined up and poured everything into the already damaged DFW. Before it had chance to evade again, another burst put paid to the gunner and pilot. The Hun machine nosed down and went racing towards the ground.

The other two DFW's were now entering the clouds so Andy swung around and headed home. The other two SPADs had long gone.

Eventually Toul airfield came into view and Andy nosed down to begin his landing cycle. He noticed the other two SPADs were already down.

He circled around but as he looked back over the airfield he saw several aircraft racing towards him. Flak started pounding them, indicating they were enemy. Andy now saw they were DVII's. He drew them across the airfield, allowing the gunners a clear shot at them. One of the Fokkers turned to head home. This was followed by another.

Andy swung around and drew the Huns back across the airfield. Clearly they were hit as all three remaining Huns turned and made for the front.

"No way! You're not getting out of it that easily!" said Andrew.

One of the Fokkers was a little way behind the rest and Andy singled it out. He raced after him and fired from fairly long range. It worked and the Hun swung around to face Andy.

Andy was waiting for this and fired into the incoming aircraft. The Fokker tried to turn right but Andy bisected the turn and hit the German with another burst. He now closed in and delivered the coup de grace, hitting the pilot, who slumped forward and the aircraft smashed down into the ground below.

The other Fokkers were now miles away so Andy now completed his approach and landed safely.

On reporting in, as well as making his claims, he stated that the target balloon appeared to have already been downed.


Afternoon sortie (awaiting two confirmations)

Bridgeman took a call during lunch to say that the #%&*$# balloon was back and needed taking down again. Andy volunteered, as did Brooks and Vernam.

The weather had not improved one jot and in fact, the rain was that bit heavier as the three amigos took off and headed north once more.

They reached the balloon safely enough. This time it was definitely there. Andy took the first pass and fired a long burst into the gasbag...... nothing.

He came around again and blasted the balloon hard....... nothing. The other two now came down and pummelled the Drachen....... nothing, not even a spark.

Andy tried one last pass. He fired so long his guns jammed....... nothing.

Exasperated, he signalled to Brooks and Vernam to head home. Unless the Huns had developed bulletproof balloons, someone had goofed big time.

As Andy made his way back across the old front and cleared his guns, he happened to look back over his shoulder and saw a Fokker diving down towards him.

Andy, smirked, he'd take his frustrations out on this cocky Boche.

He wheeled around sharply and faced his attacker. The DVII now aborted his attack but as he flew above Andy, he fired up into the Hun.

The German now rolled and came at Andy but Andy was already turning. A turning match ensued but Andy used the throttle to gain a little. The other two SPADs had seen the fight and now came over but Andy had already gotten onto the tail of the Hun and blasted him.

Another accurate burst raked the enemy aircraft and the Fokker went down into the ground.

Andy checked around for any others but saw nothing. He formed up with the other two and together they headed home.

Despite his success, Andy was not looking forward to the debriefing.

Not surprisingly, Bridgeman was furious, although to be honest, Andy was pretty peeved too, it was his backside on the line after all.

After dismissing Andy, he bellowed for the Adjutant to fetch Staff Sergeant Conway, the chief mechanic.

As Andy came up to his quarters he saw the Adjutant escorting Conway to the office.

Surprisingly there was no shouting to be heard, but 10 minutes later Conway came out and went straight to his quarters.

A while later Bridgeman called Andy back to his office. "Ahh Andy, thanks for being prompt, I can't wait to get out of this #%&*$# office tonight." said Bridgeman.

"That's fine sir, I wasn't up to much anyway." said Andrew.

"Conway has been relieved of all duties and confined to quarters until I can get him out of here. He'd put normal ammunition into the aircraft.....again." said Bridgeman.

Although not surprised, Andy was still uneasy, "What about the aircraft sir? Who's in charge of the mechanics now?" he asked.

"Corporal Walton is senior, he'll take over until I get a replacement." said Bridgeman.

Andy nodded.

"Anyway, that's that done. So how did your talk with the General go yesterday?" asked Bridgeman.

"It went very well sir. Did he speak to you about it himself?" replied Andy.

"I had an idea what he wanted, but I wasn't sure how you'd taken it. I bet it was a surprise." said Bridgeman.

"It was indeed. A shock to be honest. But a huge honour." said Andrew.

"Yeah, I'm certainly going to be sorry to see you go. Although you'll not be far as the 49th are being stationed here soon." said Bridgeman.

"I'll be sorry too, but I'll still be able to see you guys, especially if we're sharing an airfield." said Andy.

"Yeah. It's a huge honour for the squadron too. To have one of their men picked ahead of all the other Captains in the USAS." said Bridgeman.

"I didn't think about it that way, but yes you're right. I wouldn't have been able to do any of it without your help and leadership sir." said Andrew.

"Thank you Andy, that means a lot." said Bridgeman.

"I've also got news about your claims. All three have been confirmed. That's 43 isn't it? The 49th is getting one hell of a pilot. A #%&*$# fine leader too." said Bridgeman.

"Thank you sir, that means a lot too." said Andrew.

"I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything about your move." finished Bridgeman.

"Thank you sir." finished Andrew.

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"A great deal of an aeroplane could be holed without affecting its ability to fly. Wings and fuselage could be—and often were—pierced in 50 places, missing the occupants by inches (blissfully unaware of how close it had come until they returned to base). Then the sailmaker would carefully cover each hole with a square inch of Irish linen frayed at the edges and with a brushful of dope make our aircraft 'serviceable' again within an hour."
#4580858 - 09/23/21 12:24 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert, sometimes you get 10 kills in one day and the other day none. This was the latter for Klaus and just to prove it is not something remarkable, he had another one of those today. As to those Bréguets, what can I say? They’re despicable.
As to Murphy’s after medal party … long and hard, eh? Still dreaming of those mistresses I see. But no more. Let’s talk of other things, if that is possible.
So, a balloon busting extravaganza kind of a day for Andy, wasn’t it? A double booking in the morning, left Andrew with a smoking crater, but he made up for it with a two-seater and a cocky Fokker. (I’ve never thought I’d say that)
Then another gaffe by our incompetent chief mechanic and a missed opportunity with the second balloon, but soon made up by another cocky Fokker.
Congrats on getting all three claims and getting rid of Conway at the same time.

Lou, all SPADs are trained well in running away. That’s what they like to do the most. And the Bréguets (multiple) stayed and wanted to play, but Klaus broke his toy and had to watch from the ground.
Now, Freddy can do more than watch. He gets to meet and greet the General. He then goes and spoils the man. How is he going to drink this 8-year old swill after he’s had Abbott’s gift? The man will never go back to anything younger than 15. Yes, we’re still talking about scotch.

Epower, I do apologize about the Palpatine no-comment. It was the shock of the news, I must admit.
What’s up with the SPAD trick-flying? OBD is definitely playing dirty with the enemies of the flying brick. Klaus isn’t even shocked anymore when witnessing such trickery. Those boys trying to do Raben in during his landing were all Bréguets. There was no one to chase them away, except Flak. 128 - I have to be reminded to be careful. It is that magic time again.
As for you, Sir. Perfidy! You, Sir cannot use the sacred eternal rest emoji lightly. Un-bloody-believable!

22 September, 1918 07:45 morning mission
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
128 confirmed kills

This morning Jasta 18 was sent to patrol friendly front lines between Marbache and Malzeville. It was a quiet mission amongst towering grey and wet clouds, the only contact they’ve made was with a tercet of happy DFW’s returning from their earlier mission. Klaus was glad to be back on ground getting the dampness out from his bones.

22 September, 1918 14:30 afternoon mission
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
128 confirmed kills

It the afternoon the Schwarm was surprised by another ground forces support mission along the lines between Nancy and Lunéville. It was another miserable flight through the rain and damp clouds. Klaus enjoyed a few rounds of brandy before retiring for the day.

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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."
#4580865 - 09/23/21 06:23 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - Cocky Fokker, I like it, but you certainly need your teeth in. It's not often Klaus has a dry day, so two back to back is as rare as Hannibal Lecter's Beef Wellington. The SPAD factory must have an overload of aircraft now, they'll all be sent home next, then the dreaded three day week.....think of the workforce Klaus! As for Andy, what a weird day, balloon busts that weren't, cocky Fokkers and dastardly DFW's. Sacked mechanics and that's not even mentioning the mistresses.


"A great deal of an aeroplane could be holed without affecting its ability to fly. Wings and fuselage could be—and often were—pierced in 50 places, missing the occupants by inches (blissfully unaware of how close it had come until they returned to base). Then the sailmaker would carefully cover each hole with a square inch of Irish linen frayed at the edges and with a brushful of dope make our aircraft 'serviceable' again within an hour."
#4580910 - 09/23/21 04:36 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert - Quite the balloon bruhaha for Andy and crew. And what of this Conway fellow? Good help is so hard to fine, especially when there's a war on. Let's hope Corporal Walton can do a better job. As for all those confirmations for your man, clearly the Americans are much more believing of their pilots. A nice close-up too of Andy's handiwork and that falling D.VII. But hang on a mo', why are we not mentioning the mistresses?

Fullofit - Cocky Fokkers indeed, and Klaus's is the cockiest of the lot. While those uneventful outings do nothing to bump up Raben's score they do make for a nice change of pace, at least for a bit. Outstanding shot of the Jasta's mounts. And I assumed we were still taking about scotch, or at least I hoped so.

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23 September 1918
43 Squadron R.A.F.
Fienvillers, France

Major Frederick Abbott had returned to camp yesterday afternoon from his most pleasant visit with General Hogg at Brigade, and was in a fine mood. That mood ended precisely two minutes after he'd entered the squadron HQ where he found the current report from the claims office stating that only one of his last four victories had been credited to him. Worse still, of the five DFWs he and the lads had sent down on the morning of the 21st all but one had been awarded to the AA battery east of Savy, the very same battery that had been blasting away at friend and foe alike while the Snipes had been engaged at close quarters with the Boche B/R buses. "Those filthy buggers! Bad, bad form, cheating my men like that!", the Major was heard shouting from his office as he read the report. He thought about ringing up the review board and giving them an earful, but he knew it would do no good whatsoever and would most likely serve only to make things worse next time. He'd have to stand his pilots to an extra round or two after dinner to lessen the insult. At least the lads had gotten credit for their Fokkers from the afternoon sortie of the 21st.

Rain and wind, both of which had returned by yesterday evening, had curtailed flying this morning. However, by 3:00pm conditions had improved just enough on the ground that the Major was able to lead 'A' Flight on an OP along the lines east of Delville Wood, while 'B' Flight would be leaving a short time after on their own outing up towards Beugnatre and beyond. There would be only six planes total in Abbott's group as they were down a brace due to issues with the Bentleys. The sortie had to be flown though, so nothing for it but to head out and hope they did not run into one of the Hun's full jastas, which were being put up more and more in recent days.


Major Abbott, along with George Howsam, 'Orly' Orlebar, Cecil King, Eddie Mulcair, and 'Lumpy' Bailey, prepare to head out on their afternoon flip of the lines.
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As the lads form up the late-September sun tries it best to break through the low-hanging gloom.
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17,000' above No Man's Land 'A' Flight encounters precisely what the Major had hoped they wouldn't - a flight of twelve D.VIIs. Fortunately they are some 2,000' below the Snipes, and Abbott uses this advantage to help improve the situation by turning to the northwest and dragging the swarm towards the aerodrome at Bapaume.
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The Fokkers follow, and once they are over the field Abbott signals his men to stay high while he turns and dives down below the enemy planes in an attempt to break them up. The trick works and several of the Hun drop towards Freddy while the remaining stay high, likely expecting a trap. The King's ace swings round and soars back up directly at the lead enemy, firing into its nose while using some rudder to slide his own mount to starboard, throwing off the aim of the incoming Boche. The Major is pleased to see one of his flight mates is already on the six of another Fokker.
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Freddy continues with the Vickers and rakes the side of the D.VII as it twists across his line of fire. Abbott begins a turn to port to follow but does not see it through as the Hun continues unswerving from its downward trajectory, ultimately slamming into the ground far, far below.
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The Major dives on another Fokker that is firing at Lieutenant Bailey. A short burst from Abbott's twin guns and the Boche gives up his attack.
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Suddenly tracers go zipping past Freddy's starboard side and as he takes evasive action he looks round to find yet another D.VII closing in.
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Abbott sails up and wings over hard to the right and in less than a turn is on his attacker's six. It is over with one healthy volley and the Boche falls away trailing smoke.
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Scanning the skies Freddy spots another Fokker, also sporting a smoke trail. Captain King is coming round for the kill so the Major leaves his man to finish the job and continues on.
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Abbott's previous victim had now gone from trailing smoke to falling in full flames, while some distance ahead one of the remaining Fokkers that initially came down to play is making a run from the game. Had the other half of the jasta jumped in to help their own, rather than stay high and watch the slaughter, this battle would likely be ending much differently.
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As the Major closes in on his final target he sees the Boche has already taken some damage to his wing. Poor sod, he hasn't a chance.
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One quick burst from the Vickers and the Hun has been put out of his misery. The final Fokker falls.
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Abbott regroups his men and discovers he's missing one, and is much relieved when he notices the Snipe belonging to Lieutenant Mulcair is sitting on the field below at Bapaume, (Freddy will be further relieved when he learns later that the lad is fine and it was only a holed petrol tank that removed him from the furball).
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The return to Fienvillers is quiet and it allows the Major ample time to ponder just why the Hun hadn't attacked them en masse. Tactically it would have made absolute sense. But instead they split their forces and lost half the group. Sheer stupidity, but the sort of stupidity Freddy was happily grateful for.
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Back home and keeping watch while everyone made it safely down. Then it was off to write up AARs and put in for a few more claims that would likely be denied by the utterly inconsistent idiots at the review board.
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#4580920 - 09/23/21 05:52 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert, no Klaims for Klaus today either, unfortunately. Another “light” day for the enemy. Must be a French holiday. As for our favourite culinary doctor, what would he be doing with beef? It would simply be called Wellington, no? Perhaps with some fava beans and a nice Chianti?
I agree, that was one busy day for Andy. Hopefully he’ll get to experience the French holiday as well one of those days?

Lou, at this age bracket you can never assume. Better make sure.
As for that cockiness it run in the family. He has it, his cousin has it, his … sister has it. Believe me, a real coquette.
Another advantage of a few slow days is that nobody is pranging their kites and the replacements have time to arrive in stock.
Thanks Lou, those clouds are very photogenic, just like those in your current batch of pics. Makes you want to go up and touch them.
And speaking of, it looks like Freddy is untouchable in his Snipe. Splitting up superior numbers and picking them apart piecemeal was the right thing to do. It was lucky the Huns cooperated. It could have been a different story have they all engaged. Must have been recruits straight out of flight school. Congrats on the latest kills, confirmed or not.

23 September, 1918 07:45 morning mission
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
128 confirmed kills

Ground forces support mission between Marbache and Nancy. No contact.

23 September, 1918 14:25 afternoon mission
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
128 confirmed kills

Another ground forces support mission in the same area as this morning, but this time flying it in reverse, Nancy first then Marbache. Did that make any difference? Not in the least. There was not a single enemy plane sighting. Another unproductive day for Jasta 18.


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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."
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Sept 23, 1918.

7 Victory Confirmed
5 Unconfirmed
1 Pending

We were up today.Big mix up just on our-side of the lines. A flight of Huns popped into view running parallel to us from the dark clouds them it was at each other throat's. Machine Guns pounding, I couldnt hit a sausage that morning. I saw 1 e/a flaming near the end of the Me lay I say bit of a low point to our routine. We lost 1 destroyed + 1 forced down + 1 wnd and 2 more damaged. 1 E/a destroyed + holes ?

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#4580935 - 09/23/21 08:08 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Lou - It must have made Freddy a tad nervous having to split his flights like that, and low and behold what happens? He runs into a full Jasta of DVII's. A very clever ploy by the CO splits the enemy in two and he sets about them with great skill, with his flight right behind him. A shame about the rejected claims, but maybe more luck with these ones. As for Andy, Conway was a good mechanic but clearly couldn't organise a p!ss up in a brewery when it comes to others. As for mistresses, Andy only has eyes for one.

Fullofit - Three dry days for a guy with 128 kills and an appetite like a Tyrannosaurus on hunger strike....that's got to hurt. The weather doesn't help spot anything of course but I guess Lou is right, take it as a break. Speaking of appetites, you're right of course, Lecter wouldn't have Beef Wellington....just a bloke called Wellington. As for Andy, yesterday was weird, today not so weird, rather short and sweet.

Carrick - That looked like a difficult outing for Cecil, at least he survived it. Tomorrow is another day. I see he's still waiting on that claim.


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22nd Aero
Toul airfield

43 confirmed kills

23rd September 1918

Morning sortie

Needless to say, the morning sortie was yet another go at that d@mned balloon. Bridgeman had personally witnessed the mechanics adding the incendiary rounds, although he needn't have worried, Corporal Walton was all over it. He was organised and cajoled the others to greater effort. Captain Bridgeman was very impressed.

Conway had been driven away early this morning, all we knew was it was back to Issoudun.

The squadron also had a new replacement, Lieutenant Watson Plummer was 29 and straight out of Issoudun, he'd jumped out of Conway's transport.

Captain Bridgeman had decided the whole squadron would take part in the balloon bust and 'A' and 'B' flights took off. The weather was awful, as bad as 'flying' weather could be.

Andy climbed through several layers of clouds but still wasn't able to see much at all.

They made their way north without bumping into anything, because that's what they would have done, literally flew into them.

Andy judged his position on the map and nosed down to where he hoped the balloon would be.

His altimeter showed only 2500 feet when he bottomed out of the clouds and saw the balloon bobbling around in the strong winds.

He lined up his sights and fingered the triggers. The vickers poured bullets into the Drachen. The first pass didn't do anything so he came around again. For a second he thought this was going to be another wasted trip. A long burst into the gasbag however was enough for smoke to erupt out. A final burst and the balloon exploded.

Andy breathed a sigh of relief and began to climb up towards the rest of 'B' flight. As he crossed the old front he looked over his right shoulder and saw several aircraft in combat. He went to help and on getting nearer he saw it was 'A' flight engaged with at least a Jasta's worth of DVII's.

'B' flight engaged and Andy swung right to get a bead on a Hun. The Hun was wise to it however and rolled away.

The next moment bullets smacked into his wing and fuselage. He instinctively rolled and dived. As he looked around he saw a Hun on his tail.

He threw his mount all over the place but the enemy was skilled. Andy rolled again and dived at full speed. 180, 200, 225mph and finally he was pulling away from the Fokker. He levelled out and gauged how far he was away from the Hun and finally he swung around sharply and faced his attacker. He had a split second but managed to get a burst into the enemy who now rolled away.

Andy went with him, lined up and blasted the German. The Hun ran and was quicker than most he'd faced but Andy caught up and fired an accurate burst into the Fokker and watched as the enemy aircraft nosed down and sped into the ground.

Andy looked around and saw another Fokker over to his left, he sped after him as he crossed the lines and fired into him. The Fokker tried to climb away and was pulling away but a long burst must have hit his controls as he lurched into a stalling fall and went straight into the ground.

Andy took stock but couldn't see anything else so made his way home. He had several holes including some in his aileron, but it was working ok and he made it back safely.

It had been a tough sortie, four SPADs were lost although three of the pilots were alright. Lieutenant Watson Plummer was dead. He'd been given orders to fly home in case of trouble and the rest was unknown, except that he'd ploughed into the ground a few miles north of the airfield.

On top of the lost aircraft, four more SPADs, including Andy's, were damaged.

Four Fokkers had been claimed, Andy's two and one each for Doolin and Bridgeman himself. Several others had been damaged.

Captain Bridgeman therefore decided to call a halt to flying for the day. The aircraft would be ready for tomorrow and two new ones were due to arrive.

No news was received about Andy's claims yet and the only other news was Bridgeman's decision to promote Corporal Walton to Sergeant and make him chief mechanic permanently. He then rang HQ to request another mechanic.

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"A great deal of an aeroplane could be holed without affecting its ability to fly. Wings and fuselage could be—and often were—pierced in 50 places, missing the occupants by inches (blissfully unaware of how close it had come until they returned to base). Then the sailmaker would carefully cover each hole with a square inch of Irish linen frayed at the edges and with a brushful of dope make our aircraft 'serviceable' again within an hour."
#4580950 - 09/24/21 02:01 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert, surely you mean Beefcake Wellington. Hope there’s no aftertaste.
You are right, three days with no action makes that trigger finger very itchy. Klaus will have to scratch that itch somehow. Now, where are those mistresses?
What? Conway sent away only to Issoudun? I’d have sent him to Istanbul. The important thing is Andrew’s guns have been loaded with the appropriate ammunition. Despite that, the Drachen proved a worthy opponent and needed three passes. Good thing Captain Bridgman had the foresight to send the entire squadron after it, judging what transpired next. That frisky Fokker had Andy dead to rights, but the trusty Hisso pulled him out of danger and then allowed our acting Major to pay the Hun back and then another one for good measure. A rough day for 22nd nonetheless. Fingers crossed for some positive news on those claims.


"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."
#4580977 - 09/24/21 12:45 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert - I agree with Fullofit, Istanbul would have been a better destination for Conway. Walton now a Sergeant, that was a sensible move. Tough luck about the new lad, he didn't even have a chance to unpack his kit. And third time's a charm on that balloon busting gig, eh. Fingers crossed on Andy's claims. Also, yes, Freddy is not keen on sending out two smaller flights, but HQ says do it, and there's only so much one can argue with the Brass Hats and get away with it.

Fullofit - So another two outings for Klaus with nary a SPAD to spoil nor a Bréguet to batter. He's going to need some calamine lotion for that itchy trigger finger if targets don't start showing up soon. By the way, " a real coquette", that one made me laugh hard.

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24 September 1918
43 Squadron R.A.F.
Fienvillers, France

Major Abbott's morning sortie in a nutshell.


Dawn patrol: 'A' Flight off on a reconnoiter of the lines way up at Béthune.
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Upon arriving a group of six Fokkers is found and engaged.
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Here's a Hun who knows how to maneuver his mount.
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But not as well as Major Abbott can handle his Snipe.
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A talented yet vanquished foe goes to meet his ancestors.
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Another Fokker dealt with quickly before he can cause harm to one of Freddy's flight mates.
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The nasties are thinning out, but Abbott spies one more that needs attention.
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The Hun runs but he cannot hide, nor does he even attempt to put up a fight. The Major's Vickers send volley after volley into the fleeing Fokker.
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Shredded and shattered from the countless rounds the Hun at last pulls up into a death stall before dropping to his demise.
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Job done, time to go home and enjoy a morning tea and a bite of brekky and give the paper a read.
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Talk about your old news.
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#4580989 - 09/24/21 03:32 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - Yeah it probably was a bit lenient on Conway, but would you want him in the trenches next to you? He can go back to oiling nuts for the rest of his career. Yeah it's weird with WOFF, if you fly a rerun of the balloon bust, you seem to take the whole squadron with you, rather than three....a whole lot safer which is exactly as it transpired. Speaking of greasing nuts, you need to find that mistress and sharp.

Lou - Another trio of teutonic kills for Freddy there. He's on top form and the Huns must already be dreading the sight of those Snipes, nevermind reading about it in the press. They clearly have the mark on those Fokkers in terms of movement. Great second shot along the Snipe's top wing there. As for Andy, he's glad to see the back of that bloody balloon, he would have fired Conway at the bloomin gasbag if he'd have to go once more.


"A great deal of an aeroplane could be holed without affecting its ability to fly. Wings and fuselage could be—and often were—pierced in 50 places, missing the occupants by inches (blissfully unaware of how close it had come until they returned to base). Then the sailmaker would carefully cover each hole with a square inch of Irish linen frayed at the edges and with a brushful of dope make our aircraft 'serviceable' again within an hour."
#4580994 - 09/24/21 03:57 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Captain Andrew Murphy, DSC x2, CdG,
22nd Aero
Toul airfield

43 confirmed kills (awaiting two confirmations)

24th September 1918

Morning sortie

Andy was up early, grabbed a coffee and was talking with Sergeant Walton before the morning briefing. Walton was from Seattle and had been an engineer on the west coast rail line before the war.

Andy was about to carry on the conversation when flak bursts opened up to the north and the airfield alarm sounded.

The pair ran over to Andy's mount and cranked the engine. A short while later he was in the air and climbing for all he was worth.

The weather had switched again, bright blue skies greeted Andy as he looked up at the enemy two seaters now roving up and down dropping their ordinance.

He eventually got up towards one of the Rumplers as it was turning to presumably make another run. He blasted the Hun with a terrific burst and came around for another pass. The evading German tried to keep Andy at bay but he nosed up and hammered the enemy once more. This time the gunner and pilot fell forward and the lower wing detached, leaving the stricken Hun racing towards the ground.

Most of the other Rumplers had now ran for home as Andy noticed several more SPADs trying to join the fray.

These Rumplers were capable of high altitudes and Andy had to climb up to over 17000 feet before coming up behind another of them and by that time they were crossing the front.

Andy nosed up and fired a long burst into the enemy aircraft which seemed to start a slow spiral.

Andy came around and had another pass at the Hun and this time the German nosed right over and went down into the ground.

Andy was now over the front and below the remaining Huns again so headed home.

On landing he found he was the only pilot to make contact.


Afternoon sortie (awaiting four confirmations)

The afternoon sortie was a jaunt over to a large army base north of Toul which had been under attack recently.

The weather was still excellent which made a pleasant change from the horrible weather of previous outings.

Andy took off at the head of 'B' flight and they reached the camp at 15000 feet. The patrol proceeded without any incidents except for one little aside as they were returning to Toul.

Andy saw more aircraft ahead and on racing ahead to investigate he found it was more USAS SPADs. He flew alongside one of them and clearly recognised the snarling wolf emblem of the 49th Aero! He jauntily waved towards his fellow pilot who waved back.

Shortly afterwards Andy landed safely back at his home airfield.

Later on Captain Bridgeman confirmed three out of the four outstanding claims for Andy. Only the second Rumpler from today was denied, Andy wasn't too surprised. This brought his total to 46 confirmed kills.

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"A great deal of an aeroplane could be holed without affecting its ability to fly. Wings and fuselage could be—and often were—pierced in 50 places, missing the occupants by inches (blissfully unaware of how close it had come until they returned to base). Then the sailmaker would carefully cover each hole with a square inch of Irish linen frayed at the edges and with a brushful of dope make our aircraft 'serviceable' again within an hour."
#4581031 - 09/24/21 08:41 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Acting B Flight Commander
Avensnes- Le-Comte,
Flanders.

Sept 24, 1918.

8 Victory Confirmed
5 Unconfirmed


Troop Attack this morning. Not a bird singing as we went out to the flight line. Bloody bad business this ground attacking, cannons booming and Mg's stuttering we sped into attack. Bombs Away then turn and swoop blasting away with the twin Vickers Machine Guns. The Sqn had 1 pilot wnd and 3 machines damaged., but the Hun is on the Run.


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#4581049 - 09/25/21 01:03 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Lou, I’m beginning to think Raben’s itch might be caused by prolonged exposure to the mistresses rather than the lack of targets. He may need something a lot stronger than a lotion. You thought that was amusing, now try saying that in Obi-Wan’s voice.
As to Freddy, it looks like he’s amusing himself with those Fokkers. Toying with them one might say. The poor sods have no chance of a snowball in hell against him and his Snipe. Let’s just hope the clowns in the claims office can keep it together long enough to approve his claims

Albert, no I wouldn’t mind Conway in the trenches, as long as he was lying face down in the mud impersonating duckboards. Probably best use for him. As to those greased nuts I see you’ve been reading Lecter’s recipe book again.
Looks like Andy has to keep the Huns at bay all by himself again. The rest of the Captains simply circled over the field looking inept like a bunch of Minions. Then a quiet patrol over the army base and a chance meeting with one of his future wingmates. Looks like that weather is improving indeed, judging by that lovely glint of sun on the top wing of Murphy’s SPAD. Congrats on the latest confirmations. They’re coming in thick.

24 September, 1918 05:45 morning mission
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
128 confirmed kills

The HQ isn’t giving up. It is yet another ground forces support mission in the area of Malzeville. The two Schwärme encountered enemy task force near Marbache. Klaus could see a flight of SPADs led by a trio of Bréguets. He was certain the bombers would come and get him as usual, but instead they were more interested in Schwarm Eins, flying higher than Raben’s flight. He could see Eins turning home once the Bréguets targeted them. This only left the SPADs and one of them was already attacking from a dive. Klaus was able to avoid his descent and could now see the rest of his Schwarm going after the interloper. Klaus began scanning the sky for the remaining enemy scouts when bullets hit his plane. Apparently the rest of his Schwarm wasn’t doing a great job of taking care of that intruder. Klaus had to do it himself. He engaged and damaged heavily the French machine. He then watched it spin down to earth. More enemy planes arrived and one overzealous Fokker pilot collided with the Franzose right in front of Raben. The Bréguets have returned and now Klaus had the ungrateful job of bringing them down. The rear gunner was alert and already made some holes in Raben’s Fokker. Klaus persevered and could now see the enemy pilot struggling with controls. The German ace of aces went for another pass to ensure the Bréguet’s demise, but the rear gunner was an ace of his own making and ripped a hole in the Fokker’s petrol tank. The big plane crashed soon after with the Fokker’s engine going silent next. Klaus had to look for a clearing among the debris and shell holes of the No-Man’s Land to set his bird down. He found a stretch of an old road and glided to a rough stop. Thankfully this stretch of the front was still held in German hands.
Needless to say due to difficult recovery and extensive damage, Raben’s Fokker would not be ready for the afternoon show. One piece of good news was the SPAD has been witnessed and confirmed.

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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."
#4581058 - 09/25/21 11:46 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - If there's any justice, that Fokker that collided with the SPAD was the same one who tried to steal the kill earlier. That's quite the kette Klaus is Kommandant of, first they use him as bait, and when he skillfully turns the tables on his attackers they swoop in and try to claim the glory. Raben needs to find a much bigger bat for the next attitude adjustment seminar he holds with his fliegers. Now to his itch-inducing mistresses, they have shots for that. Clap for the Klausman!

Albert - Andy just keeps knocking them down, and actually gets credit for the vast majority of them, must be nice. Some lovely flying weather too, life is good. Neat flyby with 49th Aero. But firing your dud mechanics at Hun gasbags, do you really think old "Black Jack" will go for that idea? Then again, he just might.

Carrick - Cecil must be getting fed up with the ground pounding missions. ... cough cough ... transfer ... cough cough cough


As for Major Frederick Abbott, of his previous two days worth of claims only half were awarded him. However, that was just enough to bring him to that rarified hundred mark on the tally board. There will be celebrating this evening in the mess! But first, the young Officer Commanding must indulge in some ongoing persuading of those in charge at the supply depot as his AMs are still woefully short of the needed replacements for the troublesome BR.2 Bentleys currently plaguing them. As of this morning four Snipes sit idle due to dud engines, with the Major's own mount failing him during the day's first outing. Fortunately he was close enough when it conked that he was able to glide back to the field at Fienvillers and land without causing further damage. He's been informed by those in the know that there had been a rash of casting issues with the cylinders in the first batch of BR.2s coming out of the Humber factory in Coventry, and while the problems have since been sorted out, there are still a fair amount of the suspect engines floating about in service. And now, with current shortages due to the high aircraft losses in the RAF in recent weeks, it was taking longer than expected to get the needed replacements sent out to Abbott's unit. The Major hoped he wasn't being given a load of excuses, though he felt he likely was. Time would tell.

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#4581074 - 09/25/21 02:00 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - Klaus must have been ecstatic when the enemy aircraft turned up, right upto the point where he realised it was SPADs AND Breguets. His wingman was so grateful he wanted to shake the Frenchman's hand.....personally....in midair. He dealt with that SPAD comfortably enough but the Breguet..... always the Breguets....was a different tale. Klaus won the contest but at the cost of his fuel line. Thankfully he got down ok and could celebrate with a confirmed claim. As for Andy, as long as the person greasing his nuts does it well he'll be happy.

Lou - Half of Freddy's claims confirmed, that's not half bad, hold on, yes it is. What's not half bad is Freddy's total reaching the magic three figures.....congratulations!! That's got to be worth a party. What is definitely bad is Freddy's crate conking out and there not being enough spares. Get that Colonel back on the blower sharpish. Then the quintessentially British response from the depot....."it's a dodgy batch....supply problems....blah blah blah". Four idle birds at this stage of the war is simply not on. As for Andy, it was a good day certainly, claim wise anyway and nice to bump into the 49th, not literally obvs. As for Conway, you're probably right, he wasn't very sharp anyway.

Carrick - Congratulations on the confirmed kill and the flight leader tag too! I agree with Lou, maybe a switch to another crew will do.


"A great deal of an aeroplane could be holed without affecting its ability to fly. Wings and fuselage could be—and often were—pierced in 50 places, missing the occupants by inches (blissfully unaware of how close it had come until they returned to base). Then the sailmaker would carefully cover each hole with a square inch of Irish linen frayed at the edges and with a brushful of dope make our aircraft 'serviceable' again within an hour."
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