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#4582792 - 10/17/21 07:17 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) ***** [Re: Raine]  
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I hate the way the Huns shoot at me
I hate the way I fall
I mostly hate the way Lou and Fullofit dont get shot at all.

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#4582797 - 10/17/21 07:44 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Vzfw Werner Rendel, EK2
Schlasta 7
Toulis airfield

7 confirmed kills (awaiting one confirmation)

17th October 1918

Morning sortie

Werner had woken to the sound of driving rain against his tent. He dressed and ran across to grab some breakfast. The supplies were late again and breakfast consisted of cakes made from acorns and flavoured with cinnamon and that most common of german spices, Caraway. They were edible and topped with milk were actually pretty good.

By the time of the briefing, the winds had dropped a bit but the clouds and rain remained.

OLt Hoeffner explained that orders had come through to destroy an enemy balloon due south of Laon which was hampering efforts to create defensive positions.

He asked for volunteers and Werner's arm went straight up. Hoeffner smiled and also chose Von Felsengrund and Hellinger to go with him.

The trio took off and climbed up to 5000 feet before heading south.

The weather made accurate observation hard but they managed to get themselves to the lines safely and as they moved across, and the flak opened up, Werner saw the enemy gasbag, being knocked about by the wind, ahead.

He nosed down and lined up on the balloon. He opened fire and as he flew past Kaisenberg opened up as well. He came around for another run and this time the balloon exploded in a bright ball of flame.

Werner, who had also attached bombs now moved towards nearby Fismes airfield and lined up along the line of hangers and buildings. Kaisenberg did his part and dropped the bombs accurately. Tents and buildings went up as the bombs exploded and Werner now moved back towards the other two pilots who had already set off towards the lines.

The journey back was going quietly enough, that is until Werner saw flak and explosions down below to the left.

The other two were still some way ahead and so Werner went to look on his own. He now saw what looked like SPADs attacking a lager.

The SPADs were all over the place and Werner picked one out who was on his own. He dived down onto him and opened fire. The SPAD came around but Kaisenberg made him pay for the move and Werner followed.

Another burst from Werner had the SPAD spinning down into the ground just south of Laon.

The other SPADs had now ran for the lines so Werner now headed home.


Afternoon sortie (awaiting two confirmations)

The afternoon sortie was to be an attack on the new French trenchlines near Soissons. The weather was still very poor as the Schlasta took off.

The trip out went quickly and quietly enough and eventually the lines came into view.

The Schlasta split and Werner made his pass. He nosed down and slowed to a crawl to allow Kaisenberg to drop more accurately. He didn't disappoint and the first bombs landed in the trench and blew it to bits. The remaining bombs also did considerable damage and Werner formed up with his kameraden and they headed home.

After dinner, Hoeffner called a briefing. He told the Schlasta that Ostende and Lille had fallen in the north and St Quentin in the south. He told the assembled personnel that they would have to be ready to move quickly if it became necessary.

Later on Hoeffner called Werner to his office. He was able to confirm the Breguet from yesterday as the ground units had confirmed Werner downing it. The SPAD from today was rejected however as no-one had seen it.

Werner also asked what the news about the losses meant.

"Es ist der anfang vom ende, meine junge" replied Hoeffner.

It's the beginning of the end.

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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."
#4582800 - 10/17/21 09:53 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Pfalzes are red
Fokkers are blue
This last enemy is dead
He went into a corkscrew
Shooting down pilots is my ultimate aim
Only if I could confirm that latest claim

Lou, I’ll sent you a PM with the garish autumn trees mod to try out.

Albert, poor Werner eating acorn cakes. Those shortages are getting worse. Even the magician of a cook the Schlasta has been enjoying so far can’t pour from an empty cup. Are they squirrels to eat food like that? They must be nuts! Speaking of, the High Command is definitely nuts to send bombers to do the scout’s job of bringing down a gasbag. Werner did well, then he outdid himself by bringing down a SPAD. Shame it couldn’t be confirmed, but at least that Bréguet from yesterday came in. Congrats!
Then, in the afternoon, more bombs to be dropped on the heads of des Poilus and back home for dinner. Nettle soup anyone?


"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."
#4582846 - 10/18/21 03:51 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert - Acorn cakes?! How is Werner expected to do a proper job of bombing the bejeebers out of the enemy on such fare as that? Things have gone from bad to worse for the Kaiser's lot. I'll take scones any day. Some outstanding screenshots there by the way.

Carrick - Our resident biffy poet laureate chimes in I see.

Fullofit - Yet another scribe of the prose, eh? One more gem to be included in the collective WOFF works. And Klaus cracks 150, well done! I must say though, twice in that last video I was waiting for the crunch when his wingman came horning in. Love that flyby of the burning SPAD.

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Despite a busy weekend I was able to get caught up on Freddy's outings. Here are the last three days worth of action for the Major and his men.

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16 October 1918
43 Squadron R.A.F.
Senlis-le-Sec, France


During the morning OP, Abbott and his crew of twelve Snipes encounter ten Fokker D.VIIs north of Arras.
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Freddy quickly and handily despatches the nearest one.
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But in the next instant is scrambling to save his own skin when no less than three Fokkers tear after him.
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In their individual zeal to score the kill the trio jamb each other up as the Major carves into them, jambing them up even further.
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One of the D.VIIs overshoots his mark and finds himself in front of Freddy's guns, after which the Hun finds himself quite dead.
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Another tries to extend in an attempt to come back around on Abbott, and also ends up catching the Vickers' wrath.
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The Major attempts to climb up towards the last of the Boche trio when the Bentley in his mount suddenly begins losing power. Of all the rotten timing!
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All Freddy can do now is watch as the Hun bravely runs away. In the end all of the lads from 43 Squadron made it home in one piece and together put in claims for seven of the Fokkers.
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17 October 1918
43 Squadron R.A.F.
Senlis-le-Sec, France


Tasked with a late-morning recce up at Lens to take notes on the retreating German army in that sector, Major Abbott and the boys happen across a flight of five DFWs just south of Bethune.
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The Hun formation breaks up immediately upon the arrival of the Snipes, taking the "every man for himself approach", rather than hanging together to provide cover for one and other. It proves to be a fatal mistake for the Boche.
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Freddy rolls underneath one of the fleeing B/R buses, blocking the Hun gunner's line of fire until the last instant.
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In that last instant Abbott pops up directly on the enemy's six and blasts the engine and both cockpits of the DFW, the poor G/O never even getting off a shot.
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The Boche falls away, eventually slamming into the dirt far below.
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As Abbott looks round for another target he is most pleased to see his lads are, quite literally, tearing apart the remaining air Hun.
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But in the next second his pleasure turns to pain when he catches sight of two planes falling in flames. The first is one of the DFWs; the second is that of 2nd Lieutenant Charles Lister, who'd arrived not three days earlier as Hawley's replacement. Poor green fellow.
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Back at camp, Major Abbott now faces the task of writing yet another letter home to a young man's family, informing them their loved one has died for the Cause. When will this Cause end?
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18 October 1918
43 Squadron R.A.F.
Senlis-le-Sec, France


Another late-morning recce, this time over at Monchy-le-Preux. The dank weather continued, but at least there was now some fall color to brighten things up a bit. The trees were full of it.
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Directly over the retreating German troops east of Monchy, Major Abbott and his men dive into five Fokkers who are patrolling the area. The ten Snipes make quick work of them.
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Freddy fires into one of the D.VIIs as it cuts in front of him. The Boche is sent immediately out of the fight.
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Abbott tears into another Hun, this one sporting a shooting star on his mount. The Major's initial volley shreds the Fokker's upper portside wing and flap, causing the enemy plane to wallow in the air as it attempts to escape.
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But there will be no escape as Freddy closes on his prey and administers the coup de grâce.
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Not time to admire his handiwork however as the bugger's wingman is coming round on the Major's tail.
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But this Boche has completely misjudged his speed and Freddy has no issue turning the tables on him.
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Abbott's final victim crashes to the ground and bursts into flames. A brace of smoke columns mark the graves of two more Fokkers. When all was said and done none of the D.VIIs made it home, all five being claimed by the members of 'A' Flight. A fair bit of payback for the loss of 2nd Lt. Lister the day before, whose impromptu funeral would be later this afternoon as his remains had been sent back to the squadron.
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#4582870 - 10/18/21 06:40 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - The cook did his best having nothing but raw acorns to play with. It's just a shade above sawdust bread. As for the balloon bust, in some ways it's a compliment, but that's nothing compared to today's goings-on.....those #%&*$# shortages.

Lou - It was food I guess, in the loosest sense of the word. Reminds me of Farley's rusks we used to eat as kids. Now to Freddy, a sterling performance over several days by him and the squadron. Every time the enemy crossed his path, they fell heavily to his guns. Shame about Lister....too keen. Liking the new trees.


"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."
#4582878 - 10/18/21 07:59 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Schlasta 7
Toulis airfield

8 confirmed kills

18th October 1918

Morning sortie

OLt Hoeffner explained that the supplies had still not arrived and therefore only a much reduced morning sortie was possible due to the lack of fuel and ammunition. HQ had requested a repeat of the balloon attack from the previous day as the French had quickly replaced the destroyed one.

He asked for a volunteer to fly a lone wolf mission to down the balloon.

Werner put his arm up and was the man selected. The weather remained bad as he climbed into the air and headed south. For once, the rainclouds proved useful as Werner used them to dodge his way across the lines.

He now saw the balloon ahead and nosed down towards it. He lined up and fired a long burst into the balloon. The gasbag started smoking. Werner came around for another run after Kaisenberg had also had a go, and fired a final burst into the balloon which exploded.

Werner saw Fismes airfield in the near distance again and headed that way. The flak made things rather hot but the Hannover stayed on its course and Kaisenberg did the rest, dropping his bombs with perfection. Several hangers took a pounding and were left in ruins.

Werner now set course for home and landed safely about 20 minutes later.


Afternoon sortie

The supplies had finally arrived whilst Werner had been out and Hoeffner confirmed the afternoon sortie would be a five aircraft attack on the Autreville lines.

The flight took off into the wind and rain and headed out south west.

The journey went quietly and the front lines came into view. The flight split and Werner lined up his attack. They flew along the line of trenches at about 1000 feet and Kaisenberg dropped the bombs in short intervals. They hit their marks with great effect and caused considerable damage to the trenches.

Once the rest had finished they formed up and headed home. As they made their way back, Werner saw shooting and tracers off to the right.

He signalled and went to have a look. It was a gaggle of SPADs attacking a convoy. Werner was above them but this time he was seen. Two of the Frenchman ran for home but the remaining SPAD came at the Hannover. Werner smiled and swung around out of the SPAD's way. He kept turning and latched onto the Frenchman's tail. The SPAD was pulling away but Werner fired a good burst into him.

The SPAD tried to latch onto Werner but he pulled the Hannover around tightly and back onto the SPADs tail. Before the Frenchman could run away, Werner put another good burst into the SPAD who started spewing smoke. He lost power and height and a final burst had him nosing down into the ground.

Werner checked around but the other SPADs were long gone. A Hannover was nearby and Werner formed up and together they headed home.

On landing, Werner realised it was OLt Hoeffner who had waited for him. Hoeffner climbed down and came over to Werner. "You fly that Hannover like a Dreidecker junge! That was some show. I stayed around to make sure you weren't interrupted." said Hoeffner.

"Danke Herr Oberleutnant. Did you see my SPAD?" said Werner.

"I certainly did see it meine freund. That one's in the bag." confirmed Hoeffner as they walked in.

Later on in his office, Hoeffner opened a sealed order and read it's contents.

By order of the Kommandierender General der Luftstreitkräfte, all commanding officers from multi-seat formations are to submit names of pilots they consider suitable for transfer to the Jagdflieger with immediate effect.

Hoeffner, tapped his fingers on the table. He didn't want to, but he knew the perfect pilot.

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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."
#4582899 - 10/18/21 11:52 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Lou, 150 has been reached and surpassed. Huzzah! Klaus does sometimes get too close to the enemy when in pursuit. Hopefully not close enough to lose the undercarriage again.
As for Abbott, it makes little difference how many Huns are after him. He easily outflies them all, shooting down one after another. It is his own equipment that brings him down. Oh, what terrible British engineering this is. Quite unheard of.
He then rips through a formation of two-seaters. Bringing them down one after another, when the unthinkable happens and one of his own slams into one of the bombers. Oh, what terrible British flying this is. Quite unheard of.
I do like this latest set of photographs. Especially the one full of trees!
So today was payback time for the inattentive 2nd Lt. Lister. A well executed fight, making the Fokkers look like straight out of flight school. Quite unheard of.
Fingers crossed the claims board is keeping their thumbs out of their you-know-what and some confirmations will come Freddy’s way.

Albert, I am rather relieved the cook played with the acorns and not nuts. That would have been a meal none would forget soon.
So now we know why we sometimes see solo two-seaters. It’s those mad volunteers. Mad and lucky. All he had to do was fly into half a squadron of SPADs to get his wings clipped. That morning mission was definitely Himmelfahrtskommando.
Then a perfect afternoon mission to show the Oberleutnant who’s the best pilot in Schlasta. That SPAD came in handy and witnessed by the CO to boot. Hoeffner had no choice but to send Rendel on his way to a proper Jasta. Our Werner is moving up. Congrats! Let’s hope Jasta pilots don’t eat acorn cakes.

18 October, 1918 09:45
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
153 confirmed kills

Only the kill witnessed by August was credited to Klaus. The SPAD on fire went unconfirmed.
This time Schwarm Zwei alone was sent to patrol friendly front lines between Marbache and Malzeville. They were lucky. They came across a lone Bréguet that was flying high. The hostile machine decided to attack the entire Schwarm. This Franzose had to be mad! When he descended, Klaus noticed another enemy plane coming out of the clouds. Klaus went after the new arrival and let August take care of the first bomber, but something didn’t sit well with Klaus. The bombers were toying with them. None of them were attacking, just staying a safe distance away and circling, as if waiting for something. That something was their escort and he could see them joining the fight. Raben knew he had to finish off his Bréguet before the SPADs arrive. Another Fokker joined the hunt and was successful in distracting the rear gunner. Klaus aimed and fired and the enemy plane decided to hide in the clouds. He never got there. Klaus sent a volley after volley, setting the engine on fire. The large beast went down quickly, just in time for Klaus to switch to another battle with one SPAD and another Fokker. He tracked his new prey, but failed to see a second SPAD get on his tail and open fire. Luckily the enemy pilot was a terrible shot and even worse pilot. He overshot Raben’s Fokker and presented his tail to the German ace’s Spandaus. Klaus took full advantage of the gaffe and punished the enemy for it. His final burst sent the SPAD spinning down into the ground where Klaus lost him through the rain and muck below.

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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."
#4582930 - 10/19/21 10:15 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - Not sure about nuts but if the supplies hadn't arrived the Schlasta were looking at suspicious sausages for dinner....thank heavens they came. So Klaus got a confirmation courtesy of his cousin. Onto today's happenings, a lone Breguet, how weird, even more so when he decides to attack. Not so weird when his friends turn up. By that time though Klaus was tracking the two seater. How rare to see a late war French two seater behaving like a two seater, trying to run, evade but ultimately he got roasted. Then that SPAD, he had one chance.....and he blew it. From that moment on he was toast......and Klaus likes french toast. As for Werner, I suppose it was inevitable given he's been making a name for himself.


"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."
#4582939 - 10/19/21 01:06 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert - Ah yes, rusks. How many of us sliced up our gums gnawing on those as kids. But what's this, Werner is off to fly pursuit planes rather than two-seaters? Outstanding! At least one of the shortages, that of scout pilots, is working to his advantage. Love that screenie where your man is hot on the six of that SPAD.

Fullofit - That Bréguet gunner just wouldn't give up, even when his mount was falling in flames he kept banging away at Klaus, 'E' for effort there. And I agree with Albert, that SPAD jockey missed his one and only chance to bring down the Kaiser's greatest ace. As for the claims board, they've been inexplicably kind to Freddy over the last week, confirming nearly two-thirds of what he's submitted! Go figure. Because of this recent kindness our toothy hero currently sits with 116 victories to his credit.

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19 October 1918
43 Squadron R.A.F.
Senlis-le-Sec, France

Yesterday's burial of 2nd Lt. Charles Lister was a wretched affair, due in some part to the cold rainy weather, but far more so because his remains arrived sewn up in a canvas bag little larger than a duffel. One did not even want to imagine the poor lad's final moments that ended in his earthly body being reduced to such a state. Ghastly. One more brave soul off to join the endless army that has gone on before him in the name of this bloody war.

Today's sorties were quiet, again due in some part to the horrid weather, but likely more so because the Hun were on the run, exhausted, and coming up short of everything needed to continue the fight. Thank God. The end may finally be in sight.

Major Frederick Abbott received a message this afternoon requesting his presence at the Palace on the 24th for the investiture of his Victoria Cross, as well as for his third DSO. While he did not wish to leave his men at this point, one could hardly refuse the King's invitation, or at least not without extraordinary reason. Such reason did not appear to exist at this point. The Boche were in full retreat all along the Flanders front and beyond; his flight leaders were more than capable of running the show at Senlis-le-Sec without him for a few days; and honestly he wouldn't mind a bit of a break in London. He would have to start sorting out travel plans for his departure sometime on Tuesday next, with a return to camp by that following Friday or Saturday. Perhaps there would be a plane in need of transport over the Channel for one or the other crossings, if indeed not both. Fingers crossed.

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#4582979 - 10/19/21 05:33 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Row 2, bed 8
1st Army Resident Hospital
Lorraine, France.


Oct 19 , 1918.

10 Victory Confirmed
6 Unconfirmed
2 pending

I Had some medical attention including an American Doctor who popped by. A gloomy place as I ever seen. I say, it wont do ! Lack of Staff, Over crowding, Mostly male nurses and at that only a few. I must make a change.

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#4582989 - 10/19/21 07:29 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Lou - So Freddy has his marching orders over to the palace to see a man about some bling. Hopefully they'll arrange a flight over there and back but the weather needs to improve first. I wouldn't send a Corgie out in this nevermind expect a top ace to fly the channel. Poor Lister, and not much for his family to repatriate either when it's all over. As for Werner, I think the weather is going to hinder his dreams...for a few days at least.

Carrick - So hospital life is getting Cecil down. Or more accurately, the lack of female beauties.


"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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Vzfw Werner Rendel, EK2
Schlasta 7
Toulis airfield

9 confirmed kills

19th October 1918

Morning sortie

OLt Hoeffner took the briefing and explained that the Schlasta would be attacking Saint Mard airfield, which was now pretty much finished, despite previous efforts to hamper construction.

The weather had worsened and the rain was pelting down as Werner and the others took off. They headed out south after forming up.

No opposition was met on the way to the enemy airfield, no other fool would be up in this godforsaken weather. However as they flew over the front the flak opened up with real ferocity. Werner had never seen it this heavy before and as the airfield neared Hoeffner signalled to start the attack.

Werner was happy to go first and dived down towards the line of hangers. Bullets whacked into the cockpit of the Hannover as Werner slowed and Kaisenberg began dropping the bombs. Werner swung around and watched the results as the buildings took a real pounding, flames erupting around them and considerable damage done.

The rest of the schlasta did their bit too and then they formed up and headed home. They were helped on their way by more heavy flak.


Afternoon sortie

The afternoon sortie was to be a lengthy trip down to attack the railyard east of Soissons.

The weather was still awful and clearly was going nowhere for the foreseeable.

The Schlasta took off and headed south west. Using the clouds they hampered the flak batteries but still it wasn't a pleasant journey.

Eventually the railyard appeared ahead and Werner took first go. He lined up across the axis of the yard and Kaisenberg dropped the payload at intervals. Werner rolled and watched with satisfaction as the bombs struck with considerable damage being done to structures, cargo and rolling stock.

Once the Schlasta were done they headed home and landed back about 40 minutes later.

Later on Hoeffner called Werner to his office. "Ah Werner, you've managed to dry yourself I see, that wasn't pleasant business was it." said the Oberleutnant.

"Yes sir I'm fine, but I'm not sure how much more the airfield can take if this carries on." said Werner.

"Indeed, between you and I, I don't think we'll be flying tomorrow, but we shall see." said Hoeffner.

"You're probably wondering why I've brought you here. Well basically I've been ordered to send the details of any pilots here whom I consider suitable for transfer to the Jagdflieger." continued Hoeffner.

Werner's eyes lit up. Hoeffner saw the reaction and smiled, "Yes junge, I've sent them your name. I don't know anymore details at this time but I'd imagine you'll be going anytime soon." finished Hoeffner.

"Thank you Oberleutnant. Do you know where I'll be sent?" said Werner.

"No idea junge, but between now and then I need you to continue to focus on your work here." said Hoeffner.

"Of course sir." said Werner.

"Do you have much experience in a DVII?" asked the Oberleutnant.

"About an hour sir, they had a couple when we trained." answered Werner.

Hoeffner shook his head slightly "well you'll be fine then." he finally said.

"That will be all Vizefeldwebel, keep this to yourself if you would. As soon as I have details I'll let you know." finished the Oberleutnant.

"Yes of course sir. Thank you again." said Werner who saluted and left.

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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."
#4583013 - 10/20/21 12:09 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert, well the good thing is that the Schlasta boys wouldn’t have to fly on an empty stomach in either case.
Yes, that Bréguet threw Klaus for a loop. It was very uncharacteristic for him to be this docile instead of his usual banzai-self. It went down either way. The SPAD, on the other hand behaved exactly like a SPAD - going after Klaus and going down thanks to Klaus.
So, something to keep an eye out during the next few missions. The increased density of Flak is worrisome. We’ve lost some pilots to this plague already. Be careful there and try to fly in der Zickzack pattern.
Then that afternoon mission with the weather being the worst enemy. Werner made it look easy, but that transfer to a Jasta just can’t come soon enough. He will now have to deal with this downtime due to the rain and hurry up and wait.

Lou, I know, what’s with those “will take you down with me” attitude gunners? Very unsportsmanlike, sore loser behaviour. The SPAD made up for it by pretty much wrapping himself in a bow as a gift to Klaus.
Speaking of gifts, the claims office had been kind to Freddy this time. Well done on nearly achieving ten dozens.
A rather gruesome picture of that bag of Lister’s bits and pieces. It seems to have deeply disturbed Abbott. That short sojourn in Blighty may do him some good. So, where is nurse Ellison? Would she be able to meet our hero before/during/after the investiture?

Carrick, count your lucky stars your nurse doesn’t want to take your temperature.

19 October, 1918 09:00
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
155 confirmed kills

Both claims have been confirmed.
The orders came to support the the troops between south of Pont-à-Mousson and Marbache. The weather was starting to turn and large clouds were scattered across the sky. It was one of those large clouds Klaus was trying to go around south of Frescaty when three SPADs attacked from above. They literally jumped out of the cloud. Klaus was excited to engage them until he realized his controls were sluggish. His Fokker was slow to roll to starboard and sending him into a spin if rolling to port. All he could do was to try and get away from his tormentors. It seemed easy with his erratic flightpath. One was on his tail, but was soon swatted away by August. Good old August. Soon there was only the SPAD and the two Rabens. While August kept him busy and Klaus stumbled about, the unfortunate Franzose flew in front of the Spandaus that screamed for revenge. Klaus was able to blow away part of the top wing of the SPAD and now the playing field has been levelled for the lame Fokker and the injured SPAD. August was trying to get in on the action too, but it was all Klaus. He was chasing the SPAD to ground level and eventually shot the enemy scout down. He then proceeded to the closest airfield and landed his unresponsive bird.

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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."
#4583021 - 10/20/21 08:58 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Fullofit - Congratulations on the confirmed claims. I sense a concerted effort to try and reach Oliver's total over the next three weeks. Now to today's episode, so Klaus is happily plodding along when wham bam, bang go his controls. The video of that SPAD attack was excellent. They really zoomed in. Then, with Klaus stalling all over the place, August comes to help his cousin and present Klaus with a chance at payback, which he gladly and skillfully takes. As for Werner, yes it looks like the weather will delay things but not by much.


"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."
#4583061 - 10/20/21 05:01 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Albert, there’s no way to catch up to that Fokker-killing machine. Not enough time.
As to those SPADs, they really did a number on Raben’s Fokker. Good thing August was keepin an eye on his cousin. I just don’t understand why Klaus is always getting picked as the favourite target during the initial attack.
So, the rain rolls in and grinds operations to a halt leaving Werner hanging.

20 October, 1918
Montingen, Verdun Sector
Jasta 18
Rittmeister Klaus Gustav Raben RAO AO PLM HHO EK1 EK2
Fokker D.VII
156 confirmed kills

The claim for the SPAD from yesterday has been confirmed, thanks to the C.O. witnessing it.
The weather forecast for the next two days was not favourable. At least Raben’s Fokker will receive proper attention from the mechanics.


"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."
#4583086 - 10/20/21 08:17 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Albert Tross]  
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Fullofit - You're probably right about the amount of time left but it's worth a go, as long as there's....no...erm...rain.......... delays.........oh bugger.



Vzfw Werner Rendel, EK2
Schlasta 7
Toulis airfield

9 confirmed kills

20th October 1918

OLt Hoeffner was right, although it was fairly obvious there'd be no flying as soon as Werner stuck his head out of the tent flap. The airfield was flooded and the mechanics were as busy trying to get the water out of the hangers than they were sorting the aircraft.

After breakfast Hoeffner called Werner to his office.

"Ah meine junge, sit down bitte." said Hoeffner.

"Thank you sir, you were right about the weather." said Werner.

"Yes, unfortunately. The enemy can advance unhindered....from the air anyway." said Hoeffner.

"Anyway, that's not why you're here junge. I have news for you." continued Hoeffner.

Werner was all ears.

"Firstly, HQ have agreed with me that you should be promoted forthwith to Feldwebel." confirmed Hoeffner.

Werner smiled, "Vielen dank herr Oberleutnant!".

"You deserve it junge. With promotion comes more responsibility. Talking of responsibility......." said Hoeffner.

"Yes herr Oberleutnant?" asked Werner.

"Your transfer to the Jagdflieger has come through. You are to report at once to Jasta 78, at Buhl airfield in Lothringen." confirmed Hoeffner.

"In Lorraine? How am I supposed to get there?" asked Werner.

"Good question. It's a good job you have all day put it that way. You will be taken as far as Chimay where Armee-Flug-Park 7 is based. You will stay the night there and from there you will take charge of a Fokker DVII and fly the rest of the way, stopping off at Virton on the way." said Hoeffner.

"The Adjutant has your detailed travel details and papers, which you will surely need." finished Hoeffner.

"When do I leave?" asked Werner.

"As soon as you're packed junge. Come on, let's say your goodbyes." said Hoeffner.

Werner went with Hoeffner over to the kasino where the Oberleutnant explained what was happening. The rest of the Schlasta bid their farewells to Werner, especially Kaisenberg.

"Stay safe meine freund and we'll meet when this is all over." said Werner.

"You too Werner." said Kaisenberg.

Werner went to pack and half an hour later was sat in a staff car as the security gate opened to let him out. At that moment Gefreiter Stuckart, the despatch rider, ran over to the car. "Herr Feldwebel, this came for you this morning!". He passed Werner an envelope.

The trip north east towards the old Belgian border took some time, more due to the weather as the traffic, which predominantly was going the same way, back.

Several stops for security checks also slowed them up but eventually they reached Chimay. The rain had finally stopped and Werner checked into a small hotel 'Le Petit Chapitre' in town about 6pm.

Once in his room and sorted, he went to get something to eat. Thankfully the small hotel he was in had a decent choice of food still and he was able to order some wild boar and sauteed potatoes with greens.

He stayed in the bar for a few hours and spoke with several soldiers who were passing through, some heading to the front, most heading away.

He was due to be picked up at 8am and taken to the Armee-Flug-Park at Bourlers a few miles away so he retired early. Once back in the room he opened the letter...........

Vzfw Werner Rendel
Schlasta 7
Toulis airfield

Dear Werner,

I received your letter a few days ago. It hit me like a bolt. Learning of Edgar's death was so painful. I know he was doing his duty but still it hurts so much.

I appreciate you writing to me, it was so very thoughtful and must have been so hard for you. He was clearly lucky to have a good friend like you. I'm glad you were there and that he didn't suffer unduly.

His father has now been notified officially although we won't be able to recover the body until the war is over.

Please take care and if you find time please write back.

Inge


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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."
#4583088 - 10/20/21 08:22 PM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Epower – If I had a pilot with his many victories and hours in his log as Oliver, I’m not sure I’d have the guts to go sniping machine-gun nests amidst the trenches as you did. Hats off to you! And, by the way, I was really impressed by your seamless edit of Comic Cuts. Wonderful touch.

Albert – It was thoroughly decent of Werner to write to Inge. I don’t suppose it would enter his mind that the lady is now unattached, would it? Congratulations on his promotion and transfer to single seaters. With luck, he may find good hunting down in Lorraine. For now, I hope he enjoys a peaceful day away from the front and a pleasant trip south.

Carrick – “They got me!” For a second there I thought you’d be picking another pilot. Happy to hear that Cecil is being well taken care of and is on the mend. Congratulations on the new gong!

Fullofit – You have had a marvellous run with Raben! Well done passing the magic 150 mark. It was so impressive seeing Raban bagging those Spads with the machine that was not responding properly to the controls. A real master class.

Lou – More tremendous photographs from Freddie’s last few days. When I saw those three Fokkers on his tail I expected the worst. Instead Freddie adds some notches to his Vickers guns. Then, after the sadness of Lister’s funeral there is the promise of a bit of fun back in London and the biggest gong of all!


Journal of Lieutenant Robert Fergus Drummond, DFC
32 Squadron, Royal Air Force
La Bellevue, France

Part 17


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"Something odd was happening to the Hun machine, I noticed. Its left upper wing seemed to ripple for a second, and then it twisted and ripped away from its supporting struts."

My first patrol on the morning of 16 October 1918 was a squadron show. We spread out the new men and mixed up the flights as a result. I flew with Callender’s C Flight this morning. Captain Callender was, together with Bud Hale, one of our two American flight commanders. He came from the deep South, Louisiana I believe, and had the thickest Southern drawl I had ever heard. He had eight Huns to his credit and a reputation as a good man in a scrap. Our task was one that promised to be nice and safe – a defensive patrol along our balloon lines north and south of Arras. This meant flying about three to five miles behind our reserve trenches, so it was a fine opportunity to give our novices a taste of the war.

About an hour into the patrol, just as I got to the stage of squeezing one hand after the other between my thighs for warmth, Bud Hale’s flight pulled abreast of us and zoomed up into the right, toward the morning sun. Some cheeky Huns had made their way over our lines and he’d spotted them. We turned to meet the enemy. After the first pass it was every man for himself. I tried to stay above the swirling fight to watch for friendly machines in trouble, but one of the mottled blue Fokkers decided to have a go at me. We circled about. The SE5 is not the best machine in a turning match and is better suited to a quick attack followed by a zoom escape, but you can’t do that with these new Fokkers. Some of them have a new and powerful engine that can outperform our machines, especially at higher altitude. The Hun I was matched with was a good pilot and got some bursts into me. The only way I could get at him was to roll and do an S turn under him, then hope to catch him as I pulled up. Our fight continued like this for some time and the wind pushed us further to the east. By this time we were low over the heavily damaged rooftops of Arras. I had height for one more S turn and, to my great relief, I pulled up at the end of the manoeuvre to find my Hunnish friend in a vertical bank directly ahead. I fired downward at the machine, raking the engine and cockpit area. The Fokker began to smoke and fell with its right side down into a field at the edge of the city.

Alone and low over the front, I turned westward and began to climb. After my left there was movement. I discerned another blue-grey Fokker making its way back to its home. I was on it in seconds and fired a long burst from close range that caused it to break up in the air.

There was cause for celebration on our return to La Bellevue. Every pilot had made it back more or less safely and we had accounted for four of the Huns. Unfortunately, my two were not confirmed as they had been claimed by machine gunners on the ground. That afternoon we had another squadron show with no contact.

The following day was uneventful – a close offensive patrol to the north in the morning with no contact, followed by a line patrol to the south in the mid afternoon. This time we encountered a group of more than twenty Fokkers and Hale, who was leading our party, wisely dived away for the nearest clouds and we departed the scene.

My fortunes turned about on 17 October. Captain Zink led a reinforced B Flight on a distant offensive patrol back up towards Haubordin. We ran into a group of about twelve Fokkers over Bully-les-Mines. They outnumbered us and we fought defensively for several minutes until a flight of Camels came to our assistance. Now we got down to business. I managed to get behind a Fokker which had a white tailplane rimmed with red. There was something wrong with my Vickers gun. It was firing but more slowly than usual. I damaged the Hun, changed the drum on the Lewis, and finished him off.

When we landed, I was surprised to learn that the very British looking Camels who had helped us that morning were from an American squadron stationed farther north.

In the late afternoon we were given the job of escorting some Harry Tates over the lines east of Bethune. Our plans were disrupted by a large formation of Fokkers. In the ensuing melee, I sent one down out of control over Mont Saint Eloi. I chased another Hun over the lines and downed him northwest of Lens. Bud Hale witnessed the first Fokker. The second, however, could not be confirmed.

It had been a good week thus far. Major Russell made a point of sitting with me at breakfast. It was grey and rainy outside and the morning patrols were all cancelled. The Major had some kind words for me and said that he had arranged for me to have the day off. He even suggested that if I could not get a drive into Doullens, I could borrow his personal car if I wished. I asked him if I could have permission to spend the night in town if I was back early in the morning. He quickly agreed. I had the additional joy of looking about the room and seeing that the tables were full and the pilots happy. God, they looked like children. I’d been out in France now since early July and would under normal circumstances be due for at least a ten-day leave soon. I doubted that would happen on schedule, though. Too much was going on and the squadron was unlikely to be left in a quieter sector much longer. The Huns were now in full retreat with the Hindenburg Line broken and a major push underway between Cambrai and Saint Quentin. The British and Belgians in the north were pushing toward Courtrai. Leave could wait.

I had a chat with the equipment officer and arranged for a drive into Doullens with his corporal-clerk. The plan was to leave after lunch. I planned to return to the Hotel Quatre Freres and spend the night. Dreams of a long bath and another elegant Quatre Freres dinner were interrupted by the klaxon outside the squadron office. I ran to the sheds, where the ack emmas were already running up the engine on my SE. Bud Hale shouted to me as I climbed into my machine that there were Hun bombers in the vicinity. Mine was the first machine off the ground and I climbed westward before turning east. I made a wide circle around La Bellevue and was up to 8000 feet when the flash of our anti-aircraft shells alerted me to several faint spots among the overcast. Continuing to climb, I made out the shape of Rumpler two-seaters.

The Huns must have seen us climbing to meet them, for they let their bombs loose haphazardly and turned east. I saw one enemy machine a little separate from the others. Within minutes I was settled into position under its tail. I opened fire from 100 yards. The Hun reacted immediately and dived away to its right, thereby giving its gunner a crack at me. Tracer flashed past and several rounds hit my SE. The blood was up and, with a new drum on the Lewis, I closed directly in on the Hun. It was foolish, really. My rounds were falling all around the pilot and observer but their rounds were hitting the SE and missing my head by mere inches. I fired until the Lewis was empty and the Vickers jammed. Something odd was happening to the Hun machine, I noticed. Its left upper wing seemed to ripple for a second, and then it twisted and ripped away from its supporting struts. The green Rumpler tumbled over and fell to earth, crashing a mere three miles east of La Bellevue.

There was no doubt about this one. My bag was up to 25 now, and I was off to town to celebrate.

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Raine - Fergie was in top form over those few days. Those Huns on the 16th were snatched away by the machine gunners, but he managed some confirmations after that and is now upto 25 confirmed kills. That Rumpler must have been pleasing seeing as he was delaying Fergie's long overdue leave. The Major seems a decent fellow and clearly appreciates Drummond's efforts. How long ago it seems since Fergie was having to fight to establish himself in the F.2b squadron. As for Werner, they could have picked one of several Jasta's in the Marne area but he'll enjoy the trip. As far as Inge is concerned, as Douglas Adams so eloquently put it "The mere thought hadn't even begun to speculate about the merest possibility of crossing Werner's mind." winkngrin


"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."
#4583115 - 10/21/21 12:51 AM Re: Deep Immersion DiD campaign -- Player Instructions (UPDATED 28 Nov 2018) [Re: Raine]  
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Cecil P Fawnsworth, DFC.MM.
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Bungalow 9, West Wing Plaza
Row 2, bed 8
1st Army Resident Hospital
Lorraine, France.


Oct 21 , 1918.

10 Victory Confirmed
6 Unconfirmed
2 pending

I awoke flat on my back on a trolley from the Operating Room a Nurse was standing at the foot.

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Pursuant to Army Order 204, dated 6 July 1916, the following individual is hereby presented the Wounded Stripe:

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Your King and Country thank you for your sacrifice and faithful service.

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