Author Topic: NEW SQUAD FORMED 78th US fighter group (Read 471 times)

Pollock · « **on:** November 17, 2000, 10:20:00 PM »

I have formed up a new squad the 78th Fighter Group from the 8th Air Force. This was an actual fighter group in WW2. The reason I chose this name was because it was the first group that flew the P51,P47, and P38. I am hoping to find members that share the same interests as me in flying ETO US planes mainly escorting bombers to strategic targets, with hi patrol and of course jabo missions. There will be no required practices unless members request them. I am hoping to learn team dog fighting tactics to fully utilize boom and zoom aircraft This is my first attempt so i am open to any help if interested let me know...

Pollock

Vosper · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2000, 07:41:00 AM »

Have you considered posting this to the Squadrons board yet? Some chap looking for a P-51 sqn was the last post I saw over there. Might just be your first squaddie

Cheers

sky_bax · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2000, 09:04:00 AM »

Excellent choice Pollock!!!

I was a member of the 78th FG "Duxford Eagles" in Warbirds (83rd FS) during my first 6 months. A great group to represent. I have become very good friends with one of the real members of the 78th FG over the last 10 months. His Name is Charles D. Whitefield and flew 60 missions in a Jug. A very funny and active 78 year old guy. He has sent me some incredable things from his ETO experence. If you wish I can send you some 78th FG stuff via e-mail and a few real items that Charlie shared with me.

Here are a few links to help you with your start:

http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/place/gdg18/secondworldwarb.htm

http://www.pyker.dircon.co.uk/78thFG.htm

And of course I still have my 78th Pony in the hanger just incase

although she is a bit dusty right now

==========squad breakdown==============

82nd FS - HL - white rudder w/ red trim
83rd FS - MX - red rudder
84th FS - WZ - black rudder

<S>

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Skybax
328th Fighter Squadron
www.352ndFighterGroup.com
Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney

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Pollock · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2000, 10:07:00 AM »

Vosper, I will do that and post at squads forum new at this. And many thx sky bax for the information I would like to be as authentic as we can in in the MA and still make it fun for the members my E mail is lcsdld@aol.com and I welcome any information to help me.

Zigrat · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2000, 12:54:00 PM »

Now THERE is a beautiful looking p51 scheme!

rfa · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2000, 01:27:00 PM »

<S> 78th FG!

We wish you many victories over the hun.

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S/L rf-a
No. 308 (Polish) Sqn RAF
"City of Krakow"

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Ice · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2000, 05:27:00 PM »

www.13thtas.com

Ice

sky_bax · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2000, 11:43:00 AM »

Damn, I screwed up the squads.

Here is the correct layout:

==========squad breakdown==============

82nd FS - MX - red rudder
83rd FS - HL - white rudder w/ red trim
84th FS - WZ - black rudder

I sent you an e-mail Pollock, more stuff otw.

BTW, you see Saving Private Ryan right?

The P51`s at the end of the movie are 78th FG Mustangs

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Skybax
328th Fighter Squadron
www.352ndFighterGroup.com
Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney

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bike killa · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2000, 01:14:00 PM »

wish ya luck and many kills to your squad

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bikekil
308 (Polish) Squadron RAF "City of Cracow"

....come and get it

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