No. LXVI (66) Recruiting

[RTSigma]

The 13th Unlucky Luckies, by decision of its core members, have decided to use British-based planes only and change their name to No. LXVI Squadron, or just the 66's.



We fly all British rides and bombers. Our typical mission is fighter sweep or base cap for protection of base capture. If need be we will use Mossies to down a town or up in Boston III's to drop hangars or bomb other targets.

Myself and CavTrpr are CO and XO respectfully and fly in the PM in America.

We don't exclude anyone. All pilots are welcome that want to put in the time and patience to fly as a team. Age is not a question, nor is experience.

You can reach us on the game, my ID is RTSigma. If you want to reach me directly, you can email me at CgPallaeon@aol.com.

[Furball]

just out of interest... where did the: No. LXVI Squadron come from?



for some reason i was thinking Spit LF XVI.

I think i better go to bed. >

[B@tfinkV]

just a smidgen after the LXV squadron?

[RTSigma]

History of the No. LXVI (66) Squadron:
     Motto: Cavete praemonui  - 'Beware, I have warned'
     Badge: A rattlesnake - typifying aggressive spirit and striking power.

No 66 Squadron was formed at Filton on 30 June 1916 and moved to France in March 1917 as a fighter unit. Equipped with Pups, it flew patrols over the Western Front until October 1917 when it re-equipped with Camels and moved during the following month to northern Italy. Until the end of the war, it was engaged on the north-eastern front against the Austrians and In March 1919 returned to the UK as a cadre, where it disbanded on 25 October 1919.

On 20 July 1936, No 66 reformed at Duxford from C Flight of No 19 Squadron. In November 1938 it replaced its Gauntlets with Spitfires which were flown on defensive duties after the outbreak of World War Two. In May 1940, the squadron flew covering patrols over Dunkirk and remained in the south-east throughout the Battle of Britain. In February 1941, No. 66 took part in a few sweeps over France before moving to south-west England for coastal patrols. For the next two years it also provided escorts for day bombers over France before moving to the Orkneys for four months. No. 66 then moved south again and began fighter-bomber sorties shortly before the Normandy landings and five days after the landings, the Squadron made use of airstrips in the beachhead for the first time. No. 66 transferred its base to France in August and on to Belgium and the Netherlands in September before disbanding on 30 April 1945.

On 1 September 1946, No. 66 reformed at Duxford with Spitfires, replacing these with Meteors in November. In October 1949 the Squadron moved to Yorkshire where it converted to Sabres in December 1953. Hunters were received in March 1956 and were flown until disbandment on 30 September 1960. Reformed on 15 September 1961, No. 66 moved to Singapore in June 1962 where it provided transport in Malaysia until disbanded on 20 March 1969.

[RTSigma]

For updated info:

Our primary plane of use of is the Spitfire, usually of the VIII or IX line. For other fighter purposes is the Mossie.

A fun fact about the squad is that we prefer to refer to everyone by their first name once they have made an impact in terms of teamwork, fighter/attack proficiency, etc. We feel this increases the bond between pilots.

While our squad nights are still iffy we plan on waiting for when we have at least 5 or 6 squaddies to start conducting squad nights on fields or objectives.


Once again for more information contact me at CgPallaeon@aol.com

[Stencraft01]

Sounds like a great squad.  I've been concentrating on mastering the MK IX for  a time now and would like to join a squad that specializes in flying it often.  If you guys will take me, I'd love to join.  I'm in CT and I'm usually on a few nights a week and also weekends.  Not on expert yet but willing to learn.