Wow! Did I Miss Something?

[Chilli]

I haven't seen a post in an unusually long time.  TheBug and AvA staffers have been working hard and deserve some time away, but did I miss something? 

I am assuming that folks are seeing the schedule posted by TheBug and have fewer questions.  I for one, still am always looking to see what my AvA buddies have been up to.   Me personally, have had connection issues (yes, again)  and feel that at times my presence in the arena is more of a nuisance than anything. 

I hope my AvA folks are doing fine.   Maybe it's time to make a promo film  Anyone???

[dedalos]

Well, the one guy that logs in the AvA every night may not have access to the BBS 

[Damionte]

That's a good point.

[E25280]

Umm . . . never mind, you said "Promo."  My bad.

[Chilli]

LOL, Target   

[Chilli]

Okay, something new!  Shiny object waving back and forth before your eyes!  You will like this idea. you will enjoy yourself.  You will make flying Axis versus Allies nothing but fun and challenging.  << finger snap >>  << puts shiny object in pocket >> 

Soda72 has made a package of Offline Missions that simulate the Channel battles.  I say that with the upcoming BOB rotation we merge the two, by setting objectives in line with those in these offline practices. 

If you have not yet indulged in the Offline Practice mode, I suggest that you download his package and enjoy as I do this feature that might give you some insight into the next phase of AHII, the Combat Tour (not having played the beta, I can't honestly say that for sure).  Anyway, having Artificial Intelligent (AI) aircraft, follow and shoot at you is pretty cool.  Note*  They are real wusses, and bail at the first sign that you have any skills.

Okay, so if you like this (as I have SUGGESTED you WILL), read below or follow this link to make suggestions to the staff on what kind of settings, you believe will best serve our AvA purposes. 

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/wiki/index.php/Battle_of_Britain_(Kanalkampf_%26_Adlerangriff)_(Offline_Mission)

Scenario
Kanalkampf ("the Channel battles")

10 July–11 August: Kanalkampf ("the Channel battles").

The Kanalkampf comprised a series of running fights over convoys in the English Channel and occasional attacks on the convoys by Stuka dive-bombers. It was launched partly because Kesselring and Sperrle were not sure about what else to do, and partly because it gave German aircrews some training and a chance to probe the British defences. In general, these battles off the coast tended to favour the Germans, whose bomber escorts massively outnumbered the convoy patrols. The need for constant patrols over the convoys put a severe strain on RAF pilots and machines, wasting fuel, engine hours and exhausting the pilots, but eventually the number of ship sinkings became so great the British Admiralty cancelled all further convoys through the Channel. However, these early combat encounters provided both sides with experience. They also gave the first indications some of the aircraft, such as the Defiant and Bf 110, were not up to the intense dog-fighting that would characterise the battle.
Adlerangriff ("Eagle Attack")

12 August–23 August: Adlerangriff ("Eagle Attack"), the early assault against the coastal airfields.

The main attack upon the RAF's defences was code-named Adlerangriff ("Eagle Attack").

Weather, which proved an important feature of the campaign, delayed Adlertag ("Eagle Day") until 13 August 1940. On 12 August, the first attempt was made to blind the Dowding system when aircraft from the specialist fighter-bomber unit, Erprobungsgruppe 210, attacked four radar stations. Three were briefly taken off the air but were back working within six hours. The raids appeared to show British radars were difficult to knock out for any length of time. The failure to mount follow-up attacks allowed the RAF to get the stations back on the air, and Luftwaffe neglected strikes on the supporting infrastructure, such as phone lines or power stations, which could have rendered the radars useless, even if the towers themselves (which were very difficult to destroy) remained intact.

Adlertag opened with a series of attacks, led by Epro 210, on coastal airfields used as forward landing grounds for the RAF fighters, as well as 'satellite airfields'(including Manston and Hawkinge). As the week drew on, the airfield attacks moved further inland, and repeated raids were made on the radar chain. 15 August was "The Greatest Day" when the Luftwaffe mounted the largest number of sorties of the campaign. Luftflotte 5 attacked the north of England. Believing Fighter Command strength to be concentrated in the south, raiding forces from Denmark and Norway ran into unexpectedly strong resistance. Inadequately escorted by Bf 110s, bombers were shot down in large numbers. As a result of the casualties, Luftflotte 5 did not appear in strength again in the campaign.

Download the missions from the link below (7 Mb)

http://www.esnips.com/doc/5a4dcd25-3ad3-4b88-8090-fa1e25e6cb33/bob1