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Offline VonKost

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Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« on: November 20, 2010, 05:12:54 PM »


The 444th is forming and starting to recruit bomber pilots with the intention of launching a weekly raid on Strategic targets!

The squad is designed to operate along historic lines and is based upon the real 444th which which was the pioneer Superfortress group. As part of the 58th Bomb Wing in XX Bomber Command of the 20th Air Force, the 444th was among the first to fly missions out of India until transferred to Tinian in the spring of 1945. They were among the first bombers to start hitting Japan in 1944 and participated in the great firebombing raids which helped to bring the war to an end.

We are looking for pilots who enjoy buffs and a historically minded squadron, maturity is a must as I already have two kids I'm raising.  :D

We will be training using the B-24J while our Superforts are still in development, that's how the real 444th trained and that's how we will do it. Squad nights will be focused on a bomber mission, but off nights will be open to the wishes of the members though 20th AAF planes will alwas be in favor.

We will be a Bishop squad unless the majority wish to change.

If any of you are interested in joining the 444th, then please feel free to reply or shoot me a PM or come on over to the 444th website at www.444thbombgroup.com and have a look around.



Why create the 444th you ask? There are several reasons actually.

1. My grandfather's baby brother Robert Finneran served in the 444th on Tinian and sadly was killed there in a crash landing in 1945. May his and his comrades memory be honored here.

2. There is no other PTO based Bomb Groups in Aces High. (that I know of)

3. The development and pending release of the long hoped for Superfortress! Which has been an obsession since I was a kid mowing yards all summer and saving up to buy that B-29 model kit!

4. Like the real 444th, the Virtual 444th is going to be the Pioneer B-29 group of AH2.

S! and thanks for looking!

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2010, 05:26:32 PM »
Good luck  :aok  :salute
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2010, 09:18:25 PM »
Welcome to Malibu! Great to have you in the squad!

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2010, 09:31:46 PM »
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The 444th is forming and starting to recruit bomber pilots with the intention of launching a weekly raid on Strategic targets!

The squad is designed to operate along historic lines and is based upon the real 444th which which was the pioneer Superfortress group. As part of the 58th Bomb Wing in XX Bomber Command of the 20th Air Force, the 444th was among the first to fly missions out of India until transferred to Tinian in the spring of 1945. They were among the first bombers to start hitting Japan in 1944 and participated in the great firebombing raids which helped to bring the war to an end.

We are looking for pilots who enjoy buffs and a historically minded squadron, maturity is a must as I already have two kids I'm raising.  :D

We will be training using the B-24J while our Superforts are still in development, that's how the real 444th trained and that's how we will do it. Squad nights will be focused on a bomber mission, but off nights will be open to the wishes of the members though 20th AAF planes will alwas be in favor.

We will be a Bishop squad unless the majority wish to change.

If any of you are interested in joining the 444th, then please feel free to reply or shoot me a PM or come on over to the 444th website at www.444thbombgroup.com and have a look around.

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Why create the 444th you ask? There are several reasons actually.

1. My grandfather's baby brother Robert Finneran served in the 444th on Tinian and sadly was killed there in a crash landing in 1945. May his and his comrades memory be honored here.

2. There is no other PTO based Bomb Groups in Aces High. (that I know of)

3. The development and pending release of the long hoped for Superfortress! Which has been an obsession since I was a kid mowing yards all summer and saving up to buy that B-29 model kit!

4. Like the real 444th, the Virtual 444th is going to be the Pioneer B-29 group of AH2.

S! and thanks for looking!

That is very cool, Sir. Good luck and <Salute> from us in the 91st Bomb Group (H).
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2010, 11:04:50 PM »
What flag you flying as? Bish by any chance? :D hit the 20th FG up and we'll try and set up escorts for you if you are. We already fly with the Dickweeds and the 91st but we'd be happy to help you guys out too <S>

(now i just need to find where my squaddies went these last two weeks :noid )
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2010, 12:03:30 PM »
Great, another Bish Bomber Group  :noid

Good Luck 444th!  :aok :salute

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2010, 12:07:31 PM »
I'm very excited about this group!  Do you guys have a squad night yet?
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2010, 03:44:13 PM »
Thanks for the kind welcome! We would be most grateful for any escorts available! I'll look for you boys before we launch a raid.

Last night Malibu and I were able to hit the Rook Radar and knock it down to 32%, claiming a fighter apiece, but losing 2 of six bombers in the formation!

I've not established a squad night as yet, is there an established bish bomber night?

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2010, 03:48:16 PM »
Give the 82nd FG a toot if you're planning or running any raids... We're glad to run the little friends!

the 91st I'm sure can vouch for our escort experience as well.

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2010, 03:51:08 PM »
Thanks for the kind welcome! We would be most grateful for any escorts available! I'll look for you boys before we launch a raid.

Last night Malibu and I were able to hit the Rook Radar and knock it down to 32%, claiming a fighter apiece, but losing 2 of six bombers in the formation!

I've not established a squad night as yet, is there an established bish bomber night?

well, the 91st flies on friday nights and the Dickweeds fly on tuesdays (i think), so either form up with them or announce a squad night for your own! :aok

just say when and the 20th FG Loco Busters will be ready and willing for escort duty :salute
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2010, 04:10:17 PM »
Actually 91st has switched our squad night back to Saturday night, 8 central.
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2010, 04:36:09 PM »
Actually 91st has switched our squad night back to Saturday night, 8 central.

ah cool! i can do FSO again! lol
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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 08:36:14 PM »
So me and barbeque took up some 17's with Lemay and Malibu and a fellow named tacolife. Gotta say that was some fun flying! Me and barbeque made it home with 1 bird a piece (lost my 2nd drone on my descent  :rolleyes:) Anyways, these guys are fun to fly with, and if you are looking forward to a B-29 squad, then look no further!

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2010, 09:55:24 AM »
Good luck 444th

I can imagine a 91st/444th joint buff mission

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Re: Hit the homeland! Join the 444th Bomb Group!
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2010, 11:50:02 PM »
Welcome to Tacolife! Great to have new and enthusiastic members!