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Offline IrishOne

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #60 on: October 03, 2011, 09:55:43 PM »
Any excuse to post these photos.  usually around once a year here :)  Spit XII research was my first venture into the WW2 history bit beyond just reading.  Spent much of the 80s tracking down pilots and info in those take forever, snail mail days.  Part of the result was helping to get together the first reunion of 41 Squadron at RAF Colitishall in 1985.  I got to meet many of my Spit XII fighter pilot hero's.  Yeah the real deal :)  The Battle of Britain Flight flew in their B of B vet Spitfire II that was painted in 41 squadron markings.  Lots of photos taken of the old Spit drivers around the Mk II.  Two of them then approached the pilot, and said they'd like me to be able to get in the cockpit.  The B of B Flight pilot obliged and I got in.  Later the group photo was taken of all the old Spit drivers and I was asked to be in the picture.  The only non WW2 Spit pilot in the group.  Yeah just a bit proud.  Outside of my wife and kids, the accomplishment I am most proud of.  Sadly most of them are gone now.

Yeah I have a Spitfire bias :)

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #61 on: October 03, 2011, 11:21:11 PM »
:lol   that made a funny start to my day   :aok

wait until you reach the loo...

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #62 on: October 04, 2011, 12:02:13 AM »
I'll write you a note, Mols!  :aok

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #63 on: October 04, 2011, 02:58:48 AM »
Dear Mr. Kermit:

I am Molsman's doctor, and I am writing to say that I am strongly recommending that he not go into work on the following dates:  Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, and Dec 17.  I am recommending this for his health and that of any co-workers or customers who might be exposed to him on those dates.

Out of his desire to make sure exposure to others is minimized, Molsman has given me permission to disclose his condition to you.  He is unfortunately suffering from a condition known as "oportet luftwaffe".  It is a little-known, yet serious, condition, which can be highly contagious.  Maximal chances of transmission with this condition occur for approximately 4 hours at a time, with a weekly periodicity.  In his case, based on date of initial manifestation of symptoms, the dates above correspond to these periods, and I do recommend that he stay isolated at least during the hours of 3-7 pm Eastern time on those days.

After approximately Dec 17, the condition will have run its course, and Molsman should be able to return to work and normal active life.  We have given him a series of exercises to perform, especially on the above dates, that usually effects a full recovery in those suffering from oportet luftwaffe.  We have seen nothing so far to indicate that such treatment would not be fully effective in his case.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #64 on: October 04, 2011, 03:20:01 AM »
Guppy -- excellent story.  Thanks for posting that! <S>

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #65 on: October 04, 2011, 07:12:20 PM »
Dear Mr. Kermit:

I am Molsman's doctor, and I am writing to say that I am strongly recommending that he not go into work on the following dates:  Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, and Dec 17.  I am recommending this for his health and that of any co-workers or customers who might be exposed to him on those dates.

Out of his desire to make sure exposure to others is minimized, Molsman has given me permission to disclose his condition to you.  He is unfortunately suffering from a condition known as "oportet luftwaffe".  It is a little-known, yet serious, condition, which can be highly contagious.  Maximal chances of transmission with this condition occur for approximately 4 hours at a time, with a weekly periodicity.  In his case, based on date of initial manifestation of symptoms, the dates above correspond to these periods, and I do recommend that he stay isolated at least during the hours of 3-7 pm Eastern time on those days.

After approximately Dec 17, the condition will have run its course, and Molsman should be able to return to work and normal active life.  We have given him a series of exercises to perform, especially on the above dates, that usually effects a full recovery in those suffering from oportet luftwaffe.  We have seen nothing so far to indicate that such treatment would not be fully effective in his case.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

With best regards,

Dr. Brooke


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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #66 on: October 04, 2011, 08:52:00 PM »
ETO...ehh :bolt:

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #67 on: October 04, 2011, 09:32:27 PM »
OK I give, how do you LW types actually KILL anything in those 109's?!?  I've become the assist king since I started flying 'em.
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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #68 on: October 04, 2011, 10:22:16 PM »
Persistance, kinda like a wooddonut :D, get real close so all your friends will killshoot themselves if they try to hit your target, then "wala" no more assists, and a bunch of ticked off squaddies :banana:

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #69 on: October 04, 2011, 10:45:39 PM »
OK I give, how do you LW types actually KILL anything in those 109's?!?  I've become the assist king since I started flying 'em.

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #70 on: October 05, 2011, 12:01:38 AM »
I used to fly mainly US aircraft with wing-mounted guns, and I sucked in 109's until I got a feel for the aim in 109's with everything in the nose.  Once you do that, you'll do fine in a 109, I think.

The way I finally got comfortable in one was to go to furball lake in the Duelling Arena a lot until it started to click.

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #71 on: October 05, 2011, 12:05:12 AM »
OK I give, how do you LW types actually KILL anything in those 109's?!?  I've become the assist king since I started flying 'em.

Have to go through a style transformation to be good in 109s.
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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #72 on: October 05, 2011, 12:26:20 AM »
Best advise I can give (being the worst pilot ingame obviously) get in close, then get in closer and only take high percentage shots.

I even almost landed a kill once that way  :D

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #73 on: October 07, 2011, 08:36:30 PM »
I will open registration a week from today (Oct. 14) around 7 pm Pacific US time.

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Re: Next scenario, Enemy Coast Ahead, RAF vs. LW
« Reply #74 on: October 08, 2011, 01:05:49 AM »
Depending on the scheduling, I will volunteer to fly a Mossie.  Not sure I can make it due to work though.
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