Author Topic: Wednesday Night Snapshot - September 30th, 2015 - Air Raid at Thelepte Airfield  (Read 397 times)

Offline Nefarious

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All Events begin at 9:30pm Eastern time in SEA II.

Events will be 45 to 60 mins in length. Fields will remain open the whole time! Most events will represent a historical 2-4 plane match up in varying environments.
All are welcome to attend. No registration, sign up or squad affiliation needed. Simply show up, read the Arena Message, choose a side and plane then get ready to fight!

Air Raid at Thelepte Airfield
On Friday January 15, 1943, the P-40 Warhawks of the 33rd Fighter Group 12th USAAF were attacked by a surprise low level enemy air raid. This day the pilot's of the 33rd FG went aloft to shoot down 8 of 9 Ju88s. These Ju88s were escorted by C202s of the Regia Aeronautica. The ensuing scramble and air battle resulted in the 33rd FG's "Best Day" of the war.
There must also be a flyable computer available for Nefarious to do FSO. So he doesn't keep talking about it for eight and a half hours on Friday night!