Post by: thndregg on June 04, 2017, 07:45:45 AM
I've been back for a little while now, gotten a feel for how the game and community is these days, and have decided to rekindle an old flame known as the 91st Bomb Group (H)- "The Ragged Irregulars". I've already got an X.O on board, known as Zener, and we can be found on the Bishop side of the fence on vox channel 191.
We seem to gravitate toward getting some AH time in on the weekends due to real life (I work long hours during peak summer business), so eventually, when it comes to a squad/group night, it will be established at some point during the course of the weekend.
We are recruiting, with the goal of recreating the fun we had back in the day with our particular fondness for the B17 in its roll in high alt heavy bombardment.
There are a few peripheral things we need to set up, such as a website, but we're starting off just looking for a few patient recruits who demonstrate
-good sportsmanship
-good attitude, and a
-mature mindset. (18+ preferred)
As mentioned, ***this takes patience*** (I cannot stress this enough), as our missions do take time. In the past, we regularly pulled off many long missions, complete with escort squads and individuals who voluntarily devoted their time to keep us covered.
The opposing forces that have dealt with us in the past deserve equal credit for their role in helping create a lot of fun, and in many instances, they were quite effective against many of our missions. Many times, while we've had successful bomb sorties, the opposition made it exceedingly difficult in accomplishing others, resulting in a lot of "white-knuckle" action for our escorts, and some of our flights getting shredded out of the sky. ;)
We hope to foster that environment again with some new members, and perhaps some old hands that have flown with us before.
Thank you for your attention and consideration. <Salute>
Post by: Zener on June 04, 2017, 03:03:26 PM
If you've never given this niche of AHIII a try, come fly a mission with us and see what it's all about.
Post by: thndregg on June 04, 2017, 03:23:00 PM
I would just like to add that we have a blast flying these missions. If you always wanted to know how to land a bomb on a dandelion from 28,000 feet alt, ThunderEGG is the guy who can bring you to that level.
If you've never given this niche of AHIII a try, come fly a mission with us and see what it's all about.
:rofl A dandelion?! :headscratch:
Post by: Molsman on June 04, 2017, 04:35:51 PM
:salute
Post by: thndregg on June 04, 2017, 04:45:31 PM
Post by: Zener on June 04, 2017, 06:49:21 PM
:rofl A dandelion?! :headscratch:
Yes. Dandelion. Make one run inbound to mow down most of the dandelions; this makes the sheep concentrate where the remaining dandelions are, making them easy targets for the outbound run.
HOST: Sheep F20SHP002 has been destroyed, no more bleating out of it for 90 minutes
Post by: Zener on June 05, 2017, 07:33:24 AM
(http://www.in1spirit.com/downloads/dandelion.jpg)
Or it could be a piece of that lemon tree I hit going a buck-twenty in a Jeep. :O
Post by: steely07 on June 05, 2017, 05:47:34 PM
Steely
Post by: thndregg on June 05, 2017, 07:13:06 PM
Welcome back Egg, <S> from the DHBG :)
Steely
<S> and thanks, Steely and DHBG.
Post by: thndregg on June 06, 2017, 06:09:19 AM
X.O. Zener has devoted a lot of time and energy toward getting this group back up and running. Custom maps have been created, which are a relief for tired eyes like mine ;). A website will follow at some point as we settle on content and resources.
Hit us up if you're interested. Generally, we request that you give us a trial run for a week or two before deciding to commit to the 91st.
I'll try to get some time in during the week as my work days will allow (11 hour shifts as of late), but there is definitely time on weekends to get together and do something rather explosive. ;)
Look us up. Vox 191 Bishop
<S>
Post by: DaveJ on June 06, 2017, 07:50:26 AM
Post by: thndregg on June 08, 2017, 01:30:13 PM
The 91st "Meat Grinder" from AH2.
Screenshot courtesy of "cactus"-
80th FS "Headhunters"
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh473/cactuskooler/190.jpg)
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh473/cactuskooler/bombers-2.jpg)
Post by: thndregg on June 11, 2017, 08:17:16 PM
Post by: Zener on June 12, 2017, 09:36:21 AM
(http://www.in1spirit.com/91st/pics/91stJune112017c.jpg)
Post by: Zoney on June 12, 2017, 10:56:43 AM
:bolt:
Seriously, I'm glad you guys are back.
Post by: thndregg on June 12, 2017, 11:24:25 AM
Sent from my LGLS675 using Tapatalk
Post by: Zoney on June 12, 2017, 12:52:52 PM
Salute, Zoney.. Made ya work for it, though. 😀 How'd you like that face full of 50 cal?
Sent from my LGLS675 using Tapatalk
LOL, yes ya did. And that face full of 50's put two holes in my windshield, took out one of my guns and took out an engine. I was lucky to not have a Pilot Wound and able to limp it home.
I got 3 passes on you guys and only one got me one kill. You were so tight together that i had trouble getting in on that last pass and knew it wasn't going to be pretty. I was hoping to rearm and get a few more kills too.
how did ya like encountering a 262 who was at 28k ? Hehehe.
Fun stuff guys, thank you very much, keep em coming.
Post by: thndregg on June 12, 2017, 01:07:20 PM
how did ya like encountering a 262 who was at 28k ? Hehehe.
Just like old times! :aok :aok Yeah, it's a challenge getting hits in on adversaries coming in from up high. Equally challenging for adversaries to get in on a tight formation through the hail of bullets. You did good, sir. :salute
Post by: Zoney on June 12, 2017, 05:17:11 PM
<S>
Post by: thndregg on June 13, 2017, 08:05:04 PM
Tell ya what. PM me next time with plenty of time for me to be ready and I will switch sides and fly escort for you gents.
<S>
Thanks, sir. I read similar from another player. Much appreciated, and believe me it's fun no matter if you're flying with us or against. Love it. :aok
I can usually get a fair amount of time in on the weekends. Damn near impossible during the week due to a lot of summer overtime at work. So we'll do our best to give you a heads up if you'd like to join our motley bunch. :D :salute
Post by: Ciaphas on June 16, 2017, 09:27:59 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: thndregg on June 16, 2017, 11:29:24 PM
The 91st Bomb Group welcomes back "ttflier", and "shtgn". That makes four, with another one possibly in the works.
Furthermore, we have established a squad night - Sundays @ approximately 5pm eastern. We'll give it a go, and see what happens. ;) :joystick:
<S>
EGG
Post by: Ciaphas on June 17, 2017, 07:08:25 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: thndregg on June 18, 2017, 06:23:58 AM
(Read up on the history of the 91st to find out what that is.) :D
EGG
Post by: Zener on June 18, 2017, 10:33:51 AM
Post by: Ciaphas on June 18, 2017, 11:19:12 AM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: thndregg on June 18, 2017, 02:47:55 PM
This might help (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,288610.msg3673426/topicseen.html#msg3673426) :aok
LMAO!!! Yep!! There it is. :D (http://i31.tinypic.com/11v6u0m.jpg)
Post by: thndregg on June 21, 2017, 06:23:53 AM
We're growing.
Lookout! ;)
<S>
Post by: Nightshift82 on June 22, 2017, 10:32:04 PM
Post by: thndregg on June 25, 2017, 12:59:30 PM
Post by: HGBuck on June 25, 2017, 01:35:00 PM
Post by: thndregg on June 25, 2017, 07:11:51 PM
It's great to see the return of the 91st! :salute
Thank you, sir. Hopefully we'll wing up with the mighty DHBG sometime. <S>
Post by: perdue3 on June 26, 2017, 12:34:49 PM
Any time you run a mission and need Luftwaffe enemies, let me know :devil
Post by: thndregg on June 26, 2017, 01:34:18 PM
<S> thndrEGG, Welcome back!:D Sure thing! We'd love to run some enemy aircraft through our collective "shredder".
Any time you run a mission and need Luftwaffe enemies, let me know :devil
<S> sir. Good to be here again.
Post by: Nightshift82 on June 26, 2017, 05:27:59 PM
(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab67/nightshift82/ahss2_zpsvflscmgv.png)
(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab67/nightshift82/ahss0_zpsgsabqq8w.png)
Post by: Ciaphas on June 26, 2017, 05:36:52 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Zoney on June 26, 2017, 06:24:34 PM
Attack the lead :)
Post by: thndregg on June 26, 2017, 07:10:09 PM
Note to self::rofl Ha!
Attack the lead :)
Post by: thndregg on June 29, 2017, 06:00:27 AM
Roster as of 6-29-2017:
BQ82,
FireGuy
Night5,
ShtGn,
Stomplab,
C.O. thndrEGG
ttflier,
X.O. Zener
Potential # of Aircraft in mission as of 6-29-2017 date: 24
Post by: Ciaphas on June 29, 2017, 09:59:13 AM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Zener on June 29, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Note to self:
Attack the lead :)
:rofl Ha!
Here's why he's laughing. Same mission.
(http://www.in1spirit.com/91st/pics/062517b02.jpg)
another pic, same mission.
(http://www.in1spirit.com/91st/pics/062517a02.jpg)
Post by: thndregg on July 02, 2017, 06:15:57 PM
X.O. Zener was kind enough to present me with my well-earned "Rigid Digit" at the debrief as his Fortress was towed off the runway due to lack of fuel to taxi himself.
Oops. :bolt:
Post by: Zimme83 on July 03, 2017, 06:23:28 PM
Post by: thndregg on July 04, 2017, 05:04:18 AM
Also Always use AUX fuel tank first since its Always the one that gets hit by flak....
Never seemed to have much trouble with flak taking out my fuel. Usually my leaky tanks are due to some very good opponents.
Post by: germ on July 05, 2017, 04:59:09 PM
Here's a little inspiration.. escorting two large bomber formations back in 2013.
https://youtu.be/K2Cjiem-wFE?t=2m40s
Post by: thndregg on July 05, 2017, 05:18:31 PM
I remember flying cover for the 91st back in the day (when I was vSYKES) in Devils Brigade. Welcome back Thndregg..
Here's a little inspiration.. escorting two large bomber formations back in 2013.
https://youtu.be/K2Cjiem-wFE?t=2m40s
Absolutely FANTASTIC.. I love it!! Yep! :aok :aok
<<S>>
Post by: thndregg on July 09, 2017, 08:08:33 PM
We're slowly getting there. Our ops night has been moved slightly to Sundays, 6pm Eastern.
XO Zener has been working steadily at providing resources for the group's use (website, custom maps, etc..) and of course we are definitely recruiting- looking for folks with patience and a genuine interest in high alt, strategic heavy bombardment. We invite you to tune in and check us out.
Vox: Bishop 191
<Salute>
Post by: thndregg on July 21, 2017, 05:52:35 AM
See ya' Saturday night, 8 Eastern.
Vox 191 Bishop
<Salute>
EGG
Post by: Rodent57 on July 21, 2017, 04:11:45 PM
Don't see you folks in FSO yet ... If any of your crew is looking for an FSO Squad with which to link up, have them PM me, and we can have them try a test ride. All we ask is that folks do their best to communicate and execute per plan -- we are kinda pedantic about that (We do what our CiCs ask us to do...or die trying)
- Rodent57 (CO, G3-MF)
Post by: thndregg on July 29, 2017, 08:09:20 AM
We're still quite small in numbers at the moment (currently eight on the roster), so the door is still open to folks interested in the high alt level bomber aspect of AH. Fly with us for a while, drop in on our squad ops tonight (on the good side of the fence, please :D ), while we form up, make our run, and provoke a high alt fight against the the Knits or Rooks. ;)
Many of you remember our glory days in AH2, the massive formations (sometimes called "frame rate 'hell'), escorts, sometimes teaming up with fellow bomb groups like the DHBG, and some great opposition pitted against us (<Salute> guys ). We're hoping to rekindle that again...
Feel free to stop by, or if you hear of a player interested in what we do, send them our way.
Vox: Bishop 191
Current Roster:
thndrEGG (CO)
Zener (XO)
BQ82
TTflier
Shtgn
Stomplab
Fireguy
Night5
Post by: Zoney on July 29, 2017, 10:07:48 AM
Look for the high TA152................no...... .........................no.. ................higher....... ...............
Post by: Zener on July 29, 2017, 12:01:11 PM
Post by: Ciaphas on July 29, 2017, 12:01:58 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: thndregg on July 29, 2017, 12:22:41 PM
So THATS why ThndrEGG insists I carry butter and sour cream on flights into Knitland... they're for those Zoneytaters he loves eating. :D
:D :aok :rofl
Post by: crazierthanu on July 29, 2017, 02:37:06 PM
Post by: thndregg on July 30, 2017, 07:13:18 AM
Haven't flown AH in years but decided to stop by the boards today to see what was going on. Really glad you guys are making a comeback. Some of my best memories online are from flying escort for you guys with the 82nd FG back in the day. Thndregg and crew are stand up guys and I highly recommend flying with them if you get the chance.
I really hope we do make a comeback. To be honest, AH3 is very much more a "tough room" and a ghost town than #2 because the vast majority of "old hands" are just simply gone, and the newer folks never got to see what we (the 82nd, the 91st, the DHBG, the 125th, BOP,... my gosh, the list goes on.. ) did back in AH2 that resulted in an enormous amount of fun for all sides of the "fence". How many HUGE missions did we all team up with, and fight against in those days? ;) Not just solely bomber/escort runs, base takes, late-ride fighter sweeps, etc.. but a whole host of odd ideas outside the box.
Lately, we've experienced some very sporadic small-scale successes, and we'll still keep the 91st it going in the hopes it will grow again.
I hope that, soon, HTC will rediscover their subscriber base.
It is still a great game.
<S>
Post by: Ciaphas on July 30, 2017, 04:29:27 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Ciaphas on July 31, 2017, 09:13:11 AM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Ciaphas on August 05, 2017, 12:00:57 PM
Post by: horble on August 06, 2017, 11:22:21 AM
FSO could always use a dedicated bomber group..
Post by: thndregg on August 07, 2017, 07:57:52 AM
Good to see you guys back in the game tearing it up!
FSO could always use a dedicated bomber group..
Thank you, sir. We're still at it. Trying, anyway.
91st still has our door open for more members who love flying the heavies. We're on more during the weekends, so you'll probably catch me, Zener, or Stomplab on Bishop vox 191. We've been doing a lot of other things besides bombing.. We go with whatever the situation is at the time.
Very soon toward the end of the month, I'll be on vacation, so Zener will have the ball for a while. :D
Post by: Nefarious on August 08, 2017, 04:07:05 PM
Post by: Ciaphas on August 08, 2017, 04:34:52 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Ciaphas on August 18, 2017, 09:58:48 AM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: thndregg on August 18, 2017, 07:16:00 PM
Anyone getting stick time in today?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
For the next few weekends, I won't be. I have things I need to catch up on, which includes family time, then I'm on vacation to the other side of the planet. Be back in the States in mid September.
XO Zener has the ball.
<S>
Post by: thndregg on August 27, 2017, 08:00:49 AM
With the influx of "Steamers" checking this game out, 91st is still looking to do its part. Our recruiting door is still open for those who have a thing for heavy bombardment, and would like to learn how our our particular bunch goes about it.
Our X.O., Zener, has command at the moment while I'm just about to go on vacation this week until mid-September. We are reachable on Bishop vox 191, or you can message him here. We have a current roster of eight members. Our squad nights are held at 8pm Eastern.
We once held around 30 members (that's 90 B17's the way this game is engineered if all of us were on :D ) in our bomb group in Aces High 2, and commonly had fighter groups volunteer their time to escort our missions in the Main Arena. We're still working to replenish our ranks.
If you're interested, stop on in and hang with us for a while. <S>
See ya' when I get back.
Post by: waystin2 on August 27, 2017, 06:00:39 PM
:salute
Waystin2
Post by: thndregg on August 27, 2017, 07:35:37 PM
A new guy was looking for a bomber squad to train up with. I recommended he look up the 91st. Good luck fellas!
:salute
Waystin2
Thanks, Waystin.. <S>
Also, I should clarify my squad night statement a little better in my earlier post. Sorry, my coffee had not set in yet. :D Squad nights are Saturdays @ 8pm Eastern.
Post by: Ciaphas on September 02, 2017, 09:23:38 AM
Cheers,
Ciaphas .A.K.A Stomplab
Post by: thndregg on September 16, 2017, 09:53:52 PM
Had a great night with Zener and our newest member, JRiffle. Duked it out with Snailman (Lusche, I am thrilled to see you back. :rock ) and a few others as we bombed a few factories from 28K and limped home. It's good to be back. Fun stuff. :D
Welcome to the 91st, J.. <S>
Post by: Zener on September 17, 2017, 12:48:21 PM
That's the kind of missions we like. Fight all the way in, do a little something to the target, fight all the way out, and put some barely flying scrap metal back on the runway. :aok
Post by: J. Riffle on September 18, 2017, 08:23:15 PM
Post by: Zener on September 19, 2017, 02:19:11 PM
As our CO (ThndrEGG) has posted a number of times in these forums, the 91st BG will help anyone wanting to learn in the area of our primary focus - bombing. We were pleased you chose to fly with us and you are definitely a great addition to our squad. <S>
Post by: thndregg on September 20, 2017, 08:03:30 AM
....the 91st BG will help anyone wanting to learn in the area of our primary focus - bombing.
Saturday, 8pm eastern, Bishop vox 191, squad night. Door is open for those who'd like to see what we're about. Strategic and tactical formation bombing, gunnery.. every mission and sortie is different. We never know what situation we will run into next, and we never know what the outcome will be. Takes a bit of patience, but the eventual run into action is worth it.
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/34-strat.jpg)
Post by: DubiousKB on September 20, 2017, 10:00:17 AM
Post by: Zoney on September 20, 2017, 11:10:48 AM
Saturday, 8pm eastern, Bishop vox 191, squad night. Door is open for those who'd like to see what we're about. Strategic and tactical formation bombing, gunnery.. every mission and sortie is different. We never know what situation we will run into next, and we never know what the outcome will be. Takes a bit of patience, but the eventual run into action is worth it.
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/34-strat.jpg)
This sounds wonderful. Please attack Knights :P
Post by: thndregg on September 21, 2017, 06:13:19 AM
This sounds wonderful. Please attack Knights :P
:aok Will do, sir! :D
What would be cool is if there is a proficient filmmaker who wouldn't mind devoting some time cobbling together a video of of one of our collective sorties, from several squaddie/opponent/escort perspectives. I've dabbled in video editing in my band in the past, finding that I do not have the patience for it. Some great opposition and escort pilots such as yourself, Shuffler, and Snail-Lusche would really add a lot of flavor to it. Good for all of us and good promotion for the game.
Just a thought as I'm sippin' my coffee before work this morning. :D
<S>
Post by: thndregg on September 23, 2017, 09:01:00 PM
<S>
Post by: J. Riffle on September 24, 2017, 07:52:40 AM
Post by: thndregg on September 24, 2017, 09:13:06 AM
I can donate some time to editing. I would need raw footage emailed to me if you are interested.
Sounds good to me, Jason. Will do on the next squad night. Hopefully we won't have our CO crash into trees on take off :uhoh :lol :P or anyone pass out from oxygen deprivation this time and fly off the map. :D :D
Fun night last night. Special thanks to Zoney and Snail/Lusche. <S>
Post by: thndregg on September 28, 2017, 08:50:37 PM
Stumbled across some memories.
<S>
Post by: thndregg on October 05, 2017, 06:19:22 AM
Vox channel: 191 Bishop.
Targets: To be determined.
Opponents: Also to be determined, although I suspect at least a couple. :D (You know who you are).
Escorts: Always welcome. :aok
Guests: If you have an interest in the heavy bombing aspect of the game, you are welcome to hang out with us and see what we are about. A fully maintained and operational B17-G is always available.
See ya' soon. <S>
Post by: Zoney on October 05, 2017, 11:07:11 AM
Post by: thndregg on October 05, 2017, 12:29:31 PM
and could ya loosen up that bomber formation a bit so I actually have some where to go after my passes? MmmmK? :bolt:
:D
Nope. :neener:
Post by: Zoney on October 05, 2017, 12:39:37 PM
:D
Nope. :neener:
How about one straggler then, you know, just outside the range of the groups guns? Hehehe, and tell him he's the bait!
Post by: thndregg on October 05, 2017, 03:41:02 PM
How about one straggler then, you know, just outside the range of the groups guns? Hehehe, and tell him he's the bait!
LMAO!! I may look for you and drop back. "Go on ahead, guys.. I got this!" :D You know how I am with my gunnery. :P
Post by: Zoney on October 05, 2017, 03:46:36 PM
Post by: Zener on October 05, 2017, 03:53:43 PM
I'm still working on my "You have killed Zoney" achievement so I won't be flying center of the pack. :devil
The 152 is a lot better plane IMHO for that kind of work. Not the sledgehammer guns of the A8 but nothing to sneeze at. Plus, a 152 can fly forever if you use a drop tank to get most of the alt.
Post by: Zoney on October 05, 2017, 03:57:01 PM
"Z's" of the World, UNITE!!!
Post by: Zener on October 05, 2017, 04:02:29 PM
Post by: J. Riffle on October 06, 2017, 06:15:07 AM
Post by: Zener on October 06, 2017, 02:22:32 PM
Post by: DubiousKB on October 06, 2017, 04:31:09 PM
Post by: Zoney on October 06, 2017, 04:48:14 PM
Are we going to participate in the FSO's ?
Yes, yes you are, I have decided! We would love to have you guys join in. Come on, you don't need a big squad, just a squad, there's room for everyone. And as Dubious said, contact a squad RIGHT NOW that is participating and see if they have a slot for you.
You gents need to get set up for the November FSO's, start NOW!
Post by: Bandit92 on October 12, 2017, 12:13:54 PM
Post by: thndregg on October 12, 2017, 01:44:51 PM
Welcome back to the game thndregg :salute
:grin: Good to be back, Bandit. <S>
Post by: Petey on October 13, 2017, 02:41:35 PM
Post by: thndregg on October 13, 2017, 04:58:45 PM
/O <Salute>
<Salute> Petey and the 56th. :)
91st "Ragged Irregulars" still looking to replenish our ranks! Stop in on Bishop vox 191 tomorrow night during our squad night. 8pm eastern.
Another screenshot from our AH2 heyday..
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/VEGA1.jpg)
Post by: thndregg on October 15, 2017, 07:44:54 AM
Also, might as well say the 91st welcomes back Warborn to the group! (You'll see your invite on your next log-in, my friend.) :aok <S>
A few of us, I think, have recorded some film of our sorties, but all I got are "purty" pics. :D Enjoy.
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22539026_486363485057751_2831625282575269354_o.jpg?oh=455ef540c55e91e9fb9fd2e101bde84d&oe=5A7A2B3A) (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22467331_486364668390966_7528150427532855335_o.jpg?oh=701faf5c17e8ab0f64f6b04060c1a0d5&oe=5A3A4FF8) (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22467685_486366671724099_2711145590441793047_o.jpg?oh=9bb74e8d80a68cb3ff04592c92a80b20&oe=5A72E03D)
Post by: Zener on October 15, 2017, 09:23:09 PM
Seriously, though, that was one of the nicest formations I've ever seen flown. Great job, fellas! <S>
Post by: thndregg on October 16, 2017, 06:37:23 AM
What kind of XO would go on a nice, tightly-flown mission like that flying non-91st yellow-tailed birds? :o :bhead
Seriously, though, that was one of the nicest formations I've ever seen flown. Great job, fellas! <S>
Awww, but that nice reflective aluminum was so purrrrty. :D :D
Post by: thndregg on October 20, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
I don't do hand signals, except for the occasional 91st "Rigid Digit" ( <RD> gameID ). :D
See ya tomorrow night. <S>
Post by: Magnet on October 21, 2017, 07:15:34 PM
:airplane:
Post by: thndregg on October 21, 2017, 09:03:27 PM
I just downloaded the game after an almost 2 year absence. Save me a seat will ya. Hope my name is still available.
:airplane:
Hell yeah!! Get yer' butt back in here, Magnet. I'll shoot you an invite right off! :aok :aok :aok :aok
Post by: b4o2s9s on October 26, 2017, 09:03:51 PM
May have to try and scrounge up the time/money. I don't even remember what my username used to be. Boss429, Boss, for a while was WMBoss with the Widowmakers. Lane? Hell I dunno haha.
On the plus side I've been busy in school, this is my final term, graduating with 3 aviation associates degrees, have my commercial pilot's license, working on my flight instructor certificate.
Glad to see you guys are up and running! I'll give you a holler if/when I return.
Post by: Zener on October 27, 2017, 05:06:03 PM
There will always be a slot for you with the 91st. Get busy raising those funds.
(http://www.in1spirit.com/downloads/wwfAHS.jpg)
Post by: thndregg on October 28, 2017, 09:41:15 PM
<S>
Post by: thndregg on October 29, 2017, 11:00:27 AM
Post by: Zener on October 29, 2017, 05:31:11 PM
Good job, Warborn!
Post by: DubiousKB on October 30, 2017, 10:11:01 AM
Congratulations to our fellow squadmate Warborn for being such a badass gunner during squad night last night-- you and your four Rook kills. :aok :joystick:
Please note, if this is from the long flight with a P51D Rook following your group for 8 sectors... Be advised my wing-wiggle was supposed to be a salute to fly in formation after I ran out of ammo... NOT an easy kill from the waist gunner... :uhoh :devil
Post by: Flayed1 on October 30, 2017, 01:48:14 PM
Please note, if this is from the long flight with a P51D Rook following your group for 8 sectors... Be advised my wing-wiggle was supposed to be a salute to fly in formation after I ran out of ammo... NOT an easy kill from the waist gunner... :uhoh :devil
He probably took the wing wiggle as :neener: lol
Post by: DubiousKB on October 30, 2017, 02:10:06 PM
He probably took the wing wiggle as :neener: lol
Lol He wasn't wrong, per say.... :devil
Post by: Ciaphas on October 30, 2017, 05:56:27 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Zener on October 31, 2017, 08:29:31 PM
Post by: DubiousKB on November 01, 2017, 10:15:48 AM
That was some good flying, Dubious. You were buzzing around like that one pesky mosquito that you can't swat but it just won't go away. You stayed close but just out of range making us split our attention between you and other cons. Wasn't thrilled donating a B-17 to your scorepad, but great tactical flying sir! <S>
Thanks sir, was a blast... I've learned that patience is the key to bomber formations grouping together. You guys were awesome in trying to rotate the "injured" group into the middle to provide better cover and not let any 1 group fall out to become a lucrative target. <S> to that alone.
1 thing you guys could try is using the waist gunners only when "ranging shots", as I've found that to be helpful in letting the con know you're looking at him, whilst not wasting precious top or ball turret ammo. You'd be surprised how accurate you can be at 1.5k out the sides with only 1 tracer going out... Small thing, but I found it helps.
Also I'd just like to salute your group for actually jumping in bombers. I know how thankless the job it is. Fighter jocks will WHINE all day about that 1 time a bomber bailed in front of or near them... yet you try and limp an injured single bomber out of your formation that's beat all to hell, home, and the fighter jocks will cream themselves over vultching your carcus either A) JUST landing, or B) as your poor bomber hull screeches to a hault trying to ditch. :bhead
After experiencing this type of behavior, I TOTALLY understand some bomb'n'bail behavior. BUT you guys didn't, so :salute and hope to see you guys soon!
Post by: Zener on November 02, 2017, 02:30:02 PM
You're right, we don't bail unless there is some massive tactical reason we have to, and it would be a case where we'd bail even if we were the only con in two sectors. I can't think of one time any of us ever bailed just to grief a pursuing fighter. Ain't the 91st style. Mostly though, we like the fight and that challenge of getting a flying piece of Swiss cheese back on a runway.
Many times when we aren't killed or the fighter limps away, we don't know who it was we were up against, so it's a good thing now and then to be able to know who was poking us with a sharp stick and acknowledge it.
Hope to see in our sights again soon <S>
Post by: thndregg on November 08, 2017, 08:37:17 AM
She's so purty, yet lethal. :D
We've always got one saved for folks to take out for a "test drive". ;)
Come fly with us.
PM me or our X.O. Zener for details.
<S>
Post by: thndregg on November 11, 2017, 10:05:30 PM
Here you go, Warborn, for your badass gunnery. :) <S>
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2l6fwg.jpg)
Post by: perdue3 on November 12, 2017, 11:40:14 AM
Post by: thndregg on November 12, 2017, 06:34:59 PM
Egg, when is 91st Squad Night? I would like to organize a mission if you are interested. We being the bomber killers obviously :devil
:rofl :aok :aok :aok
That would be awesome..
Our squad night is usually Saturdays @ 8pm Eastern, but it has been exceptionally difficult these past several months for squad members to attend. Our sorties have had some very light participation, with a few volunteer escorting from other individuals and squads in BishieLand.. (thanks, guys).
Would love for these kinds of battles to grow again in the MA. :)
Post by: perdue3 on November 13, 2017, 04:03:54 PM
:rofl :aok :aok :aok
That would be awesome..
Our squad night is usually Saturdays @ 8pm Eastern, but it has been exceptionally difficult these past several months for squad members to attend. Our sorties have had some very light participation, with a few volunteer escorting from other individuals and squads in BishieLand.. (thanks, guys).
Would love for these kinds of battles to grow again in the MA. :)
Let's plan one for this Saturday night. I can advertise to various Luftwaffe fanatics and I am sure you can drum up some big ugly fat friends and high flying pony dweebs, maybe even some Jug nerds.
Post by: thndregg on November 13, 2017, 07:09:31 PM
I gotta contact some folks on my side and throw a little tactical "strategery" together. :D
This should be good. ;)
<S>
Post by: perdue3 on November 13, 2017, 07:45:40 PM
What side of "the fence" will you be on?
I gotta contact some folks on my side and throw a little tactical "strategery" together. :D
This should be good. ;)
<S>
Well, I will certainly be aiming to shoot down some bombers and escorts. With regards to country, let's just say I am flexible.
Post by: thndregg on November 18, 2017, 01:46:26 PM
Well, I will certainly be aiming to shoot down some bombers and escorts. With regards to country, let's just say I am flexible.
Is Kommando Nowotny and company ready for the 91st Bomb Group and company? :joystick: :airplane:
We'll find out tonight! Bring it on.. :cool:
<S> Kommando Nowotny and 91st BG
Post by: DubiousKB on November 20, 2017, 08:55:32 AM
Post by: thndregg on November 20, 2017, 01:40:21 PM
Private Message me in game (KB) if you notice I'm online and want some high alt "company"... :devil :airplane:
Assistance or opposition.. either is great. Will do. :aok :salute
Post by: thndregg on December 01, 2017, 08:10:11 PM
You're welcome to grab a B17 with us, escort, or oppose us :D
Just be on the lookout for some out-of-place darbar with the 91st's name on it. ;)
<S>
Post by: buddyshamrock on December 06, 2017, 04:35:27 PM
Post by: thndregg on December 06, 2017, 09:09:56 PM
Last Saturday, we did a little underdog 'hangar queen' fun with P40's against enemy late-war rides. :D Then, we set off in our B17's deep into Rookland, going after a factory at 25K, and caught the attention of a few 'orbital' interceptors, which our volunteer escorts kept busy for part of the trip.
This coming Saturday night, our fellow squaddie, TTflier, has picked the F4U1 for our next early-ride bit of fun. Should be interesting.
Post by: shotgunneeley on December 06, 2017, 11:06:13 PM
Hi ... I would be interested in joining. I cut my teeth with a couple of old Bomber Groups ... the Bloody 100 being the best. I enjoy being a Knight but have been a Bishop in the past. Would not want to have a name change though ... Like my new name .. Utah ... use to be MauMaru and BuckSgt in years gone by. Let me know if you're still looking for bomber pilots ... Thanks
I was 100ShtGn with the 100th BG during the 2008-2011 period when we were Rooks. In the MA I’ve been most passionate about both flying heavy bomber missions and intercepting enemy bombers. What’s fun is that we plan missions for a purpose, being tactical or strategic. We’ll mess around in other rides to keep things fresh, but I enjoy that we never get too far from our bread ‘n butter B-17 formation flights. I’ve been in and out due to heavy real-life commitments and schedule conflicts, but I’m perfectly happy to have found a fantastic group to fly with.
Post by: DLXIRON on December 10, 2017, 08:39:40 PM
Doug
DLXIRON
Post by: thndregg on December 11, 2017, 01:37:33 PM
i think i would like to join you guys next time out.
Doug
DLXIRON
Sounds good, DLX. We're on Bishop vox 191. <S>
Post by: MjTalon on December 12, 2017, 08:04:31 AM
Glad to see you've returned!
Fly safe ! :airplane:
Post by: thndregg on December 12, 2017, 01:26:27 PM
Been years Thunder!
Glad to see you've returned!
Fly safe ! :airplane:
Ha! Hey, Talon.. Man, I remember the 82nd! Was awesome having you guys fly cover. <S> :aok :aok
Post by: shotgunneeley on March 31, 2018, 07:53:14 AM
Major bombing mission tonight in the MA - going to involve all countries with bombers, escorts and enemy fighters. This is to advertise for the continuing monthly “Fortress Europe” campaign in the SEA2.
Come one come all and pick anything you want as long as it’s a B-17!
Post by: Void on April 27, 2018, 09:12:48 PM
Post by: b4o2s9s on July 17, 2018, 09:09:23 PM
Invite Mstang67 when you get a chance dudes!
Post by: Ciaphas on July 17, 2018, 10:45:35 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk