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General Forums => Axis vs Allies => Topic started by: TheBug on August 23, 2004, 09:18:58 PM

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: TheBug on August 23, 2004, 09:18:58 PM

(http://home.rochester.rr.com/faa880sqdn/spit.jpg)

On Jan 10, 1941 the RAF began Circus Operations, they were coordinated bomber and fighter attacks on targets in France.

Six Blenheims of 114 Squadron were escorted by 72 fighters(Spitfires/Hurricanes) on an attack against an ammunition depot South of Calais.  

The Circus operations of 1941 were contested by a very worthy foe, with the principal defenders being JG2 "Richthofen" and JG 26 "Schlageter"

This weeks mission will be a representation of one of these circus operations against a target in Calais.  With the RAF having sucessfully defended the "Home Island", yet still standing alone(8th is on it's way), turns to the offensive.  

The Luftwaffe defeated in the Battle of Britain, but still a very strong and dangerous opponent.



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RAF's Mission

Launch a small Boston raid(6-15) on a target to be determined in the Calais region of France.  This raid is to be heavily escorted with the intent of drawing the Luftwaffe up for a fight.  Although plane type is not mandated, a good mix of Hurricanes and Spitfires would be appreciated.


Luftwaffe's Mission

To protect Germany's assests in France, to destroy the RAF's bombers and MOST importantly avoid excessive losses in engaging the escorting fighter screen.


As always these mission are open to all players, just ask for your cooperation in return.

880 Squadron will be flying RAF this week and I'm assuming JG54 will be Axis.  Since most other CT squads are Allied if you are an individual pilot  it would be appreciated if you could give the Axis a hand.

Look forward to see many of you on Thursday night.  Hopefully we get some crazy people that want to actually fly the bombers.:)

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: GRUNHERZ on August 23, 2004, 10:01:38 PM

We need Blenheims for this! :D

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: o0Stream140o on August 23, 2004, 10:03:08 PM

Bug Email me...

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Arlo on August 23, 2004, 10:10:45 PM

http://www.jollyrogers.info/Combat_Theater_TFT.html

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Squire on August 23, 2004, 11:52:25 PM

I think Bostons will do just fine.

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: B17Skull12 on August 23, 2004, 11:54:25 PM

I will see if i can drag JG7 into this one......................

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Sakai on August 24, 2004, 09:50:27 AM

At what time?

Sakai

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: TheBug on August 24, 2004, 04:13:51 PM

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Originally posted by Sakai
At what time?

Sakai

Sorry, it's set to start at 10pm EDT, Thursday night.

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Arlo on August 24, 2004, 05:34:13 PM

Good. That's what I put on the TFT info page. :D

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Odee on August 27, 2004, 08:29:52 AM

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Originally posted by Arlo
Good. That's what I put on the TFT info page. :D

Arlo, what is that music soundtrack on the TFT page?  :cool:  Man it's awesome....!  Wanna say it's BoB, but not sure.  Starts out almost like the soundtrack from The Blue Max!  

Your main page is from 633 Squadron.... Mossie all time favorite of mine!

Gimme a title so I can nab it up, eh?

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Arlo on August 27, 2004, 10:20:52 AM

The soundtrack to "Where Eagles Dare."

http://jollyrogers.info/Combat_Theater/whereeaglesdare.wav

I like that one alot too.

Title: Let the Circus Begin!(Thurs. Mission)
Post by: Odee on August 27, 2004, 11:43:20 AM

VCOOL beans Arlo.... tyvm :cool: