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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Hangtime on January 08, 2001, 07:17:00 PM
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Yep. I'm ready fer a new challenge... and would like to assemble a team of sharp pilots that are willin to do whats gotta be done when it needs to be done, where it needs to be done with USAAF/USN aircraft for Bishland.
For now, I'll call it the 1st Attack Group. It is possible it may be eventually melded with the TAS group as the 11th TAS.. more on that as and if it develops.
Squad Ops programme.. FAST ATTACK.
Wanted: minimum of six, maximum of 12 B26/C47 pilots, willing to crosstrain in TBM's for CV ops. Also; minimum of six maximum of 12 USAAF type qualified fighter pilots willing to fly in the close support/jabo/low cap role. Must be willing to cross-train in F6F5 for CV ops.
Minimum Fighter pilot requirements... Must be willing to fly P51D/F6F5 in JABO/Close support & escort roles, have a PAID AH account, RW, competent joystick/throttle/rudder setup; knowledge of basic ACM and be available to fly a minimum of 2 evenings per week during work-ups, 1 evening per week for squad night and fly for Bishland
Minimum Bomber pilot requirements: Must be willing to fly the B26 and TBM in the medium alt bomb role; and the C47 for field capture. Must have a PAID AH account, RW, competent joystick; knowledge of basic ACM as well as bombadier/nav/gunner skills and be available to fly a minimum of two evenings per week during work-ups and one night per week for squad night, and fly for Bishland.
All pilots will be required to display high tolerance for abuse from adversarys via text channel. Squad will engage enemy; NOT KEYBOARD. In other words, I'll not have any trash talkin amazinhunks in this outfit. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
MISSION: A combined FAST ATTACK strike force comprised of B26's and P51's with the purpose of gettin the other guys beer and sheep before he even knows they are at risk.
This core FAST ATTACK squadron will make available on all it's planned missions additional slots for compatible aircraft on it's mission planner submission..
Example: Basic squad mission.. 4 B26's; 6 P51's, (JABO) and 2 c47's. These basic core slots will be filled by the squad. The squad will also put up mission flights for P47's, P38's, additional ponies and b26's, etc to be filled by other non-squad member bishes to come along and join the fun as we slaughter our objective.
Additional squads will be encouraged to join in flying whatever A/C and in whatever role they think appropriate. Missions on the planner by other squads complementing the core attack/capture mission would be greatly appreciated.. such as High/Cap (air superiority) and fighter sweep; diversion, Heavy Buffs, etc.
Certainly; the squad will attempt to participate in scenarios where our A/C types are present; however for most MA flying the core squad will be expected to concentrate on utilising it's issue A/C.. the P51D and the B26 (F6F5 and TBM for naval ops)
The narrow focus of approved A/C types for core squad use is intentional. I'm of the highly biased opinion that profeciency in this sim is enhanced by practice in type, familiarity and confidence in these A/C will promote success in any encounter. Further; when the enemy sees a group of B26's covered by heavy ponies; I want 'em to KNOW who's commin ta take their bacon.
Contact me via this thread or on line if you are interested in joining this new outfit.
Thanks fer yer time!
Hang
1/AG-Bishland
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Well, I'm already in a squad... but I would love to join up with ya when possible to help out. Jabo is my thang!
To anyone not already in a squad, I highly recommend taking a serious look at this offer. Hang is a stand-up guy, knows how to run a successful mission, and you are guaranteed some memorable experiences.
Fast-attack. I love this concept.
<S> Best of luck Hang! Looking forward to seeing good things outta this group.
[This message has been edited by Nash (edited 01-08-2001).]
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In a squad and happy with it, but if ya short of numbers to make up the P51 ranks and im online, im keen as.
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Yes,... I rather think the two of you will! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Voss 13th T.A.S.
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FDBs will be happy to fly the transports to ferry the beer and sheep back to Bishlandia!
Seriously tho', if ya see me online, and need an idiot to fly a goonie, ask me...if I'm in any position to do so, I will (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
SOB
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Wilbus, gotta buy ourselves some new rubber Gloves... A New bish "target" on the way!
Saw
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Prepare for "PAIN" SAW.
The
-=1st/AG=- will be a force to be reckoned with!
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Oh No! Another Bish Squad! Looks to be a highly talented one too!
In this new terrain, quick strikes do very well.
Anyways! Good luck Hang in recruitment. Sounds like the new squad will be a force to be reckoned with.
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LOL!! Hey thanks for the kind words guys!!
I've asked Jihad to assist me with operational and orginizational details, and I expect he'll be XO for the unit, if he accepts.
The decison to make the pony the prime escort/Jabo fighter over the P47 or the P38 was a tuff one.. both of those planes are very competent in the ground attack role, but both lack the nimbleness of the pony at all alts. Frankly; the unit is about SPEED.. and nothin here has quite the P51's ability to do whatever needs to be done quickly. It's big weakness is its fragility in the face of ground fire... Osties are a problem.. and always will be. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) In a well executed attack; VH's will be eliminated FIRST. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I'd like to get a core group of competent, like minded pilots involved in this project... I can promise plenty of action, plenty of intresting missions.. I'll insist we fly smart; use good coms; stay up on SA, and work for success. Understand that win or lose, nobody on this team will ever die alone on the bottom of the pile without any help. If one of is 'in it', we all are... and that's that.
This outfit should not be about scores or perks. It's about takin the fight to the other guy's field and thus keeepin 'em from sittin on ours. We're gonna fly to win! We do that right then the scores will take care of themselves.
Hang
1st/AG 'Bishlanders'
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Hangtime,...already in a squad....and can't meet your minimum requirements anyways (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif), but you can always count on me to goon for ya.
Or if you need a B17 or lanc, I will be there too.
Good luck with the squad.
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Roy "Skuzzy" Neese
President, AppLink Corp.
http://www.applink.net
skuzzy@applink.net
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Skuzzy; don't sell yerself short! You certainly meet the skill requirements!
You guys that are already in another squad or in another country.. ask your CO's if they have any objection to you comming to 1st/AG on TDY.. spend a few weeks or a tour in this program and then take those skills back to your home squad. Everybody benefits... nobody gets a raw deal. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Hang
1st/AG "Bishlanders"
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Hangtime you can count me in. I would be more than happy to join up with yous.
Cant Egg in the B26 worth a damn but love to fly C47 and TBM. Other than that I would be a happy camper if i could join up. Was lookin for a sqaud any ways.
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Hang, be aware, FDB's + Beer + C47 = mountain
ask fatty...it's contagious man (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
[edit]sorry, SOB; FDB's + Turkey + C47 = mountain [/edit] (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
[This message has been edited by mason22 (edited 01-09-2001).]
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Hangtime,
I am in the FUBARS for life but will Fly with you if you will have me.
Cheers
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!!! Heater !!!
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Shit Happens All The Time
"If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done."
[This message has been edited by Heater (edited 01-09-2001).]
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Sox; I'll leave an invite for 'EvilAce' in the Main for yah.. it'll pop up next time you log in. Glad to have yah.. and welcome aboard. <S!> You'll have 2nd Section Lead; Ponies.
Heater; likewise; I'm a Pale Horse fer life.. but this mission needs doing. You can join for as long as you like, and we'll list all TDY members 'home' squad affiliations on the "Bishlanders" website when Jihad makes it active. I'll also leave an invite for you in the main this evening; tho you'll temporarily need to 'withdraw' from the venerable 'Fubars' to make it take. And thanks man.. you'll have a ball flyin this program. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Hang
1st/AG "Bishlanders"
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as of next week hang, im in
i would like to fly hellkitties even though i have yet to fly one! But hopefully ill learn quickly.
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hi hangtime,
ill join up, but are you going to focus exclusively on those plane types?
some carrier strike missions (f4us , tbms, hellkitties), and VVS when we get a VVS strike aircraft (yaks and IL-2s) would be fun in addition to the pony stuff, which is also fun (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Rgr Zig.. mostly we will focus on the P51D/F6F5 combo on squad ops during workups to full operational status. When yer up toolin around on 'yer own time' in the MA fly whatever yah want. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Just came off a big navy op with TBM's F6F5's F4u's on A29.. lordy whatta blast, we tore that place to shreds. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I'd sorely like to use the tactics and crews we're developing now in the new terrains with differnt plane types.. and that russian front scenario I'm hearing rumored would be a pisser. Sure; I'm game fer VVS type ops even in the MA.. .. as you can see; I'm trying to keep the squad flying operations in compatable/historic types. I'm right now workin up a TORA TORA TORA strike with IJN stuff fer a surpise mission. We'll be plenty flexible, but the core squad will be proficient with USAAF stuff first. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Can't wait fer yer return!
Hang
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Oh.. and yer gonna just LOVE that hellcat. Dammo; it's a keeper.... and surpise, surpise.. the TBM can dogfight too. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Hang,
I'm interested as well. B-26 flying would be great.
Iculus CO
576(Bomber) Sqn-RAF
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