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Squadron Forums => Squadrons => Topic started by: Pooface on March 30, 2006, 11:43:10 AM
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hi all. some friends and i have just started up a new squad, 19 sqn and 91st BG, or, the duxford dolls as an easier nickname.
basically, the squad is all about fun. however, we are going to try our best to not be too gamey. we are all here to have fun, but the squad will also run some historically themed missions and fly using historic tactics and fly in formation etc., just to add to the immersion factor.
now, about the squads. 19 squadron was the first squad to receive the spitfire. from 1938 onwards, the spitfire was the main ride of choice for the squadron, many variants being used. after 1942 the squadron began to use lend lease aircraft, such as the mustang, but still made good use of the latest spitfire variants.
the squad was involved in the Battle of Britain, and racked up quite a number of kills while it was there. the squadron was primarily based at RAF Duxford, which is where we get part of our name. after the battle of britain, the squadron was heavily involved in the push towards europe, and the attacks on the coasts of occupied france.
in 1942 the squad was sent to norway for a short spell, to aid in defense there. after this, the squad returned to fortress europe, where it performed some ground attack missions, and was also responsible for air cover over the skies of france during d-day in 1944. during this time, the squadron was also flying frequent escort missions with 8th air force bomber groups, and RAF bomber command day missions. the squadron was in active service until very recently, when it was turned into a training squadron operating hawk jets.
no. 19 squadron has an extensive list of battle honors, and a very impressive kill tally.
one of the main aspects we want for the squad is for it to be totally open, to anyone from any country, and for them to have a place doing what they wish. so we thought we would mix a fighter squadron and an american bomber squadron to keep the squad open, and give something for eveyone to do. we in no way 'expect' you to fly british fighters and american bombers. you may fly whatever you wish. the name was selected because it is fairly international and both squadrons have a great deal of history
so, the 91st bombardment group was a part of the 8th AF operating in the same area as 19 squadron. they mainly flew b17's, and of course, some very special ones indeed, including the memphis belle herself, and other planes like nine-o-nine. the group contained 3 squadrons, all of which were very successful. a less well known fact is that this squad shot down more german fihgters than any other american bomber group.
so, there's the short history lesson over...
the squad's main principles are:
1) having fun
2) learning. the squad puts a strong emphasis on teaching newer members. there is going to be a training buddy system set up, where a veteran member will take a new member under his wing and show him the ropes. after 2 months, these students will leave their teacher and fly with other pilots of the same skill level, together, for a few months or so. this gives us the opportunity to quickly train large amouns of members, and get them fighting properly. once a new member has proven that he has learned what he needs to survive properly, he will earn the right to come and fly in one of the veteran wings, and also the right to teach new members. sounds serious, but it's really just an organised way of teaching new member a large amount in a short time :) we will also have a training night each week for people that want to come, in either the TA or DA
3) flying together. in past experience, i have found that squaddies enjoy themselves more, and fly better when they fly with their friends. so what we aim to do is to try and stick together as a squad, and to all help each other out wth what we need. we are also going to make formation flying and wingman tactics a core part of the training program
so there you have a short little bit on what it will be like. we will fly for whatever side needs it numbers wise, and do whatever we like really.
just this moment, we are only looking for pilots with some level of experience, as we do not yet have the numbers to train large amounts of entirely new players. once the ball starts rolling we will take anyone that has got past their 2 week trial, or knows that they will stay after the trial ends, and is willing to learn.
sample of the squad nose art:
(http://www.thesproge.com/uploads/noseartsample.jpg)
if you have any questions or think you might like to join us, please dont hesitate to ask! :D hope to meet some of you guys soon:aok
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Count me in!
Sounds great!
xxx
Tally
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I will give you £10 if you can persuade Dedalos, Hub and Superdud to join.
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Originally posted by Furball
I will give you £10 if you can persuade Dedalos, Hub and Superdud to join.
haha:aok
you're on!
i wonder how long it is before they join just to piss you off? :D
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you mean stay in BK's to piss me off?
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Originally posted by Furball
you mean stay in BK's to piss me off?
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Best of luck!
Now sign your guys up for the Friday Squad Ops! :)
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Originally posted by daddog
Best of luck!
Now sign your guys up for the Friday Squad Ops! :)
thanks DD:aok will do. kinda late at night over here, but im sure i could appoint an american XO, and try to make it as often as possible :)
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well, it seems radio channel 119 is free right now, so im bagging that for now lol.
if anyone wants to come fly with us for a bit, we are rooks at the moment, but im sure that will change soon, as the rooks are ganging everyone. like i said, radio channel 119:)
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Good Luck......................... ...Youll need it.
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Originally posted by RedTop
Good Luck......................... ...Youll need it.
:D
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Sounds like ya got something good goin' on there Pooface!!
I like the noseart:aok
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Good luck with it Poo and Tally
However 119 channel is our default so maybe another selection,
We will probably go back rook when the horde dies out, however most of the decent rook players have switched to the knights so knits are the new rooks lol
All the best
Bruv (119) <---
~S~
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Thanks Bruv,
You never know we might just listen in!
Cheers
Tally
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ty moil, and bruv
i thought you always used ventrilo bruv?
anyways, we'll just go with 191 then.
cyas up!
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email sent back.
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and email back at ya :)
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then there were three - well on here anyway, but i wont let that ruin a theme!
This is like the magnificent seven!
:lol
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Best of luck with the new squad Poof:D
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Originally posted by Target2
Best of luck with the new squad Poof:D
ty target
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Good luck with your new squadron Pooface.
duxford dolls, quite A ring to it ~S~
P.S Look after Tally for us !
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I can see the confusion now "Tally ho!" "What the -- I AM NOT!!"
"P51, Tally" "Eh? No I'm in a Spit16..."
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Ty Gents,
We'll have a go at world domination lol! Well maybe a base or two!
Krusty - you get more cryptic with every message!
Tally
xxx
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ty all
early days yet, but hopefully we can make something decent of ourselves
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No 1,
I'd be happy if we just make ourselves a nuisance!
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Originally posted by tallyho1
No 1,
I'd be happy if we just make ourselves a nuisance!
yeah, sounds good:D
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no 1,
looks like the squad will be a big one judging by the take-up!
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Originally posted by tallyho1
no 1,
looks like the squad will be a big one judging by the take-up!
shhh! we dont want people getting jealous! of course, we actually need to send the invites first lol. in the MA there's still only 2 of us :lol
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Originally posted by Furball
I will give you £10 if you can persuade Dedalos, Hub and Superdud to join.
where is my £10?
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will you take a cheque?
:lol
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Originally posted by Furball
where is my £10?
phhhh, i never said i'd give YOU £10!!! :D
where are those tards anyhow? i would have thought the dud would have turned up and turned this into a nookie request thread by now:lol