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Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: croduh on November 07, 2006, 01:34:24 PM

After googleing all day i had no success in finding map of bases and airfields in nafrica during ww2.If someone could give me a link or something to know where  
were those bases.I am working on a map of north africa and i have everything finished except for bases placed on the map.And i'd want them placed historically but i couldn't find a source for that.Here is the link for a thread i posted some details about the map itself:link (http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=184010&highlight=north+africa)

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: gripen on November 07, 2006, 02:08:17 PM

There is a map of the bases used by 52nd FG in a book called "Spitfires and Yellow Tail Mustangs" by Ivie and Ludwig. But far it's far from complete and only Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. Check your PM.

gripen

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: croduh on November 07, 2006, 02:21:23 PM

Thanks, that is great!
But yes it covers only a small part of North Africa:)

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Debonair on November 07, 2006, 05:51:11 PM

i think i have a map of RAF bases in eygot & libya in a book.
wild guess is that it is in Messerschmitt Roulette

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: MiloMorai on November 07, 2006, 08:54:34 PM

See Focke-Wulf Fw190 in North Africa by Arthy and Jesson.

They have several maps showing German bases and some Allied bases.

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: croduh on November 08, 2006, 07:51:02 AM

Hmmm i don't think I'll be buying books just for a map;)

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: croduh on November 08, 2006, 02:12:28 PM

First version of map finished, follow the link in first post to download it and tell me if you liked it:D

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Yoshimbo on November 09, 2006, 11:17:38 AM

wooooohooooooo! N. Africa!

downloading now:D

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Yoshimbo on November 09, 2006, 11:34:00 AM

just got finished making a quick look at it.


......awesome *drools*

gv spawns are perfect, a tiger would own all out there.

one thing, i've nvr been to Malta, but i rly don't think that it is desert there, other than that,:aok :aok :aok

will be hosting a 1942 N. Africa room


now if only i had a list of aircraft...

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Angus on November 11, 2006, 09:50:49 AM

Anything online covering this?

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: MiloMorai on November 11, 2006, 01:57:45 PM

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Originally posted by duh
Hmmm i don't think I'll be buying books just for a map;)

Did I tell you to buy it? There is more than just maps, like desriptions of missions flown.

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Debonair on November 11, 2006, 06:41:54 PM

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Originally posted by duh
Hmmm i don't think I'll be buying books just for a map;)

Messerschmitt Roulette is a good book worth reading regardless of maps if you are interested in the North African campaign or how to survive combat in your PRU Hurricane Mk.I against a 109F.  
Maybe there are libraries in you neck of the woods

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Reynolds on November 11, 2006, 11:18:37 PM

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Originally posted by Debonair
Messerschmitt Roulette is a good book worth reading regardless of maps if you are interested in the North African campaign or how to survive combat in your PRU Hurricane Mk.I against a 109F.  
Maybe there are libraries in you neck of the woods

What price-range is this book? If its under $30, Ill definately buy it, and I can scan some maps onto my computer for you.

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Debonair on November 12, 2006, 03:08:06 AM

its from Airlife publishing, so probably about $12

Title: Bases in NAfrica
Post by: Reynolds on November 12, 2006, 09:42:53 PM

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Originally posted by Debonair
its from Airlife publishing, so probably about $12

Brilliant! Ill look into getting it this weekend. Thanks!