Aces High Bulletin Board
Squadron Forums => Squadrons => Topic started by: Arlo on March 23, 2008, 10:24:11 PM
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VF-17 det. AH2 "The Jolly Rogers" is actively recruiting for mid and late war MA F4U pilots that are historically oriented (given a certain amount of suspension of disbelief required in game setting). We will be flying the F4U1/F4Ua1 in the arenas that offer (late/mid/AvA and scenarios when opportunity permits). Being a fan of the original squadron is not a requirement but it's a bonus (and if you're not already, I hope you don't mind those of us who are sharing what we know about it with you). The squadron is devoted to tactics and strategies that are both historically accurate and effective in the game (as much as both can be accomplished together). Squadron night is currently Saturday and squadron chesspiece is currently Knight.
Those interested in joining may contact: JollyRoger4@att.net
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I'm interested in joining VF-17.
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I can talk to you in game, what is your in game name?
Vonkost
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Yes ... both Von and SPutz have keys to the club. Welcome aboard!
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Squadron Roster
3-25-08 (Who'm I kidding? It's always 1944)
Active
Lcdr. Guthrie
Lt. SPutz
Lt. Oddball
Lt. Urchin
Lt. JG VonKost
Lt. JG ESSAYONS
(Lt. JG Puck - pending)
Ensign perry1
Ensign Desolo
Ensign unga
Ensign GSR1
Ensign Kapa
Welcome aboard, gentlemen! :salute
Inactive
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Cdr. Reschke
Lcdr. Cmorum
Lcdr. Vudak
Lcdr. StarofAfrica2
Lcdr. Odee
Lt. MEF4UD (sound familiar?)
Lt. Boxboy
Lt. JconradH
Lt. Blogs
Lt. Skratt
Lt. Najdorf
Lt. Zroostr
Lt. JG MunkiiDC
Ensign potNpans
:salute and thank you for prior service (welcome back anytime)
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Lt(jg)!? That's a pretty steep reduction in rank! I'm going to call my detailer and find out what the deal is.
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There are no five star ab-morals in VF-17. ;) Want my shoulderboards? I bet you could earn them in a month or less. (If VF-17 takes off and maintains altitude, I'd love to step back and be the shavetail of the squad). :D
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April 7, 1945. The Imperial Japanese battleship Yamato, on a one-way suicide mission to reinforce the embattled garrison on Okinawa, is attacked by Corsairs from the USS Intrepid (T.G. 58.4). Lt. Hal Jackson and a fellow pilot, both of VBF10, attempt to evade the deadly anti-aircraft fire from the sinking ship, after successfully delivering their bombs on target.
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Hal Jackson joined one of the most successful of all U.S. Navy Fighting Squadrons in WWII, on January 1, 1943: VF17. He served with it on two tours of duty until it was decommissioned in April 1944. VF17 became known as the 'Skull and Crossbones' squadron after having adopted the old pirates' ensign of the Jolly Roger as their insignia.
During April 1945, Hal Jackson was with VBF10 aboard the carrier Intrepid, when he was involved in the Yamato strike. He is credited with shooting down 1 Japanese Betty bomber and 3 Zekes, besides dropping a bomb on the battleship Yamato.
Lt. Jackson was known as the 'Nightwatchman of the Wardroom,' owing to his completely bohemian existence amid the otherwise regimented life aboard ship. Never on the flight deck except to take off, the only way he know whether it was night or day was by activity in the wardroom.
His decorations include 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses; 8 Air Medals, Silver Star (for role in helping sink the Yamato); World War II Victory Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; Navy Unit Commendation.
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The Story
In the closing months of the pacific war, Japan was becoming more desperate in the defence of her homeland. The armed forces of Japan had developed more fanatical strategies to thwart the approaching USA war machine. The Imperial Japanese Navy was not immune from this, even though the diminished fleet was but a remnant of its former self. Thus, in April of 1945, the fate of the Yamato task group was sealed in a sacrificial plan to reinforce the defenders of Okinawa.
With only enough fuel to make the voyage from the Inner Sea of Japan to the island, under assault from the combined American and Allied Forces, the world's largest battleship, together with the light cruiser Yahagi and eight escort destroyers, sailed into the South China Sea. They were tracked by USA submarines through the Bungo Straits, their positions being relayed to USA Task Force 58. There would be no air cover for the Japanese Navy.
At approximately half past noon on April 7, 1945, more than 380 planes from Task Group 58 attacked the Yamato Task Group in three separate air waves. In the ensuing battle that lasted a little more than three hours, the Imperial Japanese Navy ceased to exist. Sunk was the battleship Yamato, the light cruiser Yahagi, and four of the eight escort destroyers. The remaining destroyers limped home to Kure Harbor with what survivors they could find from the sunken ships.
The sacrifice for the Japanese was staggering. In addition to the Japanese Navy's loss of pride, 4250 officers and sailors perished. The loss to American forces were 10 planes and 12 aircrew.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamato, the architect who had planned the attack on Pearl Harbor, had predicted this outcome at the beginning of hostilities more than three and a half years prior to this tragic battle. The giant did indeed awaken and returned with a terrible resolve. It would culminate four months later not far from where the keel for the Yamato was laid: Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
http://www.baileyprints.com/prints/imperial-sacrifice.html
:salute
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I'd be interested in a gig like this. Let me know how to get a hold of you in-game and we can take it from there.
Cheers!
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Ok, fellow Fort Worthian. If you don't see me in the skies (usually Saturdays) look for VonKost of SPutz. They'll hook ya up, Ensign. :salute
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So if a person joins how do we know you won't quit after 2 weeks? :D
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So if a person joins how do we know you won't quit after 2 weeks? :D
You don't. Retention is the role of the morale officer...
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So if a person joins how do we know you won't quit after 2 weeks? :D
I'll have a suitable replacement at the helm ... or near enough to grab it. ;)
"Personal life first, game second, individual ego last." :O
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Ok, fellow Fort Worthian. If you don't see me in the skies (usually Saturdays) look for VonKost of SPutz. They'll hook ya up, Ensign. :salute
Is you username in game Icefox?
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Icefox85
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hmmm, planning on climbing back into my Hog very soon. Just got my account info from Carrie :salute
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hmmm, planning on climbing back into my Hog very soon. Just got my account info from Carrie :salute
What is your in-game name? I'll look you up.
Von
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Afterall ..... VF-17 is the coolest squadron around.
"Starting on December 2nd, Fighting-17 enjoyed two weeks of R&R in Australia. Bacchus and Eros were well-honored. On the 15th, they went to Espiritu Santo for re-fit and re-organize. They welcomed Bobby Mims and Oc Chenoweth, while Lem Cooke and Jack Chasnoff departed. It was also announced that they would set up shop at a new forward base on Bougainville.
Toward the end of their stay at Espiritu Santo, they realized they had a problem - 148 cases of beer they had acquired. Transport by ship was out of the question; it would be a 100% loss. Finally Hal Jackson, the scrounger, figured that the roomy ammunition cans inside the F4Us could hold a lot of beer. A little arithmetic indicated that if each of the Corsairs carried one-third of its ammo capacity, the beer could fit in the remaining space. Blackburn confirmed that 24 Corsairs, thus armed, could deal with any possible Jap opposition. When they arrived at Bougainville, each pilot gave his plane captain a can opener and invited him to have a cold one."
Again ... :salute Hal
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After a carefully timed and executed raid we also stole the blueprints for VMF-122's ice cream maker. The F4U is truly a versatile bird, able to haul beer, make ice cream, kill the enemy, and rescue sheep.
All in the same mission.
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I'm going solo but would like to tag along with some other F4U guys when I can, I'll look for you guys on Saturdays.
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What is your in-game name? I'll look you up.
Von
Same as here....Acid
I got my downloads squared away and my stick drivers updated......now I just have to spend some time on the mapping and scaling.
Will likely be up at some point this weekend :)
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Roger that, I'll keep an eye out for you.
Von
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Would VF-17 "Jolly Rogers" want to escort us tuesday at 9:00pm EST?
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I'll put up a note on the squad bulletin board. I work that night. Not sure who'll be free but I can only ask. :salute
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I willbe there, hope some other jolly rogers are around as well.
Von
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I'm very sorry I was not at my own squad meet last night vonkost,, due to family issues and financial problems, and college I will not be on aces for the meantime. I know you escorted our squad and I'm proud to say our empire didn't fall just because I'm gone.
regards, to VF-17 "Flying Squirells" err Jolly Rogers :D
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Army Air Corps Majors missing formation. ;) :salute :t
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lol grrrr :mad: