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Title: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: daddog on November 30, 2009, 11:17:30 AM
Gents,

I had a couple PM's about the use of the B17, B24, and B26. They have to be assigned. I was not very clear in the orders. On the web page...
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Special Rules:

Allies must use 9 of the 12 aircraft listed. Three of those 9 must be the B17, B24, and B-26. A minimum of 15 per each type used (chosen) by the CiC.


So yes Axis you can expect at least 90 bombers.

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Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: forHIM on November 30, 2009, 12:00:25 PM
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Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: AKKuya on November 30, 2009, 12:52:24 PM
Wouldn't that be 135 bombers?

15X3 B-24's    45 bombers due to formations
15X3 B-17's    45
15X3 B-26's    45


That's OK, we Axis will be 100% defending. :D    More 8th Air Force pilots to be sent to Stalag 17. :devil
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: forHIM on November 30, 2009, 01:33:43 PM
DD -- can you clarify it more precisely?:

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Plane Set:

Allied Aircraft

P-51D
P-38L
P47D40
B-17 (min 30)
B-24 (Min 30)
B-26 (Min 30)
A20
Mosquito
Spitfire XIV
Spitfire XVI
Typhoon
Tempest (Limited to 20. Frame losses will not be replaced)

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Special Rules:

Allies must use 9 of the 12 aircraft listed. Three of those 9 must be the B17, B24, and B-26. A minimum of 15 per each type used (chosen) by the CiC.

Is it 30 min per bomber type & is that 30 individual pilots or 10 individuals upping formations?

your comment on 90 seems to indicate 30 individuals each in the B17, B24, & B26 for an allied committed force of 90 out of ~220 players.  If it is 15 min per frame type, then there would only 45 out of ~220 in bombers as a minimum.  Your post really didn't help clarify which of your web page instructions were incorrect.

I think you wanted the special rules section to say:
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Allies must use 9 of the 12 aircraft listed. Three of those 9 must be the B17, B24, and B-26. Minimum number of each aircraft to be deployed by the CiC is 15 unless otherwise noted

Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: daddog on November 30, 2009, 02:53:58 PM
Sorry guys.

Allies have to use the 3 bombers listed. B17, B24, B26. They also have to use at least 30 of each (10 pilots each). So in other words the drones count. Total would be 30 pilots in one of the above listed bombers.

All other AC listed would have to have at least 15 of each type used by the CiC.
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: forHIM on November 30, 2009, 03:19:16 PM
Thanks -- that clarified it for me :D
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: daddog on November 30, 2009, 05:01:11 PM
:)
One down, 499 to go.  :pray
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: valad94 on November 30, 2009, 07:00:48 PM
as i am flying on the axis side, i have never been more excited to face 90-135 bombers, this is going to be a fun one :cheers: :banana: :x
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: Nefarious on November 30, 2009, 07:05:02 PM
as i am flying on the axis side, i have never been more excited to face 90-135 bombers, this is going to be a fun one :cheers: :banana: :x

Good luck getting through the escort  :neener:
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: Marshal on November 30, 2009, 07:23:50 PM
That's OK, we Axis will be 100% defending. :D    More 8th Air Force pilots to be sent to Stalag 17. :devil

I respectfully request if shot down I be sent to Stalag 13.    ;)
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: daddog on November 30, 2009, 07:40:45 PM
LOL  :aok
I grew up with that show.
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: Saxman on November 30, 2009, 10:14:59 PM
as i am flying on the axis side, i have never been more excited to face 90-135 bombers, this is going to be a fun one :cheers: :banana: :x

The excitement fades the instant you realize you have 10 or so fighters to defend against 50 bombers and about as many escorts....
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: AKKuya on November 30, 2009, 10:16:50 PM
I respectfully request if shot down I be sent to Stalag 13.    ;)

Just wanted to see who would be the first to correct my intentional mistake.   Stalag 17 was a movie.   The Great Escape was loosely based on real events from Stalagluft III.

Congrats to Marshal!!! :salute
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: DMBEAR on November 30, 2009, 10:44:16 PM
The excitement fades the instant you realize you have 10 or so fighters to defend against 50 bombers and about as many escorts....

Maybe the Cic will take this whine seriously and put you in a large group, Nancy.  :aok
Title: Re: Point Blank Range - bombers
Post by: valad94 on December 01, 2009, 07:38:33 AM
The excitement fades the instant you realize you have 10 or so fighters to defend against 50 bombers and about as many escorts....

yeah well we'll just see about that, 20 or so of 190's from 12 o'clock high could do a legitamate amount damage :devil


i'm just glad i can intercept have only escorted when frames like these happen