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Title: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 06, 2011, 04:55:53 PM
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Five Days Over Germany in '43!

We are looking for players/squads interested in flying as either USAAF 8th Air Force or Luftwaffe in a historically based series of five missions in the Custom Arenas.

The Arena settings will feature reduced icon ranges, "dotdar", "hard" bombing mode, etc, to add to the realism.

The OOB for the Americans will included the P-47 D11 and B-17G. The Luftwaffe will have the Bf109G and the Fw-190A4.

The setup is pretty basic, you are a pilot trying to stay alive and accomplish your assigned five missions.

Team and pilot statistics will be recorded.

We'll be flying one mission per Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern, starting on the 14th.

If you are interested please post here or PM me.

Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 08, 2011, 01:27:39 PM
Interested.  :aok  Luftwaffe please!
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 08, 2011, 01:30:31 PM
Interested as well.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 08, 2011, 01:46:33 PM
Great idea.  :aok
I'm interested.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: MarineUS on August 08, 2011, 03:40:51 PM
Interested - Buff  :aok
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 08, 2011, 08:02:45 PM
In :airplane:
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 08, 2011, 08:14:16 PM
Zeagle, SIK1, Devil505:  What is your preference to fly?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 08, 2011, 11:56:26 PM
109 would be my first choice.  :airplane:
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 09, 2011, 12:25:50 AM
Depending on when I might be able to get a few Loose Deuce. I didn't see a date/time. Did I miss that?

Boo
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 09, 2011, 04:28:02 AM
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We'll be flying one mission per Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern, starting on the 14th.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 09, 2011, 04:48:10 AM
I should also have noted that we're aiming for about an one hour event and that it's a one life event.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: themaj on August 09, 2011, 05:29:05 AM
Great to see the 78th Razorbacks return to AH. Looking forward to Sunday  :rock
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Shifty on August 09, 2011, 05:29:10 AM
Great idea Trukk ! :aok

Put me down for tentaive I'll see if I can get some JG-11 guys to participate.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: 321BAR on August 09, 2011, 07:15:45 AM
No 38s? :(
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 09, 2011, 07:52:22 AM
Jagdeinsitzer FW190
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: STXAce8 on August 09, 2011, 08:05:08 AM
I'm in, gonna see if I can get some mopre of KN.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: STXAce8 on August 09, 2011, 08:07:34 AM
I might be alittle late though, as long as my flight from colorado isn't delayed I should make it.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 09, 2011, 08:35:50 AM
I'll do my very best to make it. Big fishing trip that day. Hope to be back and unloaded by then.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 09, 2011, 09:21:25 AM
Boo is in. I prefer German side but will fly fighters on either side. I'm as useless in a bomber as tits on a boar. I will also bring a couple Loose Deucers with me if needed.

Boo
Loose Deuce
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Nitro185 on August 09, 2011, 09:58:19 AM
No 38s? :(


Quote from: Trukk
The OOB for the Americans will included the P-47 D11 and B-17G. The Luftwaffe will have the Bf109G and the Fw-190A4.
-- Only Aircraft in this SSO for this weekend!
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: DEECONX on August 09, 2011, 10:03:45 AM
Count me in for a 109 slot.  :aok
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Ruah on August 09, 2011, 10:08:52 AM
if there is still some space for Axis side (either 190 or 109) I would be interested.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 09, 2011, 11:21:34 AM
I'll take a 109 slot. thanks.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 09, 2011, 04:54:47 PM
I'm in, gonna see if I can get some mopre of KN.
I'm guessing you'd like to be slotted in with a Bf-109?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 09, 2011, 04:56:00 PM
Boo is in. I prefer German side but will fly fighters on either side. I'm as useless in a bomber as tits on a boar. I will also bring a couple Loose Deucers with me if needed.

Boo
Loose Deuce
Bf-109 or Fw-190?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 09, 2011, 05:08:46 PM
No 38s? :(
If the room could take 24 players, I'd have a flight of P-38s.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 10, 2011, 05:37:09 AM
If the room could take 24 players, I'd have a flight of P-38s.

I see what you did there :banana:
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 10, 2011, 11:28:46 AM
Great set up! Do we have basic rules such as alt of bombers? Who is Axis command? 109 gruppe? 190 Gruppe? As minimum can the four 190 sticks try and get together in DA this Friday or Saturday, even for 15 mins? Ideal if 109s could join. Helps avoid FUBAR at 30k.

Boo
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 10, 2011, 03:50:35 PM
Great set up! Do we have basic rules such as alt of bombers? Who is Axis command? 109 gruppe? 190 Gruppe? As minimum can the four 190 sticks try and get together in DA this Friday or Saturday, even for 15 mins? Ideal if 109s could join. Helps avoid FUBAR at 30k.

Boo

Trukk was writing the stuff up last night, but I know the bombers will fly a nice tight box at a historical level for the period in question.

most runs were between 20-24k with the odd ones 25-28k and some 17-20k.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 10, 2011, 06:10:27 PM
SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43 Information PDF (http://www.78th.org/assets/aceshigh/SSO-00101.pdf), use this link to get the lasted information!
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 10, 2011, 06:30:50 PM
Who is Axis command?
Boo
I need some one to step up as the German CO, would you be willing?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 10, 2011, 11:00:06 PM
If no other takers sure. Let me download the pdf and post a summary for das deutcherlanders.

Can all of the Iron Cross flyers make either Fri 10pm Central or Saturday 8am Central? DA, Rooks sides for 15 mins. Let's sort out tactics learned over Central Germany during Battle Over Germany. It was a blast and we whipped the Amerikaners!

Boo
Loose Deuce
III/JG54 BOG
 :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Ruah on August 11, 2011, 03:18:28 AM
sweetness  :airplane:
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 11, 2011, 06:49:03 AM
Boo, 10pm CST is FSO on friday. Maybe try something earlier?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 11, 2011, 07:23:35 AM
I would love to make a practice session. Available Thur & Fri night, Sat early morning.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 11, 2011, 08:30:08 AM
OK, for Germans let's do two and try to make one or the other. Let's do Thursday night at 8 PM Central and Saturday morning at 8 AM Central. Meet in the DA, Rooks field over the main dueling lake. I don't remember if that is field 1, 2, or 3 but of those three options the Rook side.

Should be pretty simple, unlike Battle Over Germany where we had to coordinate 150 or so German fighters we should be able to do this pretty quickly. Agree on tactics then gun package. Should be a blast!

See you then.

Boo
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 11, 2011, 11:43:30 AM
I'll make both Boo :aok

BTW: Had a chance to read the .pdf. Nicely done.  :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 11, 2011, 12:42:17 PM
I'll make both Boo :aok

BTW: Had a chance to read the .pdf. Nicely done.  :salute

Trukks just got to finnish up the points system for targets on the map. Can't wait to get this started
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 11, 2011, 01:43:36 PM
The possibility of these kinds of setups is why I came back to AH. I could fly this stuff all the time.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 11, 2011, 01:56:35 PM
I should be able to make tonight's (8/11) practice.

 :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 11, 2011, 02:30:07 PM
Quick clarifying question. The set-up calls for the 190A4. I haven't checked recent updates though am only able to choose from A5 and A8. Preference?

Boo
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Seadog36 on August 11, 2011, 02:31:25 PM
Would be jug pilot~ out of town~ good setup, run it again :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 11, 2011, 03:20:21 PM
Quick clarifying question. The set-up calls for the 190A4. I haven't checked recent updates though am only able to choose from A5 and A8. Preference?

Boo
It's a typo, should be A5.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: perdue3 on August 11, 2011, 06:13:34 PM
Ill take a 109 if ya got one.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 11, 2011, 06:56:33 PM
Perdue, definitely show up. We have the four spots assigned but you know how this works. Someone is always going to forget and we could use someone with your experience beefing up the German side. We are going to meet tonight in about an hour, 8 PM Central in the DA, Rook side dueling lake. And Saturday morning at 8 AM Central, Rook side dueling lake. Nothing fancy just a quick discussion about strategy, etc.

For German flyers, we have the basic setup. We will run a practice mission Saturday night at 6 PM Central, then Frame 1 Sunday at 6 PM Eastern. We will meet in the custom arena assigned to two different fields.

We have darbar with a delay though no dot radar. This means we can see what sector they are in but have to scout them out. The Allied buffs cannot go over 24k, so we should have alt. No limits on their fighter alt. This is a one-life event so no John Wayne crap. It's about flying smart and patient.

Beyond this, I don't want the Amerikaners to know anything other then I want Betty Grable and the Andrew Sisters when we win. Throw in that Scarlett O'Hara lady and its looking good. Screw Hitler! I want to win the war for all the right reasons.

Any questions post them here or send a PM.

Boo
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Ruah on August 11, 2011, 07:54:56 PM
heh, you tell`em
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 11, 2011, 07:57:51 PM
Note that I've changed it to "Three Days Over Germany '43", three frames will be enough.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 11, 2011, 07:59:36 PM
Note that I've changed it to "Three Days Over Germany '43", three frames will be enough.

LOL I just saw your other post and was wondering why the B17 guys only got three days.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 11, 2011, 09:18:48 PM
For German flyers, we have the basic setup. We will run a practice mission Saturday night at 6 PM Central, then Frame 1 Sunday at 6 PM Eastern. We will meet in the custom arena assigned to two different fields.

We have darbar with a delay though no dot radar. This means we can see what sector they are in but have to scout them out. The Allied buffs cannot go over 24k, so we should have alt. No limits on their fighter alt. This is a one-life event so no John Wayne crap. It's about flying smart and patient.
I'll be at the meeting saturday morning but I cant gaurantee the practice at night.

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Beyond this, I don't want the Amerikaners to know anything other then I want Betty Grable and the Andrew Sisters when we win. Throw in that Scarlett O'Hara lady and its looking good. Screw Hitler! I want to win the war for all the right reasons.
Ze women, how much for ze women?  :devil
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 12, 2011, 06:20:40 AM
Is Frame 1 6pm Eastern or 7pm Eastern. I'm conused now. (based on Boo's previous post)
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 12, 2011, 06:43:34 AM
My error with time.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Rich52 on August 12, 2011, 07:15:32 AM
Ill fly a 17
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 12, 2011, 10:23:53 AM
Ill fly a 17

Sweet I was not looking forward to lifting 1 ship down or having to rely on extra people showing up.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: OldBull on August 12, 2011, 12:03:39 PM
I am in, B-17 pls, who will be the CO & how do I axcess the arena?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 12, 2011, 01:40:35 PM
do we have the WGr21 available for the 190?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 12, 2011, 07:46:48 PM
Ill fly a 17
Okay Rich52, you've got the last slot.

I am in, B-17 pls, who will be the CO & how do I axcess the arena?
Unfortunatley, we are full.  But if you're around it'd be great if you stop by as we're likely to have a no-show or two. I'm running the campaign, Kten is leading the B-17 group.

It's being run in the Custom Arenas, which you can get to here:
(http://www.78th.org/assets/aceshigh/ca.png)
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 12, 2011, 08:16:11 PM
The Mission Briefing PDF (http://www.78th.org/assets/aceshigh/SSO-00101.pdf) has been updated.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 13, 2011, 08:19:54 AM
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SCORING
Basically you lose points for lost aircraft and crew, and gain points for shooting down aircraft and hitting ground targets.
This is the current weighting of points. So for example if an Axis Fighter shoots down a bomber it's worth 5 pts for the Axis, plus -18 pts for the Allies. Now if bomber is shot up but makes it back to England only to crash land or bail out, it's only -3 points for the Allies as the crew survived. Note that the crew lives are worth more than aircraft.
How does this work for the Luftwaffe? Should a Luft pilot bail imediatly from a crippled plane to deny the Allies points? 
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: STXAce8 on August 13, 2011, 09:54:51 AM
I won't be at the meeting today as I am in colorado but I will be cutting it close as my flight gets in like 1-2hrs before the frame.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 13, 2011, 10:01:01 AM
Quote from: Devil 505
How does this work for the Luftwaffe? Should a Luft pilot bail imediatly from a crippled plane to deny the Allies points?

If it's crippled in that you can't land it, then yeah bail out. Because if your pilot dies that's more "negative" points for your side. Also, it will count against you in your personal stats if your pilot dies.

If it's crippled in that it's combat ineffective, then land it because that will save the aircraft and reduce "negative" points for your side.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 13, 2011, 10:03:54 AM
I would also strongly recommend that everyone film their entire mission.  As there are no arena logs, if there's a dispute as to what happened, the film is a great thing to have.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 13, 2011, 10:55:11 AM
If it's crippled in that you can't land it, then yeah bail out. Because if your pilot dies that's more "negative" points for your side. Also, it will count against you in your personal stats if your pilot dies.

If it's crippled in that it's combat ineffective, then land it because that will save the aircraft and reduce "negative" points for your side.

I meant crippled as in can't land.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: MarineUS on August 13, 2011, 05:18:21 PM
I won't be able to make it - let 999000 take my spot. I apologize in advance.
 :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 13, 2011, 07:12:33 PM
I won't be able to make it - let 999000 take my spot. I apologize in advance.
 :salute
No problem, thanks for letting me know.

S!
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Ruah on August 14, 2011, 07:07:59 PM
very fun first tranche. 

there will sure be a discussion on fuel (the 2x burn rate was pretty mad - esp considering we had no DTs) and pobably a bit on dar - but loads of fun and I look forward to the next set.

Also - let try to get the 190 wing together properlly - 190 wing A-ssem-bl-le!!
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 14, 2011, 07:19:54 PM
Departed A35 northbound with Ruah, 190A-5. Climbed to 28k northbound, procedded to mid-channel, searched about 20 miles NE, then back SW.

Dar alerted us to presence of bandits SW over channel. Sighted Jugs around 27k.  Avoided the Jug/109 furball and attempted to engage buffs. Wingman, low on fuel, made a desperate 6 o'clock pass on the buffs and was knocked out of action. I went high and was rolling in on the tail of an unsuspecting jug when my engine quit. Glided home, landed in the grass, and rolled almost up to the pavement.

Sum total of my sortie...ran out of gas and got my boots muddy.

Fun sortie within the confines of a 16 person arena.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 14, 2011, 07:27:28 PM
I must admit I was shocked to see you patroling before we even hit the channel. I chock this one up to not reading the scenerio notes in detail as it seems some were not aware of the fuel burn.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: ERyan on August 14, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
Hey all!

Glad to be apart of this unit now.

Flew with the Luftwaffe today, Scored one kill in on a B17G in my FW-190, was damaged, went back for another pass but was killed. Uped again, flew CAP over airfield, landed successfully.

Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 14, 2011, 07:37:55 PM
82nd (P-47s) lifted from A12 and rendevouzed with 359th (B-17s) at Angels 20 at 12.10 intersection.  Climbed to approximately Angels 27 and headed to primary target (A35 home of III/JG52).  Spotted bandits high six of the group, moved to engage, ended up in a rolling scissors with a Bf-109 but then lost him through the clouds.  TheMaj was in trouble with 2 bandits, spotted him low and dove to help, but lost him in the ground clutter.  Maj did not RTB.  :(  Climbed back to the buffs, but by this time the fight was over and the bombers were heading home.  Only got close enough to see a German aircraft go down in flames.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Kten on August 14, 2011, 07:47:31 PM
303rd BG(H)/359th Sqn lifted with 9 B-17G's. RV'd with little friends over channel and headed to Primary Tgt A35. Clean run into tgt, all bombers scored hits on AF then on departing tgt area was engaged by 190's that got by Fighter escort. 3 190's were claimed Destroyed with my own crew claiming 1 x 190 (Ruah). 1 x B17G of OldDog's Flight was lost in the engagement, 8 RTB 1 with minor dmg.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 14, 2011, 07:57:55 PM
I was in a flight of three 109G2's of JG11.  I engaged a P47 in a rolling scissors firing several times but appeared to make no substantial hits. I observed him going nose low so I dis-engaged as there were still enemy fighters in my immediate area. When I finally lost vis on the 47's I headed towards the buff formations only to run out of fuel as I was lining up for a pass. I made an off field landing destroying the air frame, but suffering no injuries myself.  :aok

Fun stuff Trukk and the 78th.  :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 14, 2011, 08:53:49 PM
Piloted Bf 109 G2 of II/Jg11. Climbed out westerly to an alt of 27K. Patrolled western coast of France at max cruise setting for max fuel efficiency.
Enemy bombers entered German airspace while we were at our northern most point of patrol pattern. Jg11 raced south as best we could while trying to conserve fuel. Caught up with Fw190 Grouppe in route to known Bomber location. My wingmen engaged P-47 escorts, while I stayed on course to bomber stream. Nearly out of fuel, I descended to 20K to build speed for single attack run. I engaged the rear most set of B-17s from a low 6 o'clock position at 400 TAS. Opened fire at D800, scoring hits along left wing and fuselage of lead bomber. At D600 my engine quit from lack of fuel and I disengaged attack. B-17s escaped with minor damage due to lack of firepower with available gun package. I glided to airfield A35, landing safely.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: mthrockmor on August 14, 2011, 09:57:14 PM
I apologize for disappearing. A car crash took out our internet Friday night, thus missing Saturday morning, evening and today. I should be up and ready now.

Boo
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 14, 2011, 10:00:54 PM
I was wondering what happened to you Boo. I missed the Saturday evening practice myself so I wasn't aware that you had missed it too.

 :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 15, 2011, 04:58:22 AM
I apologize for disappearing. A car crash took out our internet Friday night, thus missing Saturday morning, evening and today. I should be up and ready now.

Boo
Bummer!

For the next frame, command is able to get either improved gun packages or drop tanks to you, but not both.  Which do you want?
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Ruah on August 15, 2011, 06:27:52 AM
If the burn rate is the same and I am still in the A5 (rather then say the D9 or 152) - then my vote is for DTs - but I think the Gruppen leader should have the final say.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Zeagle on August 15, 2011, 07:30:13 AM
Kindly give my slot to another pilot for the remainder of the scenario. :salute
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 15, 2011, 05:50:16 PM
If the burn rate is the same and I am still in the A5 (rather then say the D9 or 152) - then my vote is for DTs - but I think the Gruppen leader should have the final say.
Keep in mind that with the "improved" radar (ie I figure out some more about what I can do with the arena setup), you really should not have to spend much time patrolling, if any.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: SIK1 on August 21, 2011, 09:42:34 PM
I was part of a flight of four 109's that left A49. Our mission was to intercept and destroy the bombers, and to disrupt their fighter cover if at all possible. Just as I had spotted the bomber stream and prepared to make my run I was attacked by two P47's that had altitude on me. They made a couple of passes before turning for home.
Finding my self separated from my squad mates and low on fuel I elected to land and re-fuel before continuing my search for the allied bombers. When I found the bombers they were heading north a couple thousand feet above me. Trukk78 made a couple of runs on them before having to rtb with engine damage. I flew a parallel course with the bombers calling out their location, heading, and altitude until I was in position to make an attack. I was able to make a couple of passes before taking damage from a possible collision with an allied B17. Sadly to say I crashed and died trying to make a deadstick landing.
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Chemdawg on August 21, 2011, 09:53:21 PM
 

I would love to. I will fly luftwaffe if there are any more slots left .
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: OldBull on August 22, 2011, 06:23:10 AM
B-17's again for the third frame.
Maj OldBull
XO Avengers
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Trukk on August 22, 2011, 05:17:01 PM
I would love to. I will fly luftwaffe if there are any more slots left .
Great we need Luft pilots!  See frame #3 post for next frame and indicate what you'd like to fly.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,319042.0.html
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Tango on August 22, 2011, 06:56:43 PM
I was part of a flight of four 109's that left A49. Our mission was to intercept and destroy the bombers, and to disrupt their fighter cover if at all possible. Just as I had spotted the bomber stream and prepared to make my run I was attacked by two P47's that had altitude on me. They made a couple of passes before turning for home.

That was me and Sport. I told him we should make a few passes at you guys and lure you down and away from the bombers until we got low on fuel. As soon as I heard him say we were down to 15 minutes of fuel, I said RTB.

S!
Title: Re: SSO - Five Days Over Germany in '43!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 22, 2011, 08:32:06 PM
I lifted with the 109s and patroled SW. When we saw the enemy on radar, they were in 2 groups. Ace8 and I went for the southern group - 3 sets of B-17s and a lone P-47. I shadowed the bombers while Ace dealt with the Jug. After the others indicated they could not make it to the bombers I made an overhead pass. My engine oil  was hit but I scored hits on a bomber in the first set. I made a second pass but missed all shots. I made a last ditch pass from bellow scoring hits on the lead bomber of the second set before being killed on the spot. All bombers proceeded to the target area.