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Title: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 05, 2013, 01:07:28 AM
I need 5 more bomber pilots to join us in March for

this:
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200706_husky/pics/frame1/Image-0027.jpg)

this:
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame2/010-approachA65-Image-0015.jpg)

this:
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame3/008-bombsAway-Image-0018.jpg)

and this:
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/battle_britain_2004/pics/bob_f3_20b_p105city2.jpg)
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 05, 2013, 01:13:57 AM
We in II/KG77 will have two lives in Ju 88's and one life in Ju 87's.  In Ju 88's, we will be torpedo bombing (which is enormously fun in scenarios -- no 5" is enabled, and autoack is turned down, so you have you chance to get in close) and level bombing.

It runs on starting at 3 pm Eastern on:
March 2, 2013 Frame 1
March 9, 2013: Frame 2
March 16, 2013: Frame 3
March 23, 2013: Frame 4

This is a scenario based on the action around Malta in 1942 (axis hitting Malta and attacking allied shipping).  The enemy will have Spit V's, Sea Hurricanes, and F4F's; and our fighters will be mostly Bf 109F's, with a small number of Bf 110C's and C.202's.
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 05, 2013, 01:31:56 AM
If you have never done much torpedo bombing before (it is almost useless in the Main Arena due to strength of auto ack and 5"), don't worry -- I will teach you quickly how to be very effective at it.

I've flown torpedo bombers in ever scenario that has had them, and it is great fun.

Here are some highlights from the scenarios that have had torpedo bombing.

Coral Sea 2005
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/coral_sea/pics/frame2-9_cvSinks.jpg)

Operation Husky
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200706_husky/pics/frame1/007_setup.jpg)

Coral Sea 2009
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200907_coralSea2009/pics/frame1/010-cloneDrop-Image-0027.jpg)

Philippine Phandango
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/201008_philippinePhandango/pics/frame4/010-hit-Image-0018.jpg)
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 05, 2013, 01:36:19 AM
Please contact me now if you are interested -- I want to do my best to make sure my group is full in advance of the scenario.

You don't have to be an expert bomber pilot.  I need pilots who will be reliable and show up for each frame.

How about it?  Come join me for the upcoming glory!  :aok
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Volron on February 05, 2013, 08:22:17 AM
Hmm...  I have a schedule change thingy coming up this month.  IF I keep a sat/sun off, then I'll give ya a ring, providing there are still bomber slots open then.  But I won't be doing it till either next week, or the week after.  So in other words, it'll be 2 weeks at the most before I can tell you if I can be there or not. :bhead

Almost said, "Sign me up!". :lol  But I remembered just before replying that I may not get sat/sun off with new schedule.  Glad I didn't hit that Post button. :o
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Guppy35 on February 06, 2013, 08:46:09 AM
Please fill the Ju88s.  We'd like every opportunity to replay history :)

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/88down.jpg)
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 06, 2013, 04:08:40 PM
Here's some more-recent history for you.  We are happy to oblige in repeating this.  Don't forget that the Ju 88 is an excellent bomber in 1942.  ;)

BoB
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/battle_britain_2006/pics/frame4/013_tryformore.jpg)

Operation Husky
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200706_husky/pics/frame1/013_hitSeafire.jpg)

Tunisia
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame1/020-hitsOnP40-Image-0030.jpg)

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame2/006-headon-Image-0008.jpg)

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame2/014-revenge-Image-0029.jpg)

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame2/030-p40Down-Image-0051.jpg)

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame3/021-takeOffWing-Image-0046.jpg)

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame3/025-bombsAway-Image-0053.jpg)

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200903_tunisia/pics/frame4/006-afterAll-Image-0010.jpg)
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Volron on February 06, 2013, 09:10:57 PM
I won't find out what my schedule will look like for March until next Friday evening, the 15th. :bhead  IF there are any bomber slots open after the 15th, providing I get a good schedule, I will WANT the fly the Ju. :x  I'm not going to hold my breath though, as it's 9 days away, not including today... :cry
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 06, 2013, 10:14:31 PM
As long as it turns out that you can make it and will show up for all of the frames, I'd love to have you in the group.

Here's hoping that your schedule allows it! <S>
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 07, 2013, 11:38:54 AM
I still need more bomber pilots to join me.

Folks, don't be shy -- it will be a lot of fun, and I welcome all levels of experience.
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: B4Buster on February 07, 2013, 12:04:08 PM
If I get a chance to walk on I'd be interested in flying buffs.
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Mystic2 on February 07, 2013, 12:10:16 PM
I am interested.  I need to verify the dates, but should be aveail for at least most of em
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 07, 2013, 06:54:17 PM
If I get a chance to walk on I'd be interested in flying buffs.

On game day, find me on the radio.  Unless we are full -- you can fly with us.  :aok
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 07, 2013, 07:04:06 PM
I am interested.  I need to verify the dates, but should be aveail for at least most of em

If you can make 3 out of the four frames for sure, let's get you signed up and registered into II/KG77.
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Tracerfi on February 07, 2013, 07:25:29 PM
i will try if you can sign me up
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Volron on February 07, 2013, 09:30:08 PM
As long as it turns out that you can make it and will show up for all of the frames, I'd love to have you in the group.

Here's hoping that your schedule allows it! <S>

Now, not sure how ANYONE can guarantee that.  RL has a way to bite ye on the arse after all. :)  Other than that, after I find out if I can be there, you bet your arse I will be there. :aok

And I'm damn well hoping my schedule will allow it! :x :salute
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 11, 2013, 06:03:50 PM
So far then:

Volron
Mystic2
Tracerfi

(and B4Buster as walk on)
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 11, 2013, 06:04:39 PM
I still need some more bomber pilots who want in on the glory!  :aok
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 14, 2013, 07:23:44 PM
I still need about 3 more bomber pilots.

Come join me, brave bomber pilots -- March glory approaches!  :aok

Who else out there is willing to give it a go?
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Volron on February 14, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
Well, tomorrow be the day and it's looking really good for me.  You'll have my answer tomorrow evening. :)
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Volron on February 15, 2013, 08:36:18 PM
If there are any bomber slots left, I'm in.  I'll be there for all frames (providing RL doesn't decide to come bite me in the arse of course :)).
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Krusty on February 16, 2013, 12:03:19 AM
If you have never done much torpedo bombing before (it is almost useless in the Main Arena due to strength of auto ack and 5"), don't worry -- I will teach you quickly how to be very effective at it.

I've flown torpedo bombers in ever scenario that has had them, and it is great fun.

Here are some highlights from the scenarios that have had torpedo bombing.

Coral Sea 2005
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/coral_sea/pics/frame2-9_cvSinks.jpg)

Operation Husky
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200706_husky/pics/frame1/007_setup.jpg)

Coral Sea 2009
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200907_coralSea2009/pics/frame1/010-cloneDrop-Image-0027.jpg)

Philippine Phandango
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/201008_philippinePhandango/pics/frame4/010-hit-Image-0018.jpg)

Just one line comes to mind...


"Stay on target... Stay on target!"
Title: Re: Bomber pilots needed -- exciting flying promised in return for . . .
Post by: Brooke on February 16, 2013, 05:57:19 PM
If there are any bomber slots left, I'm in.  I'll be there for all frames (providing RL doesn't decide to come bite me in the arse of course :)).

Excellent!  :aok