Author Topic: Attention Allied Pilots (Read 1362 times)

wolf05 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2003, 11:04:35 AM »

I definitely agree! This was a very fun evening, and it was a hell of a lot more interesting than just upping and furballing, or sweating it out in a gv somewhere. Do not get me wrong, I like all that we do in the CT, but it is refreshing to see some different adversarial strengths to contend with, and try to counter.

It would be nice to see more of the squadrons from both sides get together and plan such missions. To me that just adds a lot more realism to the game. It is nice to see the possible future of the CT unfolding!

LtMagee · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2003, 07:45:10 PM »

78th unofficial report:

There were only three 78th P-47 fighters. We departed shortly after the 322nd Bombers departed. Like them, we were caught at a medium alt and had no chance to help the bombers against the diving 109s and 190s. Eventually two of our 47s were lost, pilots bailed safe. It doesnt take long for a P-47 to find the deck but I eventually escaped taking one 109 down (splash1). I deverted north to a foward base, refueled and intercepted returing 325th bombers. Once again was caught lower and had to drag'em down then run. I formed up with two P-51s and RTBed safe. 1 kill, 2 aircraft lost, two pilots accounted for and are being transported back home.

TheBug · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2003, 08:14:56 PM »

Well Warloc is the paperwork guy for 880, but the Fleet sent him to a rest home for the week, think his nerves are shot, so I'll give my best shot at an 880 AAR.

We had 7 pilots roll in Spit XIVs to cover the B26 group, wasn't long after turning east from the coast that we met the Hun. Mostly a couple singles here and there at first as they seemed to be focused on the B17s out front.

But was only a matter of time before our group had to punch their way through the Lw's line of defense. Running gunfight describes it perfectly, wasn't a moment of boredom the entire flight. Had to be one of the best times I've had in AH.

We lost 3 airframes on the way to target, but 4 pilots were able to stay with the buffs till they dropped and headed back to Allied lines. We had to break off and land due to critical gas situation, in fact my engine quit just before I touched down. I'm not entirely certain on our victories, but I know that we at least scored 4 downed LW fighters.

Was an excellent time and I agree with Twodogs that it would be nice to see the squadrons pull together and form missions like this on a weekly basis.

So let's lay the groundwork here. I am certain that the 880 FAA would be very interested in participating in organizing some missions on Tues. night's very similiar to last nights. Maybe each squad can take a turn laying out a mission. This would include the LW squads and possibly some Allied squads switching side just to even things up.

Need to develop some type of a "mailing list" or a method on this BBS for everybody that would be interested and a way to communicate plans amongst the necessary squads/individuals.

Mostly just me thinking out loud. But I am committed to getting something organized in the CT and willing to offer my help and my squads help where possible.

I also want to stress that this is just not for the squad members in the CT, but any individual. If you're interested please speak up.

~~to all that participated and big ~~to the lads of the 325th for setting this up.~~~~

wolf05 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2003, 08:28:02 PM »

Hey TheBug, I feel the same as you, this is too good to let fly away. This was by far one of the most intense evenings I have ever had in the CT... And I was late to boot.

The people on both sides of the battle deserve a big round of thanks for coming together and pulling it off. Why not just use the BB for this, as that is how everyone got involved with this last one. Just a thought! I will help all I can to see that this type of squad or mission night works its way into the CT on a more permanant basis. Was just too Damned Realistic for words, lol.

TheBug · « **Reply #19 on:** November 12, 2003, 10:07:48 PM »

I think the BBS is a great place to post the the general plan/schedule and advertise for the mission. But it makes it kinda tough to post orders, you never know where Jerry may be lurking.

I'd say we can just try winging each Tuesday night, but I really liked the frag orders sent out by the 325th not only adds to the immersion but adds to the orginization.

wolf05 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2003, 10:21:46 PM »

Why do we not set up a special e-mail list on each of our systems and we can communicate through them. Pick two reps from each squadron or as many lonewolves as you could handle.
We would just have to depend on the honesty of those we would choose to communicate with. Preferably just include those who were loyal to being exsclusively Allied or Axis, and no fence sitters.

I do not know if it would work, but it was just my 2 cents. <>

Slash27 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2003, 11:02:49 PM »

AAR VF-27

Details are sketchy at this time as all pilots are not accounted for. VF-27 upped to support JG-3's bomber intercept force. I was seperated from the other 6 pilots on take off as I was having great difficulty strapping my 6'2" 255lb frame into my G-10. I ended up having to leave my in flight snack of pizza and Shiner Bock with the ground crew. When I was finally airborne I found myself alone between JG-3s flight and my own. Reports came in that bomber formations were thought to be heading east at 30k approx 50 miles to our southwest. The 6 man flight was first to make contact with the B-17s and their P-38 escorts. Reports on the radio from the first pass were 3 17's downed and and 1 '38 destroyed. At this time JG-3 was making their run. The radio traffic became chaotic and hard to decipher. I did over hear 3 VF-27 pilots reporting catastophic damage to their aircraft and they were bailing. No position was heard or given. There was a blood chilling scream heard ( possibly CIU ) and is thought that this pilot burned to death in his plane. I followed JG-3s attack with a head on pass on a '17. The bomber faltered and fell to earth shortly after my pass. I reversed my sluggish 109 as best I could, it was trying to stall with any movement of the stick it seemed. A P-38 unsuccessfully tried to follow me as I attempted to position myself for a second run. The only friendly I saw at this time was Corwin who inquired about my intentions. I advised him of my plan and we headed back to the bomber stream. I again made a head on pass on a '17. This time my 30mm and 20mm cannon found their mark quik and the bomber exploded. I passed through the formations lucky to avoid damage form the gunners. I did not see or hear from Corwin after the pass. I heard Telstar callout "splash 2" so I did aswell.( I didnt want to be shown up by this cocky upstart:D ) I then fought my 109 back into postion again cursing it the whole time. I lined up on the lead bomber in another head on pass. I saw cannon strikes from just under the nose to the bombbay. Unfourtunately this time the gunners made me pay for the destruction of their commrades and turned my G-10 into a 400 mph ball of fire. As I plummeted to earth I did'nt notice my 109 handling much different with out wings as it did with them. I did manage to pull the ripcord despite my burns. Upon arriving back at base I was informed TwoDogs had ate my pizza and drank my beer. I went to bed hungry and angry that CIU died before he paid me my poker winnings.

p.s. was a blast Bear <>

o0Stream140o · « **Reply #22 on:** November 12, 2003, 11:58:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Slash27
There was a blood chilling scream heard ( possibly CIU ) and is thought that this pilot burned to death in his plane.

I went to bed hungry and angry that CIU died before he paid me my poker winnings.

p.s. was a blast Bear <>

Sorry slash.. didn't mean to mess up your poker winnings..

Great AAR

Arlo · « **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2003, 12:37:30 AM »

Was that you? I waved but you didn't wave back. I guess you kinda had your hands full. But it made quite an impression when you passed by at a 600+ mph closure rate with your hair on fire.

Slash27 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 15, 2003, 07:32:50 PM »

Sorry slash.. didn't mean to mess up your poker winnings.. No problem, he deserved it:D <>

Was that you? Yep, was me. Thanks for the pics, too bad you missed my one wing 109 nail najdorf just after we passed.

Jester · « **Reply #25 on:** November 15, 2003, 08:41:53 PM »

Great Pic Arlo! !

Arlo · « **Reply #26 on:** November 15, 2003, 08:58:00 PM »

Thanks, Jest. The air up there at 25-30k is mighty thin. That damned pee-dirty ape compresses at the shallowest of dives. More power to it's fans but I don't think I like that boid much.