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storch

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« on: March 12, 2006, 12:01:51 PM »
Just came across this info.  I thought I would share it here.

Apparently the FAA utilized F4Us (CorsairI) and F6F-3s in attacking the German Battleship Tirpitz.  1834 squadron operating from HMS FORMIDABLE on 3 April 1944 attacked the super battleship in norweigian waters.  this was also the first use of the mighty F4U in carrier operations.  further Corsair attacks were made on the Tirpitz in July and August of 1944.

The FAA also attacked Tirpitz from HMS EMPEROR with F6F-3 (Hellcats F1) in support of the Corsairs.  The Hellcats claiming 3 109 kills on the 3 April 1944 raid.

this could be the basis for a one week set up of F4U-1s and F6F-5s vs 109-G6s and 190-A5s?  we could use the baltic map.  I would say use seafires as well but then no one would fly the F4Us.  enable a cruiser fleet for the axis and a carrier group or two for the allies.  have mosquitos set up in rear bases to add flavor if you like.

this is a happy medium for those of us who want to fly German planes and still accomodate the blue planes aficionados.

Allies:

CVs

TG1
F4U-1s
TBMs
SBDs

TG2
F6F-5
TBMs
SBDs

bases at least three sectors away

Mosquito
SpitVIII

Axis:

109G2
109G6
110G2
190A5

Ju88 (rear bases only)

if it turns out to be a popular idea perhaps it could be pursued further with additional refinements.
« Last Edit: March 12, 2006, 12:04:14 PM by storch »

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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2006, 12:09:53 PM »
OUTSTANDING:aok

Since I've been waiting for the pac set up, this is a great idea.

wtg storch

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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2006, 12:38:36 PM »
Great idea Storch.

I'm a hog'o'holic, and this looks like a great set up.

Would be great to see hogs and kitty's vs 109's.

staffers?

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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2006, 01:32:13 PM »
Yeah winner idea.

They use to include FAA F6's,and F4U's, for the Norway setups, but thats been a while.

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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2006, 02:03:54 PM »
Very good idea Storch, I like it.

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« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2006, 06:27:04 PM »
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Originally posted by RTR
staffers?

 



Looks good

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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2006, 11:57:25 AM »
Great idea Storch, to be honest, I'd rather be in a F4 U1 than a spit when doggin with you boys, hope it comes off

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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2006, 07:52:42 PM »
This looks like a great setup, would love to give it a try.


I always knew Storch had a soft spot for us FAA boys. :p
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2006, 08:03:46 AM »
Fantastic! :)

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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2006, 11:49:11 AM »
any chance of this happening soon?  I think it might be fun for all involved.

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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2006, 04:31:00 PM »
We're waiting for the new North Sea map. Should be ready soon, maybe even for the next setup. Or the one after that...
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2006, 06:36:05 PM »
GRUN I thought we flew together in Hostile shores in 2001 ?



For those wondering the meaning of my post Hostile Shores was a scenario with this exact setup :)

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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2006, 08:10:07 PM »
was it fun?

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« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2006, 08:52:42 PM »
We used to fly this scenerio fairly often back when I was on the CT Staff.
Storch is correct. It always was a pretty popular set-up and most people enjoyed flying it. Allies had to operate most of their aircraft off the carriers but it was still fun.

One of the old maps actually had the TIRPITZ in a cove protected by AA guns. When I was the CO of 800 Sqdn. FAA (The Hellcats of HMS EMPEROR) we flew missions against the TIRPITZ along with other squads.  Is there a new NORWAY map? If so hope it has this same feature. Even though - historically the RN raided targets all up and down the coast of Norway so it should make for some good fights for both sides.

The only change I would make to Storch's aircraft list was the LANCASTER being based in England and at least one CV with the Seafire II it was the main aircraft in the RN fleet at the time. Looks good otherwise. 3+ Carriers for the RN if we can swing it.

Hope the AvA staff will think hard about this one. Very good set-up and something different from the ETO Cross Channel Furball.

Storch for digging this one up.   :aok
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« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2006, 09:06:09 PM »
Ya sounds awesome!

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