Raid on Polesti

[VVV]

I thought it would be really awesome if one of the scenarios on AH would be about Operation Titlewave. Imagine a bunch of B-24's flying 30 to 40 feet off the ground to attack an oil refinery, which is infested with ack and then have to fly back on fumes and while being attacked by 109's.

Just an idea for the community and  the awesome staff who organizes AH events.

[storch]

titlewave?  polesti?

[VVV]

Sorry if I spelled Ploesti wrong. Here is a link about the mission.

http://www.ww2guide.com/oil.shtml

[Guppy35]

We ran that one back in Airwarrior.  We also included the June 44 low alt P38 raid of the 1st and 82nd Fighter Groups.

All those 38s were something to see

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by VVV
I thought it would be really awesome if one of the scenarios on AH would be about Operation Titlewave. Imagine a bunch of B-24's flying 30 to 40 feet off the ground to attack an oil refinery, which is infested with ack and then have to fly back on fumes and while being attacked by 109's.

Just an idea for the community and  the awesome staff who organizes AH events.

Just have REsmith on the opposing side, he'll "ordnance vulch" you guys to start.

[thndregg]

I have a DVD set (WW2: Road to Victory.) It contains some interesting video and detail about the Ploesti raid. I'd be willing to participate.

[Treize69]

I'd love to if we had an IAR to fly.

[Platano]

Originally posted by Treize69
I'd love to if we had an IAR to fly.

You jus Reminded me of the Grupul 7 Vanatoare Days for some reason

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Treize69
I'd love to if we had an IAR to fly.

You and I are the only ones who wish this plane would be brought into AH.  

[Dux]

All in due time.

[Krusty]

I wouldn't mind seeing it.

Oh, FYI: The B24s weren't 30 feet off the ground. That's patently absurd, as most buildings are higher than that. By "low" they were talking 3-4k, but the bombers were scattered across different altitudes, up to 12 or 14k, if I recall properly.

[Platano]

Originally posted by Masherbrum
You and I are the only ones who wish this plane would be brought into AH.  

DOnt forget me

[Treize69]

Originally posted by Krusty
I wouldn't mind seeing it.

Oh, FYI: The B24s weren't 30 feet off the ground. That's patently absurd, as most buildings are higher than that. By "low" they were talking 3-4k, but the bombers were scattered across different altitudes, up to 12 or 14k, if I recall properly.

Right as usual.

[Guppy35]

Gotta check your Facts Krusty.  Low alt practice flight for Ploesti

[Squire]

High enough to escape blast damage from their own drops, but very low, yes.

30 feet wouldn't be enough to clear many target buildings, although en route, im sure they went that low at times.

The one flying over the smoke stack is @ 200 feet up. Certainly low compared to the 15-20k they normally did.

Forgot to add: Its been done several times in AH with B-17s, dunno if they ever re ran it with B-24s. Was fun.