Sirs,
Welcome to the first thursday snapshot of the 2007.
On the January 4th, 3pm EST (21 CET), we will start this year's snapshots with an event, which once again pits American P-47's against German Focke-Wulf 190's - The Party Crashers.
On returning from a bomber escort mission the Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group drop down to the deck and strafe rows of parked aircraft at Gutersloh airfield. Weak anti-aircraft fire is powerless to bring down any of the attackers, and one after another the gun pits fall silent.
Having landed his force at Halesworth, Hub Zemke, the 56th CO, hastily arranges for a repeat performance to destroy the remaining targets.
A few hours later the Wolfpack return laden with bombs, now accompanied by their "neighbours" of the 353rd FG. The Jugs bomb and strafe in squadron order, with the 353rd FG watching over the proceedings. As the 56th climb back to altitude to watch over the 353rd, the better part of II./JG 2 appear on the scene to wreck the party.
The setup of the snapshot can be found from ahevents.org site by following
this link.
All are welcome, this is a snapshot and registration is not required. Please be in the Special Events Arena some 15 minutes before the start time.
