Battle Of Britain 2013 Registration Now Open

[TGG93]

I'd like to see some 603 sqn Mk. Is! Having been on home defense duty in Scotland since the start of the war

"The Spitfires first went in action against genuinely hostile aircraft on 16 October 1939. On that day nine Junkers Ju 88A-1s of 1./KG 30 delivered an attack on Royal Navy warships in the Firth of Forth, and Nos 602 (Glasgow) and 603 (Edinburgh) Sqns of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, based at Drem and Turnhouse respectively, were scrambled to engage the raiders over East Lothian. Flt Lt Pat Gifford of No 603 Sqn shot down one bomber and Flt Lts George Pinkerton and Archie McKellar (who would later score 17 kills on Hurricane Is, including five in one day, with No 605 Sqn during 1940) of No 602 Sqn destroyed another. Fighters on No 603 Sqn engaged yet another Ju 88 and shot out one of its engines, but it managed to escape back to Germany."

they were finally sent south to RAF Hornchurch on the 27th of August 1940 to join in the fight and headed back north for home defense duty in December 1940.



222 (ZD) and 603 Squadron Spitfires (XT) at Hornchurch, 1 September 1940.

New Zealand born Flight Lieutenant Brian Carbury was posted to 603 squadron in August 1939 to train the pilots. As part of the Auxiliary Air Force, 603 were "part-time" pilots only flying on weekends. When it became obvious war was nearing the squadron was made full-time. Carbury would become the 5th highest scoring RAF pilot of the battle with 15 + 1/3 kills and was one of only three "aces in a day" of the battle when he shot down five aircraft on the 31st of August 1940.

603 also gained Australian born Richard Hillary who was best known for his book "The Last Enemy" and South African born Gerald Stapleton who was credited with shooting down Franz Von Werra.

[Guppy35]

Seems to me that XT-M is a fairly famous bird as it was flown by Richard Hillary of "The Last Enemy" fame.  Might even be the one he was shot down in and so horribly burned

[TGG93]

Seems to me that XT-M is a fairly famous bird as it was flown by Richard Hillary of "The Last Enemy" fame.  Might even be the one he was shot down in and so horribly burned

If the photograph is indeed from the 1st of September that it is almost certainly that very aircraft. His aircraft was severely damaged on the 29th of August but was able to land unhurt. He was shot down on the 3rd of September, which would make it that very bird indeed.

[perdue3]

Perdue3 you what to fly this event?
If so then I suggest you stop with the bashing CM Team comments.
Continue this type of action and I'll see to it you don't fly any special events.

4- Flamebaiting, flaming, being abusing, being disrepectful, trolling, spamming or posting to incite or annoy is not allowed. If you cannot make a positive contribution to the thread, then just stay out of it.


That is the rule I broke. 3 CM's have broken the same rule in this thread as well.

But I respect your authority and will remain quiet. My apologies.

[ROC]

At 10:30 am Pacific Time, I will be in the SEAII working on the event MOTD, Arena Settings and such.  The map will be available for download, I will also have flight enabled so that anyone that wants to can fly around and check out their flights.

Note, I will be head down in settings and tabbing in and out, don't be offended if I "ignore" you, I'm not ignoring anyone, just not watching text.

[earl1937]

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Welcome to the Fall 2013 Scenario, Battle Of Britain.  New terrain, HE111's, New Ground Guns, and a great leadership team.
Click Here To Register http://www.ahevents.org/events/scenarios/current-or-next-scenario.html

Welcome Stellar as the RAF CO
Welcome Redtail7 as the Axis CO

Registration Is Now Open!

Just checking in with you Brooke, am ready and have many squaddies going to man the JU-88's and German fighter escorts! I believe this going to a hoot and am looking forward to working with you and redtail7 on details. Just let me know what you want me to do and consider it done!

[Brooke]

Thanks for flying, Earl! <S> 

[Bobcat81]

Just checking in with you Brooke, am ready and have many squaddies going to man the JU-88's and German fighter escorts! I believe this going to a hoot and am looking forward to working with you and redtail7 on details. Just let me know what you want me to do and consider it done!

Is there a way I can somehow request to escort Earls group specifically?

[swareiam]

Is there a way I can somehow request to escort Earls group specifically?

Bobcat,

You register for the Luftwaffe in a 109 seat?



Well, if you have not, click on the Iron Cross above. This link will take you to the registration page. Then come back to the forum and request access to the Luftwaffe forum.

That should get you close to what you want?

 

[Bobcat81]

Yep Im registered in a 109
I would love access to the LW forum.
Thanks.

[swareiam]

Yep Im registered in a 109
I would love access to the LW forum.
Thanks.

Bobcat,

Check here for forum access.

[FBDragon]

registered now    1/jg3!!!

[Volron]

Are we there yet?

[ROC]

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[KCDitto]

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Damn I am so tired I though I missed the first FRAME!!!