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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #75 on: December 10, 2013, 08:30:19 PM »
I followed Frodo when AH introduced the P-38.  Anybody remember when that was? 
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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #76 on: December 10, 2013, 08:33:56 PM »
I followed Frodo when AH introduced the P-38.  Anybody remember when that was?  

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #77 on: December 10, 2013, 08:35:39 PM »
I played the beta of Confirmed Kill (HiTech's first flight sim).  Does that count?

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #78 on: December 11, 2013, 09:02:28 PM »
I followed Frodo when AH introduced the P-38.  Anybody remember when that was? 

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #79 on: December 11, 2013, 09:11:49 PM »
The O'Club was so much fun back in the day. I would've paid a subscription fee just for that. Remember Airhead?
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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #80 on: December 12, 2013, 10:42:14 AM »
Air is still around on another board where some old AW/WB/AH folks migrated.
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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #81 on: December 12, 2013, 10:49:53 AM »
I'm still here! Played on Day 1.  It's hard to remember the exact date, but I think it was around Sept. 6 1999.  I could be off a day or two. I was originally "AlgyFT". I closed my account for about a month in the mid 2000's, came back and changed my handle to "Biggles2".  I have a collection of about 90 Biggles books that I bought when I lived at RAF Bentwaters in England, and that's where I got the names Algy and Biggles.

Just prior to AH I flew EAW on Kali, as well as Net Duel, and a WW1 game that folded (I can't remember the name of it--not RB2, but it was very popular, help me out). They folded right when they were getting ready to release a new MMO called BOB (Battle of Britain). I also enjoyed Fighter Ace during the period when there just four fields.

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #82 on: December 12, 2013, 12:50:25 PM »
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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #83 on: December 12, 2013, 01:32:21 PM »
Jeezz, it is good to see so many (relatively) of the old crowd still hanging around. I <S> you all! Thanks for checking in!
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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #84 on: December 12, 2013, 03:13:10 PM »
I'm still here! Played on Day 1.  It's hard to remember the exact date, but I think it was around Sept. 6 1999.  I could be off a day or two. I was originally "AlgyFT". I closed my account for about a month in the mid 2000's, came back and changed my handle to "Biggles2".  I have a collection of about 90 Biggles books that I bought when I lived at RAF Bentwaters in England, and that's where I got the names Algy and Biggles.

Just prior to AH I flew EAW on Kali, as well as Net Duel, and a WW1 game that folded (I can't remember the name of it--not RB2, but it was very popular, help me out). They folded right when they were getting ready to release a new MMO called BOB (Battle of Britain). I also enjoyed Fighter Ace during the period when there just four fields.

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I saw you a while back but forgot you were Algy. Good to see you are still around.  :cheers:

Jeezz, it is good to see so many (relatively) of the old crowd still hanging around. I <S> you all! Thanks for checking in!


Anyone remember the axis vs allies deathmatch events in early A/H? Had it's own map ans was a lot of fun.


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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #85 on: December 12, 2013, 03:36:19 PM »
I'm still here! Played on Day 1.  It's hard to remember the exact date, but I think it was around Sept. 6 1999.  I could be off a day or two. I was originally "AlgyFT". I closed my account for about a month in the mid 2000's, came back and changed my handle to "Biggles2".  I have a collection of about 90 Biggles books that I bought when I lived at RAF Bentwaters in England, and that's where I got the names Algy and Biggles.

Just prior to AH I flew EAW on Kali, as well as Net Duel, and a WW1 game that folded (I can't remember the name of it--not RB2, but it was very popular, help me out). They folded right when they were getting ready to release a new MMO called BOB (Battle of Britain). I also enjoyed Fighter Ace during the period when there just four fields.

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Holy crap i remember the name AlgyFT.. Didnt know that was you.  I used the handle Lookout for a short time when i started before switching to Lazer.  Anyone know if anyone from the =Twin Engined Devils= still play?

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #86 on: December 12, 2013, 05:54:24 PM »

I saw you a while back but forgot you were Algy. Good to see you are still around.  :cheers:


Thanks, Frodo! Good to see you still around, too.  A couple of years ago I exchanged emails with kbman. He was kicking around the idea of coming back, but I don't think made the move. Too bad. 

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #87 on: December 12, 2013, 06:58:16 PM »
Biggles…those Biggles books….are they for kids or an adult read? I had never heard of them until you just mentioned them.
They are on Amazon.
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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #88 on: December 13, 2013, 02:14:40 AM »
Biggles…those Biggles books….are they for kids or an adult read? I had never heard of them until you just mentioned them.
They are on Amazon.

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Re: OK…who's left here that played the Beta?
« Reply #89 on: December 13, 2013, 03:39:35 AM »


Anyone remember the axis vs allies deathmatch events in early A/H? Had it's own map ans was a lot of fun.

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