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Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« on: June 06, 2015, 03:26:37 AM »
Today is the anniversary of D-Day.

Paint on those invasion stripes and join us for the action in Special Events II arena at 3 pm Eastern time for "This Day in WWII:  D-Day".

A-20G, B-17G, B-24J, B-25C, B-26B, C-47, Mosquito VI, P-38J, P-47D-11, P-47D-25, P-51B, Spitfire IX, Typhoon I

vs.

Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6, Bf 110G-2, C-47, FW 190A-5, FW 190A-8, FW 190F-8, Ju 88A-4

Also, if the allies capture bases in France, there is the possibility for tank battles.

Please join me in this unlimited-life event, and bring your pals.  It starts at 3 pm, but you can join after it starts, too.

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2015, 03:28:40 AM »

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2015, 04:57:26 AM »
Today is also the anniversary of me and my wife (divorcing) lol we may go to dinner or somthing since were still technically married
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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2015, 10:20:48 AM »
Big salute to my great uncle Willie, entered France at Utah Beach 07:15, 6 Jun 44, I Co 22nd 4th ID.  He's still alive and kicking.
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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2015, 11:48:14 AM »
Is this a all day event or how long is it supposed to run
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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2015, 04:43:22 PM »
<S> to the relatives who were there!

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2015, 04:44:41 PM »
Is this a all day event or how long is it supposed to run

The "This Day in WWII" events run for 2 hours.  Folks can join at any point during the action.

Next month's is Operation Husky (July 9).


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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2015, 04:50:09 PM »
That was loads of fun <S>
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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2015, 06:04:16 PM »
That was loads of fun <S>

Thank you very much for playing in it. :aok

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2015, 06:55:27 PM »
Had a blast!! Was a treat and something different than the MA. Thx for hosting the event.

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2015, 10:36:46 PM »
Had a blast!! Was a treat and something different than the MA. Thx for hosting the event.

 :salute

I'm glad you could make it, and happy to see you there.  :aok

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« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2015, 10:59:23 PM »
had a blast what little time I got to fly unfortunately real life jumped up and slapped me in the face but it was a well planned event loved the clouds

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2015, 02:08:52 AM »
<S> chief.  It was nice flying with you while you could be there.  :aok

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2015, 11:17:01 AM »
   Great Event! Thanks Brooke and to the other CMs for hosting.  :salute  Bfoot1 in that spitfire for some great fights.  :airplane:
I always wanted to fight an impossible battle against incredible odds.

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Re: Today is anniversary of D-Day. Join the battle today.
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2015, 03:51:58 PM »
   Great Event! Thanks Brooke and to the other CMs for hosting.  :salute  Bfoot1 in that spitfire for some great fights.  :airplane:

Thank you for flying in it, Slate.  :aok