Design discussion for October Scenario (Target Rabaul)

[TequilaChaser]

Thank you for sharing y'alls screenshots, Tiff and Brooke!

Those are awesome looking


TC (it's easier to type for me Dan ;-)  )

[Brooke]

Just changed the B-25 group to 42nd BG because . . .

WxMan's father in law flew those B-25's in the 42nd BG! 

42nd BG over Rabaul, March, 1944


42nd BG got B-25H's with tail guns and 75 mm cannon in March, 1944.

Also, you can get the Kindle version of this for a mere $2.50:

[Brooke]

Guys, the 9th and 80th fighter squadrons -- were they in G's or J's in late '43/early '44 (or a mixture)?  Anyone have some references?

[Delirium]

Guys, the 9th and 80th fighter squadrons -- were they in G's or J's in late '43/early '44 (or a mixture)?  Anyone have some references?

It looks like the 80th started flying Js late 1943, but the vast majority were Gs and Hs.

[Brooke]

It looks like the 80th started flying Js late 1943, but the vast majority were Gs and Hs.

Roger that.

Dick Bong got his P-38 "Marge" (which was a J) in Jan/Feb, 1944, according to this and this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Bong
http://acepilots.com/usaaf_bong.html

So, guys, maybe the 80th is G's and the 9th is J's?

[kilo2]

Kilo2, that is an unfair challenge asking Delirium to fly Axis (which he would most absolutely would do if it came to it and the CM Host asked him to).... But challenging him to put his money where his mouth is, is just wrong....

He deserves the chance to be able to fly in the scenario in historical squadron that was at Rabual, since that is the same squadron that he is a member of here in AH, imulating....

If the seasoned longtime players really want to see another glorious wonderful scenario with better numbers, then everyone that is committed to flying the scenario should work hard at getting at 1 if not 2 others to join in on the excitement...

TC

His love for History and desire for the event to work should out weigh his squadron loyalty.

[Guppy35]

Just changed the B-25 group to 42nd BG because . . .

WxMan's father in law flew those B-25's in the 42nd BG! 

42nd BG over Rabaul, March, 1944
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42nd BG got B-25H's with tail guns and 75 mm cannon in March, 1944.

Also, you can get the Kindle version of this for a mere $2.50:
(Image removed from quote.)

Do remember we have a 345th Strafer skinned as "Quitch" which was flown by Toad's Dad during the war.

[Guppy35]

Roger that.

Dick Bong got his P-38 "Marge" (which was a J) in Jan/Feb, 1944, according to this and this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Bong
http://acepilots.com/usaaf_bong.html

So, guys, maybe the 80th is G's and the 9th is J's?

Not sure why you are sticking with the 9th Brooke.  They got Jugs in November 43 and Bong went home.  Still think just for the available skins you should go with the 475th.  They got the 9th Lightnings to go with the ones they had already as attrition replacements. 

[Guppy35]

Corky Smith got his 5th kill in "CorkyJr" over Rabaul on October 24, 1943.  The image shows him landing after that mission.  The 5th AF flew their last missions over Rabaul on November 7th.  Carrier strikes followed that and then Marines and 13th AF coming from the Solomons.

I really would like to be in "CorkyJr" over cartoon Rabaul.  The single engine part I have down pat!

[oboe]

Roger that.

Dick Bong got his P-38 "Marge" (which was a J) in Jan/Feb, 1944, according to this and this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Bong
http://acepilots.com/usaaf_bong.html

So, guys, maybe the 80th is G's and the 9th is J's?

Why limit squadrons to a single model?  Its more realistic to have a mix of Gs and Js within a group, isn't it?

[BFOOT1]

Hmmm to fly Corsairs or 38's, very tough decision. 

[Delirium]

So, guys, maybe the 80th is G's and the 9th is J's?

I would recommend that all the 38s are Gs, especially since you're concerned about plane performance and balance. With altitude the 38s will still dominate the Japanese planeset, but at least there will be a bit less horsepower for the Zeros to contend with. I'd rather see the Allies with early models than the Japanese with mid to late 1944 models to maintain balance and hopefully maintain the historical integrity of the event.

[Delirium]

His love for History and desire for the event to work should out weigh his squadron loyalty.

The only reason I'm posting here at all is to help the event be as realistic and fun as possible. I'm not flying in the scenario as my love for my family and career have taken center stage, far above Aces High. The best I can hope for is to have the best of both worlds and experience the event vicariously through videos and screenshots.

I'm not your enemy, but feel free to treat me that way as I have broad shoulders. 

[Arlo]

My wife fully supports my AH hobby. It's the university I attend that doesn't care. 

[Brooke]

Still think just for the available skins you should go with the 475th.

OK, 475th FG it is, specifically McGuire's 431st FS, which got P-38J's in March.

We'll have the 80th as G's.

You P-38 aficionados want the 431st be G's or J's?