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All other missions are completed. Moving on to 21 May...
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Will the He-111s show up?
"summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! Our bombers will be attacking Nancy-Essay aerodrome, and your Zerstörers have been assigned as the escort. You'll meet them over Western Germany & then bring 'em to the airfield, keeping them safe as they attack, & then get them back to safety in Germany. Let's show the French that our eyes are not only fixed solely on Belgium and Northern France!
"objective_string"=This is a representation of two missions flown by Bf-110s of V(Z)/LG 1 on 11 May, 1940. During the morning mission, a Bf-110 and a He-111 of I/KG 53 was shot down, but the 110s responded by getting four French Mb-152s of GC I/8. In the afternoon mission, the Zerstörers also shot down two H-75s of GC II/4 over Lunéville. There are no reports of any Luftwaffe losses during the afternoon sortie. The actual number of aircraft involved during this mission are unknown.
"intelligence_string"=This is a 50/50 mission. Once airborne, you'll fly southwest & climb to 4,500m. If the bombers make the rendezvous, you'll escort them to Nancy-Essay aerodrome, & then bring them back to Germany. If the bombers don't make the rendezvous point, you will fly a fighter sweep over the city of Luneville instead, drawing enemy fighters into combat, and then taking them down. Once your fighter sweep is complete, you will return to Germany. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_BF110_C
"airfield_string"=Germany - Wiesbaden
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - The squadrons fly to France
"summary_string"=So, the war is officially here. We all knew that it was coming, and now it has arrived. At least we're ready for it this time. Our airfield ground element has already departed for the French aerodromes, so this morning we, and two other formations will follow them. We will see you all on the other side of the Channel. Good luck!
"objective_string"=On September 3rd, 1939, the German invasion of Poland launched a global conflict later known as World War II. Although France and Great Britain pledged their assistance, there was only sporadic activity between September 1939 and April 1940, when the Germans turned their attention north to Denmark and Norway before invading France and the Low Countries in Mid-May. This period of the war became known as the "Phoney War."
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, join up with the other Hurricane flight & head southeast toward the Channel. Along the way, a flight of Fairey Battles will join you & remain with you as part of this small initial force in France. After reaching the French coast, you'll continue flying southeast, then separate to land at Rouen aerodrome; this will be 87 Squadron's new home for the time being. While you're en route, be alert for possible enemy activity over the Channel, though this is deemed unlikely.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 87 Sqn
"airfield_string"=England - Debden North
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Protect the patrolling "Lizzie"
"summary_string"=Listen up, chaps! The Germans have gotten into the habit of taking a pop at our planes as they patrol the frontline. So today, we are going to supply an escort. Stay with the patrolling Lizzie, and don't get overexcited & start chasing Germans all over the countryside. Your only goal is to stay with the Lizzie and keep her safe!
"objective_string"=Following the rapid demise of Poland, this period between October 1939 and April 1940 was marked by relative inactivity. While some sporadic action did occur, these skirmishes were mainly limited to some artillery exchanges and minor aerial battles. This sortie is representative of the type of action that occurred during these months.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will meet up with the Lizzie over Belgium and remain with her as she scouts the Belgium-Luxembourg area, looking for any signs of German intrusion. Lizzies are not fighters, so only leave the Lysander if she's under direct attack by the enemy. After getting her back to safety, you'll return to Merville; this aerodrome puts you closer to the German border than you were at Rouen.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 85 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Merville
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Your turn along the frontline
"summary_string"=Listen up, gents! The Germans appear to be resting after their conquest of Poland, but the Luftwaffe remains active, flying patrols along & beyond the Eastern border, gathering intelligence and testing French defenses. Today you will return the favor, flying close to their border to see how they react. If you do find the Hun, show Jerry that he cannot fly over France and Belgium with impunity!
"objective_string"=Following the rapid demise of Poland, this period between October 1939 and April 1940 was marked by relative inactivity. While some sporadic action did occur, these skirmishes were mainly limited to some artillery exchanges and minor aerial battles. This sortie is representative of the type of action that occurred during these months.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, head southeast & patrol an area beginning northeast of Reims, and continue flying east-southeast until you arrive at the end of your patrol sector between Verdun and Metz. This will place you near the German border, so be prepared to encounter German fighters and bombers, likely doing the same patrol work you are about to do. If you encounter the Luftwaffe, you have permission to attack.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 1 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Vassincourt
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Merlin engine test after a refit
"summary_string"=Get moving, pilot! The maintenance chaps have just done an engine change on one of our Hurricanes & want someone to test it before nightfall. Take off and climb as you fly southwest, then come around toward Cambrai before heading back north to land safely at Lille-Seclin once more. Keep the throttle open, & see just how swiftly she will climb. Make sure she comes back in one piece!
"objective_string"=Following the rapid demise of Poland, this period between October 1939 and April 1940 was marked by relative inactivity. While some sporadic action did occur, these skirmishes were mainly limited to some artillery exchanges and minor aerial battles. However, this sortie is entirely fictional.
"intelligence_string"=Right from the start, commence climbing hard once you're airborne. If the engine is running well, you should be able to climb at better than 2,000ft per minute. Your mechanics would like to see how she runs at Angels 18; this is near a height where the Bf-109 and Bf-110 perform best at. Make sure to remain alert for dusk patrols and do not go trophy hunting; we do not want all their hard work to go to waste!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 85 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Lille
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Merry Christmas, everyone!
"summary_string"=Listen, chap! A Christmas truce has been arranged, but until midnight comes we will have to remain on our guard. Larger than normal German patrols have been intruding into French airspace. In response, both we & the French are mounting larger patrols ourselves.
"objective_string"=Following the rapid demise of Poland, this period between October 1939 and April 1940 was marked by relative inactivity. While some sporadic action did occur, these skirmishes were mainly limited to some artillery exchanges and minor aerial battles. This sortie is representative of the type of action that occurred during these months.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, continue southeast to meet up with French fighters at Reims. The French Air Force right now is operating three main types; the Bloch 152, Morane-Saulnier Ms-406, & the Curtiss Hawk 75. All types are considerably slower than a Bf-109 or Bf-110, though the P-36 and Ms-406 are maneuverable. Your joined formation should allow you to handle any German aircraft you encounter. Once finished, return to Lille-Seclin. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 87 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Lille
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - A quick start to your morning
"summary_string"=Scramble! It seems that our dawn patrol will begin earlier this morning. German bombers are bearing down on your base at low level from the northeast. Ground mechanics have finished their maintenance & warmed up the engine, so get airborne and take down the Hun!
"objective_string"=As the Spring of 1940 neared, the level of German reconnaissance activity above northeastern France increased considerably, although any combat that occurred as a result was still considered light. As a consequence, both the French & Brits increased patrols at dawn and dusk, when their aerodromes and facilities were the most vulnerable to attack.
"intelligence_string"=Once in the air, reverse your heading to intercept the Germans coming in from the northeast. Because they are attacking at dawn, any raiders will likely be unescorted. Remember; Do-17s lack protection against rear attack from below. Try to stay below their flight path as you chase them and you should be able to bring them down more easily. Once they are destroyed or you exhuast all your ammunition, landing safely completes the mission.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gladiator Mk II 615 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Vitry-en-Artois
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - High altitude recce intercept
"summary_string"=To your fighters! A German recce plane is headed this way at high altitude, and you must intercept it before the enemy bomber can escape! The level of German reconnaissance suggests that something is afoot, this very long period of stagnation might be coming to an end. Make sure that the mission today ends with a fiery wreck by taking down this kraut!
"objective_string"=On 10 May 1940, the uneasy stalemate in the west came to an abrupt end when German forces began their attack on Holland, Belgium, & France. Within three weeks, the Germans had overrun Belgium and Holland, and they successfully cut off the Allied Armies in Northeastern France from the remainder of the force to the southwest by smashing through the Ardennes and driving to the coast.
"intelligence_string"=The French report that the recce Heinkel is flying at 6,500 meters on a heading of 350 degrees. This means it will overfly Lille & continue into Belgium. You must catch and shoot down the Heinkel before it can reach Belgium & finish its recce sweep. You will need to keep the Merlin engine at full throttle in order to hold the climb rate. Catch this kraut & make sure that he does not escape!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 85 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Lille
