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Battle of France - Part I has now been released!
- Thread starter Rami
- Start date
Reply...
Good morning,
One more mission to go, then 21 May will be complete. And the last one is well underway.
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Take control of Boulogne
"summary_string"=Aufpassen Männer! The BEF is pushing back hard at Arras, & are trying to prevent us from reaching the Channel ports, including the port of Boulogne! If we can reach and capture these ports, it could prevent the British from evacuating France by sea, then we can isolate & destroy them in detail. Let's make sure that we put Boulogne out of commission!
"objective_string"=On the evening of 21 May about twenty He-111s of III/LG I with an equal number of Zerstorers from II/ZG 76 were intercepted above Calais by a RAF pilot of 229 Sqn. As other Hurricanes jumped in, a running battle developed from Calais to Boulogne, with two Hurricanes downed by II/ZG 76. Despite this, the Germans did lose one 111 from III/LG I. This mission deviates from the historical record a bit by having all RAF pilots attack as an organized force, rather than scattered elements.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-southwest & climb to 5,000m as you head for the Pas-de-Calais. You will raid the British-held port of Boulogne, which we must capture to trap the Allies on the continent and prevent their escape. Once near the port, you will raid from the sea so that you will already be heading for Germany once you release. and should help prevent you from being harassed by fighters. Once your attack is finished, return to Germany to retire for the evening!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Monchengladbach
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - KG 2 now takes their turn
"summary_string"=Kameraden, herhören! Our Kampfgeschwader units have been raiding cities and towns north of Paris throughout the day. KG 53 has paid a price for the attacks, so other units are being sent to give them rest. You will attack a major railyard & factories at Beauvais, with help from escort fighters. Let's deny French forces the resources which they need to continue fighting us!
"objective_string"=On the evening of 21 May, Do-17 bombers of KG 2 were attacked by French Ms-406s from GC III/2 west of Estrees-St-Denis, northwest of Creil. The escort of Bf-110s from V(Z)/LG 1 damaged two of the enemy fighters badly enough they were forced to land. In the same area, a third Ms-406 was also forced to land after being engaged by Zerstorers from III/ZG 26, northwest of Creil. It is assumed that the Dorniers struck the town of Beauvais, but neither this, nor German losses, can be comfirmed.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-southwest to reach the town of Beauvais. The escorts will rendezvous with you shortly after takeoff. Once you approach Beauvais, the bombers will spread out; your height will be 4,000m, whilst the other flights will stack above and below you. These escorts will remain in front and draw any fighters away from you. Your target is a factory complex just southwest of the large rail yard, other flights will hit the railyard & another factory complex just to the north. After you release, return to Germany and retire for the evening. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dornier Do-17Z2
"airfield_string"=Germany - Biblis
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - KG 53 in trouble at Creil
"summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! The city of Creil has a major aircraft manufacuring plant that is making enemy fighters at a breakneck pace. Your bomber gruppe will attack this French factory & destroy it. Your bombers will have escort protection, so let's show the French that their efforts to force us from the air are too little and too late!
"objective_string"=This is a semi-historical amalgam of two raids; the primary strike was on the evening of 19 May, when bombers of III/KG 53 struck rail targets at Creil. In the primary raid, one bomber was shot down by Bloch 152s from GC II/1, southeast of Compiegne. The second element is more ill-defined; during the afternoon of 21 May, a Zerstorer of II/ZG I was shot down providing escort for He-111s southwest of Soissons. This mission combined the two events.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-southwest & climb to 5,000m. The escort fighters should rendezvous with you over Eastern France. When you get close to Creil, your bombers will attack a major aircraft manufacturing plant and railyard in the city. This target is likely to be heavily defended, and with you being so close to Paris, fighter intercepts are likely. Make sure you hit your targets hard, we do not want to lose a lot of aircraft making repeated attacks!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Wiesbaden
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - An unusual twin encounter
"summary_string"=Kameraden, herhören! Luftwaffe bombers will be hitting rail and industrial targets to the northeast of Paris today, & all available fighter gruppen are being sent to help! You will provide fighter escort for Heinkels of III/KG 53 who will hit a railyard and vehicle depot at Noyon, and a munitions plant at Montdidier. Let's show the French that we just won't allow them to create the materials they need to defeat us!
"objective_string"=This is a quasi-historical mission. While the actual mission occurred during 19 May, the date has been shifted to 21 May to more closely tie in with other missions within this same general area. The Bf-110 escort is fictional, but intercept by Potez 631s of ECN 1/13 and 4/13 east of Compiegne is real. The bombers of III/KG 53 were attacking rail targets between Noyon & Montdidier. One German bomber caught fire from attacks by Potez 631s, but there is no record of whether it made it back to base or not.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head south to rendezvous with the bombers over Eastern France. You should reach 4,500m by the time you rendezvous with the bombers, and then form up and escort them to the targets at Noyon & Montdidier. Above the targets, make sure to draw any enemy fighters away from the bombers. Once the bombers clear the targets, bring them back toward Germany before returning to Asch. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_BF110_C
"airfield_string"=Belgium - Asch
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Counterattack near Arras
"summary_string"=Besatzungen, aufgepasst! Our Panzers have pushed the Brits out of Cambrai, but they're now fighting back at Arras. You will fly a patrol between these two cities, and deny enemy fighters from assisting the attack at Arras! We must help our forces push back this BEF counterattack, otherwise our forces in the area could be vulnerable!
"objective_string"=This is an amalgam of three engagements flown by Bf-109s over the Arras-Cambrai sector on 21 May. In the morning, 109s of I/JG 3 jumped Bloch 152s from GC II/8, downing two but losing two of their own. Later in the afternoon, two Ms-406 fighters of GC I/6 were damaged and a third shot down by Bf-109s (JG ?) east of Arras. Following this, four Ms-406s from GC III/6 were claimed by I/JG 21 over Cambrai. Two more escaped, but were likely finished by Werner Molders' Gruppe: III/JG 53. This mission combines these three events.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head for the city of Arras & climb to 4,000m. The patrol sector will be from Arras to Cambrai, where you'll look for & engage British or French fighters. Other German fighters will be in the area, and will assist your efforts if needed. Make sure to identify your targets before shooting, we do not want to lose our own fighters to friendly fire! After you finish the patrol, head to Chievres to refuel and reload. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109ECFS2_Molders_JG53
"airfield_string"=Belgium - Chievres
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Patrolling before breakfast
"summary_string"=Guten Morgen! Your gruppen has been assigned to fly a dawn patrol over France to the north & east of Paris. You'll sweep the area for enemy fighters and engage them, and hopefully knocking them out of the sky so that they won't attack our bombers slated to hit the area today! Let's show the French that we now control the skies!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 21 May, Bf-110s of III/ZG 26 on a dawn patrol over France, engaged Bloch 152s of GC I/1 & GC II/I between the city of Creil and the village of Chantilly, badly mauling two of the French fighters & forcing them to land. There are no records of any German losses, nor is there any information on the numbers of aircraft involved in this engagement.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join the other Bf-110s and fly southwest into the patrol zone. You will patrol over the Creil-Chantilly area, & hopefully draw up these French fighters into combat. Your goal is to shoot down as many fighters as you can, and then fly back to Monchengladbach. You'll probably be in action again above this area today, so let's get started on a good note!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_BF110_C
"airfield_string"=Germany - Monchengladbach
Good morning,
One more mission to go, then 21 May will be complete. And the last one is well underway.
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Take control of Boulogne
"summary_string"=Aufpassen Männer! The BEF is pushing back hard at Arras, & are trying to prevent us from reaching the Channel ports, including the port of Boulogne! If we can reach and capture these ports, it could prevent the British from evacuating France by sea, then we can isolate & destroy them in detail. Let's make sure that we put Boulogne out of commission!
"objective_string"=On the evening of 21 May about twenty He-111s of III/LG I with an equal number of Zerstorers from II/ZG 76 were intercepted above Calais by a RAF pilot of 229 Sqn. As other Hurricanes jumped in, a running battle developed from Calais to Boulogne, with two Hurricanes downed by II/ZG 76. Despite this, the Germans did lose one 111 from III/LG I. This mission deviates from the historical record a bit by having all RAF pilots attack as an organized force, rather than scattered elements.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-southwest & climb to 5,000m as you head for the Pas-de-Calais. You will raid the British-held port of Boulogne, which we must capture to trap the Allies on the continent and prevent their escape. Once near the port, you will raid from the sea so that you will already be heading for Germany once you release. and should help prevent you from being harassed by fighters. Once your attack is finished, return to Germany to retire for the evening!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Monchengladbach
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - KG 2 now takes their turn
"summary_string"=Kameraden, herhören! Our Kampfgeschwader units have been raiding cities and towns north of Paris throughout the day. KG 53 has paid a price for the attacks, so other units are being sent to give them rest. You will attack a major railyard & factories at Beauvais, with help from escort fighters. Let's deny French forces the resources which they need to continue fighting us!
"objective_string"=On the evening of 21 May, Do-17 bombers of KG 2 were attacked by French Ms-406s from GC III/2 west of Estrees-St-Denis, northwest of Creil. The escort of Bf-110s from V(Z)/LG 1 damaged two of the enemy fighters badly enough they were forced to land. In the same area, a third Ms-406 was also forced to land after being engaged by Zerstorers from III/ZG 26, northwest of Creil. It is assumed that the Dorniers struck the town of Beauvais, but neither this, nor German losses, can be comfirmed.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-southwest to reach the town of Beauvais. The escorts will rendezvous with you shortly after takeoff. Once you approach Beauvais, the bombers will spread out; your height will be 4,000m, whilst the other flights will stack above and below you. These escorts will remain in front and draw any fighters away from you. Your target is a factory complex just southwest of the large rail yard, other flights will hit the railyard & another factory complex just to the north. After you release, return to Germany and retire for the evening. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dornier Do-17Z2
"airfield_string"=Germany - Biblis
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - KG 53 in trouble at Creil
"summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! The city of Creil has a major aircraft manufacuring plant that is making enemy fighters at a breakneck pace. Your bomber gruppe will attack this French factory & destroy it. Your bombers will have escort protection, so let's show the French that their efforts to force us from the air are too little and too late!
"objective_string"=This is a semi-historical amalgam of two raids; the primary strike was on the evening of 19 May, when bombers of III/KG 53 struck rail targets at Creil. In the primary raid, one bomber was shot down by Bloch 152s from GC II/1, southeast of Compiegne. The second element is more ill-defined; during the afternoon of 21 May, a Zerstorer of II/ZG I was shot down providing escort for He-111s southwest of Soissons. This mission combined the two events.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-southwest & climb to 5,000m. The escort fighters should rendezvous with you over Eastern France. When you get close to Creil, your bombers will attack a major aircraft manufacturing plant and railyard in the city. This target is likely to be heavily defended, and with you being so close to Paris, fighter intercepts are likely. Make sure you hit your targets hard, we do not want to lose a lot of aircraft making repeated attacks!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Wiesbaden
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - An unusual twin encounter
"summary_string"=Kameraden, herhören! Luftwaffe bombers will be hitting rail and industrial targets to the northeast of Paris today, & all available fighter gruppen are being sent to help! You will provide fighter escort for Heinkels of III/KG 53 who will hit a railyard and vehicle depot at Noyon, and a munitions plant at Montdidier. Let's show the French that we just won't allow them to create the materials they need to defeat us!
"objective_string"=This is a quasi-historical mission. While the actual mission occurred during 19 May, the date has been shifted to 21 May to more closely tie in with other missions within this same general area. The Bf-110 escort is fictional, but intercept by Potez 631s of ECN 1/13 and 4/13 east of Compiegne is real. The bombers of III/KG 53 were attacking rail targets between Noyon & Montdidier. One German bomber caught fire from attacks by Potez 631s, but there is no record of whether it made it back to base or not.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head south to rendezvous with the bombers over Eastern France. You should reach 4,500m by the time you rendezvous with the bombers, and then form up and escort them to the targets at Noyon & Montdidier. Above the targets, make sure to draw any enemy fighters away from the bombers. Once the bombers clear the targets, bring them back toward Germany before returning to Asch. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_BF110_C
"airfield_string"=Belgium - Asch
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Counterattack near Arras
"summary_string"=Besatzungen, aufgepasst! Our Panzers have pushed the Brits out of Cambrai, but they're now fighting back at Arras. You will fly a patrol between these two cities, and deny enemy fighters from assisting the attack at Arras! We must help our forces push back this BEF counterattack, otherwise our forces in the area could be vulnerable!
"objective_string"=This is an amalgam of three engagements flown by Bf-109s over the Arras-Cambrai sector on 21 May. In the morning, 109s of I/JG 3 jumped Bloch 152s from GC II/8, downing two but losing two of their own. Later in the afternoon, two Ms-406 fighters of GC I/6 were damaged and a third shot down by Bf-109s (JG ?) east of Arras. Following this, four Ms-406s from GC III/6 were claimed by I/JG 21 over Cambrai. Two more escaped, but were likely finished by Werner Molders' Gruppe: III/JG 53. This mission combines these three events.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head for the city of Arras & climb to 4,000m. The patrol sector will be from Arras to Cambrai, where you'll look for & engage British or French fighters. Other German fighters will be in the area, and will assist your efforts if needed. Make sure to identify your targets before shooting, we do not want to lose our own fighters to friendly fire! After you finish the patrol, head to Chievres to refuel and reload. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109ECFS2_Molders_JG53
"airfield_string"=Belgium - Chievres
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Patrolling before breakfast
"summary_string"=Guten Morgen! Your gruppen has been assigned to fly a dawn patrol over France to the north & east of Paris. You'll sweep the area for enemy fighters and engage them, and hopefully knocking them out of the sky so that they won't attack our bombers slated to hit the area today! Let's show the French that we now control the skies!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 21 May, Bf-110s of III/ZG 26 on a dawn patrol over France, engaged Bloch 152s of GC I/1 & GC II/I between the city of Creil and the village of Chantilly, badly mauling two of the French fighters & forcing them to land. There are no records of any German losses, nor is there any information on the numbers of aircraft involved in this engagement.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join the other Bf-110s and fly southwest into the patrol zone. You will patrol over the Creil-Chantilly area, & hopefully draw up these French fighters into combat. Your goal is to shoot down as many fighters as you can, and then fly back to Monchengladbach. You'll probably be in action again above this area today, so let's get started on a good note!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_BF110_C
"airfield_string"=Germany - Monchengladbach
Reply...
Good morning,
Here are three of the French missions from 21 May...
"title_string"=Battle of France - Heinkel reconnaissance over Lille
"summary_string"=Mettons-nous en l'air rapidement! A German recce bomber has been spotted between Orchies & Lille, observing our ground forces! You must get to this area quickly and destroy this bomber before she has a chance to escape. The Germans may use this intelligence to attack our frontline at vulnerable points to try and push us into the sea. We must not allow this to happen!
"objective_string"=Just after noon on 21 May, two Dewoitine 520s of GC II/3 collided during attack on an He-111 north of Douai. The bomber of 1(F)/121, which was shot down, was performing observation of Allied troop movements between Lille and Orchies. The element of Luftwaffe fighters coming to the rescue of the Heinkel isn't historical, and just added to provide an element of action in the mission.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly north-northeast & climb to 4,750m. When you reach Orchies, look for this Luftwaffe recce bomber, and try to shoot it down before it nears Lille. If you can't, enemy fighters may reach the bomber and provide protection so it can escape. Once the bomber is destroyed, return to base. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
"title_string"=Battle of France - Chase down a enemy spy at Senlis
"summary_string"=Décollage vite, pilotes! Les espions allemands sont dans l'air! You will find this German recce bomber spotted above Senlis & shoot it down before it has an opportunity to return to Germany! We must not allow the Germans to gain any intelligence on this important industrial sector because if they attack it, we may lose crucial resources we need to fight them. Let's deny the Germans any intelligence!
"objective_string"=At 1100 hours on 21 May, a Bloch 152 of GC II/9 was forced to land after being damaged by return fire from a Dornier Do-17p of 4(F)/11. This recce aircraft, taking photographs between Compiegne & Senlis, was also attacked by French fighters from GC II/1 & ECN 1/13 when it was intercepted again northeast of Creil. As a result of this attack, this German recce plane never made it to Germany and was forced to land in France.
"intelligence_string"=After takeoff, you will fly northeast and climb to 3,500m. You'll reach Senlis initially; sweep from there up to Compiegne, continuing your northeast course. The assignment is to shoot down the recce bomber, but it is likely that German fighters will try to protect her. Other fighters may assist your efforts, but it is your flight that has the primary task. Once the bomber is destroyed, clean up any combat with German fighters, complete the patrol by reaching Compiegne, and return to Guyancourt. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Bloch MB.152
"airfield_string"=France - Guyancourt
"title_string"=Battle of France - Prevent the German push on Paris
"summary_string"=Besatzungen, aufgepasst! Luftwaffe bombers have been striking targets north of Paris for two days, and their fighters have taken a heavy toll on ours in the process. You will respond today by leading an aggressive patrol over the area and showing the Germans we won't cower on the ground. Make sure they hear the message by taking them down. Bonne chance!
"objective_string"=This is a semi-historical amalgam of two sorties by Ms-406 fighters of GC 5/1 & GC III/7 on 21 May. During the morning sortie, two Ms-406s of GC 5/1 were shot down by Bf-109s northeast of Creil. In the afternoon sortie, five Ms-406s from GC III/7 were shot down by Messerschmitt 109s of I/JG 2, III/JG 2, II/JG 53, and III/JG 53. One Bf-109s of Stab II/JG 53 returned damaged, but no other German losses were recorded.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly north-northeast to reach the village of Montdidier, then patrol from there southeast to Compiegne. Other flights of Moranes will be with you. During your patrol, look for and then engage any Luftwaffe fighters that enter the area, and try to take down as many of them as you can. Once completed, return to Velizy-Villacoublay to refuel and reload.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Velizy-Villacoublay
Good morning,
Here are three of the French missions from 21 May...
"title_string"=Battle of France - Heinkel reconnaissance over Lille
"summary_string"=Mettons-nous en l'air rapidement! A German recce bomber has been spotted between Orchies & Lille, observing our ground forces! You must get to this area quickly and destroy this bomber before she has a chance to escape. The Germans may use this intelligence to attack our frontline at vulnerable points to try and push us into the sea. We must not allow this to happen!
"objective_string"=Just after noon on 21 May, two Dewoitine 520s of GC II/3 collided during attack on an He-111 north of Douai. The bomber of 1(F)/121, which was shot down, was performing observation of Allied troop movements between Lille and Orchies. The element of Luftwaffe fighters coming to the rescue of the Heinkel isn't historical, and just added to provide an element of action in the mission.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly north-northeast & climb to 4,750m. When you reach Orchies, look for this Luftwaffe recce bomber, and try to shoot it down before it nears Lille. If you can't, enemy fighters may reach the bomber and provide protection so it can escape. Once the bomber is destroyed, return to base. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
"title_string"=Battle of France - Chase down a enemy spy at Senlis
"summary_string"=Décollage vite, pilotes! Les espions allemands sont dans l'air! You will find this German recce bomber spotted above Senlis & shoot it down before it has an opportunity to return to Germany! We must not allow the Germans to gain any intelligence on this important industrial sector because if they attack it, we may lose crucial resources we need to fight them. Let's deny the Germans any intelligence!
"objective_string"=At 1100 hours on 21 May, a Bloch 152 of GC II/9 was forced to land after being damaged by return fire from a Dornier Do-17p of 4(F)/11. This recce aircraft, taking photographs between Compiegne & Senlis, was also attacked by French fighters from GC II/1 & ECN 1/13 when it was intercepted again northeast of Creil. As a result of this attack, this German recce plane never made it to Germany and was forced to land in France.
"intelligence_string"=After takeoff, you will fly northeast and climb to 3,500m. You'll reach Senlis initially; sweep from there up to Compiegne, continuing your northeast course. The assignment is to shoot down the recce bomber, but it is likely that German fighters will try to protect her. Other fighters may assist your efforts, but it is your flight that has the primary task. Once the bomber is destroyed, clean up any combat with German fighters, complete the patrol by reaching Compiegne, and return to Guyancourt. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Bloch MB.152
"airfield_string"=France - Guyancourt
"title_string"=Battle of France - Prevent the German push on Paris
"summary_string"=Besatzungen, aufgepasst! Luftwaffe bombers have been striking targets north of Paris for two days, and their fighters have taken a heavy toll on ours in the process. You will respond today by leading an aggressive patrol over the area and showing the Germans we won't cower on the ground. Make sure they hear the message by taking them down. Bonne chance!
"objective_string"=This is a semi-historical amalgam of two sorties by Ms-406 fighters of GC 5/1 & GC III/7 on 21 May. During the morning sortie, two Ms-406s of GC 5/1 were shot down by Bf-109s northeast of Creil. In the afternoon sortie, five Ms-406s from GC III/7 were shot down by Messerschmitt 109s of I/JG 2, III/JG 2, II/JG 53, and III/JG 53. One Bf-109s of Stab II/JG 53 returned damaged, but no other German losses were recorded.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly north-northeast to reach the village of Montdidier, then patrol from there southeast to Compiegne. Other flights of Moranes will be with you. During your patrol, look for and then engage any Luftwaffe fighters that enter the area, and try to take down as many of them as you can. Once completed, return to Velizy-Villacoublay to refuel and reload.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Velizy-Villacoublay
Reply...
Good morning,
Here is the last mission for 21 May, 1940...
"title_string"=Battle of France - 520 reasons to decimate Dorniers
"summary_string"=Décollez maintenant, les bombardiers allemands se dirigent de cette façon! German bombers might be attacking the areas south & east of Compiegne and Creil. We have numerous factories turning out war matériel in this area, & we cannot afford for them to be destroyed! Find the German bombers and try to prevent the raid!
"objective_string"=Late in the afternoon on 21 May, a Dewoitine 520 of GC II/3 was shot down by Bf-110s from II/ZG I, likely part of an escort for Dorniers from KG 3. One of these Dornier bombers was damaged by the French squadron southwest of Compiegne, shortly after the first Dewoitine was lost. No other losses on either side were recorded. This fictonal attack is streamlined somewhat by having the Zerstorers with the Dorniers at the point of intercept.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will climb up to 3,500m, while the second flight of fighters will climb to 1,000m above you. You will try and intercept the bombers before they reach the towns south & east of Creil and Compiegne. Before rolling in for an attack, be sure that you look for escort fighters. Attack the enemy until you exhaust all your ammunition, then break off and return to Dammartin-en-Goele. Rest well, tomorrow will likely be another busy day of combat. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
Good morning,
Here is the last mission for 21 May, 1940...
"title_string"=Battle of France - 520 reasons to decimate Dorniers
"summary_string"=Décollez maintenant, les bombardiers allemands se dirigent de cette façon! German bombers might be attacking the areas south & east of Compiegne and Creil. We have numerous factories turning out war matériel in this area, & we cannot afford for them to be destroyed! Find the German bombers and try to prevent the raid!
"objective_string"=Late in the afternoon on 21 May, a Dewoitine 520 of GC II/3 was shot down by Bf-110s from II/ZG I, likely part of an escort for Dorniers from KG 3. One of these Dornier bombers was damaged by the French squadron southwest of Compiegne, shortly after the first Dewoitine was lost. No other losses on either side were recorded. This fictonal attack is streamlined somewhat by having the Zerstorers with the Dorniers at the point of intercept.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will climb up to 3,500m, while the second flight of fighters will climb to 1,000m above you. You will try and intercept the bombers before they reach the towns south & east of Creil and Compiegne. Before rolling in for an attack, be sure that you look for escort fighters. Attack the enemy until you exhaust all your ammunition, then break off and return to Dammartin-en-Goele. Rest well, tomorrow will likely be another busy day of combat. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
Reply...
Good morning,
Here is the grocery list for 22 May...
British
Mission one (British bomber) - 15, (Wyton) 103, 142 (Gaye)
0530 Battle (103) crash-landed damaged by ground-fire during attack on enemy armour between Amiens and Bernaville.
Battle of 142 force-landed outside Paris in bad weather following attack on enemy tanks between Amiens and Abbeville.
2250 Battle (142) lost bearings and force-landed south of Paris during sortie to attack targets near Florenville.
1900 Blenheim IV (15) returned damaged by AA fire during attack on columns south of Boulogne.
Mission two (British fighter) 605 - (Hawkinge) I/JG 3 - (Cambrai-Niergnies)
1210 N of Arras Hurricanes of 605 Sqn attack He-111s (III/KG 27) and their escort of Bf-109s (2/JG 3). Four Hurricanes lost, but three bombers shot down.
1215 Four Hurricanes (605) shot down by 2/JG 3 109s during attack on He-111s (III/KG 27) N of Arras and W of Douai. Three bombers shot down. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission three (British fighter) 54, 65 - (Hornchurch) III/LG 1 - (Monchengladbach)
1400 Ju-88s of 8/LG 1 encountered by 54 and 65 Sqn Spitfires during an attack on shipping, including the tanker Clary, west of Boulogne. Two bombers shot down and another damaged.
Ju-88a-1 of 8/LG 1 shot down by 54 during attack on shipping west of Boulogne.
Ju-88a-1 (8/LG 1) attacked and seriously damaged by Spitfires of 65 during an attack on the tanker Cleary west of Boulogne. A/c force-landed near Montreuil.
Ju-88a-1 of 9/LG 1 badly damaged in attack by Spits west of Boulogne. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission four (British bomber) 15, 57, (Wyton) 107 (Wattisham)
1700 One Blenheim IV shot down and four returned damaged by ground-fire during attacks on enemy transport Hesdin-St. Pol.
1800 Blenheim IV (107) hit by AA during attack on enemy transport south of Samer. Ditched seven miles from English coast.
1900 Blenheim IV (15) returned damaged by AA fire during attack on columns south of Boulogne.
Unknown Blenheim IV of 57 crashed alongside Cambrai road at Harcourt, south of Arras.
Mission five (Stuka) 145, (Hawkinge) III/StG 2, (Vassincourt) I/JG 51 (Laon)
1910 145 Sqn engage Ju-87s (9/StG 2) and 109s (2/JG 51) southwest of Hazebrouck.
1910 Bf-109e of 2/JG 51 shot down in combat with 145 over Aire, west of Hazebrouck. (RAF: 11 Group)
1925 Ju-87B (9/StG 2) shot down by 145 southwest of Arques. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission six (Stuka) 151, (Ramsgate) StG 77, (Brustem)
1930 151 Sqn attack Ju-87s (4/StG 77) during bombing of roads east of St. Omer. Four dive-bombers shot down.
1930 Four Ju-87b-1s of 4/StG 77 shot down by 151 during attack on roads east of St. Omer. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission seven (German fighter) 32, (Ramsgate) I/JG 1 (Laon) I/JG 27 (Laon)
2000 Near St. Omer, 32 Sqn Hurricanes, patrolling Arras-Merville, get into a scrap with 109s of 3/JG 1. Two 109s downed for the loss of one Hurricane.
2000 Hurricane of 32 shot down in combat with 109s near Arras. (RAF: 11 Group)
Unknown Two Bf-109e-3s of 3/JG 1, shot down by Hurricanes near Arras.
Bf-109e-1 of I/JG 27 shot down by Hurricanes near Arras.
Mission eight (British bomber) [Ramsgate]
2010 One Lysander shot down and another damaged (2) by ground-fire during bombing attack on roads between Etaples and Boulogne.
A third was destroyed when unreleased bombs detached and exploded on return to Bekesbourne. 11 Lysanders were involved in this clearly desperate mission.
Mission nine (British bomber) [Gaye]
26 AASF bombers (Blenheims, Battles) sent against Meuse crossings at Fumay and Chateau-Regnault. Nine returned without locating targets.
French
Mission ten (French bomber) GB II/19, (Evereux) GBA I/51 and GBA II/51, (Velizy-Villacoublay) I/JG 3, (Cambrai-Niergnies) II/JG 3 (Cambrai-Niergnies)
1140 Two Potez 633 (GBA II/51) shot down by 109s of JG 3 during low-level attack on armour between Cambrai and St. Quentin.
1152 Breguet 693 of GBA I/51 damaged by flak and then engaged by 109s (II/JG 3) during attack on enemy armour between Cambrai and St. Quentin.
PM Two Douglas DB-7 (GB II/19) shot down by flak during attack on motorised columns between Cambrai and St. Quentin.
Mission eleven (French bomber) GB I/63, (Evereux)
1215 Two Martin 167Fs (GB I/63) damaged by flak during attack on motorised columns between Cambrai and Le Cateau.
Mission eleven (French fighter) GC II/3, (Dammartin-en-Goele) I/Tr.Gr.186 (Juvaincourt) I/ZG 1 (Monchengladbach)
1715 Two D-520s (GC II/3) damaged, and one shot down by 110s, following combat with Ju-87s of I/Tr.Gr.186 between Bapaume and Cambrai.
Bf-110c of 1/ZG 1 shot down by fighters east of Lille.
Two Stukas shot down and one damaged.
Good morning,
Here is the grocery list for 22 May...
British
Mission one (British bomber) - 15, (Wyton) 103, 142 (Gaye)
0530 Battle (103) crash-landed damaged by ground-fire during attack on enemy armour between Amiens and Bernaville.
Battle of 142 force-landed outside Paris in bad weather following attack on enemy tanks between Amiens and Abbeville.
2250 Battle (142) lost bearings and force-landed south of Paris during sortie to attack targets near Florenville.
1900 Blenheim IV (15) returned damaged by AA fire during attack on columns south of Boulogne.
Mission two (British fighter) 605 - (Hawkinge) I/JG 3 - (Cambrai-Niergnies)
1210 N of Arras Hurricanes of 605 Sqn attack He-111s (III/KG 27) and their escort of Bf-109s (2/JG 3). Four Hurricanes lost, but three bombers shot down.
1215 Four Hurricanes (605) shot down by 2/JG 3 109s during attack on He-111s (III/KG 27) N of Arras and W of Douai. Three bombers shot down. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission three (British fighter) 54, 65 - (Hornchurch) III/LG 1 - (Monchengladbach)
1400 Ju-88s of 8/LG 1 encountered by 54 and 65 Sqn Spitfires during an attack on shipping, including the tanker Clary, west of Boulogne. Two bombers shot down and another damaged.
Ju-88a-1 of 8/LG 1 shot down by 54 during attack on shipping west of Boulogne.
Ju-88a-1 (8/LG 1) attacked and seriously damaged by Spitfires of 65 during an attack on the tanker Cleary west of Boulogne. A/c force-landed near Montreuil.
Ju-88a-1 of 9/LG 1 badly damaged in attack by Spits west of Boulogne. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission four (British bomber) 15, 57, (Wyton) 107 (Wattisham)
1700 One Blenheim IV shot down and four returned damaged by ground-fire during attacks on enemy transport Hesdin-St. Pol.
1800 Blenheim IV (107) hit by AA during attack on enemy transport south of Samer. Ditched seven miles from English coast.
1900 Blenheim IV (15) returned damaged by AA fire during attack on columns south of Boulogne.
Unknown Blenheim IV of 57 crashed alongside Cambrai road at Harcourt, south of Arras.
Mission five (Stuka) 145, (Hawkinge) III/StG 2, (Vassincourt) I/JG 51 (Laon)
1910 145 Sqn engage Ju-87s (9/StG 2) and 109s (2/JG 51) southwest of Hazebrouck.
1910 Bf-109e of 2/JG 51 shot down in combat with 145 over Aire, west of Hazebrouck. (RAF: 11 Group)
1925 Ju-87B (9/StG 2) shot down by 145 southwest of Arques. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission six (Stuka) 151, (Ramsgate) StG 77, (Brustem)
1930 151 Sqn attack Ju-87s (4/StG 77) during bombing of roads east of St. Omer. Four dive-bombers shot down.
1930 Four Ju-87b-1s of 4/StG 77 shot down by 151 during attack on roads east of St. Omer. (RAF: 11 Group)
Mission seven (German fighter) 32, (Ramsgate) I/JG 1 (Laon) I/JG 27 (Laon)
2000 Near St. Omer, 32 Sqn Hurricanes, patrolling Arras-Merville, get into a scrap with 109s of 3/JG 1. Two 109s downed for the loss of one Hurricane.
2000 Hurricane of 32 shot down in combat with 109s near Arras. (RAF: 11 Group)
Unknown Two Bf-109e-3s of 3/JG 1, shot down by Hurricanes near Arras.
Bf-109e-1 of I/JG 27 shot down by Hurricanes near Arras.
Mission eight (British bomber) [Ramsgate]
2010 One Lysander shot down and another damaged (2) by ground-fire during bombing attack on roads between Etaples and Boulogne.
A third was destroyed when unreleased bombs detached and exploded on return to Bekesbourne. 11 Lysanders were involved in this clearly desperate mission.
Mission nine (British bomber) [Gaye]
26 AASF bombers (Blenheims, Battles) sent against Meuse crossings at Fumay and Chateau-Regnault. Nine returned without locating targets.
French
Mission ten (French bomber) GB II/19, (Evereux) GBA I/51 and GBA II/51, (Velizy-Villacoublay) I/JG 3, (Cambrai-Niergnies) II/JG 3 (Cambrai-Niergnies)
1140 Two Potez 633 (GBA II/51) shot down by 109s of JG 3 during low-level attack on armour between Cambrai and St. Quentin.
1152 Breguet 693 of GBA I/51 damaged by flak and then engaged by 109s (II/JG 3) during attack on enemy armour between Cambrai and St. Quentin.
PM Two Douglas DB-7 (GB II/19) shot down by flak during attack on motorised columns between Cambrai and St. Quentin.
Mission eleven (French bomber) GB I/63, (Evereux)
1215 Two Martin 167Fs (GB I/63) damaged by flak during attack on motorised columns between Cambrai and Le Cateau.
Mission eleven (French fighter) GC II/3, (Dammartin-en-Goele) I/Tr.Gr.186 (Juvaincourt) I/ZG 1 (Monchengladbach)
1715 Two D-520s (GC II/3) damaged, and one shot down by 110s, following combat with Ju-87s of I/Tr.Gr.186 between Bapaume and Cambrai.
Bf-110c of 1/ZG 1 shot down by fighters east of Lille.
Two Stukas shot down and one damaged.
Reply...
John,
For each day I'm working through, I start by consolidating the two lists and making coherent sense of it, and then figure out from which side the mission will be flown. I also am trying to avoid too much repitition, although in some cases it's unavoidable. Without having a ready-made mission and having to do every one from scratch, I plan and map it out in my mind before I turn mission builder into my own personal etch-a-sketch.
John,
For each day I'm working through, I start by consolidating the two lists and making coherent sense of it, and then figure out from which side the mission will be flown. I also am trying to avoid too much repitition, although in some cases it's unavoidable. Without having a ready-made mission and having to do every one from scratch, I plan and map it out in my mind before I turn mission builder into my own personal etch-a-sketch.
Reply...
Baldy and UncleTgt,
Great pics.
I've been plugging away, working through 22 May...
"title_string"=Battle of France (Stuka) - Support the drive to Calais
"summary_string"=Kameraden, herhören! Allied forces are now about to be pushed out of Boulogne, and our kommanders want to eliminate any aerial resistance in the area as Panzer units will now start their push on Calais. To this end, you'll raid the airfield at Saint Omer and destroy any resistance there. Show the Allied soldiers their time in France is over! (In actuality, the British left this base the evening of 20 May)
"objective_string"=On the evening of 22 May, Stukas from III/StG 2 were intercepted just west of Hazebrouck, France by Hurricanes of 145 Squadron. It seems that one Stuka from 9/StG 2 was lost on this mission, along with a Bf-109 from 2/JG 51. No Hurricanes seem to have been lost. A target was not specified, but given where the Germans were intercepted and the locations where aircraft were lost, the airfield at Saint Omer was the likely target, & this has been reflected during the mission. The total number of planes involved is unknown.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join the other Stukas and fly northwest toward the Channel. As you pass the airfields northeast of Reims, you will meet up with the escorts, whom will protect you over the target. As you approach Saint Omer, you will use the town of Hazebrouck (just off the starboard wing) as a reference point. Over this aerodrome, focus your attacks on hangars, fuel stores, ammo crates, and other buildings. When finished, quickly clear out to the southeast and fly back to base. NOTE: This mission will nearly exhaust your fuel stores, so do not linger too long over the target. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=JU87B Stuka 2-I-StG1 Maj.Werner Rench
"airfield_string"=France - Vassincourt
"title_string"=Battle of France (Stuka) - Hunting over Hazebrouck
"summary_string"=Achtung, kameraden! The British have been thrown back at Arras; they are now trying desperately to hold on to the Channel ports as we push them back to the sea! You will hit a vehicle depot that recce units located in the town of Hazebrouck, east of Saint Omer. If we can destroy this depot, we may be able to paralyze their retreat, and be able to trap them in France! Let's do our part to make this happen!
"objective_string"=On the evening of 22 May 1940, whilst III/StG 2 was attacking Saint Omer, II/StG 77 was nearby, attacking vehicles on the roads east of this base. Unlike the Stukas of III/StG 2, this Stuka force lacked escort, & got intercepted by Hurricanes of 151 Squadron. Four Stukas were shot down, & the effectiveness of the raid is not known. Two major changes have been made to this mission; an escort of Bf-110s are included to improve survivability, and a vehicle depot in the town of Hazebrouck has been chosen as the target.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join with the other Stukas and then head west into France. While StG 2 raids Saint Omer, your flight will raid an enemy vehicle depot in Hazebrouck, about fifteen kilometers to the east. Along the way, an escort of Bf-110s will meet you before leaving Belgium. Over the target, focus on destroying enemy vehicles, fuel stores, & buildings in the depot. When complete, break off and return to Brustem. Hopefully, the escorts can fend off enemy fighters so you can hit your targts accurately. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=JU87B Stuka 2-I-StG1 Maj.Werner Rench
"airfield_string"=Belgium - Brustem
"title_string"=Battle of France - Supporting our forces at Bapaume
"summary_string"=Attention, pilotes! Aujourd'hui, nous aurons besoin de vos meilleurs effort! Allied forces took back & are still controlling the town of Bapaume, & we'll patrol over the area to try & ward off any German attacks. The town lies on a major road junction, & the Germans want to take it back. Let's show them that we will protect and support our comrades on the ground!
"objective_string"=The evening of 22 May 1940 saw Ju-87s in action all over the front. Prior to the evening attacks by StG 2 and StG 77, Stukas of I/Trägergruppe 186 were intercepted by Dewoitine D-520s of GC II/3 between Bapaume and Cambrai. These Stukas were escorted by Bf-110s. During this running dogfight, two Stukas were shot down and one damaged, but a D-520 was lost & two damaged. Another Bf-110 was lost in combat just east of Lille; this has been absorbed into the mission. Any Stukas lost are not known. The town of Bapaume has been selected as the target, but this can't be verified historically.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join the other D-520s and head north-northeast, climbing up to 4,000 meters before you reach Bapaume. From here, continue to Cambrai, scanning for German fighters or bombers in the area. If you do run into any bombers, try to keep them from reaching Bapaume, where some of our forces are desperately keeping the town from enemy hands. Let's lend support to our friends on the ground and protect them from the Germans!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
"title_string"=Battle of France - Martin Marylands entering the fray
"summary_string"=Écoutez aviateurs! Les véhicules allemands sont en mouvement, et nous devons les arrêter! Today, you will fly a new bomber, the 167F, which is fast and more nimble, so let's now put these planes to good use and knock out the Wehrmacht column. We must show the enemy that they cannot move around with impunity!
"objective_string"=Around noon on 22 May 1940, Martin 167Fs made their debut in the Battle of France with GB I/63, attacking German columns along the roads between Cambrai and Le Cateau. While raiding the columns, two of these bombers were holed by flak. Luckily, the bombers did not encounter any enemy fighters despite lacking escorts, & they all appear to have made it back. The effectiveness of the raid on the column is not known.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head northeast toward the town of Cambrai. From there, you will continue to the east-southeast, sweeping the road and looking for any sign of enemy vehicle movement. When you find the enemy column, use your bombs to wipe out as many vehicles as possible. If German fighters are not nearby, you may use your machine guns to make a strafing run. Once your attack is complete, continue to Le Cateau to make sure the roads are clear, then return to your base at Evereux. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Martin A167 GBI/62 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Evreux
"title_string"=Battle of France - Débuts des bombardiers américain
"summary_string"=Écoutez aviateurs! Les véhicules allemands sont en mouvement, et nous devons les arrêter! Today, you will fly a new bomber, the DB-7, which is fast and more nimble, so let's now put these planes to good use and knock out the Wehrmacht column. We must show the enemy that they cannot move around with impunity!
"objective_string"=Around noon on 22 May 1940, Douglas DB-7s made their debut in the Battle of France with GB II/19, attacking German columns along the roads between Cambrai & Saint Quentin. These were accompanied by Potez 633s of GBA II/52 & Breguet 693s from GBA I/51, who were attacking in the same area at the time. Over this column, they were intercepted by Bf-109s of I/JG 3. Two Potez 633s were shot down, together with two Douglas DB-7s, while one Breguet 693 was damaged by flak & then by 109s, but apparently survived. The escort of Bloch 152s for this mission is fictional, but provided for your protection.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will fly northeast, meeting up with these Breguet and Potez bombers before you reach Cambrai. From Cambrai, you will follow the roads south toward Saint Quentin. When you find the German column, use your bombs to wipe out as many vehicles as possible. If enemy fighters show up, the escorts should be able to handle it, while your bombers clear the area. After reaching Saint Quentin, turn southwest and make your way back to Evereux. The other bombers will break off and return to their base en route, as will the escorts. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_Boston
"airfield_string"=France - Evreux
Baldy and UncleTgt,
Great pics.
I've been plugging away, working through 22 May..."title_string"=Battle of France (Stuka) - Support the drive to Calais
"summary_string"=Kameraden, herhören! Allied forces are now about to be pushed out of Boulogne, and our kommanders want to eliminate any aerial resistance in the area as Panzer units will now start their push on Calais. To this end, you'll raid the airfield at Saint Omer and destroy any resistance there. Show the Allied soldiers their time in France is over! (In actuality, the British left this base the evening of 20 May)
"objective_string"=On the evening of 22 May, Stukas from III/StG 2 were intercepted just west of Hazebrouck, France by Hurricanes of 145 Squadron. It seems that one Stuka from 9/StG 2 was lost on this mission, along with a Bf-109 from 2/JG 51. No Hurricanes seem to have been lost. A target was not specified, but given where the Germans were intercepted and the locations where aircraft were lost, the airfield at Saint Omer was the likely target, & this has been reflected during the mission. The total number of planes involved is unknown.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join the other Stukas and fly northwest toward the Channel. As you pass the airfields northeast of Reims, you will meet up with the escorts, whom will protect you over the target. As you approach Saint Omer, you will use the town of Hazebrouck (just off the starboard wing) as a reference point. Over this aerodrome, focus your attacks on hangars, fuel stores, ammo crates, and other buildings. When finished, quickly clear out to the southeast and fly back to base. NOTE: This mission will nearly exhaust your fuel stores, so do not linger too long over the target. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=JU87B Stuka 2-I-StG1 Maj.Werner Rench
"airfield_string"=France - Vassincourt
"title_string"=Battle of France (Stuka) - Hunting over Hazebrouck
"summary_string"=Achtung, kameraden! The British have been thrown back at Arras; they are now trying desperately to hold on to the Channel ports as we push them back to the sea! You will hit a vehicle depot that recce units located in the town of Hazebrouck, east of Saint Omer. If we can destroy this depot, we may be able to paralyze their retreat, and be able to trap them in France! Let's do our part to make this happen!
"objective_string"=On the evening of 22 May 1940, whilst III/StG 2 was attacking Saint Omer, II/StG 77 was nearby, attacking vehicles on the roads east of this base. Unlike the Stukas of III/StG 2, this Stuka force lacked escort, & got intercepted by Hurricanes of 151 Squadron. Four Stukas were shot down, & the effectiveness of the raid is not known. Two major changes have been made to this mission; an escort of Bf-110s are included to improve survivability, and a vehicle depot in the town of Hazebrouck has been chosen as the target.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join with the other Stukas and then head west into France. While StG 2 raids Saint Omer, your flight will raid an enemy vehicle depot in Hazebrouck, about fifteen kilometers to the east. Along the way, an escort of Bf-110s will meet you before leaving Belgium. Over the target, focus on destroying enemy vehicles, fuel stores, & buildings in the depot. When complete, break off and return to Brustem. Hopefully, the escorts can fend off enemy fighters so you can hit your targts accurately. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=JU87B Stuka 2-I-StG1 Maj.Werner Rench
"airfield_string"=Belgium - Brustem
"title_string"=Battle of France - Supporting our forces at Bapaume
"summary_string"=Attention, pilotes! Aujourd'hui, nous aurons besoin de vos meilleurs effort! Allied forces took back & are still controlling the town of Bapaume, & we'll patrol over the area to try & ward off any German attacks. The town lies on a major road junction, & the Germans want to take it back. Let's show them that we will protect and support our comrades on the ground!
"objective_string"=The evening of 22 May 1940 saw Ju-87s in action all over the front. Prior to the evening attacks by StG 2 and StG 77, Stukas of I/Trägergruppe 186 were intercepted by Dewoitine D-520s of GC II/3 between Bapaume and Cambrai. These Stukas were escorted by Bf-110s. During this running dogfight, two Stukas were shot down and one damaged, but a D-520 was lost & two damaged. Another Bf-110 was lost in combat just east of Lille; this has been absorbed into the mission. Any Stukas lost are not known. The town of Bapaume has been selected as the target, but this can't be verified historically.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will join the other D-520s and head north-northeast, climbing up to 4,000 meters before you reach Bapaume. From here, continue to Cambrai, scanning for German fighters or bombers in the area. If you do run into any bombers, try to keep them from reaching Bapaume, where some of our forces are desperately keeping the town from enemy hands. Let's lend support to our friends on the ground and protect them from the Germans!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
"title_string"=Battle of France - Martin Marylands entering the fray
"summary_string"=Écoutez aviateurs! Les véhicules allemands sont en mouvement, et nous devons les arrêter! Today, you will fly a new bomber, the 167F, which is fast and more nimble, so let's now put these planes to good use and knock out the Wehrmacht column. We must show the enemy that they cannot move around with impunity!
"objective_string"=Around noon on 22 May 1940, Martin 167Fs made their debut in the Battle of France with GB I/63, attacking German columns along the roads between Cambrai and Le Cateau. While raiding the columns, two of these bombers were holed by flak. Luckily, the bombers did not encounter any enemy fighters despite lacking escorts, & they all appear to have made it back. The effectiveness of the raid on the column is not known.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head northeast toward the town of Cambrai. From there, you will continue to the east-southeast, sweeping the road and looking for any sign of enemy vehicle movement. When you find the enemy column, use your bombs to wipe out as many vehicles as possible. If German fighters are not nearby, you may use your machine guns to make a strafing run. Once your attack is complete, continue to Le Cateau to make sure the roads are clear, then return to your base at Evereux. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Martin A167 GBI/62 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Evreux
"title_string"=Battle of France - Débuts des bombardiers américain
"summary_string"=Écoutez aviateurs! Les véhicules allemands sont en mouvement, et nous devons les arrêter! Today, you will fly a new bomber, the DB-7, which is fast and more nimble, so let's now put these planes to good use and knock out the Wehrmacht column. We must show the enemy that they cannot move around with impunity!
"objective_string"=Around noon on 22 May 1940, Douglas DB-7s made their debut in the Battle of France with GB II/19, attacking German columns along the roads between Cambrai & Saint Quentin. These were accompanied by Potez 633s of GBA II/52 & Breguet 693s from GBA I/51, who were attacking in the same area at the time. Over this column, they were intercepted by Bf-109s of I/JG 3. Two Potez 633s were shot down, together with two Douglas DB-7s, while one Breguet 693 was damaged by flak & then by 109s, but apparently survived. The escort of Bloch 152s for this mission is fictional, but provided for your protection.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will fly northeast, meeting up with these Breguet and Potez bombers before you reach Cambrai. From Cambrai, you will follow the roads south toward Saint Quentin. When you find the German column, use your bombs to wipe out as many vehicles as possible. If enemy fighters show up, the escorts should be able to handle it, while your bombers clear the area. After reaching Saint Quentin, turn southwest and make your way back to Evereux. The other bombers will break off and return to their base en route, as will the escorts. Bonne chance!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_Boston
"airfield_string"=France - Evreux
Killer Svend
SOH-CM-2024
Rami,
I look forward to fight the battles on the day I was born, the 22nd May 1940.
Killer Svend
I look forward to fight the battles on the day I was born, the 22nd May 1940.
Killer Svend
Ravenna
SOH-CM-2023
Rami,
I look forward to fight the battles on the day I was born, the 22nd May 1940.
Killer Svend
Would that be a milk run?
Killer Svend
SOH-CM-2024
Ravenna
Definitely!!!!!!
Killer Svend
Definitely!!!!!!
Killer Svend
Reply...
Good morning,
Here are a couple of interesting missions...
"title_string"=Battle of France (Stuka) - Raze the field at Aspelare
"summary_string"=Männer, herhören! A Henschel Hs-126 recce plane witnessed a British Lysander land at a small field near Aspelare, Belgium. Your Stukas will raid this field, hitting stores, aircraft, & the enemy forces now occupying the field. Let's show the enemy that they will not use this airbase to spy on our forces without being overrun!
"objective_string"=After dawn on 16 May 1940, a German recce plane spotted a British Lysander landing at a small grass field in Belgium, near the village of Aspelare. The German plane radioed the location of the airfield, & a large formation of Stukas were sent to hit the field. The RAF planes were a flight of six Lizzies detatched from 4 Sqn, based out of Lille-Ronchin. This mission differs from history by having a low chance of intercept by Belgian biplane fighters, & by having these Stukas also raid the nearby towns of Ninove and Geraardsbergen.
"intelligence_string"=After take off, form up with the other Stukas and climb up to 3,000 meters as you head into Belgium. Near Aspelare all Stukas will spread out, with one gruppe hitting Ninove, & another Geraardsbergen. After your attack, clear out toward the northeast and head back to Germany. The Belgian aircraft is not yet a defeated force, so keep those eyes open for all enemy fighters, just in case. Near Aspelare airfield, Make sure to pound parked aircraft, fuel stores, and ammo crates. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=JU87B Stuka 2-I-StG1 Maj.Werner Rench
"airfield_string"=Germany - Koln-Ostheim
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Set a trap for Lysanders
"summary_string"=Meine Herren! Our friends on the ground have set a trap to catch the British aircraft that have been recording our movements, & we'll finish them off. The shelling of their airbase has ceased, allowing them to escape. They are heading for Saint Omer, where we're attacking, and the fighters escorting your bombers will finish 'em off! Let's swat these enemy flies right out of the sky!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 22 May, the remaining thirteen Lysanders left Lille-Ronchin after a lull in German shelling allowed them to escape. However, it was a ploy; by the time they reached St. Omer they were met by an attack of some fifty Dorniers, Bf-109s, & Bf-110s. This lull in the shelling was a trap, and these remaining Lysanders were forced to scatter. This eliminated many of the remaining Lysanders, as they were picked off by fighters. For the sake of variety, this German version has the Lysanders attacked at St. Omer, the British mission will have the attack at Lille-Ronchin.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-northwest & climb to 3,250 meters. Along the way to Saint Omer, you will meet up with the escort of Bf-110s & Bf-109s. You'll be lower than usual for this raid; the 109s and 110s will try to intercept these Lysanders who should be reaching Saint Omer around the time of your raid. Your bombers are essentially "bait," so after you release, clear the field while the escort fighters mop up. Let's try to get all these bombers home, we have got the Brits on the ropes and will need all our resources to finish the job!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dornier Do-17Z2
"airfield_string"=Germany - Gelnhausen
Good morning,
Here are a couple of interesting missions...
"title_string"=Battle of France (Stuka) - Raze the field at Aspelare
"summary_string"=Männer, herhören! A Henschel Hs-126 recce plane witnessed a British Lysander land at a small field near Aspelare, Belgium. Your Stukas will raid this field, hitting stores, aircraft, & the enemy forces now occupying the field. Let's show the enemy that they will not use this airbase to spy on our forces without being overrun!
"objective_string"=After dawn on 16 May 1940, a German recce plane spotted a British Lysander landing at a small grass field in Belgium, near the village of Aspelare. The German plane radioed the location of the airfield, & a large formation of Stukas were sent to hit the field. The RAF planes were a flight of six Lizzies detatched from 4 Sqn, based out of Lille-Ronchin. This mission differs from history by having a low chance of intercept by Belgian biplane fighters, & by having these Stukas also raid the nearby towns of Ninove and Geraardsbergen.
"intelligence_string"=After take off, form up with the other Stukas and climb up to 3,000 meters as you head into Belgium. Near Aspelare all Stukas will spread out, with one gruppe hitting Ninove, & another Geraardsbergen. After your attack, clear out toward the northeast and head back to Germany. The Belgian aircraft is not yet a defeated force, so keep those eyes open for all enemy fighters, just in case. Near Aspelare airfield, Make sure to pound parked aircraft, fuel stores, and ammo crates. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=JU87B Stuka 2-I-StG1 Maj.Werner Rench
"airfield_string"=Germany - Koln-Ostheim
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Set a trap for Lysanders
"summary_string"=Meine Herren! Our friends on the ground have set a trap to catch the British aircraft that have been recording our movements, & we'll finish them off. The shelling of their airbase has ceased, allowing them to escape. They are heading for Saint Omer, where we're attacking, and the fighters escorting your bombers will finish 'em off! Let's swat these enemy flies right out of the sky!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 22 May, the remaining thirteen Lysanders left Lille-Ronchin after a lull in German shelling allowed them to escape. However, it was a ploy; by the time they reached St. Omer they were met by an attack of some fifty Dorniers, Bf-109s, & Bf-110s. This lull in the shelling was a trap, and these remaining Lysanders were forced to scatter. This eliminated many of the remaining Lysanders, as they were picked off by fighters. For the sake of variety, this German version has the Lysanders attacked at St. Omer, the British mission will have the attack at Lille-Ronchin.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly west-northwest & climb to 3,250 meters. Along the way to Saint Omer, you will meet up with the escort of Bf-110s & Bf-109s. You'll be lower than usual for this raid; the 109s and 110s will try to intercept these Lysanders who should be reaching Saint Omer around the time of your raid. Your bombers are essentially "bait," so after you release, clear the field while the escort fighters mop up. Let's try to get all these bombers home, we have got the Brits on the ropes and will need all our resources to finish the job!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dornier Do-17Z2
"airfield_string"=Germany - Gelnhausen
UncleTgt
SOH-CM-2025
There were lots of Blue on Blue incidents this early in the war.
This Blenheim IVF of 248 squadron was part of a vic of 3 that fought an air battle with three Bf-110s off the Belgian coast, claiming a kill. The British flight claimed two in total, with a single Bf-110 escaping. Only on their return to base did they find out they had shot down a Potez 631. The French similarly reported an air battle with Ju-88s...
One of the Frenchmen that bailed out was nearly lynched by Belgians on landing, who were also convinced he must be a German. Talk about a bad day!
This Blenheim IVF of 248 squadron was part of a vic of 3 that fought an air battle with three Bf-110s off the Belgian coast, claiming a kill. The British flight claimed two in total, with a single Bf-110 escaping. Only on their return to base did they find out they had shot down a Potez 631. The French similarly reported an air battle with Ju-88s...
One of the Frenchmen that bailed out was nearly lynched by Belgians on landing, who were also convinced he must be a German. Talk about a bad day!
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Good evening,
A couple more in the books...
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Guard the Channel convoys
"summary_string"=To your fighters, gentlemen! British vessels are in the Channel and your Spitfires have been assigned to fly a patrol over the ships, defending 'em from attacks by German fighters and bombers. Meet the ships off of Boulogne, & then keep them safe until they get through the Channel, & show the Germans that the waters of the Channel belong to us!
"objective_string"=In the early afternoon on 22 May, Spitfires of 54 and 74 Squadron intercepted Ju-88s of III/LG 1, raiding British ships in the English Channel off of Boulogne. Two Ju-88s were shot down and another bomber damaged; in actuality, the total might have been as high as three, with another damaged after being attacked by 65 Squadron. She crash-landed near Montreuil-sur-Mer. It seems that no Spitfires were lost during this mission.
"intelligence_string"=After getting into the air, you'll form up with the other Spitfires & then head southeast to reach the Channel. Once over the water you'll trace the path of the ships from Boulogne up to the north & east, defending the convoy from attack. The tanker ship Cleary is the ship that we can least afford to lose. Once all attacks are repulsed, you'll sweep ahead of these ships to confirm their path remains clear, & then return to the airfield at Hornchurch. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Spitfire_MK1A 54 Sqn Deere
"airfield_string"=England - Hornchurch
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Dusk patrol of Pas-de-Calais
"summary_string"=Get airborne now! A Blenheim bomber is about to overfly your base, and 32 Sqn will escort it while the recce bomber monitors German vehicle columns moving on the frontline. Try to protect the bomber if it's possible, but also attempt to get the better of any Germans you encounter. Let's show the hun that France has not been conquered yet!
"objective_string"=Just before dusk on 22 May, 32 Sqn undertook an evening patrol across France, flying from Merville to Arras. Above Arras, they ran right into Bf-109s of I/JG 1 and possibly I/JG 27. It seems that the Hurricanes got the better of these Bf-109s during the encounter, shooting down two, possibly three Bf-109s for the loss of a Hurricane. This mission has been combined with a single Blenheim bomber which crash-landed at Haucourt, just several miles southeast of Arras. It is unknown if there was any connection, but the two events happened in close proximity, so it appeared logical to combine them.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, your Squadron will form up around the Blenheim and follow her as the bomber sweeps from Merville down to Arras, looking for any signs of enemy vehicles, especially along the road from Cambrai to Arras. If German fighters are sighted, engage them and attempt to keep these away from the recce bomber. Even if this Blenheim is lost, be aggressive and take down as many fighters as you can. Once you exhaust all ammo, break off & make your way back to Manston, where you'll retire for the evening. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 32 Sqn
"airfield_string"=England - Ramsgate
Good evening,
A couple more in the books...
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Guard the Channel convoys
"summary_string"=To your fighters, gentlemen! British vessels are in the Channel and your Spitfires have been assigned to fly a patrol over the ships, defending 'em from attacks by German fighters and bombers. Meet the ships off of Boulogne, & then keep them safe until they get through the Channel, & show the Germans that the waters of the Channel belong to us!
"objective_string"=In the early afternoon on 22 May, Spitfires of 54 and 74 Squadron intercepted Ju-88s of III/LG 1, raiding British ships in the English Channel off of Boulogne. Two Ju-88s were shot down and another bomber damaged; in actuality, the total might have been as high as three, with another damaged after being attacked by 65 Squadron. She crash-landed near Montreuil-sur-Mer. It seems that no Spitfires were lost during this mission.
"intelligence_string"=After getting into the air, you'll form up with the other Spitfires & then head southeast to reach the Channel. Once over the water you'll trace the path of the ships from Boulogne up to the north & east, defending the convoy from attack. The tanker ship Cleary is the ship that we can least afford to lose. Once all attacks are repulsed, you'll sweep ahead of these ships to confirm their path remains clear, & then return to the airfield at Hornchurch. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Spitfire_MK1A 54 Sqn Deere
"airfield_string"=England - Hornchurch
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Dusk patrol of Pas-de-Calais
"summary_string"=Get airborne now! A Blenheim bomber is about to overfly your base, and 32 Sqn will escort it while the recce bomber monitors German vehicle columns moving on the frontline. Try to protect the bomber if it's possible, but also attempt to get the better of any Germans you encounter. Let's show the hun that France has not been conquered yet!
"objective_string"=Just before dusk on 22 May, 32 Sqn undertook an evening patrol across France, flying from Merville to Arras. Above Arras, they ran right into Bf-109s of I/JG 1 and possibly I/JG 27. It seems that the Hurricanes got the better of these Bf-109s during the encounter, shooting down two, possibly three Bf-109s for the loss of a Hurricane. This mission has been combined with a single Blenheim bomber which crash-landed at Haucourt, just several miles southeast of Arras. It is unknown if there was any connection, but the two events happened in close proximity, so it appeared logical to combine them.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, your Squadron will form up around the Blenheim and follow her as the bomber sweeps from Merville down to Arras, looking for any signs of enemy vehicles, especially along the road from Cambrai to Arras. If German fighters are sighted, engage them and attempt to keep these away from the recce bomber. Even if this Blenheim is lost, be aggressive and take down as many fighters as you can. Once you exhaust all ammo, break off & make your way back to Manston, where you'll retire for the evening. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 32 Sqn
"airfield_string"=England - Ramsgate
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Good afternoon,
More work completed....
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Quelling German movement
"summary_string"=Listen up! Tonight, we will attack crossings along the Meuse, focusing on the bridges being used to funnel enemy troops to the front. If we can knock out the bridges & factories in these towns we may blunt the German offensive in this area, and force them to divert forces from elsewhere. Let's keep the pressure on them!
"objective_string"=The evening of 22 May 1940 saw a force of some twenty-six Battles and Blenheims attack crossings along the Meuse near Fumay and Château-Regnault. (The town of Revin has been used as a substitute) No information on the effectiveness of the raid is available, except that nine of the planes returned without locating their targets. The Battles of 103 and 142 Squadrons, operating from Gaye, were in action primarily at night, but as the situation grew more desperate, they began being used in daylight operations again.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will fly north-northeast to hit the town of Fumay, which is along the Meuse River & has been used by the Germans as a crossing for their troops and for vehicle columns. A formation of Blenheims will hit the town of Revin just after your release. Over this target, focus on factories or bridges in the town, and watch out for German fire. Once your raid is complete, return to Gaye to refuel and reload. Do not linger too long over the target; these Battles are very vulnerable to enemy fire!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Battle Mk1
"airfield_string"=France - Gaye
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - The Blenheims test thier luck
"summary_string"=Listen up, airmen! Our brethren on the ground are trying to hold on to the port at Boulogne, and your bombers will bolster their effort by locating and attacking any German columns moving toward them along the road from Samer and Montreuil-sur-Mer. Let's show the Germans we won't hang our forces on the ground out to dry!
"objective_string"=In the early evening of 22 May, two Blenheims of 15 and 107 Squadron were lost over the course of two hours, with seven more being heavily damaged by ground fire while making attack runs on enemy columns between Montreuil-sur-Mer and Boulogne, concentrating at the town of Samer. Fortunately, the exposed bombers were not attacked by enemy fighters, but their overall effectiveness in halting the German columns appears to be minimal. By the end of the day, the situation for the British at the port seemed hopeless.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off you'll form up and fly southeast, crossing the French coastline near Boulogne. Your altitude for the sortie will remain low; your flight will release from 2,000 feet, while the other two flights will stack at intervals of 1,000 feet above you. As you approach Samer, look for any German columns moving north & attack them, destroying as many vehicles as you can. After you release, turn due north to clear the area and return to England. If these skies are clear, you may make a strafing pass, but be careful; we cannot afford to lose our bombers at this critical time. Get back safe, & be ready for the fight tomorrow!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Blenheim Mk4-1 105 Sqn RAF Hughie Edwards
"airfield_string"=England - Fowlmere
Good afternoon,
More work completed....
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Quelling German movement
"summary_string"=Listen up! Tonight, we will attack crossings along the Meuse, focusing on the bridges being used to funnel enemy troops to the front. If we can knock out the bridges & factories in these towns we may blunt the German offensive in this area, and force them to divert forces from elsewhere. Let's keep the pressure on them!
"objective_string"=The evening of 22 May 1940 saw a force of some twenty-six Battles and Blenheims attack crossings along the Meuse near Fumay and Château-Regnault. (The town of Revin has been used as a substitute) No information on the effectiveness of the raid is available, except that nine of the planes returned without locating their targets. The Battles of 103 and 142 Squadrons, operating from Gaye, were in action primarily at night, but as the situation grew more desperate, they began being used in daylight operations again.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will fly north-northeast to hit the town of Fumay, which is along the Meuse River & has been used by the Germans as a crossing for their troops and for vehicle columns. A formation of Blenheims will hit the town of Revin just after your release. Over this target, focus on factories or bridges in the town, and watch out for German fire. Once your raid is complete, return to Gaye to refuel and reload. Do not linger too long over the target; these Battles are very vulnerable to enemy fire!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Battle Mk1
"airfield_string"=France - Gaye
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - The Blenheims test thier luck
"summary_string"=Listen up, airmen! Our brethren on the ground are trying to hold on to the port at Boulogne, and your bombers will bolster their effort by locating and attacking any German columns moving toward them along the road from Samer and Montreuil-sur-Mer. Let's show the Germans we won't hang our forces on the ground out to dry!
"objective_string"=In the early evening of 22 May, two Blenheims of 15 and 107 Squadron were lost over the course of two hours, with seven more being heavily damaged by ground fire while making attack runs on enemy columns between Montreuil-sur-Mer and Boulogne, concentrating at the town of Samer. Fortunately, the exposed bombers were not attacked by enemy fighters, but their overall effectiveness in halting the German columns appears to be minimal. By the end of the day, the situation for the British at the port seemed hopeless.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off you'll form up and fly southeast, crossing the French coastline near Boulogne. Your altitude for the sortie will remain low; your flight will release from 2,000 feet, while the other two flights will stack at intervals of 1,000 feet above you. As you approach Samer, look for any German columns moving north & attack them, destroying as many vehicles as you can. After you release, turn due north to clear the area and return to England. If these skies are clear, you may make a strafing pass, but be careful; we cannot afford to lose our bombers at this critical time. Get back safe, & be ready for the fight tomorrow!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Blenheim Mk4-1 105 Sqn RAF Hughie Edwards
"airfield_string"=England - Fowlmere
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Good evening,
The last missions for 22 May...
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Boulogne is now the focus
"summary_string"=Aufgepasst, kamerad! Luftwaffe bombers are now passing through Belgium, well on their way toward the Pas-de-Calais, where they will attack the Port of Boulogne. You'll meet the bombers & shield 'em from interception over France. Let's show the RAF that we will knock out these ports and prevent the British from escaping the continent!
"objective_string"=Just after noon on 22 May a formation of He-111s from III/KG 27 with a fighter escort of Bf-109s from I/JG 3 were intercepted north of Arras and west of Douai by 605 Sqn Hurricanes. During this ensuing fight four Hurricanes were brought down, but not without taking three enemy bombers down with them. It's unclear what the enemy target was. For the purposes of the mission Boulogne has been selected as the target, but this cannot be verified historically.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will head north-northwest to meet up with the bombers just northeast of Ypres, Belgium. After forming up you will head southwest back into France, remaining with these bombers as they raid the port of Boulogne. If British fighters appear, you will engage them and try to draw their fire away from the bomber formation. All escorts will be Bf-109s on this mission, so you won't have to worry about any Bf-110s on this mission. After the bombers clear the target, bring them back into Belgium before you depart the formation & return to Cambrai. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109E_Witt_Schlageter-JG26
"airfield_string"=France - Cambrai-Forenville
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Early-morning Battle attacks
"summary_string"=To your planes! Our task is to fly an early morning armed reconnaissance, looking for enemy columns on the move at first light. You will patrol between Amiens and Abbeville, using your bombs to attack anything any enemy vehicle that moves! Let's show the Germans that we won't let them move along the frontline with impunity!
"objective_string"=Just after dawn on 22 May, Fairey Battles of 103 and 142 Squadrons attacked a German column near the village of Bernaville, just to the northwest of Amiens. While they were not intercepted by enemy fighters, three Battles were forced to crash-land with severe damage from ground fire. There were other Battle raids in this area throughout the day; these have been included in the mission.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly north & then northwest, heading for the front near Amiens and Abbeville. Your altitude for this mission will be low to ensure accuracy, but this also means you will be exposed to ground fire, so keep your speed as high as you can. When you locate the German column, attack at will. If you do miss with the bombs, make strafing passes. Once the raid is complete, clear out to the south & return to the airfield at Gaye. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Battle Mk1
"airfield_string"=France - Gaye
Good evening,
The last missions for 22 May...
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Boulogne is now the focus
"summary_string"=Aufgepasst, kamerad! Luftwaffe bombers are now passing through Belgium, well on their way toward the Pas-de-Calais, where they will attack the Port of Boulogne. You'll meet the bombers & shield 'em from interception over France. Let's show the RAF that we will knock out these ports and prevent the British from escaping the continent!
"objective_string"=Just after noon on 22 May a formation of He-111s from III/KG 27 with a fighter escort of Bf-109s from I/JG 3 were intercepted north of Arras and west of Douai by 605 Sqn Hurricanes. During this ensuing fight four Hurricanes were brought down, but not without taking three enemy bombers down with them. It's unclear what the enemy target was. For the purposes of the mission Boulogne has been selected as the target, but this cannot be verified historically.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will head north-northwest to meet up with the bombers just northeast of Ypres, Belgium. After forming up you will head southwest back into France, remaining with these bombers as they raid the port of Boulogne. If British fighters appear, you will engage them and try to draw their fire away from the bomber formation. All escorts will be Bf-109s on this mission, so you won't have to worry about any Bf-110s on this mission. After the bombers clear the target, bring them back into Belgium before you depart the formation & return to Cambrai. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109E_Witt_Schlageter-JG26
"airfield_string"=France - Cambrai-Forenville
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Early-morning Battle attacks
"summary_string"=To your planes! Our task is to fly an early morning armed reconnaissance, looking for enemy columns on the move at first light. You will patrol between Amiens and Abbeville, using your bombs to attack anything any enemy vehicle that moves! Let's show the Germans that we won't let them move along the frontline with impunity!
"objective_string"=Just after dawn on 22 May, Fairey Battles of 103 and 142 Squadrons attacked a German column near the village of Bernaville, just to the northwest of Amiens. While they were not intercepted by enemy fighters, three Battles were forced to crash-land with severe damage from ground fire. There were other Battle raids in this area throughout the day; these have been included in the mission.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll fly north & then northwest, heading for the front near Amiens and Abbeville. Your altitude for this mission will be low to ensure accuracy, but this also means you will be exposed to ground fire, so keep your speed as high as you can. When you locate the German column, attack at will. If you do miss with the bombs, make strafing passes. Once the raid is complete, clear out to the south & return to the airfield at Gaye. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Battle Mk1
"airfield_string"=France - Gaye
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Good morning,
I'm doing a full CFS2 backup this evening to make sure I have everything saved for the final push. But to wet your whistle, Kdriver sent me a couple of small airfields for Lysander close support missions. This one pictured is Aspelare in Belgium, near the towns of Geraardsbergen and Ninove.
Good morning,
I'm doing a full CFS2 backup this evening to make sure I have everything saved for the final push. But to wet your whistle, Kdriver sent me a couple of small airfields for Lysander close support missions. This one pictured is Aspelare in Belgium, near the towns of Geraardsbergen and Ninove.