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Battle of France - Part I has now been released!
- Thread starter Rami
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Good evening,
Finally got around to installing some BoF Team updates and mods, AND finished the last four missions for 14 May...
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Cripple Belgian transport
"summary_string"=Männer, herhören! Our Henschel dive bombers will be raiding the city of Leuven, & our job is to bait British fighters by feinting toward Leuven before we continue to Ghent. Over the city, we will target the rail yard & factories before turning back for Germany. Both raids will have heavy escort, so do your job and hope that the British take the bait so we can hack them out of the sky!
"objective_string"=During the period from 11 May 'til the breakout at Sedan, German bomber units raided railyards and other transportation centers throughout Belgium, Holland, & France. In Belgium alone, the cities of Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, and Leuven were raided heavily. On 14 May, the Germans sent Heinkels and Henschels to Leuven, & these were intercepted by elements of four Hurricane Squadrons from Lille. However, due to heavy German escort, only three Heinkels were shot down, with a fourth damaged. This mission alters history slightly by having their arrival at Leuven be a feint before turning toward Ghent.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will assemble and then climb to 5,000 meters before you meet the escort. The escort will remain ahead of your formation to ward off any frontal attacks. Over Ghent, you will release over the rail yard, then turn northeast for Germany as the escorts tangle with any fighters. Our bombers have been heavily involved with raids on Antwerp, Brussels, and Leuven recently, and we believe we're grinding down the enemy. Make sure your raid echoes that success!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Rotenburg
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Make a path for Henschels
"summary_string"=Achtung, kamerad! You have been assigned to help our Henschels hit rail targets in Leuven by flying out ahead of these dive bombers and engaging any enemy fighters that attempt to break up their raid. Escorts remaining close to the HS-123s will chase away any fighters that get close. Once the raiders finish, you may fly back to Limburg airfield. 'Plow the road' for the attackers & make sure the skies are safe!
"objective_string"=During the period from 11 May 'til the breakout at Sedan, German bomber units raided railyards and other transportation centers throughout Belgium, Holland, & France. In Belgium alone, the cities of Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, and Leuven were raided heavily. On 14 May, the Germans sent Heinkels and Henschels to Leuven, & these were intercepted by elements of four Hurricane Squadrons from Lille. Because of their effective fighter cover, only two Henschels were lost, but there is no record of any damaged. Four Hurricanes were shot down during this part of the mission.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will form up and head for the airfield at Asch; this is now being used as a forward base. Here you will meet the Henschels. Your task is to fly ahead of the Henschels & their escort, & engage enemy fighters to keep 'em busy. The Messerschmitt escort can also lend assistance if the Hurricanes get too close to the Henschels. Once the raiders finish, you can break off & head back to Limburg airfield.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109ECFS2_II_JG26_Knuppel
"airfield_string"=Germany - Limburg
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Scrambled mess over Ghent
"summary_string"=Scramble, RAF pilots! Our Belgian observers have sighted enemy bombers heading toward the city of Leuven! You're being sent to intercept any German aircraft you see within the Leuven-Brussels-Ghent sector and tear into these raiders. Make sure that you make every effort to disrupt and harass their bombers; we can't afford to lose any more ground in Belgium!
"objective_string"=By the 14th of May, heavy attrition has caused the original fighter groups to be reinforced with more fighters from Britain. During this raid, Hurricanes of four Lille-based squadrons intercepted a large Luftwaffe raid on Leuven. This mission covers the "high" part of the German formation; He-111s from KG 27 covered by 109s of JG 2. Due to the heavy enemy escort, only three Heinkels were shot down, with a fourth damaged. This mission alters history slightly by having the arrival at Leuven be a feint before turning toward Ghent.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will climb to Angels 18 and fly northeast toward the city of Leuven. Pay attention to your radio; if the raid on Leuven is a feint, you will be notified en route and redirected. Once you intercept the German formation, focus on shooting down bombers & take out as many as you can while only engaging 109s if threatened. Once you finish or the raiders flee, break off and return to Lille. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 85 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Lille
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Covering the Leuven sector
"summary_string"=Scramble, RAF pilots! Our Belgian observers have sighted enemy bombers heading toward the city of Leuven! You're being sent to intercept any German aircraft you see within the Leuven-Brussels-Ghent sector and tear into these raiders. Make sure that you make every effort to disrupt and harass their bombers; we can't afford to lose any more ground in Belgium!
"objective_string"=By the 14th of May, heavy attrition has caused the original fighter groups to be reinforced with more fighters from Britain. During this raid, Hurricanes of four Lille-based squadrons intercepted a large Luftwaffe raid on Leuven. This mission covers the "low" part of the German formation; He-123s from II(S)/LG 2 covered by 109s from JG 2. Due to the effective fighter cover, only two Henschels were lost, but there is no record of any damaged. Four Hurricanes were shot down during this part of the mission.
"intelligence_string"=Our observers indicate that the formation sighted had bombers at altitude and other flights at lower level. Accordingly, your Hurricanes will attack the lower formation. If the Germans turn from Leuven, you'll be notified en route. Your task is to engage bombers, but at lower altitude you'll also be able to tangle with 109s if threatened. Once finished, head back to Vitry-en-Artois; this may not be your only action today. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 607 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Vitry-en-Artois
Good evening,
Finally got around to installing some BoF Team updates and mods, AND finished the last four missions for 14 May...
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Cripple Belgian transport
"summary_string"=Männer, herhören! Our Henschel dive bombers will be raiding the city of Leuven, & our job is to bait British fighters by feinting toward Leuven before we continue to Ghent. Over the city, we will target the rail yard & factories before turning back for Germany. Both raids will have heavy escort, so do your job and hope that the British take the bait so we can hack them out of the sky!
"objective_string"=During the period from 11 May 'til the breakout at Sedan, German bomber units raided railyards and other transportation centers throughout Belgium, Holland, & France. In Belgium alone, the cities of Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, and Leuven were raided heavily. On 14 May, the Germans sent Heinkels and Henschels to Leuven, & these were intercepted by elements of four Hurricane Squadrons from Lille. However, due to heavy German escort, only three Heinkels were shot down, with a fourth damaged. This mission alters history slightly by having their arrival at Leuven be a feint before turning toward Ghent.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will assemble and then climb to 5,000 meters before you meet the escort. The escort will remain ahead of your formation to ward off any frontal attacks. Over Ghent, you will release over the rail yard, then turn northeast for Germany as the escorts tangle with any fighters. Our bombers have been heavily involved with raids on Antwerp, Brussels, and Leuven recently, and we believe we're grinding down the enemy. Make sure your raid echoes that success!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Rotenburg
"title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Make a path for Henschels
"summary_string"=Achtung, kamerad! You have been assigned to help our Henschels hit rail targets in Leuven by flying out ahead of these dive bombers and engaging any enemy fighters that attempt to break up their raid. Escorts remaining close to the HS-123s will chase away any fighters that get close. Once the raiders finish, you may fly back to Limburg airfield. 'Plow the road' for the attackers & make sure the skies are safe!
"objective_string"=During the period from 11 May 'til the breakout at Sedan, German bomber units raided railyards and other transportation centers throughout Belgium, Holland, & France. In Belgium alone, the cities of Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, and Leuven were raided heavily. On 14 May, the Germans sent Heinkels and Henschels to Leuven, & these were intercepted by elements of four Hurricane Squadrons from Lille. Because of their effective fighter cover, only two Henschels were lost, but there is no record of any damaged. Four Hurricanes were shot down during this part of the mission.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will form up and head for the airfield at Asch; this is now being used as a forward base. Here you will meet the Henschels. Your task is to fly ahead of the Henschels & their escort, & engage enemy fighters to keep 'em busy. The Messerschmitt escort can also lend assistance if the Hurricanes get too close to the Henschels. Once the raiders finish, you can break off & head back to Limburg airfield.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109ECFS2_II_JG26_Knuppel
"airfield_string"=Germany - Limburg
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Scrambled mess over Ghent
"summary_string"=Scramble, RAF pilots! Our Belgian observers have sighted enemy bombers heading toward the city of Leuven! You're being sent to intercept any German aircraft you see within the Leuven-Brussels-Ghent sector and tear into these raiders. Make sure that you make every effort to disrupt and harass their bombers; we can't afford to lose any more ground in Belgium!
"objective_string"=By the 14th of May, heavy attrition has caused the original fighter groups to be reinforced with more fighters from Britain. During this raid, Hurricanes of four Lille-based squadrons intercepted a large Luftwaffe raid on Leuven. This mission covers the "high" part of the German formation; He-111s from KG 27 covered by 109s of JG 2. Due to the heavy enemy escort, only three Heinkels were shot down, with a fourth damaged. This mission alters history slightly by having the arrival at Leuven be a feint before turning toward Ghent.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will climb to Angels 18 and fly northeast toward the city of Leuven. Pay attention to your radio; if the raid on Leuven is a feint, you will be notified en route and redirected. Once you intercept the German formation, focus on shooting down bombers & take out as many as you can while only engaging 109s if threatened. Once you finish or the raiders flee, break off and return to Lille. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 85 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Lille
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Covering the Leuven sector
"summary_string"=Scramble, RAF pilots! Our Belgian observers have sighted enemy bombers heading toward the city of Leuven! You're being sent to intercept any German aircraft you see within the Leuven-Brussels-Ghent sector and tear into these raiders. Make sure that you make every effort to disrupt and harass their bombers; we can't afford to lose any more ground in Belgium!
"objective_string"=By the 14th of May, heavy attrition has caused the original fighter groups to be reinforced with more fighters from Britain. During this raid, Hurricanes of four Lille-based squadrons intercepted a large Luftwaffe raid on Leuven. This mission covers the "low" part of the German formation; He-123s from II(S)/LG 2 covered by 109s from JG 2. Due to the effective fighter cover, only two Henschels were lost, but there is no record of any damaged. Four Hurricanes were shot down during this part of the mission.
"intelligence_string"=Our observers indicate that the formation sighted had bombers at altitude and other flights at lower level. Accordingly, your Hurricanes will attack the lower formation. If the Germans turn from Leuven, you'll be notified en route. Your task is to engage bombers, but at lower altitude you'll also be able to tangle with 109s if threatened. Once finished, head back to Vitry-en-Artois; this may not be your only action today. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 607 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Vitry-en-Artois
For Shessi....another round of thanks!
Mark,
Finally putting the ol' girl to use in the Battle of France...
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Monchengladbach is raided
"summary_string"=Okay chaps, let's do our part! Bomber Command is going to step up & attack key targets in Germany, Holland, & Belgium this evening in order to wreck havoc behind the frontline and disrupt the enemy offensive. Your target will be the German airfield at Monchengladbach, as Wellingtons & Hampdens raid targets elsewhere. We believe this is a major fighter base, so if we can inflict heavy damage, it may reduce the amount of fighters our Hurricanes are facing in France!
"objective_string"=The night of 14 May saw Bomber Command step up the pace of raids, sending bombers to hit targets in Holland, Belgium, & Germany. During this night, twelve Armstrong-Whitworth Whitleys peppered the aerodrome at Monchengladbach, while British Hampdens and Wellingtons raided road junctions, marshalling yards, & railway stations in Aachen & Maastricht. In total, some forty-three aircraft of Bomber Command were involved in their attacks on this night; however their impact is unknown, as are any losses.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will form up with the other bombers and head for the Humber Estuary, then cross the North Sea & over Holland to reach Germany. Your altitude for this raid will be 6,000 feet. The formation will be broken up into smaller elements to help split up any flak. You will have to navigate to the airfield and back in darkness; this will help to prevent enemy interception. Following your drop, turn northwest and return to Dishforth. Upon your return, spotlights will help guide you to the airfield. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AW Whitley MkV 58 Sqn Bomber Command
"airfield_string"=England - Dishforth
Mark,
Finally putting the ol' girl to use in the Battle of France...
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Monchengladbach is raided
"summary_string"=Okay chaps, let's do our part! Bomber Command is going to step up & attack key targets in Germany, Holland, & Belgium this evening in order to wreck havoc behind the frontline and disrupt the enemy offensive. Your target will be the German airfield at Monchengladbach, as Wellingtons & Hampdens raid targets elsewhere. We believe this is a major fighter base, so if we can inflict heavy damage, it may reduce the amount of fighters our Hurricanes are facing in France!
"objective_string"=The night of 14 May saw Bomber Command step up the pace of raids, sending bombers to hit targets in Holland, Belgium, & Germany. During this night, twelve Armstrong-Whitworth Whitleys peppered the aerodrome at Monchengladbach, while British Hampdens and Wellingtons raided road junctions, marshalling yards, & railway stations in Aachen & Maastricht. In total, some forty-three aircraft of Bomber Command were involved in their attacks on this night; however their impact is unknown, as are any losses.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will form up with the other bombers and head for the Humber Estuary, then cross the North Sea & over Holland to reach Germany. Your altitude for this raid will be 6,000 feet. The formation will be broken up into smaller elements to help split up any flak. You will have to navigate to the airfield and back in darkness; this will help to prevent enemy interception. Following your drop, turn northwest and return to Dishforth. Upon your return, spotlights will help guide you to the airfield. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AW Whitley MkV 58 Sqn Bomber Command
"airfield_string"=England - Dishforth
Shadow Wolf 07
SOH-CM-2025
It looks to be a good mission, but that is a great screenshot. 
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Good evening,
Before signing off for the evening, I'm continuing to work on Rotterdam's layout for GSL. This is, aside from the missions themselves, the most challenging piece of the entire project to create harbors and piers out of these coastlines. I've already done the complete pier map, now I'm filling it in.
Here is Rotterdam East...
Good evening,
Before signing off for the evening, I'm continuing to work on Rotterdam's layout for GSL. This is, aside from the missions themselves, the most challenging piece of the entire project to create harbors and piers out of these coastlines. I've already done the complete pier map, now I'm filling it in.
Here is Rotterdam East...
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Finn,
When you dig into the guts of this project, you can't really do the Battle of France without including Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands in it. Rotterdam was one of those parts I was dreading. Still some work to do, but it's a major step forward.
Still, I wouldn't expect anything but screenshots before 2018.
Finn,
When you dig into the guts of this project, you can't really do the Battle of France without including Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands in it. Rotterdam was one of those parts I was dreading. Still some work to do, but it's a major step forward.
Still, I wouldn't expect anything but screenshots before 2018.
Shadow Wolf 07
SOH-CM-2025
Beautiful work... just beautiful.
baldy
SOH Staff
Eben Emael
I n an attempt to encourage those doing this project I have tidied up the DFS 230 glider - new 2d panel, vc panel and correcting a few modeling errors ( probably not all ). The wheeldolly is now a bgl ( so it doesn't need a aircraft folder entry ) and UncleTgt has done a new skin . Just a few tweaks and it will soon be ready.
A few pics
baldy
I n an attempt to encourage those doing this project I have tidied up the DFS 230 glider - new 2d panel, vc panel and correcting a few modeling errors ( probably not all ). The wheeldolly is now a bgl ( so it doesn't need a aircraft folder entry ) and UncleTgt has done a new skin . Just a few tweaks and it will soon be ready.
A few pics
baldy
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Good morning,
Been busy doing research for a few days after Rotterdam; Hewman100 sent me some loss reports from May 10-13, 1940. From these notes, I've been able to do two French missions so far, with more on the way...and I built the French city of Orleans as well.
"title_string"=Battle of France - Early sweep above the Loire River
"summary_string"=Allons nous déplacer! German formations are now swarming all across France, and we will be in the air, ready to fight back! Your task is to patrol the Loire River from Orleans down toward the Massif Central, looking for any German bombers trying to raid airfields in Central France. You are ordered to attack whatever you encounter, and take down as many as you can! Let's show the enemy we will not cower under pressure!
"objective_string"=The morning of 11 May saw many French squadrons in action all over France. On this sortie, a total of nine Morane fighters from GC III/6 and GC III/7 intercepted Heinkels of I/KG 51 en route to bomb Chateauroux airfield. (Bourges aerodrome is being used for this mission.) One Heinkel was shot down and another damaged by the French pilots. French losses are not stated, & there is no record of any escorts with the German bombers.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll fly toward the city of Orleans, where you will patrol from there east along the Loire River, flying down to a point past the town of Gien, looking for any German raiders who may strike airfields in this sector of France. You have authority to engage any German bombers or fighters you see. Try to disrupt any attacks on airfields, then disengage and return to base when you exhaust all of your ammo. Try to return in one piece; we must maintain all our available strength to keep resisting the Luftwaffe!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Juvaincourt
"title_string"=Battle of France - Catch Kampgeschwader 51 at Dijon
"summary_string"=Accédez à vos combattants! Enemy bombers raided the airfield at Lyon-Bron and are headed this way! You will intercept them before they can escape to Germany & hack as many of them out of the sky as possible. Let's show the Luftwaffe that we will be ready to engage them wherever they might be!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 11 May, French Morane fighters of GC II/7 engaged Heinkel He-111s of III/KG 51 between Dijon & Gray, shooting down one of them and damaging another, a poor showing considering sixteen Ms-406s engaged the He-111s. The German bombers were returning from a raid on Lyon-Bron airfield. Any French losses are unknown, and it is also not known if the German raid had any fighter escort.
"intelligence_string"=Once in the air, your flight of Moranes will climb to a height of 5,000 meters to intercept, while the second flight climbs to 5,500 meters. The Germans were heading slightly east of north leaving Lyon, so if this report holds true, you should catch them between Dijon & Gray. The flight positioned above will be looking for any German fighters, so if they pounce on the bombers, this should signal that no Luftwaffe fighters are present. Once you expend all your ammo, break off & return to Juvaincourt!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Juvaincourt
Good morning,
Been busy doing research for a few days after Rotterdam; Hewman100 sent me some loss reports from May 10-13, 1940. From these notes, I've been able to do two French missions so far, with more on the way...and I built the French city of Orleans as well.
"title_string"=Battle of France - Early sweep above the Loire River
"summary_string"=Allons nous déplacer! German formations are now swarming all across France, and we will be in the air, ready to fight back! Your task is to patrol the Loire River from Orleans down toward the Massif Central, looking for any German bombers trying to raid airfields in Central France. You are ordered to attack whatever you encounter, and take down as many as you can! Let's show the enemy we will not cower under pressure!
"objective_string"=The morning of 11 May saw many French squadrons in action all over France. On this sortie, a total of nine Morane fighters from GC III/6 and GC III/7 intercepted Heinkels of I/KG 51 en route to bomb Chateauroux airfield. (Bourges aerodrome is being used for this mission.) One Heinkel was shot down and another damaged by the French pilots. French losses are not stated, & there is no record of any escorts with the German bombers.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll fly toward the city of Orleans, where you will patrol from there east along the Loire River, flying down to a point past the town of Gien, looking for any German raiders who may strike airfields in this sector of France. You have authority to engage any German bombers or fighters you see. Try to disrupt any attacks on airfields, then disengage and return to base when you exhaust all of your ammo. Try to return in one piece; we must maintain all our available strength to keep resisting the Luftwaffe!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Juvaincourt
"title_string"=Battle of France - Catch Kampgeschwader 51 at Dijon
"summary_string"=Accédez à vos combattants! Enemy bombers raided the airfield at Lyon-Bron and are headed this way! You will intercept them before they can escape to Germany & hack as many of them out of the sky as possible. Let's show the Luftwaffe that we will be ready to engage them wherever they might be!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 11 May, French Morane fighters of GC II/7 engaged Heinkel He-111s of III/KG 51 between Dijon & Gray, shooting down one of them and damaging another, a poor showing considering sixteen Ms-406s engaged the He-111s. The German bombers were returning from a raid on Lyon-Bron airfield. Any French losses are unknown, and it is also not known if the German raid had any fighter escort.
"intelligence_string"=Once in the air, your flight of Moranes will climb to a height of 5,000 meters to intercept, while the second flight climbs to 5,500 meters. The Germans were heading slightly east of north leaving Lyon, so if this report holds true, you should catch them between Dijon & Gray. The flight positioned above will be looking for any German fighters, so if they pounce on the bombers, this should signal that no Luftwaffe fighters are present. Once you expend all your ammo, break off & return to Juvaincourt!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Juvaincourt
Shadow Wolf 07
SOH-CM-2025
3:49 in the morning and 6:37... You are an early bird, aren't you Rami? Nice work partner!
