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"title_string"=Battle of France - Breguets give you a fighting chance
"summary_string"=C'est à notre tour de se battre! Your Breguets will go into the fray at Sedan, destroying bridges that are being used by the Germans to cross the Meuse! Other flights will hit any German vehicles. Be sure you attack accurately; we need to hold back these Germans to prevent a breakthrough!
"objective_string"=Near midday on 14 May 1940, the French launched two separate attacks on the Sedan area. The first was by nine Breguet 693s of GBA I/54 and II/54, escorted by eleven Bloch 152 fighters of GC I/8. The second raid was by five LeO 45 bombers from GB I/12 and II/12. The latter strike was attacked by Bf-110s. During the two raids, one LeO bomber was lost to heavy flak, while all the other LeO 45s returned damaged, possibly from the intercepting German fighters.
"intelligence_string"=After getting into the air, you will quickly form up with the other Breguets & head to Sedan. A flight of LeO bombers and the Bloch fighter escorts will rendezvous with you on the way. Over Sedan, your Breguets will strike the bridges while the LeO 45s will hit any enemy columns in the area. The escort fighters should be able to provide you protection. Once finished, return to Dammartin-en-Goele; this will likely not be your only action today!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Breguet_Bre_693v1
"airfield_string"=France - Dammartin-en-Goele
"title_string"=Battle of France - Desperation begins over the Meuse
"summary_string"=Pilotes, accédez à vos avions! We must seize every opportunity to prevent the Germans from breaking out of Sedan, so we're sending your ancient Amiot bombers out in daylight to raid the Sedan bridges! Your Amiots will be extraordinarily vulnerable to German fighters, so this escort will stick close by, ensuring that you can make it back to Juvaincourt & fight another day! We must not allow the enemy to advance further into our country!
"objective_string"=On 14 May 1940, the French ordered their ancient Amiot 143 bombers out during daylight to raid the bridges over the Meuse at Sedan, in order to stop any further German reinforcements from crossing. Despite the escort of fourteen Bloch 152 fighters & other MS 406 fighters providing high cover, the lumbering Amiots were decimated. Of the eighteen Amiots from GB I/II 34 & II/GB 38, all twelve of the Amiot bombers that reached Sedan (six failed to rendezvous with the fighter escort) were either shot down or damaged.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll climb to 1,000 meters on the way to Sedan. This low altitude means you'll have to watch out for flak over the target area, but it should make it easier to raid the bridges. Because your bombers are slow and lumbering, you'll have heavy escort and other fighters covering at higher altitudes over Sedan. This will allow you to strike & then clear out. We may have to use these Amiots later in the day, so try to make it back safely!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Amiot 143 38th BG
"airfield_string"=France - Juvaincourt
"title_string"=Battle of France - Dewoitines lend suport over Sedan
"summary_string"=Pilotes, accédez à vos combattants! We must seize every opportunity to prevent German forces from breaking out of Sedan, so even our ancient Amiot bombers are being sent out in daylight to raid the Sedan bridges! These bombers are extraordinarily vulnerable to Messerschmitts, so in addition to the escorts, we are providing top cover to ensure they make it back to fight again! We must not allow the Germans to advance further into our country!
"objective_string"=On 14 May 1940, the French ordered their ancient Amiot 143 bombers out during daylight to raid the bridges over the Meuse at Sedan, in order to stop any further German reinforcements from crossing. Despite the escort of fourteen Bloch 152 fighters & other MS 406 fighters providing high cover, the lumbering Amiots were decimated. Of the eighteen Amiots from GB I/II 34 & II/GB 38, all twelve of the Amiot bombers that reached Sedan (six failed to rendezvous with the fighter escort) were either shot down or damaged.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will head for Sedan and be at station before the bombers arrive. The bombers will have their own fighter escort, but your job is to try and prevent German fighters from pouncing on the bombers and to assist the escort if they get overwhelmed. Once the Amiots & their escort clear Sedan, you may break off from any engagement & return to your base at Vraux.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Dewoitine D520 Mai 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Athis
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Blowing bridges after dawn
"summary_string"=Let's get moving! We must seize every opportunity today to prevent the Germans from expanding any footholds across the River Meuse, and your flight will knock out bridges just south of Sedan, while other raids will focus on Sedan and other targets. Make sure that you achieve your objective so we can then turn our complete attention toward other bridges. Good luck!
"objective_string"=During the morning of 14 May 1940 one of the two main strikes by Fairey Battles occurred, targeting specific bridges in the Sedan sector. The morning attack was by 103 and 150 Squadron, and only one Battle was damaged, forced to make an emergency landing. Additional planes from the mid-afternoon raids are included to ensure that all Battle crews involved on that day have now been represented in the missions occurring on 14 May.
"intelligence_string"=Once in the air, you will fly northeast toward the tiny town of Remilly-Allincourt. Each Battle flight is assigned to destroy a specific bridge; yours is a stone bridge located just before the two rivers intersect. Once you complete your attack, you will break off to the southwest & clear any heavy flak. Once you have cleared the town, you will return to Vraux. Make every effort to bring your crate back intact; this will not be your only action today!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Battle Mk1
"airfield_string"=France - Vraux
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - 17 Squadron's Dutch patrol
"summary_string"=To your fighters! The Dutch are doing all they can to throw back the German invasion, & you'll assist these efforts by patrolling above two of their key cities to keep them safe. Having effective fighter cover is absolutely essential for the Dutch ground forces to defend themselves against the Germans, so let's do our part to help maintain control of the skies! Be careful up there!
"objective_string"=During the late afternoon of 11 May 1940, twelve Hurricanes of 17 Squadron left Martlesham Heath to patrol the Dutch coast. As they approached The Hague, 'A' flight turned to the southeast, heading for Rotterdam whilst the remaining aircraft in the squadron climbed toward The Hague. At this point, they were jumped from above & behind by Bf-109s of I/JG 51. Four Hurricanes were lost during this fight, while 17 Squadron claimed three Bf-109s & another Bf-109 damaged. Given the circumstances of this attack, British claims appear questionable.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you'll form up & fly directly east to reach the Dutch coastline. Near The Hague, one flight will turn southeast and head for Rotterdam while the rest will patrol above The Hague. While over Holland, Make sure to remain fully aware of your surroundings; the Germans showed yesterday that they will use all of the Luftwaffe's available resources to secure total victory in Holland. When finished, head back across the North Sea to reach your base at Martlesham. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 32 Sqn
"airfield_string"=England - Martlesham
