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"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - "Ginger" Lacey's active day
"summary_string"=Attention, chaps! This afternoon, you'll fly as RAF pilot 'Ginger' Lacey on his patrols over the Sedan and Ardennes sectors of the frontline on 13 May, 1940. During this mission, you will sweep for any signs of German bombers or fighters, taking down as many as you can. When your patrol is finished, head back to Reims to refuel and reload. Show the Luftwaffe what kinds of 'Aces' the RAF has up its sleeves!
"objective_string"=This is a quasi-historical account and an amalgam of RAF pilot 'Ginger' Lacey's missions on 13 May, 1940. During his first flight, he became separated from his section and ran into a small formation of Heinkel 111s, escorted by Bf-109s. Attacking them alone, he pounced & shot down one of each. Later on, his section ran into a staffel of Bf-110s above La Chesne, claiming one with no loss, & then later in the patrol, his section ran into more Zerstörers near Maubeuge, claiming another two with no loss.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will head east & begin climbing. We have learned that the Germans like to attack from a height of 5,000 meters or higher, so you'll maintain Angels 18 during this sortie. You'll patrol from southeast of Sedan back to the west & northwest, covering along the Ardennes Forest up to Maubeuge, just south of Mons. You are clear to engage whatever you see, but make sure to attack whenever your odds are favorable if possible, we are taking heavy losses from attrition. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 73 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Reims
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Bypassing Swiss airspace
"summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! Kampfgeschwader 51 has been tasked today with attacking the city of Lyon & its airfield. The bomber group will raid in two waves; your formation will hit the aerodrome just east of the city while the other formation attacks the city itself. French pilots have shown a strong stomach for the fight thus far, so be ready for resistance. Let's show the French that the Luftwaffe will not be stopped!
"objective_string"=During 10 & 11 May 1940, Heinkels of KG 51 made a concerted effort to knock out the aerodrome at Lyon-Bron, which is being used by French fighters to defend areas southeast of the Marne valley. On 11 May, the bombers were intercepted during their return flight by sixteen Ms-406s of GC II/7. This has been added with an attack by Bloch 152s from GC III/9 on 10 May. Several French fighters were lost during the two days, traded for two bombers lost and four damaged. The escort in this mission is fictional, and the Ms-406s make their intercept in this mission over the city of Lyon.
"intelligence_string"=In order to avoid crossing over Switzerland, you will fly directly west after takeoff and fly to the French border prior to pivoting southwest. At this point, you will pick up the escort fighters. As you near Lyon-Bron airfield, the formation will attack from the east while a second formation strikes the city; this might help to scatter the enemy fighters above the target. Once your raid is complete, turn northeast and return to the German border before continuing east. If you fly over Switzerland, you risk being shot down and held captive for the rest of the war!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Memmingen
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Distracting Luftwaffe fighters
"summary_string"=Attention, pilots! A large group of fighters from 1, 85, & 87 Squadrons are on their way into Belgium to escort a mixed gaggle of Blenheims and Battles to Maastricht, & you will lend support by trailing their lead by several minutes & then engaging any German units trying to intercept the escort force. Try to keep these Germans occupied, & then head back to Merville to refuel and reload!
"objective_string"=During the morning of 12 May 1940, a triad of 615 Sqn Hurricanes rendezvoused with six Hurricanes from 607 Squadron to patrol over Belgium. As they approached Maastricht, they were intercepted by a staffel of Bf-109s from I (J)/LG 2. These were only a small portion of a larger German force that engaged Hurricanes over Liège that were on their way to escort Blenheims and Battles to Maastricht. During this engagement, the Hurricanes shot down one Bf-109, but they lost three of their own in the process.
"intelligence_string"=After getting in the air, you'll fly east-northeast into Belgium, meeting fighters from 615 Squadron on the way. As you approach Maastricht, be ready to fight; the Germans kept a heavy air presence in the sector yesterday, and they're likely to do this again today. When you see enemy fighters, engage them and take down as many as possible. Once the Germans retreat or you exhaust your ammo, break off and return to Merville. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 3 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Merville
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Scramble after the Germans!
"summary_string"=Scramble! German Zerstorers are passing over our airfield at an estimated height of Angels 15. Your flight of six Hurricanes will get airborne & chase after them in pursuit. If you can catch up to them before they depart France, you will tear into them and take down as many of them as you can. Let's show the Luftwaffe that we won't let them assume control of the French skies while we still maintain a strong presence in France!
"objective_string"=During the morning of 14 May, six RAF fighters at Berry-au-Bac scrambled in hot pursuit of a massed formation of Zerstorers that overflew the base at 0745. The British were able to catch them due to turns made by the enemy formation that kept them in the area long enough to be intercepted. Despite this, 1 Squadron lost three Hurricanes in the fight despite jumping them from higher altitude. German losses are not known.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, turn onto a heading of due east & climb at maximum rate in pursuit. After you pass Rethel, turn northeast and continue pursuing the Bf-110s as they head toward Belgium. (If you lose them in the climb, use the map key and follow the course given at full throttle, you'll catch up to them) Before bouncing the enemy formation, try to reach Angels 18 so you can make a slashing attack. With luck, you'll catch the by them time you reach Charleville-Mézières. After exhausting your ammo, break off and fly back to Berry-au-Bac to refuel and reload. Good luck, and happy hunting!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 1 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Berry-au-Bac
Good evening,
Here are a couple more completed...
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - "Ginger" Lacey's active day
"summary_string"=Attention, chaps! This afternoon, you'll fly as RAF pilot 'Ginger' Lacey on his patrols over the Sedan and Ardennes sectors of the frontline on 13 May, 1940. During this mission, you will sweep for any signs of German bombers or fighters, taking down as many as you can. When your patrol is finished, head back to Reims to refuel and reload. Show the Luftwaffe what kinds of 'Aces' the RAF has up its sleeves!
"objective_string"=This is a quasi-historical account and an amalgam of RAF pilot 'Ginger' Lacey's missions on 13 May, 1940. During his first flight, he became separated from his section and ran into a small formation of Heinkel 111s, escorted by Bf-109s. Attacking them alone, he pounced & shot down one of each. Later on, his section ran into a staffel of Bf-110s above La Chesne, claiming one with no loss, & then later in the patrol, his section ran into more Zerstörers near Maubeuge, claiming another two with no loss.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will head east & begin climbing. We have learned that the Germans like to attack from a height of 5,000 meters or higher, so you'll maintain Angels 18 during this sortie. You'll patrol from southeast of Sedan back to the west & northwest, covering along the Ardennes Forest up to Maubeuge, just south of Mons. You are clear to engage whatever you see, but make sure to attack whenever your odds are favorable if possible, we are taking heavy losses from attrition. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 73 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Reims
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Bypassing Swiss airspace
"summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! Kampfgeschwader 51 has been tasked today with attacking the city of Lyon & its airfield. The bomber group will raid in two waves; your formation will hit the aerodrome just east of the city while the other formation attacks the city itself. French pilots have shown a strong stomach for the fight thus far, so be ready for resistance. Let's show the French that the Luftwaffe will not be stopped!
"objective_string"=During 10 & 11 May 1940, Heinkels of KG 51 made a concerted effort to knock out the aerodrome at Lyon-Bron, which is being used by French fighters to defend areas southeast of the Marne valley. On 11 May, the bombers were intercepted during their return flight by sixteen Ms-406s of GC II/7. This has been added with an attack by Bloch 152s from GC III/9 on 10 May. Several French fighters were lost during the two days, traded for two bombers lost and four damaged. The escort in this mission is fictional, and the Ms-406s make their intercept in this mission over the city of Lyon.
"intelligence_string"=In order to avoid crossing over Switzerland, you will fly directly west after takeoff and fly to the French border prior to pivoting southwest. At this point, you will pick up the escort fighters. As you near Lyon-Bron airfield, the formation will attack from the east while a second formation strikes the city; this might help to scatter the enemy fighters above the target. Once your raid is complete, turn northeast and return to the German border before continuing east. If you fly over Switzerland, you risk being shot down and held captive for the rest of the war!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Memmingen
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Distracting Luftwaffe fighters
"summary_string"=Attention, pilots! A large group of fighters from 1, 85, & 87 Squadrons are on their way into Belgium to escort a mixed gaggle of Blenheims and Battles to Maastricht, & you will lend support by trailing their lead by several minutes & then engaging any German units trying to intercept the escort force. Try to keep these Germans occupied, & then head back to Merville to refuel and reload!
"objective_string"=During the morning of 12 May 1940, a triad of 615 Sqn Hurricanes rendezvoused with six Hurricanes from 607 Squadron to patrol over Belgium. As they approached Maastricht, they were intercepted by a staffel of Bf-109s from I (J)/LG 2. These were only a small portion of a larger German force that engaged Hurricanes over Liège that were on their way to escort Blenheims and Battles to Maastricht. During this engagement, the Hurricanes shot down one Bf-109, but they lost three of their own in the process.
"intelligence_string"=After getting in the air, you'll fly east-northeast into Belgium, meeting fighters from 615 Squadron on the way. As you approach Maastricht, be ready to fight; the Germans kept a heavy air presence in the sector yesterday, and they're likely to do this again today. When you see enemy fighters, engage them and take down as many as possible. Once the Germans retreat or you exhaust your ammo, break off and return to Merville. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 3 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Merville
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Scramble after the Germans!
"summary_string"=Scramble! German Zerstorers are passing over our airfield at an estimated height of Angels 15. Your flight of six Hurricanes will get airborne & chase after them in pursuit. If you can catch up to them before they depart France, you will tear into them and take down as many of them as you can. Let's show the Luftwaffe that we won't let them assume control of the French skies while we still maintain a strong presence in France!
"objective_string"=During the morning of 14 May, six RAF fighters at Berry-au-Bac scrambled in hot pursuit of a massed formation of Zerstorers that overflew the base at 0745. The British were able to catch them due to turns made by the enemy formation that kept them in the area long enough to be intercepted. Despite this, 1 Squadron lost three Hurricanes in the fight despite jumping them from higher altitude. German losses are not known.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, turn onto a heading of due east & climb at maximum rate in pursuit. After you pass Rethel, turn northeast and continue pursuing the Bf-110s as they head toward Belgium. (If you lose them in the climb, use the map key and follow the course given at full throttle, you'll catch up to them) Before bouncing the enemy formation, try to reach Angels 18 so you can make a slashing attack. With luck, you'll catch the by them time you reach Charleville-Mézières. After exhausting your ammo, break off and fly back to Berry-au-Bac to refuel and reload. Good luck, and happy hunting!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 1 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Berry-au-Bac
