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Here are some more completed missions...
"title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Hurricanes provide Greif
"summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! Our forces have now reached the Meuse River, & all bombers have been tasked to raid towns along the expected lines of advance after they break through French defensive lines. Your unit will assault the town of Vouziers, while other units will raid at different points along the frontline. Let's show Allied units that they cannot continue to hold up our advance!
"objective_string"=At dawn on 13 May, thirty Heinkels of KG 55 took off from Leipheim & then headed for the town of Vouziers. Southeast of the town, they encountered five Hurricanes from 1 Squadron, based nearby at Berry-au-Bac. British pilots engaged the formation and claimed four Heinkels and two escorting 110s, but this claim cannot be independently confirmed through German records.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, keep a west-northwesterly course until you approach Vouziers. You will meet your escort over the Rhine. The British have been aggressive in defending their sector lately, so be ready at your guns, even when the fighter escort engages them. We hope that our ground forces can capture airfields for our 109s to use; the Bf-110 is having trouble engaging the single-seat British and French fighters. Once your attack is finished, return to Leipheim.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
"airfield_string"=Germany - Leipheim
"title_string"=Battle of France - Desperation begins over the Meuse
"summary_string"=To your fighters! We must seize every attempt to prevent the Germans from breaking out of Sedan, so we're sending our ancient Amiot bombers out in daylight to raid the Sedan bridges! These bombers will be extremely vulnerable to German fighters, so you must stick close by 'em & ensure they make it back to fight another day! We mustn't 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 an escort of MS 406 fighters & nine LeO 45 bombers, the lumbering Amiots were decimated. Of the ten Amiots from GB I/II 34 and II/GB 38, all nine of the Amiot bombers that reached Sedan were either shot down or damaged.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you must fly close escort for our Amiot 143 bombers to give 'em a chance of coming back. If you see any Luftwaffe fighters at Sedan, let the other flight of Moranes engage first, then only attack if the Amiots are under direct threat. Be careful not to get ambitious and chase rabbits! When finished, get 'em back to safety. If half of these Amiot bombers make it back, we'll consider the mission a success.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
"airfield_string"=France - Cambrai-Forenville
"title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Finding the other white meat
"summary_string"=Listen up, airmen! We will continue our aggressive offensive patrols over Belgium. Your flight of six will patrol between Wavre & Louvain. You are free to engage any German aircraft you run into, but as custom, be wary of fighter escorts. Let's continue to show the German forces we will fight them for every inch!
"objective_string"=A bit before noon on 13 May, six Hurricanes left Merville on another patrol above Belgium. Between Wavre & Louvain, they saw eight Henschel Hs-123s of II (S)/LG 2 flying below them at low level. The Hurricanes broke to intercept, and shot down one of the Henschels. There is no evidence to suggest that the Henschels had fighter cover, nor is there any indication of British losses.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, fly just north of due east to reach your patrol zone between Wavre and Louvain. Your flight for this hop will be Angels 12. In the sector keep an eye out for enemy flights, including those which try to sneak below you. As always, be aware of possible fighter interception, & keep your head on a swivel. Once the patrol is finished, return to Merville until needed again. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 3 Sqn
"airfield_string"=France - Merville
"title_string"=Battle of France - Reprise patrol over Pas-de-Calais
"summary_string"=Attention, pilots! The patrol flown this morning by Escadrille T2 failed to locate German armor near Boulogne, but they bombed & strafed anti-aircraft batteries near Samer. This time, you'll patrol from Boulogne down to Abbeville, near the mouth of the Somme, continuing to look for German columns. If you find them, attack them and prevent them from wrecking any more havoc!
"objective_string"=On 23 May 1940, the Latécoère 298 saw its first and only major actions in Northern France. During the day, aircraft from T2 and T3 escadrille were engaged in the area between Boulgone & the mouth of the River Somme, prowling for German Panzers. On this patrol, the flight was mauled by Bf-109s; three of four planes were shot down. This mission also consolidates the two later patrols flown that day; the attacks on the Noyelles Bridge and on the Fort de la Crèche. Neither attack was successful, but no losses were suffered.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you'll fly ashore near Boulogne and patrol southeast from there along the road to Samer, then south to Montreuil & Abbeville, as you look for enemy columns or anti-aircraft positions. If none are found, you may use your bombs on any targets of choice that you see before returning to Cherbourg. Watch out for German fighters during the patrol, we know that they're now providing air cover for the Panzer columns. Above all else, make sure that you return safely!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Latecoere 298 T2 MAY40
"airfield_string"=France - Cherbourg (Seaplane)
"title_string"=Battle of France - Latécoeres over the Pas-de-Calais
"summary_string"=Attention! German Panzers have broken through to the coast, and just have captured the port city of Boulogne! All our air assets must be used to try & blunt the advance, so your flight will patrol near Boulogne and attack and German forces there with your bombs. Get hits, then head back to Cherbourg to refuel and reload!
"objective_string"=On 23 May 1940, the Latécoère 298 saw its first and only major actions in Northern France. During the day, aircraft from T2 and T3 escadrille were engaged in the area between Boulgone & the mouth of the River Somme, prowling for German Panzers. On this patrol, one aircraft strafed anti-aircraft positions between Samer and Montreuil after the flight lead was forced to ditch, and the two other sections bombed the Noyelles rail bridge over the Somme, failing to strike it, before flying back to Cherbourg.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you'll fly ashore near Boulogne and patrol southeast from there along the road to Samer, looking for any German Panzer columns or anti-aircraft positions. If none are found, you'll strike your secondary target instead; the Noyelles rail bridge, before returning to Cherbourg. Watch out for Luftwaffe fighters during your patrol, we know they are now providing air cover for German ground forces. Above all else, make sure that you return safely!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Latecoere 298 T2 MAY40
"airfield_string"=France - Cherbourg (Seaplane)
