Capt. Winters
Charter Member
Hi All,
A heads up, I have just uploaded on behalf of Pat Pattle (AKA Clive Morely) a set of 3 Bristol Bulldogs. with repaint template. to the CFS3 british aircraft section. will be up as soon as the MOD's approve it.
Install instructions included. all 3 planes reside in the one folder in your install, and show up in the British aircraft list in game.
Thanks Clive for a great addition from the era of Silver Wings.
See below for details,
regards Rob.
BRISTOL BULLDOG IIA for CFS3
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Includes 3 aircraft.
1 x 23 Squadron RAF
1 x 32 Squadron RAF
1 x 56 Squadron RAF
and 1 x template kit for repaints. Paint Shop Pro 8 format (.PSP), will also open in Photo Shop PSD formats.
Contributor Credits:
Original external model is conversion of the Alphasim freeware cfs2/fs02 model for use in CFS3.
Original internal model parts by Clive (Pat Pattle) Morley.
Model rework internal and external by Clive (Pat Pattle) Morley.
External Textures from Alphasim cfs2 freeware files. Reowrked by Rob (Capt. Winters) Stevenson.
Mos File by Rob (Capt. Winters) Stevenson.
XDP compilation, research by Rob (Capt. Winters) Stevenson.
Flight Model By: Larry Vrooman, Alphasim cfs2 freeware files modified.
Weapons by AvHistory.
Engine sounds by AvHistory
Aircraft included:
Bristol Bulldog Mk-IIA
=====================================
Unit: 23(F) Squadron RAF,
Pilot: Douglas Bader.
Code: K-1676
Kenley, surrey
England.
December, 1931.
In September 1926, the Air Ministry stated it's need for a single-seat fighter capable of day-time and night-time operations, it was to be armed with twin 0.303 in Vickers machine guns and had to be powered by a radial air-cooled engine. The Bristol Aeroplane Company tasked their chief designer, Frank Barnwell, to design such an aircraft which he did, the resultant fighter being the Bristol Bulldog Mk. I.
The Bristol Bulldog Mk.I first flew in May 1927, the production version had some structural changes and was known as the Bulldog Mk.II, it first flew on the 21st of January 1928, entering RAF service during the following eighteen months, gradually replacing their older aircraft and becoming their standard fighter.
On 26 July 1930, Bader was commissioned as a pilot officer into No. 23 Squadron RAF based at Kenley, Surrey. Flying Gloster Gamecocks and soon after, Bristol Bulldogs, Bader became a daredevil while training there, often flying illegal and dangerous stunts. While very fast for its time, the Bulldog had directional stability problems at low speeds, which made such stunts exceptionally dangerous. Strict orders were issued forbidding unauthorised aerobatics below 2,000 feet. Douglas took this as an unnecessary safety rule rather than an order to be obeyed. After one training flight at the gunnery range, Bader achieved only a 38 percent hit rate on a target. Receiving jibes from a rival squadron No. 25 Squadron RAF, Bader took off to perform aerobatics and show off his skill. It was against regulations, and seven out of 23 accidents caused by ignoring regulations had proven fatal. The CO of No. 25 Squadron remarked that he would order Bader to face a court martial if Bader was in his unit. The COs of Bader's unit, Harry Day and Henry Wollett, gave the pilots more latitude, although Day encouraged them to recognise their own limits.
No. 23 Squadron had won the Hendon Air Show pairs event in 1929 and 1930. In 1931 Bader, teamed with Harry Day, successfully defended the squadron's title in the spring that year. In late 1931, Bader undertook training for the 1932 Hendon Air Show, hoping to win a second consecutive title. Two pilots had been killed attempting aerobatics. The pilots were warned not to practise these manoeuvres under 2,000 feet and to keep above 500 feet at all times.
Nevertheless, on 14 December 1931, while visiting Reading Aero Club, he attempted some low flying aerobatics at Woodley airfield in a Bulldog Mk. IIA, K1676, of 23 Squadron, apparently on a dare. His aircraft crashed when the tip of the left wing touched the ground. Bader was rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where, in the hands of the prominent surgeon J. Leonard Joyce, both his legs were amputated one above and one below the knee. Bader made the following laconic entry in his logbook after the crash - Crashed slow rolling near ground. Bad show.
Bristol Bulldog Mk-IIA
=====================================
Unit: 32(F) Squadron RAF,
Code: K-2222
Biggin Hill,
England.
July, 1933.
In September 1926, the Air Ministry stated it's need for a single-seat fighter capable of day-time and night-time operations, it was to be armed with twin 0.303 in Vickers machine guns and had to be powered by a radial air-cooled engine. The Bristol Aeroplane Company tasked their chief designer, Frank Barnwell, to design such an aircraft which he did, the resultant fighter being the Bristol Bulldog Mk. I.
The Bristol Bulldog Mk.I first flew in May 1927, the production version had some structural changes and was known as the Bulldog Mk.II, it first flew on the 21st of January 1928, entering RAF service during the following eighteen months, gradually replacing their older aircraft and becoming their standard fighter. The Bulldog Mk. IIA was almost the same as the Mk. II but fitted with a new and more powerful Jupiter engine which necessitated some strengthening of the airframe.
Over three hundred Bulldogs were produced and it is of note that Douglas Bader, the celebrated WW2 fighter ace, lost both of his legs when his Bristol Bulldog crashed while performing unauthorised low level acrobatics in December 1931 (aerobatics below 500ft were not allowed in the Bulldog by the RAF due to the aircrafts tendency to lose altitude rapidly in aerobatics compared to other fighters).
The Bristol Bulldog remained in service with the RAF until 1937 when they began to be replaced with the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.
During the Spanish Civil War a number of ex- Latvian MkIIA's were purchased by the Republicans to formed part of the so called 'Krone Circus' who specialised in strafing the Western front lines. The Swedish Air Force purchased eleven Bristol Bulldog Mk IIA's and eventually donated them to the Finnish Air-Force who used the Bulldogs in MkIV form against the Russians during the Winter War of 1939, other Bristol Bulldogs saw service with the Air-Forces of Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Siam.
Bristol Bulldog Mk-IIA
=====================================
Unit: 56(F) Squadron RAF,
Code: K-2227
North Weald,
England.
December, 1934.
56 squadron was formed on 8 June 1916 and was posted to France in April 1917 as part of the Royal Flying Corps. The squadron was equipped with the then brand new SE5 fighter. Its arrival at the front with the latest fighter, combined with the unusually high proportion of experienced pilots in its ranks, led to rumours among its German opponents the squadron was specifically the Anti Richthofen Squadron, dedicated to the removal of the Red Baron. Although there was no truth in these rumours, the squadron did shoot down and kill Richthofen's nearest 1917 rival Leutnant Werner Voss in an epic dogfight.
Equipment between the wars included: Sopwith Snipes 1 February 1920 to 1924, Gloster Grebes September 1924 to September 1927, Armstrong Whitworth Siskins September 1927 to October 1932, Bristol Bulldogs October 1932 to May 1936, Gloster Gauntlets May 1936 to July 1937, Gloster Gladiators July 1937 to May 1938, Hawker Hurricane Is May 1938
56 Squadron's introduction to WWII came on 6 September 1939. The squadron, then based at RAF North Weald, were the victims of a friendly fire incident known as the Battle of Barking Creek. Two pilots of the squadron were shot down and one pilot was killed, becoming the RAF's first casualty in the defence of the UK.
The squadron entered the Second World War equipped with the Hawker Hurricane and first saw action during the Battle of France, although they remained based in England and sent flights to France for short periods. The squadron ended the campaign by covering the Dunkirk evacuation. As part of No. 11 Group RAF, the squadron was based at North Weald, when the squadron first engaged German aircraft on 31 July 1940. It was heavily involved in the fighting in the south of England during August, although the squadron moved to RAF Boscombe Down at the beginning of September. It was one of the few fighter squadrons to remain based in the south of England continuously through the battle.
Based at Duxford and operating Hurricanes, it recommenced missions in early 1941 over the continent. In September 1941 the squadron became the first unit to receive the Hawker Typhoon. Throughout 1942 and 1943 the unit was based with No. 12 Group RAF at RAF Matlaske in Norfolk. During this time 56 Squadron's role changed from that of low level defence against fighter-bomber attacks into becoming fighter bombers themselves, attacking ground and sea targets.
In 1944 the squadron moved to RAF Newchurch and converted to the Hawker Tempest Mk.V as a unit of No. 150 Wing RAF, under the command of Wing Commander Roland Beamont, 56 Squadron was an air defence squadron, involved in defending Britain from V1 flying bombs. Between 70 and 77 half of these were shot down before a transfer to advance landing ground B.60 at Grimbergen in Belgium on 28 September as part of 122 Wing, Second Tactical Air Force. During subsequent operations 56 Squadron was to become equal highest scoring Tempest unit, with 486(NZ) Sqn, totalling 59 confirmed victories.
During the Second World War the squadron claimed a total of 149 aircraft shot down.
A heads up, I have just uploaded on behalf of Pat Pattle (AKA Clive Morely) a set of 3 Bristol Bulldogs. with repaint template. to the CFS3 british aircraft section. will be up as soon as the MOD's approve it.
Install instructions included. all 3 planes reside in the one folder in your install, and show up in the British aircraft list in game.
Thanks Clive for a great addition from the era of Silver Wings.
See below for details,
regards Rob.
BRISTOL BULLDOG IIA for CFS3
****************************
Includes 3 aircraft.
1 x 23 Squadron RAF
1 x 32 Squadron RAF
1 x 56 Squadron RAF
and 1 x template kit for repaints. Paint Shop Pro 8 format (.PSP), will also open in Photo Shop PSD formats.
Contributor Credits:
Original external model is conversion of the Alphasim freeware cfs2/fs02 model for use in CFS3.
Original internal model parts by Clive (Pat Pattle) Morley.
Model rework internal and external by Clive (Pat Pattle) Morley.
External Textures from Alphasim cfs2 freeware files. Reowrked by Rob (Capt. Winters) Stevenson.
Mos File by Rob (Capt. Winters) Stevenson.
XDP compilation, research by Rob (Capt. Winters) Stevenson.
Flight Model By: Larry Vrooman, Alphasim cfs2 freeware files modified.
Weapons by AvHistory.
Engine sounds by AvHistory
Aircraft included:
Bristol Bulldog Mk-IIA
=====================================
Unit: 23(F) Squadron RAF,
Pilot: Douglas Bader.
Code: K-1676
Kenley, surrey
England.
December, 1931.
In September 1926, the Air Ministry stated it's need for a single-seat fighter capable of day-time and night-time operations, it was to be armed with twin 0.303 in Vickers machine guns and had to be powered by a radial air-cooled engine. The Bristol Aeroplane Company tasked their chief designer, Frank Barnwell, to design such an aircraft which he did, the resultant fighter being the Bristol Bulldog Mk. I.
The Bristol Bulldog Mk.I first flew in May 1927, the production version had some structural changes and was known as the Bulldog Mk.II, it first flew on the 21st of January 1928, entering RAF service during the following eighteen months, gradually replacing their older aircraft and becoming their standard fighter.
On 26 July 1930, Bader was commissioned as a pilot officer into No. 23 Squadron RAF based at Kenley, Surrey. Flying Gloster Gamecocks and soon after, Bristol Bulldogs, Bader became a daredevil while training there, often flying illegal and dangerous stunts. While very fast for its time, the Bulldog had directional stability problems at low speeds, which made such stunts exceptionally dangerous. Strict orders were issued forbidding unauthorised aerobatics below 2,000 feet. Douglas took this as an unnecessary safety rule rather than an order to be obeyed. After one training flight at the gunnery range, Bader achieved only a 38 percent hit rate on a target. Receiving jibes from a rival squadron No. 25 Squadron RAF, Bader took off to perform aerobatics and show off his skill. It was against regulations, and seven out of 23 accidents caused by ignoring regulations had proven fatal. The CO of No. 25 Squadron remarked that he would order Bader to face a court martial if Bader was in his unit. The COs of Bader's unit, Harry Day and Henry Wollett, gave the pilots more latitude, although Day encouraged them to recognise their own limits.
No. 23 Squadron had won the Hendon Air Show pairs event in 1929 and 1930. In 1931 Bader, teamed with Harry Day, successfully defended the squadron's title in the spring that year. In late 1931, Bader undertook training for the 1932 Hendon Air Show, hoping to win a second consecutive title. Two pilots had been killed attempting aerobatics. The pilots were warned not to practise these manoeuvres under 2,000 feet and to keep above 500 feet at all times.
Nevertheless, on 14 December 1931, while visiting Reading Aero Club, he attempted some low flying aerobatics at Woodley airfield in a Bulldog Mk. IIA, K1676, of 23 Squadron, apparently on a dare. His aircraft crashed when the tip of the left wing touched the ground. Bader was rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where, in the hands of the prominent surgeon J. Leonard Joyce, both his legs were amputated one above and one below the knee. Bader made the following laconic entry in his logbook after the crash - Crashed slow rolling near ground. Bad show.
Bristol Bulldog Mk-IIA
=====================================
Unit: 32(F) Squadron RAF,
Code: K-2222
Biggin Hill,
England.
July, 1933.
In September 1926, the Air Ministry stated it's need for a single-seat fighter capable of day-time and night-time operations, it was to be armed with twin 0.303 in Vickers machine guns and had to be powered by a radial air-cooled engine. The Bristol Aeroplane Company tasked their chief designer, Frank Barnwell, to design such an aircraft which he did, the resultant fighter being the Bristol Bulldog Mk. I.
The Bristol Bulldog Mk.I first flew in May 1927, the production version had some structural changes and was known as the Bulldog Mk.II, it first flew on the 21st of January 1928, entering RAF service during the following eighteen months, gradually replacing their older aircraft and becoming their standard fighter. The Bulldog Mk. IIA was almost the same as the Mk. II but fitted with a new and more powerful Jupiter engine which necessitated some strengthening of the airframe.
Over three hundred Bulldogs were produced and it is of note that Douglas Bader, the celebrated WW2 fighter ace, lost both of his legs when his Bristol Bulldog crashed while performing unauthorised low level acrobatics in December 1931 (aerobatics below 500ft were not allowed in the Bulldog by the RAF due to the aircrafts tendency to lose altitude rapidly in aerobatics compared to other fighters).
The Bristol Bulldog remained in service with the RAF until 1937 when they began to be replaced with the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.
During the Spanish Civil War a number of ex- Latvian MkIIA's were purchased by the Republicans to formed part of the so called 'Krone Circus' who specialised in strafing the Western front lines. The Swedish Air Force purchased eleven Bristol Bulldog Mk IIA's and eventually donated them to the Finnish Air-Force who used the Bulldogs in MkIV form against the Russians during the Winter War of 1939, other Bristol Bulldogs saw service with the Air-Forces of Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Siam.
Bristol Bulldog Mk-IIA
=====================================
Unit: 56(F) Squadron RAF,
Code: K-2227
North Weald,
England.
December, 1934.
56 squadron was formed on 8 June 1916 and was posted to France in April 1917 as part of the Royal Flying Corps. The squadron was equipped with the then brand new SE5 fighter. Its arrival at the front with the latest fighter, combined with the unusually high proportion of experienced pilots in its ranks, led to rumours among its German opponents the squadron was specifically the Anti Richthofen Squadron, dedicated to the removal of the Red Baron. Although there was no truth in these rumours, the squadron did shoot down and kill Richthofen's nearest 1917 rival Leutnant Werner Voss in an epic dogfight.
Equipment between the wars included: Sopwith Snipes 1 February 1920 to 1924, Gloster Grebes September 1924 to September 1927, Armstrong Whitworth Siskins September 1927 to October 1932, Bristol Bulldogs October 1932 to May 1936, Gloster Gauntlets May 1936 to July 1937, Gloster Gladiators July 1937 to May 1938, Hawker Hurricane Is May 1938
56 Squadron's introduction to WWII came on 6 September 1939. The squadron, then based at RAF North Weald, were the victims of a friendly fire incident known as the Battle of Barking Creek. Two pilots of the squadron were shot down and one pilot was killed, becoming the RAF's first casualty in the defence of the UK.
The squadron entered the Second World War equipped with the Hawker Hurricane and first saw action during the Battle of France, although they remained based in England and sent flights to France for short periods. The squadron ended the campaign by covering the Dunkirk evacuation. As part of No. 11 Group RAF, the squadron was based at North Weald, when the squadron first engaged German aircraft on 31 July 1940. It was heavily involved in the fighting in the south of England during August, although the squadron moved to RAF Boscombe Down at the beginning of September. It was one of the few fighter squadrons to remain based in the south of England continuously through the battle.
Based at Duxford and operating Hurricanes, it recommenced missions in early 1941 over the continent. In September 1941 the squadron became the first unit to receive the Hawker Typhoon. Throughout 1942 and 1943 the unit was based with No. 12 Group RAF at RAF Matlaske in Norfolk. During this time 56 Squadron's role changed from that of low level defence against fighter-bomber attacks into becoming fighter bombers themselves, attacking ground and sea targets.
In 1944 the squadron moved to RAF Newchurch and converted to the Hawker Tempest Mk.V as a unit of No. 150 Wing RAF, under the command of Wing Commander Roland Beamont, 56 Squadron was an air defence squadron, involved in defending Britain from V1 flying bombs. Between 70 and 77 half of these were shot down before a transfer to advance landing ground B.60 at Grimbergen in Belgium on 28 September as part of 122 Wing, Second Tactical Air Force. During subsequent operations 56 Squadron was to become equal highest scoring Tempest unit, with 486(NZ) Sqn, totalling 59 confirmed victories.
During the Second World War the squadron claimed a total of 149 aircraft shot down.
