Ditching in Beaufighter Missions

BeauBrummie

BeauBrummie

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As the Beaufighter mission pack nears the end of its testing period, I thought I'd share these screenies of the most nerve wracking ditch I've ever had. Flying low after a taking out a ship with rockets, I flew very low through a convoy and the engines cut out! The ditching was straight forwards until I saw the merchant man rushing towards me! The ship and aircraft were totalled. The other ditch was succussful after I'd shot up a cargo ship.


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In testing feedback Murraycod requested a bit more flak so Murray here you are!

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Reading the post about a Beaufighter ditching reminded me of the famous poem, written by Gavin Ewart entitled, “When a Beau goes in”. It eloquently, even brutally, sums up the grim prospect of aircrew in their quest to survive, but also trying to keep going and do their job.


When a Beau goes in,
Into the drink,
It makes you think,
Because, you see, they always sink
But nobody says 2poor lad”
Or goes about looking sad
Because, you see, it’s war,
It’s the unalterable law.

Although it’s perfectly certain
The pilots gone for a Burton
And the observer too
It’s nothing to do with you
And if they both should go
To a land where falls no rain nor hail
Nor driven snow-
Here, there or anywhere,
Do you suppose they care?

You should cry
Or say a prayer or sigh.
In the cold sea in the dark
It isn’t a lark
But isn’t original sin-
It’s just a Beau going in.

 
more flak - thanks Beau.

I notice in one of the screenies the coastal defences are still in the water. Not by much mind you, perhaps they got caught by a king tide.

cheers (and looking forward to the final release. I'll probably fly a couple of the beta missions again tonight)
Murray
 
When a Beau goes in,
Into the drink,
It makes you think,
Because, you see, they always sink
But nobody says 2poor lad”
Or goes about looking sad
Because, you see, it’s war,
It’s the unalterable law.

Although it’s perfectly certain
The pilots gone for a Burton
And the observer too
It’s nothing to do with you
And if they both should go
To a land where falls no rain nor hail
Nor driven snow-
Here, there or anywhere,
Do you suppose they care?

You should cry
Or say a prayer or sigh.
In the cold sea in the dark
It isn’t a lark
But isn’t original sin-
It’s just a Beau going in
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I didn't know that one Sandar, tahnks for posting. Makes you think..


Nice work Jeff btw, always look forward to your posts! :)
 
Murray Cod said:
more flak - thanks Beau.

I notice in one of the screenies the coastal defences are still in the water. Not by much mind you, perhaps they got caught by a king tide.


Murray
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I've corrected those since the secreenies were took mate.

Beau
 
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