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Good afternoon,
Since we're getting visited by Arthur with torrential tropical downpours, I decided to work on a couple of missions. This one is finished...
"title_string"=Hornchurch Squadron - First RAF assault on Paris
"summary_string"=Listen up! Douglas Bostons of 88 & 226 Squadrons are heading to Paris to attack the Matford Works. This is the first time the RAF will assault the city in daylight, and you've been chosen to escort 'em! Since you will be staying very low to avoid Radar, make sure you're strapped in tightly, it might be a bumpy ride. Take care of yourself up there!
"objective_string"=This mission is semi-historical. On 8 March, 1942, twelve A-20 Bostons from RAF 88 & 226 Squadron executed a very low-level assault on the Marford Works, just a handful of miles northwest of Paris. One bomber was lost when it struck trees near the target, but eight managed to score hits and inflict substantial damage on the plant which was turning out vehicles and tanks for the Germans. However, at the time the Spitfire lacked the range to escort the bombers this far onto French soil, so the real attack was without escort.
"intelligence_string"=After takeoff, you'll rendezvous with the Bostons over the French coastline and escort them to the Matford Works. The Boston is far more swift than the Blenheim; in fact she can keep the pace with a BoB-era Hurricane! This will allow them to attack quickly & leave this target behind, minimizing the risk of attacking this target in daylight. Still, this close to Paris, be ready to engage enemy fighters and keep them off the bombers, so they can clear the area. Good luck, and make sure they get home intact!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb
"airfield_string"=England - Hornchurch
Good afternoon,
Since we're getting visited by Arthur with torrential tropical downpours, I decided to work on a couple of missions. This one is finished...
"title_string"=Hornchurch Squadron - First RAF assault on Paris
"summary_string"=Listen up! Douglas Bostons of 88 & 226 Squadrons are heading to Paris to attack the Matford Works. This is the first time the RAF will assault the city in daylight, and you've been chosen to escort 'em! Since you will be staying very low to avoid Radar, make sure you're strapped in tightly, it might be a bumpy ride. Take care of yourself up there!
"objective_string"=This mission is semi-historical. On 8 March, 1942, twelve A-20 Bostons from RAF 88 & 226 Squadron executed a very low-level assault on the Marford Works, just a handful of miles northwest of Paris. One bomber was lost when it struck trees near the target, but eight managed to score hits and inflict substantial damage on the plant which was turning out vehicles and tanks for the Germans. However, at the time the Spitfire lacked the range to escort the bombers this far onto French soil, so the real attack was without escort.
"intelligence_string"=After takeoff, you'll rendezvous with the Bostons over the French coastline and escort them to the Matford Works. The Boston is far more swift than the Blenheim; in fact she can keep the pace with a BoB-era Hurricane! This will allow them to attack quickly & leave this target behind, minimizing the risk of attacking this target in daylight. Still, this close to Paris, be ready to engage enemy fighters and keep them off the bombers, so they can clear the area. Good luck, and make sure they get home intact!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb
"airfield_string"=England - Hornchurch
The_Editor
Charter Member
"Five days after the heavy night attack on the Renault factory, small formation of American-built Boston light bombers carried out a daring low-level daylight attack on the Matford works at Poissy, ten miles north-west of Paris, which was producing twenty trucks a day for the German Army.
The picture taken from one of the attacking bombers during the height of the raid, shows bombs bursting in the center of the factory. Hits were also scored on the rows of parked trucks which can be seen in rear.
Never before had British bombers penetrated so far into occupied France in daylight."
The picture taken from one of the attacking bombers during the height of the raid, shows bombs bursting in the center of the factory. Hits were also scored on the rows of parked trucks which can be seen in rear.
Never before had British bombers penetrated so far into occupied France in daylight."
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The_Editor,
It is nice to know I have your interest. I am also covering the RAF raids on Genoa, Turin, and Milan. Strangely, with a couple of drop tanks, the Typhoon can do the escort with fuel to spare. Not the most realistic, but certainly useful. All missions are over six hours in length!
The_Editor,
It is nice to know I have your interest. I am also covering the RAF raids on Genoa, Turin, and Milan. Strangely, with a couple of drop tanks, the Typhoon can do the escort with fuel to spare. Not the most realistic, but certainly useful. All missions are over six hours in length!
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Good afternoon,
While I am waiting for a couple of things to wrap up the 20th Fighter Group, I am working on a few RAF missions. The first is a mission depicting the RAF raids on Turin during October and November of 1942. You are flying a Hawker Typhoon (which is blessed with unrealistic range) bringing Stirlings, Halifaxes, and Lancasters over the Alps to raid the Fiat Works and other targets within the city limits of Turin, Italy.
"title_string"=Untitled campaign - Raid on Turin
"summary_string"=Listen up, canucks! This afternoon, RAF bombers will continue the assault on the Italians by hitting the massive Fiat Works once again in Turin, Italy. We've been assigned to be the fighter escort. The weather over the Alps is not expected to be good, but all bomber crews have accepted the challenge, so we must do no less. Let's show what we're made of!
"objective_string"=During October and November of 1942, the British mounted a series of raids on important industrial cities in the Po River Valley, causing considerable damage & unnerving the population. This coincided with the British offensive in North Africa. During the strike on 28-29 November, RAAF bomber pilot Rawdon Middleton brought his Stirling home after being badly injured by flak & losing his right eye. He got back to Kent where most of his crew bailed out; he crashed into the sea. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
"intelligence_string"=After leaving Detling you'll rendezvous with these bombers at the Belgian coastline. From there, the bombers will head southeast toward the Alps. We have permission to cross Swiss airspace to shorten the route. Over Turin you'll stay with the Stirlings & Halifaxes attacking oil refineries and munitions plants. The Lancasters will strike the Fiat factory. Keep an eye out for Italian fighters; the Stirlings have trouble climbing over the Alps without being shot up! Once finished, head back over France and get these bombers back before nightfall!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Typhoon Mk. Ib
"airfield_string"=England - Detling
There will also be a raid on Milan and Genoa.
Good afternoon,
While I am waiting for a couple of things to wrap up the 20th Fighter Group, I am working on a few RAF missions. The first is a mission depicting the RAF raids on Turin during October and November of 1942. You are flying a Hawker Typhoon (which is blessed with unrealistic range) bringing Stirlings, Halifaxes, and Lancasters over the Alps to raid the Fiat Works and other targets within the city limits of Turin, Italy.
"title_string"=Untitled campaign - Raid on Turin
"summary_string"=Listen up, canucks! This afternoon, RAF bombers will continue the assault on the Italians by hitting the massive Fiat Works once again in Turin, Italy. We've been assigned to be the fighter escort. The weather over the Alps is not expected to be good, but all bomber crews have accepted the challenge, so we must do no less. Let's show what we're made of!
"objective_string"=During October and November of 1942, the British mounted a series of raids on important industrial cities in the Po River Valley, causing considerable damage & unnerving the population. This coincided with the British offensive in North Africa. During the strike on 28-29 November, RAAF bomber pilot Rawdon Middleton brought his Stirling home after being badly injured by flak & losing his right eye. He got back to Kent where most of his crew bailed out; he crashed into the sea. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
"intelligence_string"=After leaving Detling you'll rendezvous with these bombers at the Belgian coastline. From there, the bombers will head southeast toward the Alps. We have permission to cross Swiss airspace to shorten the route. Over Turin you'll stay with the Stirlings & Halifaxes attacking oil refineries and munitions plants. The Lancasters will strike the Fiat factory. Keep an eye out for Italian fighters; the Stirlings have trouble climbing over the Alps without being shot up! Once finished, head back over France and get these bombers back before nightfall!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Typhoon Mk. Ib
"airfield_string"=England - Detling
There will also be a raid on Milan and Genoa.
Good morning,
I now have my reece photos. Thanks, Jamie!
Drew,
your welcome. Good news is I got FSDS2 working again, turns out my registry was pointing to the wrong drive, a little editing sorted it all out. Been pushing polys and vertex on the flame dampers for the second Hampden version, after that the Torpedo version.
After the models, I'll need help with my Euro set up, where can I get your much touted install guide? I'll need this for testing dp, AI behaviour, etc.
Jamie
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Jamie,
Here is "the guide" for the ETO: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=49&id=2931
Jamie,
Here is "the guide" for the ETO: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=49&id=2931
Hey buddy,
I see you've returned from the surf and sand. In the interim, I have continued work on the Royal Air Force, and am doing the raids on Turin, Genoa, and Milan. To this end, I have made GSL layouts of Turin and Genoa to this point. Seeing as how this is your neighborhood, I thought you might enjoy the chance to critique the layouts and add your "authentic" touches.
I see you've returned from the surf and sand. In the interim, I have continued work on the Royal Air Force, and am doing the raids on Turin, Genoa, and Milan. To this end, I have made GSL layouts of Turin and Genoa to this point. Seeing as how this is your neighborhood, I thought you might enjoy the chance to critique the layouts and add your "authentic" touches.
kelticheart
Charter Member
OK!
It figures, just like at the office....immediately back to work at top speed, don't even realised I did some vacation at all! Ah, the SOH's slave drivers....
I'll see what I can do for ya!
Cheers!
KH
It figures, just like at the office....immediately back to work at top speed, don't even realised I did some vacation at all! Ah, the SOH's slave drivers....
I'll see what I can do for ya!
Cheers!
KH
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Stefano,
No worries on this or any rush. To be honest, I'm not even sure which campaign the missions will fit into, if they fit at all. Right now, I'm thinking along the lines of an extension of the "Royal Canadian Air Force" campaign.
I just know you were working on the Italian bases in that sector, so I didn't think this would be too much of a stretch. One thing though...the Turin layout includes the buildings and scenery at Venaria Reale, so if you've made any modifications there, they will have to be incorporated.
It figures, just like at the office....immediately back to work at top speed, don't even realised I did some vacation at all! Ah, the SOH's slave drivers....
I'll see what I can do for ya!
Cheers!
KH
Stefano,
No worries on this or any rush. To be honest, I'm not even sure which campaign the missions will fit into, if they fit at all. Right now, I'm thinking along the lines of an extension of the "Royal Canadian Air Force" campaign.
I just know you were working on the Italian bases in that sector, so I didn't think this would be too much of a stretch. One thing though...the Turin layout includes the buildings and scenery at Venaria Reale, so if you've made any modifications there, they will have to be incorporated.
Where things stand at the moment...
Hey guys,
After having pushed the 20th Fighter Group out the door, I'm feeling a little adrift, but have some ideas about what to do next.
Right now this is where things stand...
Projects to finish...
The DamBusters / RAF Bomber Command missions
Defense of Crete (Fleet Air Arm)
The Balkans - (Italian and Greek campaigns)
Mediterranean missions for the British and French / Vichy French (Courtesy of Dombral)
Other things going on...
There are four new missions for Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as Mosquito Squadron. There are also two additional missions for "Battle for Europe," one on each side. I am waiting for Achim to create a few airfields in the North of England so that I can do the defense of England from bombers of Luftflotte 5 on 15 August, 1940.
Once completed, I will send Robert John a collection of nine additional missions (as well as an expanded campaign file) for "Hornchurch Squadron" for release with his magazine that extend the campaign through the end of 1941.
I will also release the expanded Royal Canadian Air Force and Mosquito Squadron campaigns once I finish the raids on Genoa, Turin, Milan, Gdynia, and Pizen, and Achim completes the three airfields and one relocation for bases in the North of England.
Hey guys,
After having pushed the 20th Fighter Group out the door, I'm feeling a little adrift, but have some ideas about what to do next.
Right now this is where things stand...
Projects to finish...
The DamBusters / RAF Bomber Command missions
Defense of Crete (Fleet Air Arm)
The Balkans - (Italian and Greek campaigns)
Mediterranean missions for the British and French / Vichy French (Courtesy of Dombral)
Other things going on...
There are four new missions for Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as Mosquito Squadron. There are also two additional missions for "Battle for Europe," one on each side. I am waiting for Achim to create a few airfields in the North of England so that I can do the defense of England from bombers of Luftflotte 5 on 15 August, 1940.
Once completed, I will send Robert John a collection of nine additional missions (as well as an expanded campaign file) for "Hornchurch Squadron" for release with his magazine that extend the campaign through the end of 1941.
I will also release the expanded Royal Canadian Air Force and Mosquito Squadron campaigns once I finish the raids on Genoa, Turin, Milan, Gdynia, and Pizen, and Achim completes the three airfields and one relocation for bases in the North of England.
For Morton, and some Norwegian campaign questions...
Hey Mort,
I ran across a major issue with the Heinkels campaign for the Norwegian missions, and in the process of fixing them, I did a little GSL work and have some questions for you.
First, the problem - Starting with mission 10, the Heinkels campaign had you transferring to Herdla airfield, which is a small island that the Luftwaffe built an airfield on. This airfield was always problematic for the campaign, because runway tolerances were so tight; short takeoffs and on-the threshold landings that would make your AI crash into the sea.
Something about that always bothered me, so in doing research, I found out that elements of KG 26 transferred to Stavanger-Sola, not Herdla, after departing Trondheim-Vaernes and/or Aalborg, Denmark. Herdla was actually used by Jagdgeschwader 5 during the war, and was used to protect both Bergen and Stavanger. So for these missions, I am now operating out of Stavanger.
Since I was now stationed there, I created a little scenery. The harbor isn't exact because I had to work with what I had, but considering, I think it turned out quite well.
Another question - I can't find many records on Oslo-Fornebu. Once the Germans captured the airfield, what was it used for? Bombers? Transports? By my research, both KG 26 and KG 30 operated out of Aalborg once Denmark was occupied, and then KG 26 moved to Sola after a short while.
I want to do a Norwegian campaign(s) to honor your country's legacy and to thank you for all the work that you have done for CFS2 over the years. I was thinking about using those Gladiator skins and even a few "what if" missions involving the P-36 Hawk.
Any research on the British Naval Squadrons flying Gladiators would also be helpful. The "Heinkels" campaign pretty much covers the German side, though I might do a short campaign on the efforts of Jagdgeschwader 77 and Zerstörergeschwader 76.
If I remember correctly, some years back you and Jagdflieger began to collaborate on this. Your thoughts would be appreciated on this!
Hey Mort,
I ran across a major issue with the Heinkels campaign for the Norwegian missions, and in the process of fixing them, I did a little GSL work and have some questions for you.
First, the problem - Starting with mission 10, the Heinkels campaign had you transferring to Herdla airfield, which is a small island that the Luftwaffe built an airfield on. This airfield was always problematic for the campaign, because runway tolerances were so tight; short takeoffs and on-the threshold landings that would make your AI crash into the sea.
Something about that always bothered me, so in doing research, I found out that elements of KG 26 transferred to Stavanger-Sola, not Herdla, after departing Trondheim-Vaernes and/or Aalborg, Denmark. Herdla was actually used by Jagdgeschwader 5 during the war, and was used to protect both Bergen and Stavanger. So for these missions, I am now operating out of Stavanger.
Since I was now stationed there, I created a little scenery. The harbor isn't exact because I had to work with what I had, but considering, I think it turned out quite well.
Another question - I can't find many records on Oslo-Fornebu. Once the Germans captured the airfield, what was it used for? Bombers? Transports? By my research, both KG 26 and KG 30 operated out of Aalborg once Denmark was occupied, and then KG 26 moved to Sola after a short while.
I want to do a Norwegian campaign(s) to honor your country's legacy and to thank you for all the work that you have done for CFS2 over the years. I was thinking about using those Gladiator skins and even a few "what if" missions involving the P-36 Hawk.
Any research on the British Naval Squadrons flying Gladiators would also be helpful. The "Heinkels" campaign pretty much covers the German side, though I might do a short campaign on the efforts of Jagdgeschwader 77 and Zerstörergeschwader 76.
If I remember correctly, some years back you and Jagdflieger began to collaborate on this. Your thoughts would be appreciated on this!
highpockets
SOH-CM-2025
Rami
When do you sleep!!
When do you sleep!!
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Highpockets,
That's a good question. I sleep well, as a matter of fact, but I can understand the mystery. Let me unravel it for you. I like working on multiple CFS2 projects (typically four to six) simultaneously. This is not to show off or anything, but it's because I tend to get bored easily if I work on something for too long.
I have dealt with being ADHD all of my life, and instead of letting it run me, I have learned when to manage it and when to set it free. It actually helps me as a teacher, because I like doing multiple activities and different types of activities during a class period, and consequently my classes are active, lively, and often exciting for my students.
In CFS2, it can both be an asset and a detriment, especially if I get a bad case of "ooohhh...something shiny" syndrome. I find that allowing me to work on multiple projects alleviates my boredom of being tied down in one place for too long, but also allows me to remain productive for all of you. I tend to work in "fits and starts" where I won't touch a campaign for several months, and then fire off seven missions in four days, and then move onto something completely different for a couple of weeks.
For sure, it is an odd way to run a railroad. But it's just the way my wheels roll in CFS2, good buddy.
Rami,
When do you sleep!!
Highpockets,
That's a good question. I sleep well, as a matter of fact, but I can understand the mystery. Let me unravel it for you. I like working on multiple CFS2 projects (typically four to six) simultaneously. This is not to show off or anything, but it's because I tend to get bored easily if I work on something for too long.
I have dealt with being ADHD all of my life, and instead of letting it run me, I have learned when to manage it and when to set it free. It actually helps me as a teacher, because I like doing multiple activities and different types of activities during a class period, and consequently my classes are active, lively, and often exciting for my students.
In CFS2, it can both be an asset and a detriment, especially if I get a bad case of "ooohhh...something shiny" syndrome. I find that allowing me to work on multiple projects alleviates my boredom of being tied down in one place for too long, but also allows me to remain productive for all of you. I tend to work in "fits and starts" where I won't touch a campaign for several months, and then fire off seven missions in four days, and then move onto something completely different for a couple of weeks.
For sure, it is an odd way to run a railroad. But it's just the way my wheels roll in CFS2, good buddy.
The reinforcements of 24th April had 18 Sea Gladiators of 802 and 804 NAS, along with 263 Sqns Gladiators, aboard Furious and eighteen Skuas of 800 and 801 aboard Ark Royal. The Ark also had 5 Rocs on board.
The Gladdies were used for air cover over the ships with the Skuas doing most of the coastal patrols and those over Aandalsnes and Namsos.
Glorious' Sea Gladiators first saw action on the 27th at 0935 when three from 804 and one from 801 caught a rconnaissance He111 of 1(F)./122 about 20 miles from the fleet. Their fire hit the intruder but even so it drew away from them in spite of bouncing off the waves three times. It made it back to Trondheim before crashing.
On 1st May the fleet was located by four Do17Ps of 1(F)./120. These were intercepted by Sea Gladiators but had already raised the alarm and Ju87s were launched to attack. One Stuka was brought down by Lt Marmont of 802 and Lt Cdr Cockburn damaged another.
The only other action involving Sea Gladiators I've found so far is when three from 802 shot down a He115 on 26th May.
Most of the Naval aerial combat during the Norwegian Campaign was carried out by the valiant Skua crews, although one other action of note is that Warspites' Swordfish floatplane L9767 sank the U-64 on 13th April.
The Gladdies were used for air cover over the ships with the Skuas doing most of the coastal patrols and those over Aandalsnes and Namsos.
Glorious' Sea Gladiators first saw action on the 27th at 0935 when three from 804 and one from 801 caught a rconnaissance He111 of 1(F)./122 about 20 miles from the fleet. Their fire hit the intruder but even so it drew away from them in spite of bouncing off the waves three times. It made it back to Trondheim before crashing.
On 1st May the fleet was located by four Do17Ps of 1(F)./120. These were intercepted by Sea Gladiators but had already raised the alarm and Ju87s were launched to attack. One Stuka was brought down by Lt Marmont of 802 and Lt Cdr Cockburn damaged another.
The only other action involving Sea Gladiators I've found so far is when three from 802 shot down a He115 on 26th May.
Most of the Naval aerial combat during the Norwegian Campaign was carried out by the valiant Skua crews, although one other action of note is that Warspites' Swordfish floatplane L9767 sank the U-64 on 13th April.
highpockets
SOH-CM-2025
Whew!
On another post regarding Talon and your teaching. Good for you! If you ever watch Bill O'Reilly and Jesse Watters interview of people on the street, you wonder if any of them went to school! No wonder our country is where it is today.
On another post regarding Talon and your teaching. Good for you! If you ever watch Bill O'Reilly and Jesse Watters interview of people on the street, you wonder if any of them went to school! No wonder our country is where it is today.
dvslats
Charter Member
Oslo-Fornebu
Hi Rami,
Found some tidbits on Oslo-Fornebu. A history of Flugplatz Rygge, with reference to Fornebu. Also a site with some interesting photos of Fornebu, and many others in Norway for this time frame.
Cheerz, Dave
Hi Rami,
Found some tidbits on Oslo-Fornebu. A history of Flugplatz Rygge, with reference to Fornebu. Also a site with some interesting photos of Fornebu, and many others in Norway for this time frame.
Cheerz, Dave
For CFS2 fans in England and Scotland...
Good morning,
I wanted to pass along to you that I in the process (and have been, on-and-off for some months) of constructing an adequate representation of The Clyde. So far, I completed Gourock, and am working eastward along the Clyde toward Greenock and the Port / City of Glasgow. (This is part of the Heinkels! and GSL scenery overhaul)
I am not representing this as being one hundred percent accurate, but CrisGer provided me last night with some wonderful pictures of the area, including known AA battery positions. With these, I will make sure that the area is heavily developed...and therefore a viable target. The prior representation I had of the area was severely lacking.
I cannot post pictures just yet because I will be out of town from mid-day today until late Monday afternoon, but I will have my laptop with me, so I will continue to plug away on it as time permits.
Look for future updates...
Good morning,
I wanted to pass along to you that I in the process (and have been, on-and-off for some months) of constructing an adequate representation of The Clyde. So far, I completed Gourock, and am working eastward along the Clyde toward Greenock and the Port / City of Glasgow. (This is part of the Heinkels! and GSL scenery overhaul)
I am not representing this as being one hundred percent accurate, but CrisGer provided me last night with some wonderful pictures of the area, including known AA battery positions. With these, I will make sure that the area is heavily developed...and therefore a viable target. The prior representation I had of the area was severely lacking.
I cannot post pictures just yet because I will be out of town from mid-day today until late Monday afternoon, but I will have my laptop with me, so I will continue to plug away on it as time permits.
Look for future updates...
Fornebu was actually of very little strategic importance during the war. It was too far from the war theaters. But it was important for the german administration of Norway. As a result the only Oslo-action I can think of after the initial invasion in 1940, is the Mosquito raid on the Gestapo headquarters in 1942.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo_Mosquito_raid
There is a couple of sites with a lot of information of the units/aircraft stationed at Fornebu 1940-1945:
http://www.luftwaffe.no/
F.ex. check "Luftwaffe in Norway by year".
Mort
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo_Mosquito_raid
There is a couple of sites with a lot of information of the units/aircraft stationed at Fornebu 1940-1945:
http://www.luftwaffe.no/
F.ex. check "Luftwaffe in Norway by year".
Mort