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Rami's mission & scenery thread
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Good morning,
Here is another one in the books...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Royal Air Force revenge
"summary_string"=Listen up! Our forces are fed up with two days of incessant attacks, so it is time for major revenge! Blenheim bombers from 84 and 211 Squadrons will attack Italian forces near Telepene, & your flight will be responsible for escorting half the bomber formation. Make sure that these Blenheims all get back to Greece safely!
"objective_string"=On 13 February, the Royal Air Force responded to two days of Italian attacks by sending out twelve Blenheim bombers of RAF 84 and 211 Squadrons to attack Italian forces heading through the narrow valley near Telepene. As these Blenheims released on the targets, they were ambushed by Fiat G-50s of 154 Gruppo, who were in the area after having escorted reece planes. Just after these Blenheims released the Fiats attacked, claiming one bomber. The Gladiators did not follow the Blenheims when they dropped through the clouds to hit the target, and missed the Italian fighters.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you'll rendezvous with the first wave of bombers from Menedi before reaching the frontline. The second wave of bombers, with their escort, should meet you near Paramythia. You'll be responsible for the "Gorsebush" flight, the second flight will be protected by their escort. Make sure to keep any Italian fighters off the bombers; this winter has been tough enough on our equipment as it is!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
Good morning,
Here is another one in the books...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Royal Air Force revenge
"summary_string"=Listen up! Our forces are fed up with two days of incessant attacks, so it is time for major revenge! Blenheim bombers from 84 and 211 Squadrons will attack Italian forces near Telepene, & your flight will be responsible for escorting half the bomber formation. Make sure that these Blenheims all get back to Greece safely!
"objective_string"=On 13 February, the Royal Air Force responded to two days of Italian attacks by sending out twelve Blenheim bombers of RAF 84 and 211 Squadrons to attack Italian forces heading through the narrow valley near Telepene. As these Blenheims released on the targets, they were ambushed by Fiat G-50s of 154 Gruppo, who were in the area after having escorted reece planes. Just after these Blenheims released the Fiats attacked, claiming one bomber. The Gladiators did not follow the Blenheims when they dropped through the clouds to hit the target, and missed the Italian fighters.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you'll rendezvous with the first wave of bombers from Menedi before reaching the frontline. The second wave of bombers, with their escort, should meet you near Paramythia. You'll be responsible for the "Gorsebush" flight, the second flight will be protected by their escort. Make sure to keep any Italian fighters off the bombers; this winter has been tough enough on our equipment as it is!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
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Good afternoon,
Here is one of the many player-flown Gladiator missions for the RAF...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Fiat furball over Berat
"summary_string"=Listen up! Following a busy morning, we have been called upon again to escort bombers into Albania; this time they are heading to the airfield at Berat. Make sure you do a better job than this morning's escort did in picking up and engaging any Italian fighters, we just can't afford to lose our limited striking ability!
"objective_string"=Following the morning raiders, six Blenheims from 211 Squadron set out to bomb targets near Boussi, while six others from 11 Squadron headed out for Berat aerodrome. These two flights were escorted by an equal number of Gloster Gladiators. Similar to the first raid, the escort didn't spot the Italian fighters at first, and four of the twelve Blenheims damaged or lost. To simplify the mission, both the Blenheim flights are being portrayed as attacking Berat airfield.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will meet up with the second Blenheim flight and their escorts near Paramythia. Following them toward the front, you should meet up with 11 Squadron's Blenheims right before you cross into Albania. While near the enemy airfield, keep a close watch for enemy fighters, because we have been a little slow picking them up as of late!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania
Good afternoon,
Here is one of the many player-flown Gladiator missions for the RAF...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Fiat furball over Berat
"summary_string"=Listen up! Following a busy morning, we have been called upon again to escort bombers into Albania; this time they are heading to the airfield at Berat. Make sure you do a better job than this morning's escort did in picking up and engaging any Italian fighters, we just can't afford to lose our limited striking ability!
"objective_string"=Following the morning raiders, six Blenheims from 211 Squadron set out to bomb targets near Boussi, while six others from 11 Squadron headed out for Berat aerodrome. These two flights were escorted by an equal number of Gloster Gladiators. Similar to the first raid, the escort didn't spot the Italian fighters at first, and four of the twelve Blenheims damaged or lost. To simplify the mission, both the Blenheim flights are being portrayed as attacking Berat airfield.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will meet up with the second Blenheim flight and their escorts near Paramythia. Following them toward the front, you should meet up with 11 Squadron's Blenheims right before you cross into Albania. While near the enemy airfield, keep a close watch for enemy fighters, because we have been a little slow picking them up as of late!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania
Reply...
Good evening,
Well, we're back in the Hurricane stable, for now. (There's still four more player-flown Gladiator missions to do) This one is a test flight by Richard Acworth, with Flight Officer Cullen and Pilot Officer Vale backing his solo flight. This one is for all you "turkey shoot" lovers.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Hunting for Alciones
"summary_string"=Attention, Flight Officer Acworth! The repairs on your Hurricane have been completed, and you will take up your Hurricane for a test flight. However, the tactical picture remains unstable, so your test flight may be cut short if Italian aircraft are out and about. Keep your radio channel clear, just in case. Good luck!
"objective_string"=On 3 March 1941, three of 80 Squadron's Hawker Hurricanes headed out for a morning patrol while Italian bombers of 50 Gruppo struck the damaged town of Larisa. The solo Hurricane was piloted by Richard Acworth, who despite being out on a test flight, intercepted these Italian bombers near the town of Prevenza. The other flight of Hurricanes joined in & pursued these bombers toward Corfu. Cullen claimed four Cant Z 1007s on this day, but available combat reports seem to confirm only two of them.
"intelligence_string"=Your patrol will take you south of Yanina, toward the western coast of Greece. Italian bombers like to cross over the coastline in this area in order to avoid the aerodromes near Albania where we have fighters stationed. Keep your radio on in case you receive orders. If you do sight Italian bombers on your own, tear into them & bring down as many as you can!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania
Good evening,
Well, we're back in the Hurricane stable, for now. (There's still four more player-flown Gladiator missions to do) This one is a test flight by Richard Acworth, with Flight Officer Cullen and Pilot Officer Vale backing his solo flight. This one is for all you "turkey shoot" lovers.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Hunting for Alciones
"summary_string"=Attention, Flight Officer Acworth! The repairs on your Hurricane have been completed, and you will take up your Hurricane for a test flight. However, the tactical picture remains unstable, so your test flight may be cut short if Italian aircraft are out and about. Keep your radio channel clear, just in case. Good luck!
"objective_string"=On 3 March 1941, three of 80 Squadron's Hawker Hurricanes headed out for a morning patrol while Italian bombers of 50 Gruppo struck the damaged town of Larisa. The solo Hurricane was piloted by Richard Acworth, who despite being out on a test flight, intercepted these Italian bombers near the town of Prevenza. The other flight of Hurricanes joined in & pursued these bombers toward Corfu. Cullen claimed four Cant Z 1007s on this day, but available combat reports seem to confirm only two of them.
"intelligence_string"=Your patrol will take you south of Yanina, toward the western coast of Greece. Italian bombers like to cross over the coastline in this area in order to avoid the aerodromes near Albania where we have fighters stationed. Keep your radio on in case you receive orders. If you do sight Italian bombers on your own, tear into them & bring down as many as you can!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania
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Good evening,
Here is another one...this is an offensive fighter sweep over the Albanian front which turned into a big furball on 9 March, 1941.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Blunting the offensive
"summary_string"=Attention, pilots! The Italians have renewed their offensive, & our commanders are ready to answer the challenge! You'll fly a fighter patrol over the frontline where our troops are moving through the narrow valleys. Let's show the Italians that their renewed effort will not succeed!
"objective_string"=On 9 March, Italian forces renewed the offensive along the border by sending out waves of bombers over the front to raid Greek forces in the narrow valleys. The Royal Air Force countered this threat with offensive fighter patrols and by sending out their Blenheims to attack Italian troop movements. On this mission, fifteen Gloster Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron engaged some twenty mixed Italian bombers, escorted by twenty-five Mc-200s, in the Kelcrye-Telepene sector. In the ensuing dogfight, the British claimed several kills, but only one was actually confirmed. This mission also represented the debut of the Macchi Mc-200 to the Albanian theatre.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you'll fly northwest to reach the patrol zone between Kelcyre and Telepene. If you spot Italian bombers, tear into them. However, be sure to look out for any escorts. Rumor has it that the Italians have deployed a newer fighter to this theatre, and it can engage our Hurricane on equal terms.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Paramythia
Good evening,
Here is another one...this is an offensive fighter sweep over the Albanian front which turned into a big furball on 9 March, 1941.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Blunting the offensive
"summary_string"=Attention, pilots! The Italians have renewed their offensive, & our commanders are ready to answer the challenge! You'll fly a fighter patrol over the frontline where our troops are moving through the narrow valleys. Let's show the Italians that their renewed effort will not succeed!
"objective_string"=On 9 March, Italian forces renewed the offensive along the border by sending out waves of bombers over the front to raid Greek forces in the narrow valleys. The Royal Air Force countered this threat with offensive fighter patrols and by sending out their Blenheims to attack Italian troop movements. On this mission, fifteen Gloster Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron engaged some twenty mixed Italian bombers, escorted by twenty-five Mc-200s, in the Kelcrye-Telepene sector. In the ensuing dogfight, the British claimed several kills, but only one was actually confirmed. This mission also represented the debut of the Macchi Mc-200 to the Albanian theatre.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you'll fly northwest to reach the patrol zone between Kelcyre and Telepene. If you spot Italian bombers, tear into them. However, be sure to look out for any escorts. Rumor has it that the Italians have deployed a newer fighter to this theatre, and it can engage our Hurricane on equal terms.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Paramythia
Reply...
Good morning,
Here are is another one, after this there are four missions left for this campaign...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Paramythia under fire
"summary_string"=Attention! We're sick of being harassed by Italian fighter strafes the last couple of days, and more enemy fighters appear to be inbound. You're going to meet the enemy in the air, & show them that we will not be scared away from this place so easily!
"objective_string"=After Italian reece flights spotted the airfield at Paramythia on 22 March, strafing attacks by their fighters were not far behind. The early afternoon of 26 March was the third time inside of just four days that Paramythia aerodrome was strafed. This time, four Gladiators were able to get into the air to confront the attacking Macchi Mc-200s. In the ensuing dogfight, the four Gladiators were able to chase the Macchis out to sea, & the airfield only suffered minor damage.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, fly a short patrol to the northwest of the base & look for any sign of incoming enemy fighters. Engage any that you find immediately, & try to keep them away from the airfield! Once you are out of ammunition, landing back at Paramythia will complete the mission.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Paramythia
Good morning,
Here are is another one, after this there are four missions left for this campaign...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Paramythia under fire
"summary_string"=Attention! We're sick of being harassed by Italian fighter strafes the last couple of days, and more enemy fighters appear to be inbound. You're going to meet the enemy in the air, & show them that we will not be scared away from this place so easily!
"objective_string"=After Italian reece flights spotted the airfield at Paramythia on 22 March, strafing attacks by their fighters were not far behind. The early afternoon of 26 March was the third time inside of just four days that Paramythia aerodrome was strafed. This time, four Gladiators were able to get into the air to confront the attacking Macchi Mc-200s. In the ensuing dogfight, the four Gladiators were able to chase the Macchis out to sea, & the airfield only suffered minor damage.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, fly a short patrol to the northwest of the base & look for any sign of incoming enemy fighters. Engage any that you find immediately, & try to keep them away from the airfield! Once you are out of ammunition, landing back at Paramythia will complete the mission.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Paramythia
Reply...
Good morning,
Here are is another one, after this there are three missions left for this campaign...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - The Albanian front ends
"summary_string"=Attention! With German pressure increasing on all fronts, we must make sure to defend the territory we have left. Italian fighters have continued their strafing raids upon aerodromes near the Albanian border. Let's get into the air and catch the enemy before they can strafe!
"objective_string"=As the campaign against Yugoslavia rapidly wound down, so to did Italian involvement in Greece. The strafing raid on 15 April by fighters of the Regia Aeronautica became the conclusion of their major involvement in the theatre. At dawn some nine Fiat G-50s, with another fifteen maintaining top cover, strafed the airfield at Yanina, while twenty-two Macchi Mc-200s strafed Paramythia. Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron engaged the attacking Fiats, as six got up and a whirling dogfight quickly ensued. Aside from one Gladiator which was badly shot up in the fight, no British losses occurred.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, fly a short patrol to the northwest of the base & look for any sign of incoming enemy fighters. Engage any that you find immediately, & try to keep them away from the airfield! Once you are out of ammunition, landing back at Yanina will complete the mission.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania
Good morning,
Here are is another one, after this there are three missions left for this campaign...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - The Albanian front ends
"summary_string"=Attention! With German pressure increasing on all fronts, we must make sure to defend the territory we have left. Italian fighters have continued their strafing raids upon aerodromes near the Albanian border. Let's get into the air and catch the enemy before they can strafe!
"objective_string"=As the campaign against Yugoslavia rapidly wound down, so to did Italian involvement in Greece. The strafing raid on 15 April by fighters of the Regia Aeronautica became the conclusion of their major involvement in the theatre. At dawn some nine Fiat G-50s, with another fifteen maintaining top cover, strafed the airfield at Yanina, while twenty-two Macchi Mc-200s strafed Paramythia. Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron engaged the attacking Fiats, as six got up and a whirling dogfight quickly ensued. Aside from one Gladiator which was badly shot up in the fight, no British losses occurred.
"intelligence_string"=Once airborne, fly a short patrol to the northwest of the base & look for any sign of incoming enemy fighters. Engage any that you find immediately, & try to keep them away from the airfield! Once you are out of ammunition, landing back at Yanina will complete the mission.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania
Reply...
Good evening,
Here is another mission, there are only two missions left for this campaign, which is one phase of the Balkan War project.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Final flight of the Falco
"summary_string"=Listen up! Today, we are going to help sustain the pressure on the Italians by escorting Blenheims to attack enemy forces advancing through the narrow valleys. Let's show the Italians that we will never retreat in the face of pressure!
"objective_string"=On 14 March, the British continued their offensive by sending along three Hawker Hurricanes of RAF 33 Squadron to escort eight Blenheims of RAF 211 Squadron to Telepene. They were accompanied by fifteen Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron. Over the target area, the formation engaged some sixteen Macchi Mc-200s of 24 Gruppo and twelve Cr-42s of 160 Gruppo. British claims during the dogfight were several Mc-200s shot down.
"intelligence_string"=After departing Larisa, hold a west-northwesterly course and climb to rendezvous with the Blenheims & the fighters from 112 Squadron at Paramythia. You will be responsible for guarding the bombers, so only attack enemy fighters if the Blenheims are directly threatened. Above all else, make sure the bombers get back alive. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
Good evening,
Here is another mission, there are only two missions left for this campaign, which is one phase of the Balkan War project.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Final flight of the Falco
"summary_string"=Listen up! Today, we are going to help sustain the pressure on the Italians by escorting Blenheims to attack enemy forces advancing through the narrow valleys. Let's show the Italians that we will never retreat in the face of pressure!
"objective_string"=On 14 March, the British continued their offensive by sending along three Hawker Hurricanes of RAF 33 Squadron to escort eight Blenheims of RAF 211 Squadron to Telepene. They were accompanied by fifteen Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron. Over the target area, the formation engaged some sixteen Macchi Mc-200s of 24 Gruppo and twelve Cr-42s of 160 Gruppo. British claims during the dogfight were several Mc-200s shot down.
"intelligence_string"=After departing Larisa, hold a west-northwesterly course and climb to rendezvous with the Blenheims & the fighters from 112 Squadron at Paramythia. You will be responsible for guarding the bombers, so only attack enemy fighters if the Blenheims are directly threatened. Above all else, make sure the bombers get back alive. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
Rami,
Your work is outstanding! Reading the "objective string" of your missions is like reading a book. It's like attending a History lesson.
How many missions are you going to do?
I remembered the book from where you based this campaign. You are "only" in page 125 of "Air War for Yugoslavia Greece and Crete 1940-41"!!!! Really amazing.
Cheers, Discus
Your work is outstanding! Reading the "objective string" of your missions is like reading a book. It's like attending a History lesson.
How many missions are you going to do?
I remembered the book from where you based this campaign. You are "only" in page 125 of "Air War for Yugoslavia Greece and Crete 1940-41"!!!! Really amazing.Cheers, Discus
Reply...
Good afternoon,
I have another mission completed, this one will be a real mess...you will have quite a furball on your hands! After this, there will be only one mission left for this campaign.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Tussling over Telepene
"summary_string"=Listen up, pilots! Today, we will continue to assert our presence by flying a fighter sweep along the Telepene-Kelcyre sector, scanning for any enemy bombers or fighters in the area. Engage any enemy that you find at will; we want to show the Italians who owns the skies in this area!
"objective_string"=During the afternoon of 13 March, six Hurricanes from Larissa patrolled along the Telepene-Kelcyre sector, together with fourteen Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron. While in the patrol zone, they soon engaged fourteen Sm-79 bombers of 104 Gruppo, with eleven Macchi Mc-200s & twenty-eight Cr-42 Falcos as their escort. A massive dogfight quickly ensued, with the Italians claiming four Gladiators and the British claiming two Cr-42s. This scuffle was quickly followed by a second engagement with 38 Stormo Br-20s, escorted by additional Cr-42s. It was a very busy day for both sides.
"intelligence_string"=After departing Larisa, hold a west-northwesterly course & climb to reach the patrol altitude. After meeting the Gladiators near Paramythia, they will remain below you, & assist you if you are engaged by any enemy fighters. Try to avoid damaging your fighters, we simply cannot afford replacements at this point!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
Good afternoon,
I have another mission completed, this one will be a real mess...you will have quite a furball on your hands! After this, there will be only one mission left for this campaign.
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - Tussling over Telepene
"summary_string"=Listen up, pilots! Today, we will continue to assert our presence by flying a fighter sweep along the Telepene-Kelcyre sector, scanning for any enemy bombers or fighters in the area. Engage any enemy that you find at will; we want to show the Italians who owns the skies in this area!
"objective_string"=During the afternoon of 13 March, six Hurricanes from Larissa patrolled along the Telepene-Kelcyre sector, together with fourteen Gladiators of RAF 112 Squadron. While in the patrol zone, they soon engaged fourteen Sm-79 bombers of 104 Gruppo, with eleven Macchi Mc-200s & twenty-eight Cr-42 Falcos as their escort. A massive dogfight quickly ensued, with the Italians claiming four Gladiators and the British claiming two Cr-42s. This scuffle was quickly followed by a second engagement with 38 Stormo Br-20s, escorted by additional Cr-42s. It was a very busy day for both sides.
"intelligence_string"=After departing Larisa, hold a west-northwesterly course & climb to reach the patrol altitude. After meeting the Gladiators near Paramythia, they will remain below you, & assist you if you are engaged by any enemy fighters. Try to avoid damaging your fighters, we simply cannot afford replacements at this point!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
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Discus,
For the RAF campaign against the Regia Aeronautica, there will be thirty-five missions. I am one mission away from having that campaign finished, and have pegged you, Japlance, Skylane, kdriver, and watchdog22 for beta testing.
I have already done nine missions for the campaign for the RAF against the Luftwaffe. I will do more missions on that campaign as soon as I finish up the first one.
Rami,
Your work is outstanding! Reading the "objective string" of your missions is like reading a book. It's like attending a History lesson.
How many missions are you going to do?
Cheers, Discus
Discus,
For the RAF campaign against the Regia Aeronautica, there will be thirty-five missions. I am one mission away from having that campaign finished, and have pegged you, Japlance, Skylane, kdriver, and watchdog22 for beta testing.
I have already done nine missions for the campaign for the RAF against the Luftwaffe. I will do more missions on that campaign as soon as I finish up the first one.
I´ll be glad to beta test the missions. I´ll have to update my MED install.
Reply...
Good evening,
Here is the last mission against the Regia Aeronautica...I should have a beta-test package ready this weekend. I will then move into Phase II...the British Vs the Luftwaffe. I already have nine missions done for that one...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - High cover for the Blenheims
"summary_string"=Listen up! Today, we're going to accompany twelve Blenheims from RAF 211 Squadron which will raid Axis vehicles along the road from Gllavë to Buzë, Albania. We're not expecting a smooth ride; these Italians have been sending out waves of fighters & bombers over this area the last few days. Your task will be to remain above these Blenheims and then engage Italian fighters, leaving the other two escort flights to guard the bombers. Do not come back empty-handed!
"objective_string"=On 11 March 1941, Blenheims of RAF 211 Squadron struck Axis vehicle columns along the Gllavë-Buzë road. Fourteen Gladiators from RAF 112 Squadron provided the escort. Over the target, they ran into some forty-to-fifty G-50 Freecias of 24 Gruppo. About half the Fiats broke to engage the bombers. During the ensuing dogfight Royal Air Force pilots claimed five G-50s, one probable, & several more damaged, but actual British losses for the mission are unknown.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll rendezvous with the Blenheim bombers before proceeding into Albania. The other two Gladiator flights will stay with the bombers; your job is to climb above them and scan for any enemy fighters. If you spot them, use your momentum to engage the enemy, & try to carry the fight away from the bombers. Make sure that the escorting Gladiators can do their jobs. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Paramythia
Good evening,
Here is the last mission against the Regia Aeronautica...I should have a beta-test package ready this weekend. I will then move into Phase II...the British Vs the Luftwaffe. I already have nine missions done for that one...
"title_string"=RAF Vs Regia Aeronautica - High cover for the Blenheims
"summary_string"=Listen up! Today, we're going to accompany twelve Blenheims from RAF 211 Squadron which will raid Axis vehicles along the road from Gllavë to Buzë, Albania. We're not expecting a smooth ride; these Italians have been sending out waves of fighters & bombers over this area the last few days. Your task will be to remain above these Blenheims and then engage Italian fighters, leaving the other two escort flights to guard the bombers. Do not come back empty-handed!
"objective_string"=On 11 March 1941, Blenheims of RAF 211 Squadron struck Axis vehicle columns along the Gllavë-Buzë road. Fourteen Gladiators from RAF 112 Squadron provided the escort. Over the target, they ran into some forty-to-fifty G-50 Freecias of 24 Gruppo. About half the Fiats broke to engage the bombers. During the ensuing dogfight Royal Air Force pilots claimed five G-50s, one probable, & several more damaged, but actual British losses for the mission are unknown.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll rendezvous with the Blenheim bombers before proceeding into Albania. The other two Gladiator flights will stay with the bombers; your job is to climb above them and scan for any enemy fighters. If you spot them, use your momentum to engage the enemy, & try to carry the fight away from the bombers. Make sure that the escorting Gladiators can do their jobs. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Gloster Gladiator Mk. II
"airfield_string"=Greece - Paramythia
Attention Balkan beta testers - Phase One
Good evening,
To my Balkan beta testers, (Japlance, kdriver, Discus, watchdog22, and skylane) Phase one of this project is ready for testing. This campaign is the Royal Air Force against the Regia Aeronautica. You'll fly a short prelude in North Africa before moving to the Balkans by mission five. From that point on, this revised campaign covers most major engagements in that theatre from November, 1940 until April, 1941. You will fly both the Gloster Gladiator and the Hawker Hurricane in this campaign. "Pat" Pattle's engagements take center stage, but this campaign now focuses on other events as well.
As this is being tested, I'll continue the campaign against the Luftwaffe, and am working on the tenth mission of that campaign.
Here's the skinny..."This is my rework and expansion of the “Pattle” Gladiator campaign by Don Pyers. This campaign is one of my personal favorites, in part because you get to the magnificent Gladiators that Thicko built, and from the fact that once you get to Albania, the terrain you fly over because a part of the battle, and in many cases can help or hurt you, depending on your skills. Flying biplanes against other biplanes is a very rare experience in CFS2 as well!!
One of the three primary revisions of this campaign is the use of two Gladiator types instead of one; this was actually a compromise Don Pyers had to make when he originally wrote the campaign. (The Mk. I wass used in North Africa, and the Mk. II was used in Albania.) Another is the use of Jim Jacobsen’s Westland Lysander, as it was originally intended. (When he wrote the campaign, he had to use the Bristol Blenheim as a substitute.)
The final revision is the inclusion of twenty-one original missions, which expands the campaign from fourteen missions up to thirty-five. These include additional missions with the Gladiator prior to 20 February, 1941, when RAF 80 and 33 Squadrons switched to the Hawker Hurricane, and additional missions with RAF 112 Squadron, which continued to fly the Gladiator after this point. In all, you will fly twenty-five missions as a Gladiator pilot, and ten missions as a Hurricane pilot. The Hurricane will be used much more extensively in the next campaign, as you take on the Luftwaffe. Several missions of the original Gladiator campaign have also had their combat locations modified for greater historical accuracy."
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Good evening,
To my Balkan beta testers, (Japlance, kdriver, Discus, watchdog22, and skylane) Phase one of this project is ready for testing. This campaign is the Royal Air Force against the Regia Aeronautica. You'll fly a short prelude in North Africa before moving to the Balkans by mission five. From that point on, this revised campaign covers most major engagements in that theatre from November, 1940 until April, 1941. You will fly both the Gloster Gladiator and the Hawker Hurricane in this campaign. "Pat" Pattle's engagements take center stage, but this campaign now focuses on other events as well.
As this is being tested, I'll continue the campaign against the Luftwaffe, and am working on the tenth mission of that campaign.
Here's the skinny..."This is my rework and expansion of the “Pattle” Gladiator campaign by Don Pyers. This campaign is one of my personal favorites, in part because you get to the magnificent Gladiators that Thicko built, and from the fact that once you get to Albania, the terrain you fly over because a part of the battle, and in many cases can help or hurt you, depending on your skills. Flying biplanes against other biplanes is a very rare experience in CFS2 as well!!
One of the three primary revisions of this campaign is the use of two Gladiator types instead of one; this was actually a compromise Don Pyers had to make when he originally wrote the campaign. (The Mk. I wass used in North Africa, and the Mk. II was used in Albania.) Another is the use of Jim Jacobsen’s Westland Lysander, as it was originally intended. (When he wrote the campaign, he had to use the Bristol Blenheim as a substitute.)
The final revision is the inclusion of twenty-one original missions, which expands the campaign from fourteen missions up to thirty-five. These include additional missions with the Gladiator prior to 20 February, 1941, when RAF 80 and 33 Squadrons switched to the Hawker Hurricane, and additional missions with RAF 112 Squadron, which continued to fly the Gladiator after this point. In all, you will fly twenty-five missions as a Gladiator pilot, and ten missions as a Hurricane pilot. The Hurricane will be used much more extensively in the next campaign, as you take on the Luftwaffe. Several missions of the original Gladiator campaign have also had their combat locations modified for greater historical accuracy."
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Good morning,
Beta testing for this is not limited to the people on this list; if others want to test this, they are welcome to. Just please make sure to provide honest and plentiful feedback.
Update...it looks like I'll have some time to work on CFS2 today...school was cancelled. This was an odd storm; it was on-again, off-again, on-again. Tuesday they were saying 6-12 inches of snow, Wednesday it was going to be rain or a sleet mix, and finally, last night, they switched back to 3-6 inches of snow, and then had to up the snow totals again at 11pm.
Gotta love these March snowstorms in New England...and by Sunday, it will be in the low 50s, with Monday's highs near 60 degrees.
Good morning,
Beta testing for this is not limited to the people on this list; if others want to test this, they are welcome to. Just please make sure to provide honest and plentiful feedback.
Update...it looks like I'll have some time to work on CFS2 today...school was cancelled. This was an odd storm; it was on-again, off-again, on-again. Tuesday they were saying 6-12 inches of snow, Wednesday it was going to be rain or a sleet mix, and finally, last night, they switched back to 3-6 inches of snow, and then had to up the snow totals again at 11pm.
Gotta love these March snowstorms in New England...and by Sunday, it will be in the low 50s, with Monday's highs near 60 degrees.
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Good morning,
While the RAF / Regia Aeronautica campaign is being beta tested, I'm continuing work on the RAF / Luftwaffe campaign. Here is another completed mission, which combines some of the events on 14 April.
"title_string"=Royal Air Force Vs Luftwaffe - Blunting the Axis advance
"summary_string"=Listen up! Greek ground forces are rapidly pulling back to the Olympus-Servia line, and we must slow the Wehrmacht advance by attacking their ground forces. A large thrust of their advance is massing at Ptolemais, and our Blenheim bombers are being sent out to strike them before they push further south. You must make sure these bombers get back safely, we will need them to try and halt the Axis advance! Good luck!
"objective_string"=On 14 April, the Greeks completed a withdrawal to the defenses along the Olympus-Servia line. At the same time, Blenheim bombers took to the air in two separate waves, escorted by Hurricanes, to attack German troops & vehicles north of Ptolemais. Over the target, the early-morning raid was intercepted by two Bf-109s. As the later-morning raid headed home, they came across Stuka dive-bombers near Servia that were attacking Allied troop positions. The escorting Hurricanes peeled off to attack the Stukas, which were without escort. One Stuka was claimed by Pilot Officer Bill Vale, and three more were claimed by Hurricanes protecting Servia in the afternoon. This mission is an amalgam of these three events.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll rendezvous with the Blenheims near Larisa. You will be responsible for guarding the 'Heathcliff' flight. Other Hurricanes will be airborne to assist you, so there should be nearly an equal amount of Hurricanes & Blenheims. Above all else, you must protect the bombers, but given the fluidity of the frontline, you might come across Luftwaffe raids, which you may attack at your discretion.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Eleusis
Good morning,
While the RAF / Regia Aeronautica campaign is being beta tested, I'm continuing work on the RAF / Luftwaffe campaign. Here is another completed mission, which combines some of the events on 14 April.
"title_string"=Royal Air Force Vs Luftwaffe - Blunting the Axis advance
"summary_string"=Listen up! Greek ground forces are rapidly pulling back to the Olympus-Servia line, and we must slow the Wehrmacht advance by attacking their ground forces. A large thrust of their advance is massing at Ptolemais, and our Blenheim bombers are being sent out to strike them before they push further south. You must make sure these bombers get back safely, we will need them to try and halt the Axis advance! Good luck!
"objective_string"=On 14 April, the Greeks completed a withdrawal to the defenses along the Olympus-Servia line. At the same time, Blenheim bombers took to the air in two separate waves, escorted by Hurricanes, to attack German troops & vehicles north of Ptolemais. Over the target, the early-morning raid was intercepted by two Bf-109s. As the later-morning raid headed home, they came across Stuka dive-bombers near Servia that were attacking Allied troop positions. The escorting Hurricanes peeled off to attack the Stukas, which were without escort. One Stuka was claimed by Pilot Officer Bill Vale, and three more were claimed by Hurricanes protecting Servia in the afternoon. This mission is an amalgam of these three events.
"intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll rendezvous with the Blenheims near Larisa. You will be responsible for guarding the 'Heathcliff' flight. Other Hurricanes will be airborne to assist you, so there should be nearly an equal amount of Hurricanes & Blenheims. Above all else, you must protect the bombers, but given the fluidity of the frontline, you might come across Luftwaffe raids, which you may attack at your discretion.
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Eleusis
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Good afternoon,
Here is another mission..it covers the German attacks on Royal Air Force and Greek aerodromes on 15 April. The next mission will be Roald Dahl's adventures against Ju-88s, chronicled in his autobiography, "Going Solo."
"title_string"=Royal Air Force Vs Luftwaffe - Jagdgeschwader attack!
"summary_string"=Scramble! Messerschmitt fighters are swooping in on Larissa, & are determined to destroy all of the fighters they can! We must get all our Hurricanes in the air and engage them, preventing them from making their strafing runs on our parked fighter aircraft, which we will need to keep resisting the Axis advance!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 15 April, German fighters from JG 27 & JG 77 made low-level strafes on Larissa, Kalambaka, & Niamata. When Messerschmitts from I/JG 77 strafed Larisa, six Hurricanes were just getting into the air, and were immediately engaged by the Bf-109s. Three Hurricanes were lost during the skirmish, and Greek pilots at Kalambaka fared no better against pilots from II/JG 27. Blemheims based at Niamata were also heavily damaged, with four bombers being lost to German strafing runs. Larisa was also damaged further by a second wave of fighters which struck some time after the first, and these other aerodromes were also damaged by further raids on this day.
"intelligence_string"=Once in the air, immediately engage the Luftwaffe fighters & take down as many of them as you can. Fight until you're completely spent of ammunition, & then put back down safely at Larissa. Doing this will successfully complete the mission. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
Good afternoon,
Here is another mission..it covers the German attacks on Royal Air Force and Greek aerodromes on 15 April. The next mission will be Roald Dahl's adventures against Ju-88s, chronicled in his autobiography, "Going Solo."
"title_string"=Royal Air Force Vs Luftwaffe - Jagdgeschwader attack!
"summary_string"=Scramble! Messerschmitt fighters are swooping in on Larissa, & are determined to destroy all of the fighters they can! We must get all our Hurricanes in the air and engage them, preventing them from making their strafing runs on our parked fighter aircraft, which we will need to keep resisting the Axis advance!
"objective_string"=On the morning of 15 April, German fighters from JG 27 & JG 77 made low-level strafes on Larissa, Kalambaka, & Niamata. When Messerschmitts from I/JG 77 strafed Larisa, six Hurricanes were just getting into the air, and were immediately engaged by the Bf-109s. Three Hurricanes were lost during the skirmish, and Greek pilots at Kalambaka fared no better against pilots from II/JG 27. Blemheims based at Niamata were also heavily damaged, with four bombers being lost to German strafing runs. Larisa was also damaged further by a second wave of fighters which struck some time after the first, and these other aerodromes were also damaged by further raids on this day.
"intelligence_string"=Once in the air, immediately engage the Luftwaffe fighters & take down as many of them as you can. Fight until you're completely spent of ammunition, & then put back down safely at Larissa. Doing this will successfully complete the mission. Good luck!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Larisa
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Good morning,
I just wanted to pass along an update. This project is still very much ongoing, but I start to feel bogged down and bored if I work in one area for too long. I started working again on the Pedestal convoy missions in the Sicily / Malta sector, and will have all the Malta-based / Sicily-based missions completed by tomorrow night.
I may work on a few Desert Air Force missions before heading back to Greece. (I like having several irons in the fire at one time)
Good morning,
I just wanted to pass along an update. This project is still very much ongoing, but I start to feel bogged down and bored if I work in one area for too long. I started working again on the Pedestal convoy missions in the Sicily / Malta sector, and will have all the Malta-based / Sicily-based missions completed by tomorrow night.
I may work on a few Desert Air Force missions before heading back to Greece. (I like having several irons in the fire at one time)