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USMC "Aces" campaign by Talon!

Talon

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This will be a 31 mission campaign starting in August 1942 flying from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. The Marine Aces are - Everton, Smith, Galer, Bauer, Foss, LaBlanc, and Swett. I have 29 missions done and only the LaBlanc and Swett mission to go. Some of the goals are difficult, remember you go up against overwhelming odd at times.

There will be 6 different Wildcats in these missions and 1 SBD that you will fly.

I have worked on the effects in the DP files on all the Japanese planes and smoke and burn more.

I plan on doing Part 2 where you will be flying Corsairs starting in February 1943 until July 1943.

Also planned is USAAF operations from Guadalcanal flying P-40s and maybe some P-38s missions.

I still need to do some work on GSL scenery for the last 2 campaigns so it will take awhile.
 
Al,

Thank you very much for honoring my wish. Ever since I saw the "Dogfights" episode, I've been convinced it would make a fantastic campaign for CFS2! :salute:

 
Well Rami you're going to love the Jefferson LeBlanc mission made special just for you.

I also hope you have a compass since you'll be flying over the ocean quite a bit.:icon_lol:
 
Captain Kurt said:
Al,

I'm Seriously looking forward to this.

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Me too...Bring it Talon...

This thread is a throwback to my beginnings with CFS2. With Henderson being the original defo airfield, back then i did a lot of quick combat sorties there in the little Cat vs the Zeros and Oscars over the Slot. Coming from jet combat sims with high speeds and a heavy reliance on missile engagements, i got my ass kicked a lot in these vintage dogfights, but i learned a lot about fighting in prop warbirds over CFS2's Henderson. And thanks for the inspiration Rami...i've the entire HC Dogfights series, both seasons, on my hard drive for a while now. That clip was nice revisit.
 
bearcat241 said:
Me too...Bring it Talon...

This thread is a throwback to my beginnings with CFS2. With Henderson being the original defo airfield, back then i did a lot of quick combat sorties there in the little Cat vs the Zeros and Oscars over the Slot. Coming from jet combat sims with high speeds and a heavy reliance on missile engagements, i got my ass kicked a lot in these vintage dogfights, but i learned a lot about fighting in prop warbirds over CFS2's Henderson. And thanks for the inspiration Rami...i've the entire HC Dogfights series, both seasons, on my hard drive for a while now. That clip was nice revisit.
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I'm sure you will enjoy it.

BTW I sent the campaign to you, Rami, Shadow Wolf, and Captain Kurt.
 
Looking forward to this, Talon! I know I've said this before, but I had a patient who passed away a few years ago named "Pap" Beasley who flew Wildcats with Foss in the Cactus Air Force. After rotating home and flying as an IP for a couple of years, he flew F4Us at Okinawa. He and Foss would get together once a year to hunt, until The end of Foss' life.
 
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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Campaigns Add-Ons

Description: You will be flying as several USMC Aces at Guadalcanal from August 1942 to January 1943. Against overwhelming odds, terrible condition and illnesses they went up everyday to battle the Japanese. This is only part of their story.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit USMC Aces campaign.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
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Al,

I really appreciate the time and effort you spent on this to make this campaign come alive. I'm flying it as soon as they release me from the 75th Squadron! :salute:
 
Rami said:
Al,

I really appreciate the time and effort you spent on this to make this campaign come alive. I'm flying it as soon as they release me from the 75th Squadron! :salute:
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Rami,

I thought by now with all the 75th palnes you've destroyed they would have grounded you by now.:icon_lol:
 
Thanks

Thanks for all your hard work, a lot of us 'users' would be lost to the bit-bucket, without you and the talent of many others. I made the right decision to join this website. Absolute thanks
 
HooAHHH!!! Outstanding work Talon!

I truly admire all the ingenious work that's gone into CFS2 Euro and Med over the years, but this PTO stuff really fires up my boilers. This even inspired me to revisit the Battle 360: USS Enterprise series, episodes 3, 4 and 5 covering the Grey Ghost's contributions to the fight of the Marines and Army troops to hold the "Island of Death" as the Canal was commonly referred to by the Japanese troops sent there. If any of you guys have that video set, you'll acknowledge that the CAF story is not complete without taking a good, in-depth look at how the "Grim Reapers" air wing of the Grey Ghost actually sealed the deal at Guadalcanal.

The CAF proved to be excellent and highly efficient point defenders of Henderson Field and the US foothold on the Canal. They held firm against the most extreme odds, but it was The Big E and her supporting task forces that held the perimeter defensive line in the region against repeated Japanese reinforcements and incoming surface attacks from distances surrounding the Solomons chain. Of particular note is how the Grey Ghost defended the Marines in Battle of the Eastern Solomons and later in Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. She then reinforced the CAF with her own air assets and helped to put the final nails in the coffin of the Tokyo Express.

This is seriously real stuff for this old PTO buff, Al...well done. :salute:
 
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Bearcat,

I agree...I like flying in the PTO as well. I'm not done there yet, I've got another ace up my sleeve in that theatre.
 
Glad you liked it Bearcat,I knew you would.

I have started part 2 beginning in February 1943.Not only will you fly Wildcats but also Corsairs.

Now that UT has made some US skins for the P-40 at Guadalcanal I'm working on USAAF missions starting in January 1943.

I will send them to you when they are ready like I did this one. Will take awhile though.I'm working on the P-40s and have the F model a little much better now.
 
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