S3#110 - Molders Vs Malan - Battle of Britain - July 1940
Sunday 28 July saw two of the greatest pilots of the Battle duel for the first time. German bombers turned back without dropping their bombs, and Sailor Malan found himself leading 74 Squadron Spitfires against more than 40 Bf 109Es from JG 51, led by Major Werner Molders. The South African quickly downed one 109 then raked Molders from spinner to rudder post, lightly wounding the German forcing him to leave the fight and a short stay in hospital.
The Battle of Britain was just about to go fully operational when these two experienced leaders clashed. Both air forces were operating over the Straits of Dover trying to gauge the skill and resolve of their opponents.
This series will highlight the early ETO match-up with all revised FMs for the fighters involved. This will be the first time in the last decade that all fighters involved in a BoB series are at the same FM development level. Players will have to fly the good, the bad and the ugly to win. Mainly a fighter vs fighter event but those players so inclined to fly bombers will have the opportunity to really effect the outcome of the series by attacking important operational targets.
Events are now unlocked so those wishing to interact with S3 squadrons may do so. Information will be provided to interested players at login. Come see what the we are all about.
This event features the Blitz terrain in the S3 Arena at 8:30PM Eastern/5:30 PM Pacific.
Rules and planesets are still in development by the new S3 crew. Please be patient and help them as needed with feedback and advice.
Forum passwords sent out to COs and XOs.
Rules, rides and maps at the same place as always
http://www.squadselectseries.com
jabo
