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Muzz
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:36 pm |
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Joined: Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:47 pm Posts: 707 Location: Ottawa
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Cool, Thanks for the write-up. Great job. AARs by either side are terrific to see. Some minor arena set up issues to start. Axis were provided the FW190A8 to replace the F8, which I had thought was faster at low altitude. Robert corrected me on that. I had enabled the Lanc for pre-frame practice, and forgot to disable it at frame start. Two pilots flew the Lanc when they shouldn't have, but the error was really mine so no penalties. The Bomber Log-in was only allowing a single wingman for some reason. I tried to cluge a fix, but was unsuccessful. I've asked SPINDZ to set things right for frame 2.
I'll cut to the numbers:
26 unique pilots, ~85 sorties
Allied 16 pilots 46 sorties (11 B-25J, 3 Lanc I, 24 Tempest, 2 Typhoon, 6 SpitIXe) Losses: 5 B-25J + 4 AI, 2 Lanc I, 8 Tempest, 2 Typhoon, 2 SpitIXe Kills: Tempests got 2 FW190A4 and 2 A8s. Spits got 2 A8s, B25s got a 109 and 2 A8s, Lancs got 1 109. Axis: 8 pilots 32 sorties (8 109G14AM, 9 Fw190A4, 8 FW190A8) Losses: 5 109G14AM, 3 FW190A4, 3 FW190A8 Storage Depots at F50 and F52 closed. Kills: 109s got 2 B-25J and 2 B-25AI, FW190A4 got 4 Tempests and 1 B25J, Fw190A8 got 2 Spits, 2 Tempests, 2 B-25J and 2 B-25AI
Axis a clear victory in the A-A front, but Allies closed two V-weapon depots. Call it a tie for now.
Field closure requirements for the storage depots will be tougher for future frames. Flak tower and subpen objects are the storage depots must now also be destroyed to close the field and the targer hardness of these object has been set higher than in frame 1. See series set-up post.
Frame 2 2030hrs EST this Sunday. Arena open for practice until then.
Muzz muzz-- Sqn Ldr past-CO 417 Sqn RCAF "Supporting Liberty and Justice" -------------------------------------- Muzz's Maps
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Coolon
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:39 pm |
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Joined: Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:25 pm Posts: 660 Location: Northern Indiana
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FRAME 2 AAR (Allied)
Planning was underway for our Lancasters to strike V-1 launch sites, however, intel made it clear that the storage sites were being massively reinforced. Our heavy bombers were re-tasked to strike the storage sites before they could become impregnable. Hastily, last minute targets were plotted and a plan devised.
With 3 targets left we chose the two furthest apart, with a second strike probably for the third and perhaps final closure of the first two. Ingress was east over the north sea then south to target, which allowed a better bomb pattern. We lost one bomber to some type of mechanical issue and tightened up our formation.
Escorts started picking out high cons coming in… it seemed that the Luftwaffe was coming for our fighters first. Unfortunately a pair of bombers had been off course and were spotted before they could form with the group. The enemy attacked and overwhelmed them. As the bombers drove in to the target many Fw190s made slashing attacks, some persistent.. several wingmen were taken out. Arrived at target and dropped ordinance, but there were a few targets remaining… continued on to 67 and hit that target well also. The large bombload of the lancaster enabled us to return to target and close 67. We hit the first target also but still did not destroy it. We were harassed all the way to the coast but the fighter cover stayed in a running battle and allowed us to escape.
Second sortie was a bit different to not follow the same course and have the Luftwaffe waiting for us. We climbed west then south… turning east to target which gave us a better approach for the bomb run on the last un touched storage site. Unfortunately we did not fool them as a radio intercept confirmed that the Axis intelligence was aware of our approach.
Again fighters came in, this time in force not piecemeal. We lost several bombers to concentrated attacks.. our numbers were lower than planned but we dropped the best we could on target. Turned right to extend then re-hit both remaining targets. Still the fighters were fierce and the gunners were nearly constantly firing. Bombs away on target 3… with a large explosion it was totally destroyed! We continued on the the last remaining target (which we hit first).. Grumpy and split were damaged then shot down… it was me alone to destroy one building… fortunately luck was with me as the fighters kept the enemy busy enough for me to destroy that building and close the facility. Again a long running fight home for the fighters, many paid with their lives for our success… Bomber command owes them a debt that cannot be repaid.
Results 3 Storage targets destroyed… many losses.
coolon 4th Fighter Group
formerly: -=Night Stalkers=- | 44th FS Vampires | Widowmakers
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