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410th BG 4 aircraft took off from Eindhoven to carry out a recce in the area north east of Prum. An uneventful flight to the area apart from the fighter escort appearing then disappearing, didn't see them for the rest of the flight duration. On reaching the patrol area and just before turning onto the Northern leg along the lines we were attacked by Fw190s. These were called out by Delta but they attached themselves to us very quickly. Sid picked up damage in their first attack so he turned back over the lines and headed home but was chased by a determined 190. Delta and Crash had a dogfight for a short period until support came in the form of welcome 485th P38s. Crash and Delta were able to break off and begin the northern leg but Delta picked up flak damage soon after. They got rid of bombs on artillery targets and headed back to friendly lines. Delta's damage caused him to head for Aachen to land but didn't get there, he ditched south east of Monchau. Crash headed home. Meanwhile the persistent 190 chasing Sid was damaged by the rear gunner and, when turning to engage a P38 lost control and went in north of Prum. Sid was very badly damaged and decided to head for the airfields on the west of his route back to Eindhoven but had to bail south east of Petit Brogel. Given the weather and fighter activity it was a very interesting mission. Well done boys for surviving....

Might not have killed much stuff but it was fun IMG_7619.MOV

402nd Good job. Good job. Weather was poor, we climbed through the cloud cover, clear skies at 8K ft. After spending some limited time over the clouds, it was time to dive back into them, to find our ground targets. Red 2 was out of sight for a bit in the cloud business, but joined us over the target. Did lots of damage North of Bullay, and a few clicks south. Red 3 reported some damage to his a/c, but no real issue flying wise. Went back to home base where we all landed. Red 2 suffered main gear collapse on touch down. He was fine, his P38 was not. Good show boys, your previous Squadron Leader must have been a brilliant mind for getting you all to this high level of performance!

Between you, me and the gatepost.... I’m afraid I had a few too many one evening and punched a rather obnoxious whinging town mayor. HQ said I would have to stand down as 485th CO and fulfill a few mandatory “public relations” obligations before being allowed back on squadron. Should be done in a week chaps.

Will join you chaps again tonight.

Oh dear, sorry to hear that, always annoying when the gremlins strike 😢 Who will be our intrepid leader tonight then? Colin.... COLIN.... don't try to hide now 😂 2nd Lt David Reginald reporting for duty. 👍

That's a right bugger Mick, sorry to hear your technical issues remain unresolved! Patrick Last, reporting in.

So the PSU didnt sort it? Can you return it and get your money back? David Crosby reporting in.

I think travel restrictions are the main concern at present, but I suspect Bunter's speech tomorrow will give us some better ideas regarding the feasibility of Legends - looks like a lot of people will have been offered the jab by then at least.

The bridge to the left has nothing to do with the mission... it's my Desktop background ... lol

Victory!

Could Sweper clear it out in 6 hours? Asking for a friend!! 😏

Those T-34s are very well hidden. Even looking through the gunsight all I could see was the flash as it fired at me.

I guess I need another new name: FO John Johnson... Thanks Fen, Sir

Unable to report for duty due to highly irritating electronic gremlins chaps, good luck this evening !