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Next mission is hosted Sunday 13th June (Campaign date 20/12/44).
Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 20th December 1944):
370th FG:
Pilot Rosters:
370th FG:
402nd FS
485th FS:
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Mission Date 19/12/44
402nd FS - Reconnaissance, Nettersheim-Gerolstein
485th FS - Fighter Sweep, Prum-Zulpich
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
485th FS:
6 a/c of Zenith Squadron took off uneventfully and proceeded to the patrol area, climbing to Angels 19 en-route. Just after our turn onto the Northern leg of our patrol route 2ndLt. Artage called out a formation of unidentified aircraft closing from our 10 o'clock low, approximately Angels 15. These resolved into enemy short-nosed Fw 190s, 5-6 in all and after calling to jettison our bombs, I led Red 2, Lt. Nailed, in a wheeling dive down onto the rear of their formation which began to break up. The dogfight lasted a good few minutes until all the e/a were eventually dispatched, with claims for myself, Capt. Payne, Lt. Nailed and 2nd Lt. Snocker. 2nd Lt. Bayles also made a claim but for some reason this has been denied by Wing HQ; apparently an AAA battery in the area is making a claim and they've been awarded it. There was plenty of AAA - both enemy and friendly - in the area as the dogfight occurred directly over the front lines.
We turned back toward Zulpich, aiming to get back to altitude when I spotted 2 contrails to our NW. We closed climbing hard all the way with 2nd Lt. Bayles the first to ID and engage the bogeys; turns out they were Ju 52s! Also turns out that Bayles is a damn find marksman as he downed the no.2 a/c in his first pass, in a 45 degree climb from head-on! Nice work that man.
The lead aircraft then reversed course and I approached with Red 2 from it's low 5 position, putting an accurate and heavy burst into the right wing root and walking the fire across the under fuselage and into the left wing; it lost control and crashed shortly thereafter.
Regrouping, 2nd Lt Artage spotted another bogey skimming the treetops just SW of Kelz airfield. Sending his section down and keeping the rest above Angels 10, we watched as Artie ID'd the a/c as another enemy Ju 52, and clinically dispatched it with a controlled burst. This e/a crashed just North of Kelz airfield.
At this point I was having fuel feed issues and elected to RTB, but directed Reds 3 & 4 to join with White flight and for Capt. Payne to search for targets at his discretion. Despite being given clearance to join them Red 2 kindly stayed on my wing and we had an uneventful flight home and landing. Capt. Payne took the remainder down to search for possible strafing opportunities but found slim pickings as it looked like the 402nd had already been through the area and picked off the majority of the targets. There were a few however and these were duly liquidated. With ammo running low and targets sparse Capt. Payne wisely decided to make the best of it and called RTB, landing some 10 minutes after Zenith leader and Red 2.
Good mission chaps, well done all.
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Hey Patrick,
The start time is based on a variety of factors; on a normal co-op evening people turn up and drop out for the night/evening/afternoon generally at their leisure. Even if you joined a bit later than the majority, generally you would only have to wait 5-15 minutes till the next coop mission started, there being somtimes3-5 run in the course of the session.
However, with a single 1-1.5 hour coop it vastly complicates attendance: everyone who wants in has to be there prior to my generating the mission (I can't generate slots for every possible attendee and just leave the AI to fly those who don't show, in case the AI does something dumb and kills off your persona!) so we had to set a cut-off time to have everyone who wants to fly be there...
We have American continent guys joining in their afternoon, with Brits just after supper time and the Euro guys worrying about needing to hit the sack before the mission ends. Ultimately we tested out a few times and eventually it settled on 2100 as a good compromise for everyone.
Everyone is generally landed by by 2230/2300 BST, and some duck out early if necessary (without penalty) so there is that option for you.
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7 hours ago, GPatricks said:
I assume all those skins are already part of the 3218 DD 4k skins I have using the ChkSkins app? If not i'll DL and adjust...
They should have come with the Checkskins Gary so you're all set in that regard. 😎
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2 hours ago, Crash said:
Is there anywhere that the P-38 skins are kept? I have Reggies and Squawks but not sure about everyone else.
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I'd prefer peer adversaries; if it's Shermans and the Western Front Rhineland map then I suggest go reasonably authentic:
If it's Autumn/Winter 1944 then: Spitfire IX and XIV, Tiffie, Tempest, P-51, P-38 and P-47D (no 150 octane) vs Fw 190A-6/A-8/D-9, Bf 109G-6 late/G-14/K-4 and a limited number of Me 262.
If it's Winter/Spring 1945 then: Spitfire IX and XIV, Tiffie, Tempest , P-51, P-38 and P-47D (150 octane for the RAF birds only) vs Fw 190A-8/D-9, Bf 109G-14/K-4 and a limited number of Me 262.
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Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 19th December 1944):
370th FG:
410th BG:
Pilot Rosters:
370th FG:
402nd FS
485th FS:
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Mission Date 18/12/44
402nd FS - Reconnaissance, Bonn
485th FS - Fighter Sweep, Euskirchen-Duren
410th BG - Rail Interdiction, Bonn
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
485th FS:
410th BG
370th FG
Awards and Promotions:
2nd Lieutenant Matt Mason is awarded the Purple Heart.
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Hi all,
Just to keep you in the loop, I've decided to announce any updates to PWCG here, so you can see what we're dealing with, if you've noticed any issues prior to this where they maybe getting fixed and how changes may affect what we do. We're currently on 12.2.1 so there's a fair few additions since the last update.
Quote12.2.5
Tank and Train Busters: tanks and trains now considered separate victory categories
- Tank and train victories weigh more heavily into medals and promotions
- Tank and train victories have separate counts on the first page of the pilots journal
- Tank and train victories have their own detailed section in the pilots journal
Added columns for tank, train, and ground to chalkboard
Added summary to Squadron Log
- How many pilots lost
- How many air, tank, train, and ground victories
Expanded summary to Pilot Log
- Air and ground victories scored in aircraft type
- Number of Air and Tank victories summarized by vehicle types
Add skin configurations for Spitfire XIV
Added skin pack from 41 Squadron Riksen for Spitfire XIV
- PWCG Skin Pack 16- Available for download on PWCG Site
Fix 41 Squadron withdrawal erroneous date for Spitfire MK XIV
Fix 66 Squadron withdrawal erroneous date for Spitfire MK XIV12.2.4
Added Typhoon
Added Fokker D8
Added 41 Squadron flying Spitfire Mk XIV
Reverted 349 Squadron to Spitfire Mk IX
Changed 193 squadron to Typhoon with a focus on ground attack
Added 15 new vehicles and guns
Made battles context aware to be manned with British or American units
Fixed missing airfield structures
12.2.3
Added squadron level target preferences.
- Allows squadrons to be directed towards specific target types
- Target preference for P-47 units some is trains
- Added shipping target preference to 45th Bomber regiment (A20)
Made several P-47 squadrons prefer ground attack
Moved units closer to the front on Kuban map April 1943
Made Spitfire Mk IV its own archtype to reflect complete replacement.
- Currently flown by 193 and 349 squadron. Others keep the Mk IX
- 349 is acknowledged to be non historical. It kept the IX. I just wanted at least 2 units to fly the XIV.
Fixed many (should be all) instances of duplicated units
- They weren't really duplicates. They were just positioned on top of each other.
Fixed case where battle was not being generated when it was required
Fixed case where Ai scramble missions could have a zero altitude waypoint
12.2.2
Improved performance of the waypoint editor screen
Improved (slightly) performance of the map screens
- Press new button edit waypoint details to edit
Fixed error that cause incorrect intercept waypoint altitudes-
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Hi all,
Jocko, a chap who has consistently made great Spitfire skins since way back in Il-2: 1946 days, turned his hand to DCS.
I recommend you get them - particularly the generics -because I will be using them a great deal in my missions as, in my opinion, in some regards they're even better than Reflected's:
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Wrong way round Kira;
Green chevron = too slow either add power, drop the nose slightly or a bit of both.
Yellow donut: at target AoA.
Red chevron = too fast, either reduce power or raise the nose or a bit of both.
But that's only half the story. Being at the right AoA doesn't mean you have the right glideslope. You need to ensure that you're stable "on speed" with your nose pointed ~5 degrees above the horizon; because "on speed" is ~8 degrees AoA this will give you your glideslope of ~3 degrees.
However, even getting these 2 right does not equal a successful trap as you may well be "on speed" and holding the right glideslope but if you don't finish your turn onto the groove at exactly the right distance and altitude from the carrier you will find yourself either too high (and thus overshooting the wires) or too low (and undershooting).
This is where the FLOLS comes in. It will tell you if you're too high low and even give you hints as to if you have your glideslope and trim dialled in correctly. If the yellow light (meatball) is above the green datum lights, then you're high and will have to correct with a brief reduction in RPM. If low you'll need to increase your power temporarily to translate your glideslope up to meet the optimum.
The tricky part here is that a change in throttle has an immediate effect on your AoA; it's easy to make a power correction too large or for too long and overshoot the target glideslope, particularly when cutting power as engine spool up times are longer than spool down and increasing AoA = increased drag. All this means that the aircraft is slower to power out of a "slow" or "low" position than it is to brake from a fast or high.
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Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 18th December 1944):
370th FG:
410th BG:
Pilot Rosters:
370th FG:
402nd FS
485th FS:
410th BG:
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Mission Date 17/12/44
402nd FS - Attack Armour Column, Duren
485th FS - Attack Armour Column, Duren
410th BG - Rail Interdiction, Zulpich
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
485th FS:
410th BG
370th FG
Awards and Promotions:
2nd Lieutenant Thomas Crown is awarded the Bronze Star.
2nd Lieutenant Jean Artage is awarded the Bronze Star.
Personnel:
2nd Lieutenant Matt Mason is posted to the 402nd FS.
410th BG
Awards and Promotions:
Major E. Shoo is awarded the Silver Star.
Personnel:
No changes.
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Bad news fellow Dogz:
Dear Friends of Flying Legends,
In the light of yesterday's message from our Prime Minister, and the uncertainty surrounding the UK opening fully for business, it is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we must cancel this year's event. We understand the government's careful position but cannot safely stay the course in the light of the potential loss and lack of clarity so close to show time.
We sincerely apologise for the disappointing news but the circumstances are truly out of our control. We will be reimbursing all of you, our faithful friends of Flying Legends who pre-paid for tickets in the coming days.
On a personal note and in the name of the whole team at The Fighter Collection who have worked so hard this past year to prepare the aircraft and the show itself, please know that this decision has not come lightly. We are very sad but pray that next year will be COVID free for all and that Flying Legends 2022 will be a classic.
Thank you for your understanding and for your dedication and support.
Yours sincerely
Nick Grey
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Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 17th December 1944):
370th FG:
410th BG:
Pilot Rosters:
370th FG:
402nd FS
485th FS:
410th BG:
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An interesting analysis of the level of resolution and the fidelity of the new DM that came to the WW2 aircraft in DCS:
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Welcome to the Dogz Seagoon, you silly, twisted boy you.
Don't forget to draw yourself a fresh pair of legs (with opposable knees) from the quartermaster and make sure to use a pen in case the nefarious enemy bring an eraser.
Should you ever need to know the time, Jabo has it writted down on a piece of paper.
Looking backwards to flying with you!
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Mission Date 15/12/44
402nd FS - Attack Armour Column, Julich
485th FS - Transport Interdiction, Duisberg
410th BG - Reconnaissance, Julich
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
485th FS:
410th BG
370th FG
Awards and Promotions:
2nd Lieutenant Roger Over is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Personnel:
Captain Les Payne is posted to the 485th FS.
1st Lieutenant Reggie Nailed is posted to the 485th FS.
410th BG
Awards and Promotions:
None.
Personnel:
No changes.
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Mission Date 13/12/44
402nd FS - Frontline Air Patrol, 's-Hertogenbosch
485th FS - Cover Ground Troops, Oss
410th BG - Rail Strike, Gouda
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
485th FS:
410th BG
370th FG
Awards and Promotions:
2nd Lieutenant Karl Spartan is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
2nd Lieutenant George Vanderweit is awarded the Bronze Star.
2nd Lieutenant James Hendley is awarded the Bronze Star.
Personnel:
2nd Lieutenant Brem Sprow was transferred from the 485th FS to the 402nd FS.
410th BG
Awards and Promotions:
Captain Harold Powell is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Personnel:
No changes.
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Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 13th December 1944):
370th FG:
410th BG:
Pilot Rosters:
370th FG:
402nd FS
485th FS:
410th BG:
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Mission Date 11/12/44
402nd FS - Air Patrol, Jülich
485th FS - Chattanooga, Dusseldorf
410th BG - Strike Armour, Jülich
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
Group CO's note: Good job smacking down the enemy today, gentlemen. Just what we've come to expect when the 402nd and the Luftwaffe cross paths! Good to see our newest recruit getting his first blood in too, even if he was obliged to take to the silk - we're glad he's safe.
485th FS:
Group CO's note: Another auspicious haul from our premier Ground Attack unit; it would have been a hard push to better your last mission score, but 34 ground kills in a single mission is still the 2nd best tally you've ever had. Sterling work boys, keep it up!
410th BG
370th FG
Awards and Promotions:
None.
Personnel:
No changes.
410th BG
Awards and Promotions:
None.
Personnel:
No changes.
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Fairy Muff Chris, glad you had a good day, shame about the traffic. Enjoy your fishy delights!
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Mission Date 10/12/44
402nd FS - Reconnaisance, Frontlines, Julich
485th FS - Interdict Transportation Facilities, Dusseldorf
410th BG - Strike Rail facilities, Monchengladbach
Debrief:
370th FG
402nd FS:
Group CO's note: A difficult day, undermanned as you were with so many of your aircrew struck down with illness, and the loss on only his first sortie of 2nd Lt. Grabowski. The fact you still managed to get stuck in and score an air kill in what must have been something of a sausage party is a credit to you. Hope you find better luck in the coming missions.
485th FS:
Group CO's note: A simply breath-taking performance 485th - 56 (!) ground kills in a single mission is, I believe a record for not only your squadron but the Group as a whole. Sure, it is dampened by the loss of both 2nd Lts. Starling & Pookie, yet the fact that despite these damaging blows your squadron managed to continue on and rack up such a unprecedented tally of enemy ground targets is a credit to the fortitude of your pilots, the skill and leadership of the squadron and it avenges those fallen resoundingly. Magnificent, boys, truly magnificent.
410th BG
370th FG
Awards and Promotions:
None.
Personnel:
2nd Lieutenant George Vanderweit has been posted to the 402nd Fighter Squadron.
A new pilot has been posted to the 485th Fighter Squadron - we await confirmation of his identity.
A new pilot has been posted to the 485th Fighter Squadron - we await confirmation of his identity.
410th BG
Awards and Promotions:
Major E. Shoo is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Personnel:
None.
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I need a track making.
in DCS Series
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Will do Crash. To those others considering the same it's worth keeping the trk fike as short as possible in order to avoid desynchronisation and corruption.