DD_Fenrir

Rosters and scoreboard as of the morning of November 3rd 1944:

Welcome back gents, With a focus on air-to-air operations today, the 402nd were sweeping the front-lines in the vicinity of Snow-Eifel ahead of the 485th, who were to escort a squadron of RAF B-25s bombing an enemy strongpoint. The Jagdwaffe seemed shy again today with no sign of enemy fighters for either squadron to engage, however elements of the 485th spotted some juicy transports attempting a supply drop and engaged with alacrity; Lt. Artiesbi claimed two, with 2nd Lts. Scott and Reginald getting one apiece. After their air-focused operations were complete both squadrons dropped to the deck and engaged enemy ground units around the front, with the 402nd claiming a total of 15 AAA and artillery pieces and the 485th 10 of the same - good to see you fellows managing to give the Wehrmacht hell even on an ostensibly air-to-air mission! Some congratulations are in order; Lt. Arjen Efftee of the 402nd was awarded the Purple Heart for bringing back his badly damaged aircraft whilst wounded on the 30th November mission, and Lt. John Artiesbi has received the Bronze Star! Drinks on Artie this evening! Well done gents. Met say the good weather continues tomorrow for the 3rd November, so keep your heads clear boys. [Mission to be flown Sunday 1st November 2020]

Naturally old bean.

Cool. See you at 8pm!

Might be an idea to get some taxi practice in Tbone - we actually do more taxying in the campaign then any other of our events! It's a cold start at dispersal spawn (so you'll need to know how to start your engines if you have not already done so) and then we taxy from our dispersal to the into wind runway. P-38's a pussycat in that regards, but know that the rudder pedals do not steer the nose wheel; you'll need to have your left and right wheel brakes mapped to be able to make turns as that's the only way to steer! Are you available around 2000 tonight? If so I can help you through a few starts and taxying practise if you'd like?

Hey Tony, please see here: http://dangerdogz.com/forums/topic/13668-pwcg-p-38-lightning-strikes-co-op-campaign/page/19/?tab=comments#comment-140966

Two notices gents: 1. Changes to UK timezones are in effect. UK are now in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which is the same as UTC. This will affect those joining the campaign from timezones further East and West, so make note and adjust accordingly. Cutoff for joining will be 2100 GMT. 2. 2nd Lt. Tony Bowen (Tbone) has joined the 402nd Fighter Squadron; welcome pilot, make sure you have the requisite skins downloaded and installed so that you are able to enjoy spectacle of the 370th Fighter Group pageantry in it's finest regalia: http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/841-p-38-campaign-skins/ https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/61698-scripted-campaign-lightning-strikes-discussion/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/853-bb_p38j25_402ndzip/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/852-bb-p38j25_401stzip/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/864-485-painlessdds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/880-485-pooka-green/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/879-485-kimo/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/866-485-reggiedds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/867-485-siddds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/868-485-aphilldds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/869-485-artiedds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/870-485-crashdds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/871-485-deltadds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/files/file/872-485-friardds/ http://dangerdogz.com/forums/topic/13668-pwcg-p-38-lightning-strikes-co-op-campaign/page/15/?tab=comments#comment-140599 http://dangerdogz.com/forums/topic/13668-pwcg-p-38-lightning-strikes-co-op-campaign/page/15/?tab=comments#comment-140656

Tbone, got any time free tomorrow eve for a P-38 session? I have a free evening and would happily chunter about in a Lightning with you for some familiarisation flying.

As a case in point as to what can be accomplished in a P-38: While Scharfi, bless her, is certainly no average pilot, it does show that the P-38 is more than capable of holding it's own dogfighting against the late war Jagdwaffe types. If you know what you're doing. And yes, all the opponents were breathers.

You and I are going to get on well. Minor edit required but I continue to like the cut of your jib. Oh dear. This was going so well. I had hope for you.... Vague recovery but...

Heads up gentlemen: Thanks to postponement of last Sundays Campaign mission the next event day is now Tuesday October 27th 2020. Apologies for any disappointments at Sundays cancellation but thank you for your understanding.

Welcome Tbone! If you fancy joining us in the P-38 campaign please have a read: If it seems like a lot to take in, don't worry. Our excellent squadron commanders will know what to do and where to go so basically just follow them! Next mission is this coming Tuesday (October 27th) and I can have a slot available for you should you wish. If you would like to find some time to do some familiarisation with the P-38 beforehand then gimme a shout and I'll get on comms with you and happily talk you through any questions you may have.

That rather talented fella Reflected has been at it again. Well worth a download, even if you don't own it as no doubt there'll be some Dogz flying around in 'em: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/?set_filter=Y&arrFilter_pf[filetype]=&arrFilter_pf[gameversion]=&arrFilter_pf[filelang]=&arrFilter_pf[aircraft]=564&arrFilter_DATE_CREATE_1_DAYS_TO_BACK=&CREATED_BY=reflected&sort_by_order=TIMESTAMP_X_DESC&set_filter=Filter

Then I strongly recommend you consider opening your wallet to watch this: https://www.speedandangelsproductions.com/tomcat-tales-ppv/ Fascinating, engaging stories of flying the Big Fighter by the guys who did it; some funny, some tragic, some just downright awesome. Best £8.05 I have spent in a long time. Trailer:

Allies!

Hey Nick. Means Temporary Duty. Essentially the service person is still on the roster and administratively belongs to the squadron however the have been seconded to another post for a period. In this case we imagine it's Group, Wing or Fighter Command HQ. Means that should either Rox or Arthur get the itch to fly with us at a rare moment of opportunity they still have a slot open. Should we get more active members wishing to participate then I'll bump the TDY members to 401st FS to make way for the new bods, but for now, there's no need.