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Quite an eventful sortie for the group today; both the 402nd and 485th were assigned air patrols in the area east of Verviers between Malmedy & Eupen. It was a beautiful, clear dawn, however that blinding eastern sun held some surprises as both squadrons ran into e/a well behind friendly lines, with 485th encountering a mixed force of long nose Fw 190s and Bf 109s around Angels 10 - needless to say, a robust engagement ensued. 485th took some casualties but the Krauts paid dearly for it, 8 e/a being shot down. However, we are sad to report that Lt Denny Pook is missing presumed killed. Others hit in the fighting did manage to safely RTB however. The 402nd got tangled with a pair of Fw's at 20,000+ ft, only to be joined by a second pair of 109s looking to bushwhack them whilst they were distracted with the 190s. Thanks to some excellent teamwork, some sticky situations were avoided and all the bandits were eventually smacked down. The squadron then descended to search out targets of opportunity and discovered some fierce fighting on the ground in the vicinity of Limbourg. Diving into strafe, despite some pretty spirited AAA, the squadron decimated an enemy artillery position that was engaging a push by the US 5th Armored Division and also took heavy toll of the surrounding flak positions, with only one P-38 taking damage; Lt Fesser managed to get his well ventilated airplane back to home base safely, though he did run out of gas whilst taxiing back to dispersal! The 5th AD send their heartiest thanks and say they'll be asking for us by name in the future! Great work all. With that we have some more fruit salad to throw at the chests of some esteemed brethren! 2nd Lt. Casey Baker has received a Purple Heart for his miracle escape from the collision with the Fw 190 he experienced on the 12th. Maj Mick Payne-less & Lts. Delta and Apeehill of the 485th and Lt Per Fesser of the 402nd have all been awarded the Bronze Star. Warmest congratulations gentlemen and keep up the sterling performance. Next mission will likely be the 18th October [event to be held Tuesday 1st September 2100BST] as Met reports indicate that the weather is clamping in for a couple of days, so rest up boys and see if the CO will grant you a pass into Charleroi...

Lt Fryer had one helluva morning. Having brought down an enemy aircraft, on his flight back to base his cockpit suddenly filled with smoke, we suspect from an in cockpit electrical fire. Unable to see and almost overwhelmed by the smoke and fumes he managed a first rate belly landing not far from Liege. After escaping the aircraft he went back and single-handedly retrieved the extinguisher and managed to put out the fire. He and his aircraft were picked up and were trucked back to base.

"Friars Alive"........

Yes I m pretty sure BB right I saw him get his also saw on the game score I got an extra Howitzer, with no credit. I was right behind him all the way.We really raked the place.

Not that I'm a points whore or anything, but I swear i blew up at least four Howitzers / AAAs, but apparently nothing got logged despite numerous in-game messages? Denny Peeks and I worked the fields most effectivly last night. Just thinking of the progression of the squadron and the war effort as a whole, naturally. p.s. Jolly good show Lt Fryer and welcome Tim Pookie!

Rosters & scoreboard as of the morning of the 18th: Please note we welcome a new pilot to the 485th, Tim Pookie. He's an ex-enlisted who started out flying P-40s in the New Guinea Theatre.

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Thats brilliant! Just think of all the other products you could buy and then return as faulty and get a chance to tell a joke as you obtain a refund It could go on for years before the police track you down you run out of jokes* Better still, we could start sending you stuff to return on our behalf!! Hello? Hello Is that Mr. Friar from the Priory......again? Yes, it's me Mary What is is you'd like to return this week Mr. Friar? I've got this butt plug with a faulty solenoid Mary.......would you like to hear a joke? *You will run out of jokes one day won't you? Please, promise us now.....