delta7

I made error in first post , mission start is usual time of 2100 uk time

Gentlemen Latest intelligence is that due to the dug in nature of the coastal gun emplacements, it will be difficult to destroy these from the air Our mission is still to soften up the defences to allow us to take the harbour Our new directive is to destroy the lighter guns and troop barracks in the area to allow a crack team of SAS and marines to land and destroy the large coastal guns. These are stationed mid channel awaiting the go ahead Primary targets is Fortress HQ and the smaller guns and troops dotted around the entrance to Boughrara Gun positions and HQ are on the map.

Gentlemen Despite our best efforts the enemy has succeeded in withdrawing significant amounts of men and material to the mainland. Our next task is to soften up the coastal batteries in preparation for a troop landing in Southern Italy The primary task is to eliminate the control and command HQ in a fortress and to eliminate the coastal guns guarding the entrance to the port of Boughrara The A20s will bomb , the spitfires will escort. Expect heavy air cover Mission is scheduled for 16th Feb 2100 uk time

Thanks we will run a hurricane mission on 16 th

Can you please confirm date you wish to use so I can plan next hurricane mission and let 352nd chaps know

We were planning to run missions on 2nd and 16th of February. If no other suitable date then I can postpone for a one off

We have successfully hindered the enemy withdrawal by sea, the next objective are enemy airfields. Transport planes have landed there to ferry men and material to the mainland , we have an opportunity to catch them on the ground as they refuel. P-38s will attack at low level and bomb the stationary planes. Spitfires will provide cover. Expect heavy flak and air cover as the enemy try to protect their comrades . P-38s are limited to 2*500 for first sortie then any bombload they like for further sorties It will be an air start with ground bases available to land at if required Mission scheduled for Sunday 2nd February

I use the phantom or F-5e on DCS Join us when it suits mate

Hi mate, good talking to you last night and to see you here, I'm sure someone will sort out the full forum access for you. The il2 group you met will be back online Sunday around 20:15 UK time

Briefing update for Sunday Primary target is shipping Planes available are P-38s for anti shipping and Spit Vc for air cover P-38s are limited to 2*500 for first sortie then any bombload they like for further sorties First sortie is ground start , further sorties you can use either of the 2 airstart bases provided Look forward to seeing you there on Sunday at 21:00 uk time

Operation Husky Gentlemen We have been reassigned to Malta and the conversion onto spitfires is proceeding apace. We must hurry , High Command are planning to invade Sicily and there are rumours that an enemy convoy is en route to help evacuate their troops, we must get ready to provide cover for our attack planes as they try to intercept the fleet. The next mission will take place on Sunday the 19th.

I feel the Box group are being dismissed. Yes it is a minority but Jim set up this squad to be fair and equal to all members. The last 2 recruits, mossie and petrol only fly BOX so are we going to say that they are not as valuable as those who only fly DCS ? We are not recruiting either in Box or Dcs and the 16 members Fen mentioned are practically the squad now, I cant see how changing nights would improve anything for the squad as a whole but impact BOX more. One other issue regarding Sundays is that we host the missions with the 352nd , where we get 12 to 16 flyers, something that I have put a lot of time and effort into and that I would not be happy if it was removed. I have always supported other members missions and would like to think that the same curtesy would be applied to my own. I realise that I am in a minority and that the more influential members will get the change they desire but I would ask that they respect the Sunday nights we fly with the 352nd, its the only time that the Box flyers use the server to host.

I will get in touch with 353nd and propose to restart these a week on Sunday ,which is the 19th

I have gotten a positive response from 352nd and out group so will restart these soon. I am in discussions with deacon over their proposed missions and will feed back to all with any proposals

Why are we bringing this up again? just recently we had a vote on this, are we just ignoring this and repeating untill one part of the squad get their own way ? do the dcs users really need Tuesday or Sunday when they get such good numbers already? They can use any other nights. I thought Monday and Thursday were dedicated for them. as the box group only use our servers on Sundays you could run dcs anytime you like but to me it would adversely effect the squad if you run two groups on the same night