Rise Of Flight Co-Op Tonight 4-18-11 9 Pm Eastern -5Gmt

[Gustang]

We're going to run a co-op mission or two tonight using the campaign generator. Hope to see you there!

[PropNut]

I will be there, already cleared my schedule with the wife (in other words; I asked permission).

[DD_JoeBob]

I will be there, already cleared my schedule with the wife (in other words; I asked permission).

Won't be able to make it unfortunately, out of town on business.

WH_JoeBob

[Jediteo]

I'll join you if I can stay awake.

[MadTrooper]

We're going to run a co-op mission or two tonight using the campaign generator. Hope to see you there!

HI Gustang,

I'll be there for sure.

Thanks.

MT

[Mayhem]

I'll try to make it.

[Gustang]

It was a good night of flying. We flew 2 fairly lengthy missions, about 45 minutes each. First, we flew Sopwith Camels for 40 Squadron, Stationed near Bruay, on a ground attack mission. With bombs hanging, five of us left the ground at ~ 09:30, headed East and crossed the Front at approximately 1500M, encountering little flak on the ingress. Once crossed, we descended East, between the low, heavy clouds, along the River Scarpe to search for ground targets where we found a group of Flatbed trucks gathered near a crossroads and rail line. There were also some vehicles approaching from the South. In line astern, we dove in one by one, each dropping a couple of bombs, ruining the day for the German supply trucks. We also found that two 77mm flak guns were nestled in the tree line nearby, making loiter very dangerous. I had dropped bombs near both, but their revetments protected them and I failed to destroy either.

About 3 minutes into the attack, a train carrying supplies appeared from the East, and we began to strafe it, somehow disconnecting the Engine from its cargo, leaving the supplies behind for easy pickings. Shortly afterward, a red flare shot up to make the rest of the flight aware of the 6 Fokker DVIIs descending on us and a dogfight began. Thankfully, their attack was segmented, allowing our flight to concentrate on 2-3 German scouts at a time. One of our pilots was lost after he had pressed the attack and collided with his adversary, but our Camels allowed us to out-maneuver the remaining DVIIs and send them in to the ground or running home. Another pilot was injured in the fight and signaled his return to France.

I joined the flight lead for another strafing run, but with the flak guns concentrating on just the two of us, it was too dangerous to continue and we broke off the attack for a return to base. As we neared the German trenches, the injured pilot’s engine began to sputter and forced him down in no man’s land. The flak guns near the place where German trenches met the Scarpe River were lively and another of our flight was injured and forced to land just near the French lines. The flight leader and I returned to our Aerodrome near Bruay and immediately left for Arras in an auto to collect our downed pilot. Later that evening, after dark, our pilot in No Man’s Land was able to make his way back to friendly lines.

For the second mission, we flew Albatros DIII for Jasta 28w during April, 1917, stationed near Lille. The mission was the typical patrol type, mostly uneventful, no enemy sighted, until the last leg of the patrol where we encountered 3 Sopwith Triplanes over the front. With a numerical advantage, we attacked from above. Not long after the attack began, 2 of the triplanes collided with each other, leaving the remaining pilot to be quickly overwhelmed. All pilots returned safely for a great set of landings.

[MadTrooper]

It was a good night of flying. We flew 2 fairly lengthy missions, about 45 minutes each. First, we flew Sopwith Camels for 40 Squadron, Stationed near Bruay, on a ground attack mission. With bombs hanging, five of us left the ground at ~ 09:30, headed East and crossed the Front at approximately 1500M, encountering little flak on the ingress. Once crossed, we descended East, between the low, heavy clouds, along the River Scarpe to search for ground targets where we found a group of Flatbed trucks gathered near a crossroads and rail line. There were also some vehicles approaching from the South. In line astern, we dove in one by one, each dropping a couple of bombs, ruining the day for the German supply trucks. We also found that two 77mm flak guns were nestled in the tree line nearby, making loiter very dangerous. I had dropped bombs near both, but their revetments protected them and I failed to destroy either.

About 3 minutes into the attack, a train carrying supplies appeared from the East, and we began to strafe it, somehow disconnecting the Engine from its cargo, leaving the supplies behind for easy pickings. Shortly afterward, a red flare shot up to make the rest of the flight aware of the 6 Fokker DVIIs descending on us and a dogfight began. Thankfully, their attack was segmented, allowing our flight to concentrate on 2-3 German scouts at a time. One of our pilots was lost after he had pressed the attack and collided with his adversary, but our Camels allowed us to out-maneuver the remaining DVIIs and send them in to the ground or running home. Another pilot was injured in the fight and signaled his return to France.

I joined the flight lead for another strafing run, but with the flak guns concentrating on just the two of us, it was too dangerous to continue and we broke off the attack for a return to base. As we neared the German trenches, the injured pilot’s engine began to sputter and forced him down in no man’s land. The flak guns near the place where German trenches met the Scarpe River were lively and another of our flight was injured and forced to land just near the French lines. The flight leader and I returned to our Aerodrome near Bruay and immediately left for Arras in an auto to collect our downed pilot. Later that evening, after dark, our pilot in No Man’s Land was able to make his way back to friendly lines.

For the second mission, we flew Albatros DIII for Jasta 28w during April, 1917, stationed near Lille. The mission was the typical patrol type, mostly uneventful, no enemy sighted, until the last leg of the patrol where we encountered 3 Sopwith Triplanes over the front. With a numerical advantage, we attacked from above. Not long after the attack began, 2 of the triplanes collided with each other, leaving the remaining pilot to be quickly overwhelmed. All pilots returned safely for a great set of landings.

Excellent mission debrief Gustang and Thank you for it. Again, your two missions were AWSOME. Very well made my friend. We sure did have a lot of fun flying them.

Bravo!

MT