Where is the Luftwaffe?

Sandman_28054 · 06-08-08, 02:17 AM

January, 1941, leaving out of Lorient heading towards Grid DT-83. Leaving Lorient, passing through Grid BF-44(?), I run into a large convoy from Gibraltar. I make a contact report as this convoy has a Clemson DD, a V&W DD, and two Flower corvetts.

I am detected, dive, and here comes the Clemson, and both flower corvetts.

So where is my air cover? Surely this isn't too far for the Luftwaffe. Just off the coast of Spain.

God Bless

Till all are one.

rifleman13 · 06-08-08, 02:58 AM

That's just the problem!

You're just off the coast of Spain. Spain is neutral during the war!

Darn those International Laws!

That means no Germans in Spain, or there would be some literature of Spanish troops overwhelming the Allied garrison at Gibraltar and the Axis controlling the strait!

You're on your own, Herr Kaleun!

Sandman_28054 · 06-08-08, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rifleman13

That's just the problem!

You're just off the coast of Spain. Spain is neutral during the war!

Darn those International Laws!

That means no Germans in Spain, or there would be some literature of Spanish troops overwhelming the Allied garrison at Gibraltar and the Axis controlling the strait!

You're on your own, Herr Kaleun!

Well, I loaded the milkcow Mod and less than 100 kms is a "friendly" port.

And its not just there, that has happened to me in Grid AN-41 not far from Wilhamshaven.

And in Grid BF- near Bristol.

And in the straits between France and Brittian.

I have just never had any luck using the "Send Contact Report" function.

Debating on whether or not to even bother.

Anywho, thanks.

God Nless

Till all are one.

Mittelwaechter · 06-08-08, 06:14 AM

To get some cover from Luftwaffe, a german airfield has to be near.
The "friendly port" is no german installation, but an interned german ship providing fuel and rearm. No aircrafts involved!

Sending a contact report is no "order" to get the Luftwaffe engaged. Aircrafts have to be available and in range. They may help you out - or not.
(There is a certain probability coded to make them appear)

Good luck, Herr Kaleun!

Jimbuna · 06-08-08, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mittelwaechter

To get some cover from Luftwaffe, a german airfield has to be near.
The "friendly port" is no german installation, but an interned german ship providing fuel and rearm. No aircrafts involved!

Sending a contact report is no "order" to get the Luftwaffe engaged. Aircrafts have to be available and in range. They may help you out - or not.
(There is a certain probability coded to make them appear)

Good luck, Herr Kaleun!

Precisely

papa_smurf · 06-08-08, 10:31 AM

Iv'e yet to recive any air cover form the Luftwaffe, or as there known as- "Herr Goerings Flyboys".

Ivan Putski · 06-08-08, 10:47 AM

Like said there has to be an axis airfield within range, I doubt in real life they were`nt too interested in a single sub, unless it was carring something very vital. They are good at stealing your thunder on a convoy, and let you deal with the escorts. Puts

Jimbuna · 06-08-08, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan Putski

Like said there has to be an axis airfield within range, I doubt in real life they were`nt too interested in a single sub, unless it was carring something very vital. They are good at stealing your thunder on a convoy, and let you deal with the escorts. Puts

Well this bugga certainly had no hesitation

Platapus · 06-08-08, 12:54 PM

"Our patrol planes! Where are they? Answer that one, Herr Goering! The British have plenty of them! Talking big is all he's good for, that fat slob. "

Sailor Steve · 06-08-08, 12:57 PM

:rotfl:

I just came back to this thread thinking about posting that myself! Good job, Quickdraw!

Platapus · 06-08-08, 01:05 PM

It seemed to be an appropriate quote

Kaleun Volk · 06-08-08, 05:27 PM

The Luftwaffe boys have saved my boat (U-47) more times that I care to recall, I owe alot to that fat slob......... and his wonderfull Stukas!!!!

Im playing GWX 2.0 though, no other mods, and those crazy ass angels seem to come and save my ass 3/4 times I am attacked for longer than 45 minutes..... I must just be very lucky

Venatore · 06-08-08, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaleun Volk

The Luftwaffe boys have saved my boat (U-47) more times that I care to recall, I owe alot to that fat slob......... and his wonderfull Stukas!!!!

That fat slob may have met you at a officer dinner one night and has taken a liking to you

richardphat · 06-09-08, 09:48 PM

I wonder if the Luff luff are more available in service when they at the begining of the war. I mean when the germany declared war and attacked poland and other minor country!?!?!?!?

FIREWALL · 06-09-08, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venatore

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaleun Volk

The Luftwaffe boys have saved my boat (U-47) more times that I care to recall, I owe alot to that fat slob......... and his wonderfull Stukas!!!!

That fat slob may have met you at a officer dinner one night and has taken a liking to you

Wrong thread

06-08-08, 02:17 AM	#1
Sandman_28054 Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 547 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	Where is the Luftwaffe? January, 1941, leaving out of Lorient heading towards Grid DT-83. Leaving Lorient, passing through Grid BF-44(?), I run into a large convoy from Gibraltar. I make a contact report as this convoy has a Clemson DD, a V&W DD, and two Flower corvetts. I am detected, dive, and here comes the Clemson, and both flower corvetts. So where is my air cover? Surely this isn't too far for the Luftwaffe. Just off the coast of Spain. God Bless Till all are one. Last edited by Sandman_28054; 06-08-08 at 02:49 AM.

06-08-08, 02:58 AM	#2
rifleman13 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: Depth-charged to Kingdom Come Posts: 927 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Spain is Neutral That's just the problem! You're just off the coast of Spain. Spain is neutral during the war! Darn those International Laws! That means no Germans in Spain, or there would be some literature of Spanish troops overwhelming the Allied garrison at Gibraltar and the Axis controlling the strait! You're on your own, Herr Kaleun!

06-08-08, 06:14 AM	#4
Mittelwaechter The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	To get some cover from Luftwaffe, a german airfield has to be near. The "friendly port" is no german installation, but an interned german ship providing fuel and rearm. No aircrafts involved! Sending a contact report is no "order" to get the Luftwaffe engaged. Aircrafts have to be available and in range. They may help you out - or not. (There is a certain probability coded to make them appear) Good luck, Herr Kaleun! __________________ 10 happy wolves rear 90 blinded, ensnared sheep. 90 happy sheep banish the wolves. Arrest the 1% - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ6hg1oNeGE

06-08-08, 10:31 AM	#6
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Iv'e yet to recive any air cover form the Luftwaffe, or as there known as- "Herr Goerings Flyboys". __________________

06-08-08, 10:47 AM	#7
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Like said there has to be an axis airfield within range, I doubt in real life they were`nt too interested in a single sub, unless it was carring something very vital. They are good at stealing your thunder on a convoy, and let you deal with the escorts. Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

06-08-08, 12:54 PM	#9
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	"Our patrol planes! Where are they? Answer that one, Herr Goering! The British have plenty of them! Talking big is all he's good for, that fat slob. " __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-08-08, 12:57 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	:rotfl: I just came back to this thread thinking about posting that myself! Good job, Quickdraw! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-08-08, 01:05 PM	#11
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	It seemed to be an appropriate quote __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-08-08, 05:27 PM	#12
Kaleun Volk A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 72 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The Luftwaffe boys have saved my boat (U-47) more times that I care to recall, I owe alot to that fat slob......... and his wonderfull Stukas!!!! Im playing GWX 2.0 though, no other mods, and those crazy ass angels seem to come and save my ass 3/4 times I am attacked for longer than 45 minutes..... I must just be very lucky

06-09-08, 09:48 PM	#14
richardphat Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 682 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I wonder if the Luff luff are more available in service when they at the begining of the war. I mean when the germany declared war and attacked poland and other minor country!?!?!?!?