Lone DDs... - Page 2

Beardy Bob Black · 11-18-08, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

a sub angled down around 15 degrees, engines back emergency

That gives me an idea! - the reversing emergency surface breach.

Medic, pass me the laudanum ...

Fattysbox · 11-18-08, 11:47 AM

I think I'll stay away from the uber-DDs traveling alone - not worth it...

Last night came across a nice taskforce - 3 Kongos and something 8 heavy cruisers along with escorts. I was in a bad position to close (running parallel and they were going 20 knots), but figured what the hell, lets make a run. If I can get within 5000 yards (I know risky, but dark and average fog). At about 7000 yards I see what seems to be signaling between the ships... Only then do the projectiles from the Kongos fall short and far... Scared the crap out hearing those shells come in!!!

Anyways, the ensueing DD hunt was less effective. The only fixed my position once in about 5-10 runs, then headed for the convoy... :hmm:

SteamWake · 11-18-08, 01:20 PM

What got my guy 'busted' was a radar contact... 3 ships, sailed into position and finally visually spotted a coastal guard.

Figuring he was the escort we continued to work into position. By the time we noticed they had altered course straight for us we popped the scope for a quick look and Yipes !!! Three DD's headed right for us.

Oh yea an aircraft spotted us as well

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11-18-08, 11:47 AM	#17
Fattysbox Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Windy City Posts: 130 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I think I'll stay away from the uber-DDs traveling alone - not worth it... Last night came across a nice taskforce - 3 Kongos and something 8 heavy cruisers along with escorts. I was in a bad position to close (running parallel and they were going 20 knots), but figured what the hell, lets make a run. If I can get within 5000 yards (I know risky, but dark and average fog). At about 7000 yards I see what seems to be signaling between the ships... Only then do the projectiles from the Kongos fall short and far... Scared the crap out hearing those shells come in!!! Anyways, the ensueing DD hunt was less effective. The only fixed my position once in about 5-10 runs, then headed for the convoy... :hmm:

11-18-08, 01:20 PM	#18
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What got my guy 'busted' was a radar contact... 3 ships, sailed into position and finally visually spotted a coastal guard. Figuring he was the escort we continued to work into position. By the time we noticed they had altered course straight for us we popped the scope for a quick look and Yipes !!! Three DD's headed right for us. Oh yea an aircraft spotted us as well