First Air Raid

papa_smurf · 04-21-10, 07:45 AM

I've yet to see Herman Goerings flyboys do anything yet. They never do anything to help the Kriegsmarine

(p.s. KL-alfman, looks like you got hit by bunker busters.....The RAF had a few in '44)

Reinhard Dietz · 04-21-10, 07:54 AM

I have to hand it to the AI for Luftflotte 3; their Ju 88s probably saved me from an early end to the career. I was cruising on the surface somewhere near England---probably the eastern end of the English Channel---in early 1940, and I just happened to be in the bridge view looking around.

Lo, I hear aircraft engines, but not the usual sound of Hurricanes, which have been the extent of ASW coverage so far. I didn't dive right away, mostly because the water was shallow and I wasn't sure as to how deep it was at the moment. I had the flak station manned, but then something off about 2 o'clock blew up. Turns out a four-ship element of Ju 88s had found an ASW trawler ahead of me in the fog that I never saw until it was destroyed.

I don't know if it was lying doggo or what, but it was a lot closer than I prefer things with radios or artillery to be, and we never knew it was there. So yeah, the (former) crew of ol' U-48 really appreciates the efforts of a small pack of Ju 88s.

KL-alfman · 04-21-10, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

I've yet to see Herman Goerings flyboys do anything yet. They never do anything to help the Kriegsmarine

(p.s. KL-alfman, looks like you got hit by bunker busters.....The RAF had a few in '44)

hm, I see.
the French bases really are let alone by fat-assed Göring's boys.

I'll transfer to Norway soon, chances are good to have at least minor protection there.

Jimbuna · 04-21-10, 10:22 AM

Your best chance of witnessing an air raid is usually in 11th Flotilla out of Bergen.

KL-alfman · 04-21-10, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Your best chance of witnessing an air raid is usually in 11th Flotilla out of Bergen.

speaking of Norway:
just (1944-08-17) received message of BdU that the French bases will be evacuated and we "should take preparations for"??!!
until now I got no definite base to get back to.
will there be an according message or may I take one I like?
and what happens after that?
which Flotilla will I be assigned to?
which base will now be my home one?

Jimbuna · 04-21-10, 10:52 AM

You will be allocated one by Bdu....but it's dependant on where you start your patrol from.

I generally get transferred to 11th Flotilla.

KL-alfman · 04-21-10, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

You will be allocated one by Bdu....but it's dependant on where you start your patrol from.

I generally get transferred to 11th Flotilla.

thx for explaining!
(never got that far in SH3

)

I started out of Brest (1st Flotilla) in a VIIC/41

04-21-10, 02:13 PM

I remember when the Air Raid Siren mod was created.
I sent it out for testing and told everyone to turn the speakers up
as high as they would go because the sound file was low in volume.

Boy did I catch FLAK over that!

04-21-10, 07:45 AM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I've yet to see Herman Goerings flyboys do anything yet. They never do anything to help the Kriegsmarine (p.s. KL-alfman, looks like you got hit by bunker busters.....The RAF had a few in '44) __________________

04-21-10, 07:54 AM	#2
Reinhard Dietz Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lorient Posts: 121 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	I have to hand it to the AI for Luftflotte 3; their Ju 88s probably saved me from an early end to the career. I was cruising on the surface somewhere near England---probably the eastern end of the English Channel---in early 1940, and I just happened to be in the bridge view looking around. Lo, I hear aircraft engines, but not the usual sound of Hurricanes, which have been the extent of ASW coverage so far. I didn't dive right away, mostly because the water was shallow and I wasn't sure as to how deep it was at the moment. I had the flak station manned, but then something off about 2 o'clock blew up. Turns out a four-ship element of Ju 88s had found an ASW trawler ahead of me in the fog that I never saw until it was destroyed. I don't know if it was lying doggo or what, but it was a lot closer than I prefer things with radios or artillery to be, and we never knew it was there. So yeah, the (former) crew of ol' U-48 really appreciates the efforts of a small pack of Ju 88s. __________________ Reinhard Dietz U-126 2. Unterseebootsflottille, Lorient

04-21-10, 10:22 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your best chance of witnessing an air raid is usually in 11th Flotilla out of Bergen. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-10, 10:52 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You will be allocated one by Bdu....but it's dependant on where you start your patrol from. I generally get transferred to 11th Flotilla. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-10, 02:13 PM	#8
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I remember when the Air Raid Siren mod was created. I sent it out for testing and told everyone to turn the speakers up as high as they would go because the sound file was low in volume. Boy did I catch FLAK over that!