Help from the Luftwaffe?

UKönig · 07-23-14, 03:27 PM

I was attacking Malta once, and we got an aircraft warning. I was about to dive and see what happens next, when all of a sudden, the planes start dropping bombs on the harbour. Taking a closer look, they were a flight of Ju-88s! They damaged some ships for us, which I was later able to finish off (this was the patrol that killed 2 of my crew), so I'm thankful for that much. But that so far was the only time I had ever seen the luftwaffe do, well, *anything*.

desirableroasted · 07-24-14, 06:57 PM

Many many moons ago, some Luftwaffe came in and shot up some targets. Couldn't tell you on a bet when and where, though.... though something says "Norway Campaign, April 40".

HW3 · 07-24-14, 08:52 PM

If you send a contact report, and a Luftwaffe base is within range of said contact, they might come and attack it if you haven't already sank it.

Kaptlt.Endrass · 07-25-14, 02:14 AM

In early 1943, I was engaging a Norwegian coastal vessel about 70 kilometers out from Trondhiem. A few minutes into the attack, two Bf. 110s showed up with no warning, and I hadn't sent a report. I personally think it's just hit and miss with the Luftwaffe.

Goering is quite the cranky old man when it comes to German airpower. I've sent contaqct reports of large convoys off of occupied France, early war, and recieved no help at all. In fact, the aforementioned incident has been the only time I've seen friendly aircraft on patrol, not including those when you are in base.

Ahnenerbe · 07-29-14, 03:50 PM

It's a fact, the enemy must be within coverage airbase aircraft can appear without sending a message, it happens sometimes (maybe patrol somewhere nearby), but the proximity of the base is required. Can serve as an airbase and vessel, which is the plane that is registered in cfg to this ship. You can check this in the mission editor.

Happy hunting!!

jreid666 · 07-30-14, 04:47 AM

I had the Luftwaffe steal my convoy from me before so they can stick to flying above land.

Thread:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=208101

Otto Fuhrmann · 07-30-14, 06:20 AM

Happened once whilst I was sneaking around by Scapa Flow. Luftwaffe aircraft came in and attacked vessels docked in and around the port. As nice as it was to witness, it was much to my displeasure as they sank the two vessels I had planned on actually sinking..

07-23-14, 03:27 PM	#1
UKönig Captain Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 495 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I was attacking Malta once, and we got an aircraft warning. I was about to dive and see what happens next, when all of a sudden, the planes start dropping bombs on the harbour. Taking a closer look, they were a flight of Ju-88s! They damaged some ships for us, which I was later able to finish off (this was the patrol that killed 2 of my crew), so I'm thankful for that much. But that so far was the only time I had ever seen the luftwaffe do, well, anything. __________________ Because I'm the captain, that's why!

07-24-14, 06:57 PM	#2
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	Many many moons ago, some Luftwaffe came in and shot up some targets. Couldn't tell you on a bet when and where, though.... though something says "Norway Campaign, April 40". __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

07-24-14, 08:52 PM	#3
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,579 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	If you send a contact report, and a Luftwaffe base is within range of said contact, they might come and attack it if you haven't already sank it. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

07-25-14, 02:14 AM	#4
Kaptlt.Endrass Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: No Longer On A Big Grey Floaty Thing Posts: 395 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	In early 1943, I was engaging a Norwegian coastal vessel about 70 kilometers out from Trondhiem. A few minutes into the attack, two Bf. 110s showed up with no warning, and I hadn't sent a report. I personally think it's just hit and miss with the Luftwaffe. Goering is quite the cranky old man when it comes to German airpower. I've sent contaqct reports of large convoys off of occupied France, early war, and recieved no help at all. In fact, the aforementioned incident has been the only time I've seen friendly aircraft on patrol, not including those when you are in base. __________________ "That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death; so long as we float, we shall float together." As much as I dislike it sometimes, I'm a tin can sailor, through and through.

07-29-14, 03:50 PM	#5
Ahnenerbe Soundman Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ostland, Weissruthenien, Grodno Posts: 144 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	It's a fact, the enemy must be within coverage airbase aircraft can appear without sending a message, it happens sometimes (maybe patrol somewhere nearby), but the proximity of the base is required. Can serve as an airbase and vessel, which is the plane that is registered in cfg to this ship. You can check this in the mission editor. Happy hunting!! __________________

07-30-14, 04:47 AM	#6
jreid666 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: fraserburgh Posts: 104 Downloads: 296 Uploads: 0	I had the Luftwaffe steal my convoy from me before so they can stick to flying above land. Thread:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=208101

07-30-14, 06:20 AM	#7
Otto Fuhrmann Helmsman Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 109 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	Happened once whilst I was sneaking around by Scapa Flow. Luftwaffe aircraft came in and attacked vessels docked in and around the port. As nice as it was to witness, it was much to my displeasure as they sank the two vessels I had planned on actually sinking..