Battle of Britain - Page 10

Dowly · 07-07-10, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

"Little Boy"... and they say Americans have no sense of humour.

Such a horrid device, but an impressive sight.

Atleast there's something 'good' about it, unlike in Sabaton.

Schroeder · 07-07-10, 04:42 AM

As sick as it is, maybe these things have even saved plenty of lives.

HunterICX · 07-07-10, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroeder

As sick as it is, maybe these things have even saved plenty of lives.

Unfortunately, the next time they'll be used it will be to take lives, many lives.

HunterICX

Oberon · 07-07-10, 07:04 AM

Fat Man and Little boy

Sadly, Hunter is right, in this age where the balance of detente is unbalanced by the beliefs of nations who have no fear of dying in a nuclear holocaust, we are probably not far off seeing new footage of a rising mushroom cloud.

Oberon · 07-07-10, 07:05 AM

Oh, and Dowly you thrash metal ferret, swivel. I like Sabaton...well...except their latest album...not so fond of that.

Raptor1 · 07-07-10, 03:12 PM

There's something I missed, is there not...?

Oberon · 07-07-10, 03:15 PM

I think the Luftwaffe is watching the World Cup to see if they need to send out the Kondor Legion again...at the moment it would appear that they do.

Schroeder · 07-07-10, 03:16 PM

It's already on it's way.

Well, I'm here so we can start for all I care.

Oberon · 07-07-10, 03:19 PM

Raptor1 · 07-07-10, 03:21 PM

<Schroeder>

That's the Aviazione Legionaria, not the Condor Legion.

</Schroeder>

Oberon · 07-07-10, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

<Schroeder>

That's the Aviazione Legionaria, not the Condor Legion.

</Schroeder>

Huh...so it is...

Well, bombed the same place

Oberon · 07-07-10, 03:26 PM

Better?

Schroeder · 07-07-10, 03:27 PM

Stop discussing and join the TS!

Oberon · 07-07-10, 05:01 PM

27th July 1940

Luftwaffe target: Convoy Bacon

During the afternoon, several raids attacked shipping and naval units in the Straits and in Dover harbour. Two enemy aircraft were shot down and we lost one Hurricane.
One raid approaching a convoy off Swanage was intercepted and driven back, two enemy aircraft being shot down and one Spitfire missing. Other raids approaching shipping and ports on the South Coast retired before our fighters could intercept.
During the day, six raids approached the South Coast between Selsey Bill and Portland. One of these, which was attempting to attack a convoy off Swanage, was intercepted and driven off. One Me109 (confirmed) and one Ju87 (confirmed) was shot down by Hurricanes of Nos. 145 and 238 Squadrons respectively. The other raids retired before fighters could intercept.
Enemy aircraft made a reconnaissance of Belfast, Isle of Man and the area south-west of Anglesey to Cardiff.
Spitfires of No 234 Squadron shot down one Ju88 (unconfirmed) off Land's End.

CASUALTIES:

Enemy: Fighters - 2 confirmed; Bombers - 1 confirmed 1 unconfirmed. 1 seaplane also confirmed as shot down.
Own: 1 Spitfire, 1 Hurricane.

Oberon · 07-07-10, 05:33 PM

Red One - 609 Squadron - RAF Boscome Down (should have been RAF Middle Wallop)

Jerry hitting another convoy off the coast, Hurris came in from the east whilst we provided top cover. Followed Red Two and Three into the fight in the clouds, lots of yellow nosed bastards but I think only a couple got down to the Hurris who were getting beaten up by the Stukas somehow.

Nailed one particular 109 who had a spot of engine damage already, he turned into a glider and went down in the Channel.

RTB'd and removed undercarriage on landing...still...any landing you can walk or crawl away from...

Confirmed one Bf109

RTB RAF Boscombe Down

Pilots Notes:
Successful sortee, despite the messy landing. Being the sole survivor was rather strange...and un-nerving...

Rendezvousing with the C-47 for mid-air tea refueling.

07-07-10, 04:42 AM	#137
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	As sick as it is, maybe these things have even saved plenty of lives. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

07-07-10, 03:12 PM	#141
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	There's something I missed, is there not...? __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

07-07-10, 03:16 PM	#143
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	It's already on it's way. Well, I'm here so we can start for all I care. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

07-07-10, 03:21 PM	#145
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	<Schroeder> That's the Aviazione Legionaria, not the Condor Legion. </Schroeder> __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

07-07-10, 03:27 PM	#148
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Stop discussing and join the TS! __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

07-07-10, 07:04 AM	#139
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Fat Man and Little boy Sadly, Hunter is right, in this age where the balance of detente is unbalanced by the beliefs of nations who have no fear of dying in a nuclear holocaust, we are probably not far off seeing new footage of a rising mushroom cloud.

07-07-10, 07:05 AM	#140
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Oh, and Dowly you thrash metal ferret, swivel. I like Sabaton...well...except their latest album...not so fond of that.

07-07-10, 03:15 PM	#142
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I think the Luftwaffe is watching the World Cup to see if they need to send out the Kondor Legion again...at the moment it would appear that they do.

07-07-10, 03:19 PM	#144
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20

07-07-10, 03:26 PM	#147
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Better?

07-07-10, 05:01 PM	#149
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	27th July 1940 Luftwaffe target: Convoy Bacon During the afternoon, several raids attacked shipping and naval units in the Straits and in Dover harbour. Two enemy aircraft were shot down and we lost one Hurricane. One raid approaching a convoy off Swanage was intercepted and driven back, two enemy aircraft being shot down and one Spitfire missing. Other raids approaching shipping and ports on the South Coast retired before our fighters could intercept. During the day, six raids approached the South Coast between Selsey Bill and Portland. One of these, which was attempting to attack a convoy off Swanage, was intercepted and driven off. One Me109 (confirmed) and one Ju87 (confirmed) was shot down by Hurricanes of Nos. 145 and 238 Squadrons respectively. The other raids retired before fighters could intercept. Enemy aircraft made a reconnaissance of Belfast, Isle of Man and the area south-west of Anglesey to Cardiff. Spitfires of No 234 Squadron shot down one Ju88 (unconfirmed) off Land's End. CASUALTIES: Enemy: Fighters - 2 confirmed; Bombers - 1 confirmed 1 unconfirmed. 1 seaplane also confirmed as shot down. Own: 1 Spitfire, 1 Hurricane.

07-07-10, 05:33 PM	#150
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Red One - 609 Squadron - RAF Boscome Down (should have been RAF Middle Wallop) Jerry hitting another convoy off the coast, Hurris came in from the east whilst we provided top cover. Followed Red Two and Three into the fight in the clouds, lots of yellow nosed bastards but I think only a couple got down to the Hurris who were getting beaten up by the Stukas somehow. Nailed one particular 109 who had a spot of engine damage already, he turned into a glider and went down in the Channel. RTB'd and removed undercarriage on landing...still...any landing you can walk or crawl away from... Confirmed one Bf109 RTB RAF Boscombe Down Pilots Notes: Successful sortee, despite the messy landing. Being the sole survivor was rather strange...and un-nerving... Rendezvousing with the C-47 for mid-air tea refueling. Last edited by Oberon; 07-07-10 at 05:43 PM.