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    Good morning,

    Making steady progress...

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - German troops at Maastricht
    "summary_string"=Attention, pilots! We will not stand by & allow the Germans to advance through Maastricht without a fight! You'll begin the effort by attacking bridges over the Albert Canal the Germans have captured. We will be supported by 110 Squadron; they'll hit Wehrmacht columns advancing into Belgium. Let's put in a good show and hit our targets hard to set things off on the right foot!
    "objective_string"=Beginning the afternoon of 11 May 1940, the Royal Air Force made a concerted effort thru 12 May to halt the Germans from pushing beyond Maastricht. During the late afternoon, eleven bombers of 110 Squadron, followed soon after by twelve bombers of 21 Squadron, raided Maastricht from altitude. Very heavy flak was encountered, and it appears a total of two Blenheims from these two raids were shot down; eight others were damaged. Some info from this raid is unclear; it appears 110 Squadron raided the bridges over the Albert Canal while 21 Squadron flew into Belgium to raid the advancing German columns. This whole effort caused little to no damage.
    "intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will climb up to Angels 15; we believe that this height will keep you above heavy enemy flak. As you approach Maastricht, the squadron will separate into flights of four to raid the bridges at Veldwezel, Vroenhoven, and Kanne. After you release your bombs, clear the city & the Albert Canal by flying west, then cross the North Sea to reach England. Make sure not to linger over the target; we will need all of our assets available to maintain heavy pressure against the Germans!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Blenheim Mk4-1 139 Sqn
    "airfield_string"=England - Bodney

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Their bravery unquestioned
    "summary_string"=Listen, chaps! Our determined effort to knock out the bridges has not borne out yet, so 12 Squadron will seize this opportunity and succeed where the other squadrons have not. Your Battles will target the intact bridges at Vroenhoven and Veldwezel; let's destroy these bridges and put an end to this madness!
    "objective_string"=This mission is an amalgam of three raids flown by the RAF the evening of 11 May and the morning of 12 May. The Blenheim strike at altitude represents the effort of 139 Squadron, which suffered heavy loss without any escort when Bf-109s intercepted, while the Battles include three from 88 Squadron, flown on 11 May with four Hurricanes for escort from 607 Squadron, as well as three Battles from 103 Squadron & six Battles from 12 Squadron. Of the twelve Battles, five were shot down, one was forced to abort, & the others had varying amounts of damage. In addition, seven of 139 Squadron's Blenheims also failed to return.
    "intelligence_string"=Once airborne, you will head northeast toward the Albert Canal. En route, a flight of Hurricanes will provide escort. To split defensive fire, Blenheims will attack from altitude. Target the main span of these bridges for maximum effect, but be wary of enemy interception; raids in this area are close to Germany. Once you release, clear out and get back to base; let's hope the Hurricanes can provide you effecitve cover!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Battle Mk1
    "airfield_string"=France - Juvincourt

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Last chapter over Maastricht
    "summary_string"=Attention, pilots! This will be our final attempt at destroying bridges over the Albert Canal, because Bomber Command wants to be ready to strike when German forces make their move into France. Let's be sure to succeed on this final attempt, because we will surely need to knock out bridges again to prevent further German advances!
    "objective_string"=On the morning of 12 May, a total of twenty-four Blenheim bombers from 15 and 107 Squadrons left England to raid the bridges over the Albert Canal at altitude, close to the time the Battles attacked the same area at low level. They were supposed to link up with Hurricanes from 85 and 87 Squadron, but the fighters were intercepted over Liège. The Blenheims didn't run into any fighters due to this, but ten of twenty-four Blenheims failed to return due to flak damage. Though the Blenheims dropped nearly one hundred bombs, not a single one hit the bridges. After the two morning strikes, the British took no further action.
    "intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will climb to Angels 18 & head to the Flemish coast. This will position you to attack from the west, whilst 15 Squadron raids from the northwest. You'll cross over the bridges at different altitudes; this should help to split the flak. Once finished, you will head northwest while 15 Squadron clears out to the west. Make sure you return home intact; the Germans are getting closer to our BEF forces in France, and we will surely be needed there soon!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Blenheim Mk4-1 139 Sqn
    "airfield_string"=England - Boxted

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Attack on Wallhaven airfield
    "summary_string"=Listen up! German troops have captured the Dutch airfield at Waalhaven, so we wil attack and try to dislodge them while their grip on the field is still tenuous. Over Holland, you will rendezvous with a force of Swordfish biplanes, and inflict as much damage as you can on the enemy!
    "objective_string"=The evening of 12 May 1940 saw six Beauforts of RAF 22 Squadron raid the German-held airfield at Waalhaven. They were accompanied by nine Fairey Swordfish of FAA 815 Sqn, based out of Bircham Newton. They were able to successfully attack the airfield and return to England just prior to 23:00 hours. However, during the attack, one Swordfish was shot down by flak. The overall impact of this raid is not known.
    "intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will fly east-southeast over The Wash and East Anglia. If you have any engine trouble, you can land at Coltishall, near Norfolk. If all is well, head across the North Sea to attack Waalhaven airfield. Swordfish biplanes will meet you near the aerodrome, & you'll attack together. Concentrate on fuel stores, ammo crates, and any exposed transports. Once finished, fly back over the North Sea for home. The Swordfish will break off while over East Anglia. You may land there if chewed up, or continue back to Kirton-in-Lindsay. Good luck!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Beaufort Mk I Bomber
    "airfield_string"=England - Kirton-in-Lindsay

    I'll do the French, Belgians, and Germans when I return...
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    Nice work man. Looks good.
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    Hi Greg,

    Thanks for the attaboy! Here is the last batch...

    "title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Zerstörer escort to Reims
    "summary_string"=Aufpassen Männer! Luftwaffe units are continuing their efforts against airbases in France & the Low Countries. Your task this evening will be to escort this force of Dornier Do-17s to Reims, where they will raid the main aerodrome. Fend off any British fighter interference and make sure these bombers get home!
    "objective_string"=During the early evening of 11 May, a formation of thirty Do-17s from III/KG 76, with about fifteen escorting Bf-110s of I/ZG 76, attacked the Reims area. Four Hurricanes from 1 Squadron scrambled to intercept & attacked this formation from above & astern. The Hurricanes tore into their formation & shot down by ten Zerstörers by their estimation, but only two of the Zerstörers actually failed to return to base. Any Dornier losses are not known.
    "intelligence_string"=After takeoff, you'll rendezvous with the bomber formation just west of Cologne. The bombers will strike Reims airfield from a height of about 5,000 meters to keep clear of heavy flak. Enemy fighters have been heavily engaged & are often patrolling, looking for enemy formations, so be ready to fend off attacks. Once these bombers release, get them safely back to German skies, with as little loss as possible. Hals und Beinbruch!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=TR_BF110_C
    "airfield_string"=Germany - Koln-Ostheim

    "title_string"=BoF Jagsgeschwader - Freie Jagd over Belgium
    "summary_string"=Zuhören, Besatzungen! We've heard over the radio that the Belgians are sending out a raid to attack the Maastricht bridges! You will hunt for them and hack them out of the sky before they can even get close. Once you find them, tear into the formation and make sure they do not reach the Canal bridges intact!
    "objective_string"=At dawn on 11 May 1940, eight Bf-109s of I/JG 1 left Germany for a Freie Jagd over Belgium. They were searching for a force of Belgian Gladiators and Battles that has departed their bases & found them just southeast of Tongeren. Three Gladiators were shot down in moments, all others were badly shredded & forced either to head back to base or force-land. The remaining Battles were decimated by anti-aircraft fire over Maastricht.
    "intelligence_string"=After takeoff, you'll fly west toward the Belgian bases northwest of Ghent. Radio traffic indicated the enemy formation was assembling there. If they have departed follow them toward Maastricht, and once you locate them, tear into the formation. The Battles are extremely vulnerable to flak, so what you don't get, our AA gunners will. Once finished, return to Monchengladbach.
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109ECFS2_IIJG26 _Knuppel
    "airfield_string"=Germany - Monchengladbach

    "title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschader - Dorniers lead the charge
    "summary_string"=Kamerad, herhören! Our conquest of France starts this morning; we're going to set right our mistakes from the Great War! You will help lead the attack as one of the first units to see action. You'll raid the airfield at Etain-Rouvres, and hopefully catch the British and the French completely off-balance! Let's show the enemy the "Phoney War" is no more!
    "objective_string"=German forces began the attack on France and the Low Countries by bombing & then strafing French, Dutch, and Belgian airfields literally beginning at or just prior to first light. Your Dorniers of 4/KG 2 will be one of the first to attack; your target is the French field at Etain-Rouvres. During the raid, the Dorniers were attacked by elements of 73 and 87 Squadron. The RAF claimed several destroyed, but only one could be verified. The Bf-110 escort during this mission is fictional.
    "intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you will climb up to 3,125 meters. Along the way, your escort of Bf-110s will meet you near Frankfurt and bring you to & from the aerodrome. As you approach Etain-Rouvres, be ready for RAF or French intercepts. We know they have fighters stationed pretty close to the German border, & we will be hitting them as they prepare for their dawn patrols. When finished, fly back to Gelnhausen. Viel Glück!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Dornier Do-17Z2
    "airfield_string"=Germany - Gelnhausen

    "title_string"=Belgian Air Force - Albert Canal assault
    "summary_string"=The Wehrmacht is attempting to cross the bridges over the Albert Canal after neutralizing Fort Eben Emael yesterday! We must stop their advances, so you'll escort Battles being sent out to destroy the bridges! Make sure they come back, we'll need all available resources to counter this threat! (Enemy resistance in this mission is muted for playability; during the real sortie the Battles were massacred, with nearly all Battles suffering horrific damage or being destroyed entirely)
    "objective_string"=Just before 07:00 hours on the morning of 11 May 1940, a force of nine RBAF Battles, along with six Gladiator biplanes for escort, flew in sections of three Battles each to attack the Veldwezel, Kanne, & Vroenhoven bridges over the Albert Canal in the hope of destroying them and thereby blocking the advance of German troops. During the actual raid, the Battles were intercepted by German Dorniers, and encountered heavy flak over the bridges. Five of the nine Battles were shot down, & five airmen were killed. These men were Captain André Glorie, Adj. Franz J.C. Delvigne, Sgt. Alexandre Moens, 1 Sgt. Rolin Hymans, and Adj. Gustave Timmermans. Several others airmen were wounded.
    "intelligence_string"=After taking off, you will meet up with the Battles & escort them to the Maastricht area. The bridges are just west of Maastricht over the Albert Canal. Be sure that the Battles can make their attacks in the clear. When finished, bring them back to their base, & then land at Maldegem. This will likely not be your only action today, so make sure you return intact!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Gladiator Mk1, RBAF
    "airfield_string"=Belgium - Maldegem
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    Exclamation Skylane, I ran into a ethical problem....please read!

    Hi Wolfgang!

    I hope all is well on your end. As you're surely aware, I'm working on the Battle of France project with Kdriver, UncleTgt, Hewman100, Captain Kurt, and a few others. I'm getting into 12 May, and there are missions that require significant French involvement. I remembered all of a sudden that you had done a fantastic (if under-appreciated) campaign for the Battle of France, focused on the Hawk 75.

    http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=44&id=19435

    Some of the missions I may be doing from this point forward could infringe on your "turf" with this campaign. Based on my own sense of ethics and fair play, I am deliberately trying to avoid using the FDG P-36 as a player aircraft when building French missions if it mirrors a mission you are doing. There may be situations that crop up where I'm left without an alternative, especially after the Dunkirk evacuation.

    It's a difficult balance because I promised Dombral that I would get the French involved as much as possible; this also will include some work in the Mediterranean, but only through the end of June; it would not infringe on your Vichy work.

    If anything, I hope that this effort may draw attention TO your work rather than the opposite. That being said, if you would like me to completely avoid any "crossing of the swords," I can do other missions that will not infringe on your work in the least.

    Please let me know how you would like me to handle this, my friend.

    Respectfully,

    Hallo Wolfgang!

    Ich hoffe, alles ist gut am Ende. Wie Sie sicher wissen, arbeite ich an der Schlacht von Frankreich Projekt mit Kdriver, UncleTgt, Hewman100, Kapitän Kurt, und ein paar andere. Ich komme in den 12. Mai, und es gibt Missionen, die ein bedeutendes französisches Engagement erfordern. Ich erinnerte mich plötzlich, dass Sie eine fantastische (wenn auch unterschätzte) Kampagne für die Schlacht von Frankreich gemacht hatten, die sich auf den Falken 75 konzentrierte.

    Http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=44&id=19435

    Einige der Missionen, die ich von diesem Punkt an tun kann, könnten mit dieser Kampagne auf Ihren "Rasen" verstoßen. Basierend auf meinem eigenen Sinn für Ethik und Fairplay, versuche ich bewusst zu vermeiden, die FDG P-36 als Spieler Flugzeug beim Bau Französisch Missionen, wenn es spiegelt eine Mission, die Sie tun. Es kann Situationen geben, die auftauchen, wo ich ohne Alternative gelassen werde, besonders nach der Dunkirk-Evakuierung.

    Es ist eine schwierige Balance, weil ich Dombral versprochen habe, dass ich die Franzosen so viel wie möglich machen würde; Dazu gehört auch eine Arbeit im Mittelmeer, aber nur bis Ende Juni; Es würde nicht gegen deine Vichy-Arbeit verstoßen.

    Wenn überhaupt, hoffe ich, dass diese Anstrengung die Aufmerksamkeit auf Ihre Arbeit und nicht auf das Gegenteil legen kann. Wenn du es willst, wenn du mich gern irgendwelche "Kreuzung der Schwerter" vermeiden willst, kann ich andere Missionen tun, die deine Arbeit nicht im geringsten verletzen werden.

    Bitte lassen Sie mich wissen, wie Sie möchten, dass ich damit umgeht, mein Freund.

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    Hey Rami!

    Have you done anything with the assault/raid on Eben Emael in this campaign?
    "De Oppresso Liber"

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    Greg,

    I built Eben Emael with the tools I had available, but...(Stuart277 and our team will be discussing it in the next couple of days)

    1) The landclass and rivers are all wrong, so it makes it extremely difficult to build it correctly in the proper location. Redoing the landclass for this area would be a major overhaul, and frankly, given that I'm basically having to build each mission from scratch, I'm inclined not to make even more work for myself, because then we're talking about a redo for every Maastricht mission already completed.

    2) There are no appropriate gliders to do the job.

    3) However, theoretically, it could be done with Ju-52 paratroopers with an area drop zone.

    I chose to focus instead on the struggle for Maastricht and the bridges over the Albert Canal. There are a total of five mission covering a span of two days, (May 11th and 12th)

    The way this project is shaping up, I'm expecting to be close to 200 missions once it's all said and done.
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    Hi Andrew!

    Yes, everything is fine here, although real life keeps me very busy, which is the reason why you don´t hear much from me right now.

    But I´m still interested in CFS2, and also working on a new project, which should be finished in the near future (I hope).

    About the possible "conflicts" between your missions and mine, don´t worry about these!

    I do not feel that I "own" any events, just because I covered them in my campaigns. So please go ahead and create your campaign in just the way you want it! I will certainly not take any offence if some missions mirror those in my campaign! The same goes for campaigns in other theaters where I was active!

    Cheers,

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    Good morning,

    Hot off the press...

    "title_string"=BoF Jagdgeschwader - Cut the British off at Liège
    "summary_string"=Aufgepasst, kameraden! British forces are making every effort to destroy important bridges over the Albert Canal, so this morning your staffel will be patrolling the Liège-Maastricht sector, looking for any British bomber formations or fighter cover. If you find the Brits, you have permission to engage. Let's show them that we won't relinquish what our forces have fought to secure!
    "objective_string"=On 12 May 1940, Stab and I/JG 27 were in action over Belgium & engaged Hurricanes of 1 Squadron, & possibly both 85 & 87 Squadrons. Some sources claim that as many as forty Bf-109s were involved, including Adolf Galland. The engagement at Liège prevented the Brits from reaching the Blenheims & Battles they were tasked to protect at Maastricht. Apparently, a formation of Heinkels and an escort became involved in the fray, along with Ju-87s. In the mêlée, a total of seven Heinkels were claimed along with six Bf-109s. The Germans claimed four Hurricanes shot down and three damaged.
    "intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, you'll head toward Liège and climb up to 5,000 meters. Look for any British fighters or bombers in the sector between Liège & Maastricht. You are cleared to engage all British aircraft in the area. When the sky is clear or you exhaust your ammunition, break off and return to Monchengladbach. Remember; Messerschmitts are faster than Hurricanes, but not as maneuverable. Use your speed to initiate and break contact. Viel Glück!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_BF109ECFS2_IIJG26 _Knuppel
    "airfield_string"=Germany - Monchengladbach
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow Wolf 07 View Post
    Have you done anything with the assault/raid on Eben Emael in this campaign?
    Greg,

    Apparently I was wrong. Kevin is working on the land and water masking as we speak. Stuart277 sent out this question a couple of days ago...

    "Hi Andrew,

    I hope things are going well with your leg problems. Love the BOF work.


    Re: Eben Emael.
    I looked at trying to do a Ju52 paradrop mission a while ago, but gave it up as the terrain did not match the fort. I was thinking about this after your recent efforts. I think that land shapes can be done, but I do not know (and I have not looked into) how to do it.

    1. Is the terrain ok?


    2. If not, can we (I) build a Gmax Fort, a bit like a ship.


    3. Will paratroops land on a 'ship.'


    Take care,


    Stuart"

    Kevin (Kdriver) sent this screenshot this morning...along with this reply..."
    Hi Stuart & BoF Crew,I'm working on it. Kevin."

    ...to which I responded...

    "
    Kevin,

    Do you need me to make any GSL adjustments to the bridges? I hope not, because then five missions have to be tweaked. But if we can get Eben Emael correctly positioned, we can collaborate on building it better. Then the tough part is writing a mission scenario.

    Maybe we'll let Stuart do this, since you Aussies are the ones who let this Genie out of the bottle...lol.

    Andrew"
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    Wolfgang,

    Many thanks. I had the same hesitation with the Dutch East Indies overhaul because of the work you did there, and with the 20th Fighter Group campaign, since that covered some territory that Captain Kurt's 354th Fighter Group campaign dealt with.

    Okay then...back to the grindstone.
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    Good evening,

    From today's batch; I only had time for one...

    "title_string"=Battle of France - Tangling with Kampfgeschwader 53
    "summary_string"=To your Hawks! German bombers are bearing down on our airfields near Reims, and your fighters will meet the formation & engage, hopefully disrupting their efforts in the process! Once you locate this German formation, tear into them, and bring down as many of the bombers as possible!
    "objective_string"=A bit after dawn on 12 May, I, II, and III/KG 53 attacked the French base at Mourmelon, southeast of Reims. This formation was escorted by Bf-110s from ZG I and ZG 52. The French scrambled Hawk 75s to intercept them, and when II/KG 53 strayed too close to 501 Squadron's base, four Hurricanes rose to intercept. During this battle, four He-111s were claimed destroyed, but any French / British losses are not known. It's also unknown how much of KG 53 was actually involved, but if it was the whole unit, more than one hundred Heinkels alone could have been involved in this attack.
    "intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, climb to 16,000 feet. This should place you very close to the height that the Germans seem to prefer for their attacks. If they are escorted by Bf-110s, use your maneuverability to initiate & break contact. With British squadrons in the area, be sure to look twice before shooting; we mustn't shoot down our brothers-in-arms! Once finished, break off & return to Vraux. Good luck!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=FDG2_P-36 Capt Jean Accart GC I 5 Pontarlier 1940
    "airfield_string"=France - Vraux
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rami View Post
    Greg,

    I built Eben Emael with the tools I had available, but...(Stuart277 and our team will be discussing it in the next couple of days)

    1) The landclass and rivers are all wrong, so it makes it extremely difficult to build it correctly in the proper location. Redoing the landclass for this area would be a major overhaul, and frankly, given that I'm basically having to build each mission from scratch, I'm inclined not to make even more work for myself, because then we're talking about a redo for every Maastricht mission already completed.

    2) There are no appropriate gliders to do the job.

    3) However, theoretically, it could be done with Ju-52 paratroopers with an area drop zone.

    I chose to focus instead on the struggle for Maastricht and the bridges over the Albert Canal. There are a total of five mission covering a span of two days, (May 11th and 12th)

    The way this project is shaping up, I'm expecting to be close to 200 missions once it's all said and done.
    Hi Rami,

    There are some gliders here at SOH.

    DFS_230_Glider_pack

    Apparently, they do not have panels.

    They have a HS126-1 set as the 'payload'. They need to be towed by JU52's.

    I do not know how to set this out, but I am sure someone does.

    Cheers,

    Stuart

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    Good afternoon,

    Here are two additional missions completed...

    "title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - Supporting the 12th Army
    "summary_string"=Piloten der Luftflotte! The 12th Army is making its move toward France, & we will support the effort by pummeling cities and towns ahead of their path that may be used to blunt the advance of Panzers. KG 55 will attack Rethel, while other units strike different towns in this sector. Let's make sure we strike accurately, the German battle plan requires precision for it to be a success!
    "objective_string"=During the afternoon of 12 May, Luftwaffe planes were out in force in support of 12th Army's thrust toward France. During this mission, Heinkels from II/KG 55 raided the small town of Rethel, France. They were escorted by Bf-110s. During this sortie, there is little indication they were intercepted by fighters, & no Luftwaffe losses were recorded of He-111s from II/KG 55 or Zerstörer groups during the mission.
    "intelligence_string"=Once airborne, hold a west-northwesterly course & begin climbing to 4,000 meters. The rest of the formation will stagger at altitudes above & below you. Your escort will meet you over the Rhine, and accompany you to the target & back. Rethel lies to the northeast of Reims, and both French & British bases lie nearby, so be ready at your guns. There are friendly bomber units attacking targets in this area, so hopefully they will keep the enemy busy. Once your run is complete, turn around and return to Leipheim.
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
    "airfield_string"=Germany - Leipheim

    "title_string"=Battle of France - Intercept Dorniers above Vouziers
    "summary_string"=Get airborne quickly! Luftwaffe planes have been appearing all along the frontline, and a formation of Do-17s has been seen approaching the town of Vouziers. Yours will be one of several flights sent to intercept and turn back the enemy menace. Tear into them, and then return to Vassincourt to refuel and rearm!
    "objective_string"=During the afternoon of 12 May, Luftwaffe planes were out in force in support of 12th Army's thrust toward France. In this sortie, French Moranes and Hawks of GC I/5, GC II/2, & GC III/7, together with 501 Squadron Hurricanes, intercepted Do-17 bombers of I & II/KG 3 who were raiding targets near Vouziers, France. They were accompanied by Bf-110s. Total Luftwaffe losses are unknown, but at least one Bf-110 & at least some bombers were shot down from this German formation.
    "intelligence_string"=Enemy bombers are reported to be headed toward the Vouziers area. After takeoff, climb to 15,000 feet and head toward the town and intercept any enemy aircraft nearby. Other French and possibly British fighters will be in the area, so be sure you are shooting at the enemy. Focus on shooting down bombers; let other fighters tangle with any German fighters. When finished, break off and head back to Vassincourt. With the Germans out in force, we need every plane to come back!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=MS 406 Sgt de Puybusque 1940
    "airfield_string"=France - Vassincourt
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    Looks good Rami. How many acft involved in these?
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    Greg,

    The morning French intercept, 82. (Some are set up only as random chance elements, the same applies for others)

    The afternoon French intercept, 70.

    The first German bomber mission, 46.

    The second bomber mission I'm working on now will also be 46.

    After that, I have two other missions for 12 May. One is already built which I will modify to make it quasi-historical, (It's a British bomber intercept mission) and I have another Stuka hunt mission where Hurricanes were able to jump them because the escort didn't engage. That one will be interesting, because I'll have to set German escorts up as a low-percentage random chance element.
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    Hello again,

    Okay, so I didn't go to the ends of the earth to write something new this time...

    "title_string"=BoF Kampfgeschwader - "Flying Spades" at Sedan
    "summary_string"=Piloten der Luftflotte! The 12th Army is making its move toward France, & we will support the effort by pummeling cities and towns ahead of their path that may be used to blunt the advance of Panzers. KG 53 will attack Sedan, while other units strike different towns in this sector. Let's make sure we strike accurately, the German battle plan requires precision for it to be a success!
    "objective_string"=During the afternoon of 12 May, Luftwaffe planes were out in force in support of 12th Army's thrust toward France. During this mission, Heinkels from I/KG 53 raided the small town of Sedan, France. They were escorted by Bf-110s. Within two days, the town of Sedan became the spot where Panzers pushed into France and began to envelop the BEF & other forces inside a pocket. During this sortie, there is little indication they were intercepted by fighters, & no Luftwaffe losses were recorded of bombers from I/KG 53 or escort groups during the mission.
    "intelligence_string"=After getting airborne, maintain a westerly course to reach the town of Sedan. There are French air & ground units nearby, so expect flak & be ready on your guns in case enemy fighters appear. You'll hold a height of 4,500 meters, and the formation will stagger 'round you. Make sure to avoid hitting bridges, we don't want to make life more difficult for our troops as they prepare to cross the Meuse. Once your assault is finished, return to Germany. Try to be sure you come back intact; it is critical that we maintain our strength to provide air cover for our advance into France!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=GC_He111H6
    "airfield_string"=Germany - Illesheim
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    Good evening,

    Here are some French screenshots...
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    Hello again,

    And some German ones!
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    Good morning,

    Here is the newest mission....events for 12 May have been concluded.

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - 3 Squadron patrols Belgium
    "summary_string"=To your fighters! With enemy formations swarming over France and the Low Countries, we'll continue our aggressive patrols. 3 Squadron's assignment is to sweep above Belgium between Diest and Leuven. You are free to engage any enemy planes that you encounter. When finished, fly back to base. Let's show the Germans they will not claim the skies for themselves!
    "objective_string"=During the afternoon of 12 May, six Hurricanes of 3 Squadron on patrol between Diest & Leuven ran into forty Stukas (probably from elements of StG 2) with an escort of approximately twenty 109s. 3 Squadron pilots tore into the Stukas, claiming five with no loss. For some reason, the Stuka's escort fighters failed to engage the Hurricanes, so these Hurricanes were able to attack the enemy without intervention.
    "intelligence_string"=Once airborne, your patrol will begin at Diest and then continue to Leuven. The height for this patrol is Angels 15. If you do encounter Stukas, you are clear to engage. But choose all targets carefully; with these six Hurricanes, you'll be outnumbered, perhaps quite heavily, against any large formation. Given 87 Squadron's success yesterday, carefully look for enemy escorts before jumping Stukas; the Germans won't make the same mistake twice. Once the patrol is finished, head back to Merville. Make sure to get your crate back in one piece; we must have all resources available to combat the krauts!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=Hurricane MK1 Early 3 Sqn
    "airfield_string"=France - Merville

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Provide cover for the convoy
    "summary_string"=Attention! A British truck convoy is moving north toward Charleville-Mézières, northeast of Sedan, to help supply our forces and counter any German breakthrough north of the Maginot line. Your job is to protect the truck convoy from aerial attacks. The Germans have been active in the area, so stay alert!
    "objective_string"=This is a quasi-historical mission. On 12 May 1940, Do-17 bombers of III/KG 2 struck Allied convoys just west of Sedan. This was a small piece of the support Luftwaffe aircraft gave for 12th Army's thrust to the River Meuse. There are no records of damage on either side. This mission provides Royal Air Force fighter protection and the possibility of German fighter involvement over the convoy, along with French fighter opposition. Everything except the Dornier attack is fictional.
    "intelligence_string"=The British truck convoy is some fifty miles to the north-northeast. Thus far, they have not reported any action, but they are getting close to the front. You should be ready for either bombers or fighter strafing attacks. If enemy fighters make strafing attacks, try to draw them into combat & take them down. Remember, you can handle Bf-110s, but try to lure Bf-109s into a turning fight where you will have the advantage.
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Hurricanemk1 607 Sqn
    "airfield_string"=France - Vraux

    "title_string"=Battle of France (RAF) - Spitfire patrol over Holland
    "summary_string"=Listen up! Your orders this morning are to execute a mid-level fighter sweep above The Netherlands. You're looking for any signs of enemy air activity. You are cleared to engage whatever you find, and when finished, you will return to your airfield at Coltishall. We do not know if this will be our only sortie of the day, so let's make this one a success!
    "objective_string"=On 13 May 1940, the British flew one of their last sweeps above Holland. A single flight of Spitfires from 66 Squadron joined with a flight of Defiants from 264 Squadron to patrol above The Hague and Rotterdam. The original prey were parked Ju-52s just north of The Hague. Further on, they ran into Ju-87s diving near Streefkerk. Four Stukas were claimed before the escort from JG 26 intervened. Once the escort engaged, five Defiants were shot down, along with one Spitfire. The actual number of aircraft involved are unknown.
    "intelligence_string"=Once airborne, head east-southeast over the North Sea to cross the Dutch coastline near The Hague. Over the Netherlands, look for any enemy fighters or bombers which may be roaming the countryside. If you engage enemy planes, make sure to look for escorts before engaging; German pilots developed a tactic of lurking above, & waiting for the right moment to pounce. Also, try to keep an eye on the Defiants; these lack forward-firing guns and are vulnerable to German fighters. Once your sweep is complete, fly back across the North Sea and head to Coltishall. Good luck!
    "player_aircraft_name_string"=AH_Spitfire_MK1A 54 Sqn Deere
    "airfield_string"=England - Coltishall
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    Good evening,

    Here are some new screenshots from 12 May and 13 May...
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    Ju52 and DFS230

    Quote Originally Posted by stuart277 View Post
    Hi Rami,

    There are some gliders here at SOH.

    DFS_230_Glider_pack

    Apparently, they do not have panels.

    They have a HS126-1 set as the 'payload'. They need to be towed by JU52's.

    I do not know how to set this out, but I am sure someone does.

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    il y a quelques années j'avais créé pour mon usage personnel la mission de la prise du fort d'Eben Emael elle n'était pas parfaite car en effet il est difficile de reconstituer le fort à son emplacement historique mais le résultat était satisfaisant . Hélas la mission a disparue de mon ordinateur mais je pourrais la refaire .
    Pour le planeur : aucun probléme . Le DFS230 existe et est utilisable .il est facile de l'accrocher à un JU52 et lorsque l'on est en vue de la cible on change de monture en passant du pilotage du Ju52 , à celui du DFS230 ; (la vallée de la Meuse est un ancien scenery pour FS2002)


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    Hi Stuart

    Seeing your question about the glider in this thread - the package in the Library should include a payload in the dp making a Ju52 the towing aircraft ( you must have that particular a/c in the Aircraft folder as well ) - actually you can make any aircraft the towing tug as long as you have that aircraft file in the aircraft folder and you have a payload entry in the dp - this gives you the glider as a flyable aircraft - drop the tug as if it were a bomb and glide down and open dragchute just before landing

    or you can make the tug the flyable a/c by putting the glider as a payload in the tug's dp

    hope this helps

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    Quote Originally Posted by baldy View Post
    Hi Stuart

    Seeing your question about the glider in this thread - the package in the Library should include a payload in the dp making a Ju52 the towing aircraft ( you must have that particular a/c in the Aircraft folder as well ) - actually you can make any aircraft the towing tug as long as you have that aircraft file in the aircraft folder and you have a payload entry in the dp - this gives you the glider as a flyable aircraft - drop the tug as if it were a bomb and glide down and open dragchute just before landing

    or you can make the tug the flyable a/c by putting the glider as a payload in the tug's dp

    hope this helps

    baldy
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    Personnellement je préfère la solution :Ju52 avion piloté et DFS230 tracté . En plus il est possible d'utiliser le trolley séparable
    voiia ce que ça donne sur mon ordinateur décollage du couple Ju52 + DFS230 à Bonn survol de la vallée de la Meuse séparation du DFS230 et atterrissage du DFS 230 sur le plateau du fort à coté de la tourelle d'artillerie



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    planeurs de la Luftwaffe

    un autre planeur avec son tracteur , impressionnant

    HE 111Z et Me 321 : décollage de Istres survol de Marseille et atterrissage à Bizerte

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    Icon22 Me 321 glider

    This glider is also available in the library on page 6 of my stuff along with the Me 323. (Mind you they are old, I made them about ten years ago -which is why such things as wheel dolly and launch car are in 'aircraft' form - I didn't know how to make airdrop weapon bgls then.)

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