Rami's mission & scenery thread

[Rami]

Collin,

I was wondering if you could perhaps verify the information in this thread for me.

http://home.freeuk.net/johndillon/ai...brits%20arrive

With the arrival of the Bf-110c, I am throwing in an update to Hellas. I had previously added Gladiators and Hurricanes, but the addition of Fulmars, Buffaloes, Blenheims, Lysanders, and Swordfish would make the campaign more diverse and interesting.

This campaign also covers the Battle of Crete.

[Rami]

I have some scattered information about Crete. I believe that German types included the Ju-52, Ju-87b, He-111h, Ju-88a-4, Dornier Do-17Zs, and the Bf-110c.

For the British, I believe they had Fulmar Mk. Is from HMS Formidable, as well as Beaufighters, Hurricane Mk. Ia fighters, Gloster Sea Gladiators, Brewster F2A Buffaloes, and both Marylands and Blenheims.

Is there any other information that can be provided? The campaign dates are 20/3/1941 to 5/6/1941.

[Collin]

Hi Rami,

Not too sure about the accuracy of the site you wanted me to 'look' over. There are some inconsistencies, but, the Swordfish squadron 815 was operating in that area for a short while.

HMS Formidable did operate in the Med until she was damaged 26th May 41, her air wing at the time was:-

803 sqd Fulmars
826 sqd Albacores
829 sqd Albacores and Swordfish
805 1 flight of Fulmars*
806 sqd Fulmars

* the remainder of the sqd can be seen here-
http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/Squadrons/805.html

regards Collin:ernae:

[Rami]

This will make Cowboy1968 happy: http://www.warbirdforum.com/crete.htm

[Robert John]

I get this sometimes as I am still loading aircraft, objects, etc, etc.
It could be to many aircraft, cant find aircraft including wepons, cant find objects, airfields,
A bgl in dp folder. mdlnames folder to large, many things can make an install go wrong.
RJ

[Talon]

I get this sometimes as I am still loading aircraft, objects, etc, etc.
It could be to many aircraft, cant find aircraft including wepons, cant find objects, airfields,
A bgl in dp folder. mdlnames folder to large, many things can make an install go wrong.
RJ

RJ,

You wanted suggestions for you mag,well here's the perfect thing to put in it.

Explain some of the mistakes that are made when putting in addons for CFS2.I noticed lately alot of people are having this problem.

[Rami]

Good morning,

I just wanted to let your know my absence in CFS2 has officially ended. I've spent the last three-plus months collecting, analyzing, and explaining evidence in writing that I know how to teach to the State. (something I'm required to do every three years now, thank God, rather than EVERY year as a non-tenured teacher)

This document, called a Professional Performance Assessment, was 25 pages in length, but the evidence collected to prove I was proficient at all thirty-three professional standards was some 275 pages, all of which had to be BOTH organized and sent electronically and via mail.

As you can imagine...I didn't have much time for CFS2, or for talking with my friends on Skype. I can't wait to get back into CFS2; shooting down some Jerries or Tommies will be a nice tonic for my burnout!

(I also need to adjust some campaigns to meet Achim's new fields...)

[Fibber]

Isn't beauracracy great? In a computer age and so called "brevity rules" what used to be done in 5 pages now is almost 25x more. I recently also had to do something that, while not as large as 275 pages, used to be able to be filed on a postcard. The same item is now a two page questionaire!!!!!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kelticheart]

Congratulations Rami!

Although now I am out of the teaching world, I know exactly how you felt and the size of your task. I was not pleased at all to have to prove myself every so often, expecially when I had to do it during my free time, as I was paid only for teaching hours.

It's behind me now, I am sure we'll both spend our Holydays with a sense of satisfaction this year.

HAPPY HOLYDAYS to you, Erica and the kids!
KH :ernae:

[Devildog73]

YEA RAMI!!!

Congratulations Buddy!

:salute:

[tobob]

Good to have ya back Rami! :salute:

tobob

[Shadow Wolf 07]

Congrats and welcome back! :salute:

[John Pirnie]

Yes, Congrats and welcome back.

JP:salute::salute:

[Rami]

Good afternoon,

I just wanted to pass along that I have completed the airfield modifications and mission adjustments for Gladiators, Hellas, Heinkels!, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Fleet Air Arm. I will be uploading them to SOH and my site over the next couple of days.

Then, I have a BIG decision to make...

[Allen]

Glad to have you back.

Is your big decision that your buying the FS/CFS line from MS and making it all freeware?

[Rami]

Good evening,

Several campaigns have been updated to mesh with Achim's new fields here at SOH and my website...here is the list:

Heinkels!
Fleet Air Arm
Gladiators!
Hellas!

[Rami]

Hey guys,

I've heard a lot of feedback over the years that the Gladiators! campaign ranks amongst your favorites. (And mine!) I was wondering if y'all would have any interest in a sequel. Back when Don Pyers did the original campaign, he also had a "coming soon" section with Hurricanes in the Balkans.

Through my own research, I've looked at the exploits of "Pat" Pattle and Nigel Cullen, and think I can work with the action reports and about three other sources to do some Hurricane missions on the exploits of RAF 33 Squadron, RAF 80 Squadron, and RAF 112 Squadron following RAF 80 Squadron's acquisition of Hurricane Mk. Is in February of 1941.

My stop point would be the "Battle of Athens," or MAYBE I could expand it to Crete.

If anyone knows of any other good sources for this, please let me know!

[Finn]

INTEREST?? You must be kidding - my mouth is already filled with saliva - please, please DO make it Rami.

Finn

[oldwheat]

You can definitely count me as on board with this one. Along the same lines, an early Malta (Sea Gladiators, etc) campaign, would also 'float my boat.'

[Rami]

Good evening,

All right! It looks like I'll be making a list of missions to do, and gathering some sources on this. :salute:

[CrisGer]

congrats on finishing the Eval and good to see you Back Rami, all the best !

[Captain Kurt]

[Rami]

Good afternoon,

Here is the first mission...escorting Blenheims to Berat the day they received their Hurricanes; 20 February, 1941.

"title_string"=Hurricanes Vs R.A. - The new mounts see action
"summary_string"=Good afternoon! Our commanders in this theatre have been able to secure new Hawker Hurricanes for RAF 80 Squadron. These new aircraft should be much more effective against the Italians than the Gladiator biplanes we have been using. Today, you will test them out by escorting sixteen Bristol Blenheim bombers to attack the Italian airfield at Berat. Good luck!
"objective_string"=For several months, RAF pilots fighting in Greece and Albania were flying the Gloster Gladiator and managed to keep the Italians at bay with dash and daring, while suffering heavy losses. The addition of the Hawker Hurricane gave the Royal Air Force the upper hand, as it was more than the equal of both the Fiat Cr-42 & the Fiat G-50. It forced the Italians to deploy the Macchi Mc-200 Saetta into the theatre, an aircraft that was a relative match for the Hawker Hurricane.
"intelligence_string"=After taking off, you should meet up with the main bomber flight, & the other Blenheims will meet up with you before you cross into Albania. The enemy fighters in the area will be expecting Gladiators, so you will have the initial advantage of surprise, & an increase in performance over the Gladiators, especially in firepower, should allow you to make quick work of any Italian fighters. Above all else, make sure to protect the Blenheims!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Yania

[Rami]

Good evening,

Here is the second mission...escorting Blenheim bombers to Valona on 27 February, 1941.

"title_string"=Hurricane Vs R.A. - Escort Blenheims to Valona
"summary_string"=Listen up! Blenheim bombers are being dispatched to Valona to cripple Italian fighter resistance in the area, and our flight has been asked to provide them with air cover. You will be accompanied by another flight of Hurricanes, and it is your job to make sure the bombers come back unscathed. Good luck!
"objective_string"=On 27 February 1941, nine Blenheims, escorted by an equal number of Hurricanes, bombed and badly damaged the enemy aerodrome at Valona. Over the target, the formation was jumped by thirteen Fiat Cr-42 Falcos. In the ensuing dogfight, the Falcos were able to reach the bombers and damaged five of them, although all were able to make it back to their airbases. Kill numbers were wildly inflated; further investigation revealed that these Italians lost two Cr-42 fighters, while the Royal Air Force suffered no losses.
"intelligence_string"=After departing Eleusis, you will meet up with the main flight of Blenheims close to Larisa, while the other Blenheim bombers will meet up with you near Paramythia. The other Hurricanes will protect the smaller bomber flight, it will be your job to guard the main force. You must keep any enemy fighters away from the bombers!
"player_aircraft_name_string"=Hawker Hurricane Mk. I
"airfield_string"=Greece - Eleusis

[dhasdell]

There's a surprising amount about this period in Roald Dahl's "Going Solo".