O-1Driver
April 5th, 2009, 17:24
The ETO team continues to bring you more stuff to increase the immersion and fun factor for you. Below you will see a series of screenshots showing the new RAF Drem lighting system developed by Clive and Bob.
The Drem lighting system was developed by the RAF to reduce the substantial operational losses that they were suffering during night and inclement weather operations. The Drem lighting employed very bright approach lights laid out in a curving approach that would lead the pilot to the runway threshold. The curved concept allowed the pilot to keep the approach lights in sight despite the large nose and blind spots inherent in WW II aircraft designs. The British also employed the curved landing approach in carrier operations.
The approach lights were bright enough to be seen from a good distance and bright enough to be visible despite the glare from engine exhaust and interior lighting. The runway edge marker lights were lower intensity and only visible at close distance and landing approach angle.
The ETO Drem lighting system designed by Clive and Bob is historically accurate and will come in two setups. One will be airfield specific "overlays" that will be added for night missions and a free standing curved Drem light facility that can be placed along side any airfield.
Below you will see screenshots of the Drem lights installed at Friston and a Mossie making a curved approach keeping the lights in sight .
For years "Nay Sayers" have always said that WW II airfields were never lighted and it is simply not true. Without lighting the operational losses would have exceeded the combat losses 10 to 1.
We will shortly be releasing a comprehensive package complete with the Drem lighting system along with some night missions that will knock your socks off, you want intensity well it is on the way.:woot:
In addition to the Drem lighting Rob is putting the finishing touches on a new Lancaster armed with his new and improved incendiaries.
O-1 and the ETO Team
The Drem lighting system was developed by the RAF to reduce the substantial operational losses that they were suffering during night and inclement weather operations. The Drem lighting employed very bright approach lights laid out in a curving approach that would lead the pilot to the runway threshold. The curved concept allowed the pilot to keep the approach lights in sight despite the large nose and blind spots inherent in WW II aircraft designs. The British also employed the curved landing approach in carrier operations.
The approach lights were bright enough to be seen from a good distance and bright enough to be visible despite the glare from engine exhaust and interior lighting. The runway edge marker lights were lower intensity and only visible at close distance and landing approach angle.
The ETO Drem lighting system designed by Clive and Bob is historically accurate and will come in two setups. One will be airfield specific "overlays" that will be added for night missions and a free standing curved Drem light facility that can be placed along side any airfield.
Below you will see screenshots of the Drem lights installed at Friston and a Mossie making a curved approach keeping the lights in sight .
For years "Nay Sayers" have always said that WW II airfields were never lighted and it is simply not true. Without lighting the operational losses would have exceeded the combat losses 10 to 1.
We will shortly be releasing a comprehensive package complete with the Drem lighting system along with some night missions that will knock your socks off, you want intensity well it is on the way.:woot:
In addition to the Drem lighting Rob is putting the finishing touches on a new Lancaster armed with his new and improved incendiaries.
O-1 and the ETO Team