Battle Of Britain - August 1940Â
Beginning in July, the Luftwaffe probed RAF defenses over Allied shipping in the English Channel and the southeastern coast of England. In August the battle moves into a new phase as Luftwaffe bombers begin to range further inland, targeting airbases in England. The German plan is to draw the British into a series of large engagements and destroy Fighter Command in the air and on the ground. The RAF hopes to drag out a prolonged battle of attrition, to wear down the Luftwaffe so that it cannot adequately protect any attempt by the German Army to cross the Channel and invade southern England.
Each air force faces numerous challenges. The RAF uses radar and a centralized command structure to concentrate its relatively small number of planes against the German attackers. The Luftwaffe's single-engined fighter, the Bf-109, carries only enough fuel to fight as far inland as London for just a few minutes.
The world's first truly strategic air campaign is about to begin...
 SIDE BALANCE ====================================================
Allies (RAF):Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 45%
Axis (Luftwaffe):Â Â 55%
Allies (RAF):Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 45%
Axis (Luftwaffe):Â Â 55%
AIRCRAFTÂ ====================================================
Allies
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Hurricane Mk.IÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 20 - NO max
Spitfire Mk.IÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 20 - max. 40
Axis
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Bf-109EÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 20 - NO max
Bf-110CÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 10 - max. 40Â Â Â Â (see special rule #1)
HE-111HÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 20 - max. 30
JU-87D "Stuka"Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 10 - max. 20
JU-88Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â min. 10 – max. 15
SPECIAL RULESÂ ====================================================
   1.) The Luftwaffe C-in-C may optionally designate ONE group of no more than twenty (20) Bf-110C's as "Erprobungsgruppe 210" (Test Group 210) and they may carry bombs. No other Bf-110C's may carry bombs. Erpr. 210 must all fly together as one flight, although they may fly in company with one or more other squadrons.
 2.) Minimums and maximums for each plane type must be observed.
 3.) This is a one-life event.
 4.) The level bombing bombsight calibration method is AUTOMATIC. (MA standard)
 5.) Bomber formations are enabled for the Ju-88 and He-111, but are not required. ("min" and "max" count pilots, not drones)
 6.) Ju-88, He-111, Ju-87 "Stuka", and "Erpro 210" bombers may not exceed 21,000 feet altitude.Â
 7.) Each of the four (4) RAF bases identified in the Frame Objectives must be attacked by a force of at least ten (10) bomb-carrying planes no later than T+60. (for He-111 & Ju-88 count pilots, not drones)
 8.) The following planes may NOT carry any air-to-surface ordnance or drop tanks: Hurricane, Spitfire, Bf-109, and most Bf-110s (see rule #1, above)
 9.) ONLY bomb-carrying planes will score points for destroying ground targets.
10.) British sector radar, or "bar-dar", will be active, since it was a key feature of the battle. Radar will report contacts over two hundred (200) feet altitude and will have a four (4) minute refresh rate. The delay models the time required for radar reports to filter up to Fighter Command HQ and then back down again to the fighters in the air.
11.) RAF planes may not go "feet dry" to fly over continental Europe.
12.) The Luftwaffe scores points for ground structures destroyed at targeted bases.
13.) The RAF scores points for ground structures which are *not* destroyed at targeted bases.
   1.) The Luftwaffe C-in-C may optionally designate ONE group of no more than twenty (20) Bf-110C's as "Erprobungsgruppe 210" (Test Group 210) and they may carry bombs. No other Bf-110C's may carry bombs. Erpr. 210 must all fly together as one flight, although they may fly in company with one or more other squadrons.
 2.) Minimums and maximums for each plane type must be observed.
 3.) This is a one-life event.
 4.) The level bombing bombsight calibration method is AUTOMATIC. (MA standard)
 5.) Bomber formations are enabled for the Ju-88 and He-111, but are not required. ("min" and "max" count pilots, not drones)
 6.) Ju-88, He-111, Ju-87 "Stuka", and "Erpro 210" bombers may not exceed 21,000 feet altitude.Â
 7.) Each of the four (4) RAF bases identified in the Frame Objectives must be attacked by a force of at least ten (10) bomb-carrying planes no later than T+60. (for He-111 & Ju-88 count pilots, not drones)
 8.) The following planes may NOT carry any air-to-surface ordnance or drop tanks: Hurricane, Spitfire, Bf-109, and most Bf-110s (see rule #1, above)
 9.) ONLY bomb-carrying planes will score points for destroying ground targets.
10.) British sector radar, or "bar-dar", will be active, since it was a key feature of the battle. Radar will report contacts over two hundred (200) feet altitude and will have a four (4) minute refresh rate. The delay models the time required for radar reports to filter up to Fighter Command HQ and then back down again to the fighters in the air.
11.) RAF planes may not go "feet dry" to fly over continental Europe.
12.) The Luftwaffe scores points for ground structures destroyed at targeted bases.
13.) The RAF scores points for ground structures which are *not* destroyed at targeted bases.
AIR BASESÂ ====================================================
For basing RAF squadrons, all of Britain is available. The RAF may base aircraft at any friendly airbase. Aircraft may rearm/refuel at any friendly airbase.
For basing Luftwaffe squadrons, all of the European continent is available. The Luftwaffe may base aircraft at any friendly airbase. Aircraft may rearm/refuel at any friendly airbase.
Naval fleets do not figure in this setup.
SCORINGÂ ====================================================
Aircraft Points
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Hurricane, Spitfire, Bf-109Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 points
Ju-87, Bf-110Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5 points
Ju-88, He-111Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 points
Ground Target Points
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Vehicle Hangar                        25 points
Fighter Hangar                        25 points
Bomber Hangar                        25 points
Ammo Bunker                          3 points
Fuel Dump                               3 points
Barracks                                  3 points
Radar                                      3 points
Gun                                         1 point
 NO POINTS are awarded for:
 1.) civilian buildings in towns and cities
 2.) structures at airbases which are not assigned as targets (accurate navigation is important!)
SCORINGÂ ====================================================
Aircraft Points
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Hurricane, Spitfire, Bf-109Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 points
Ju-87, Bf-110Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5 points
Ju-88, He-111Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 points
Ground Target Points
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Vehicle Hangar                        25 points
Fighter Hangar                        25 points
Bomber Hangar                        25 points
Ammo Bunker                          3 points
Fuel Dump                               3 points
Barracks                                  3 points
Radar                                      3 points
Gun                                         1 point
 NO POINTS are awarded for:
 1.) civilian buildings in towns and cities
 2.) structures at airbases which are not assigned as targets (accurate navigation is important!)
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End Of Frame Landing Bonus
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A good landing at a friendly airbase earns 5 points per pilot at the end of the frame.
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A good landing at a friendly airbase earns 5 points per pilot at the end of the frame.
Friendly Fire Penalty
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Accidentally shooting down a fellow countryman incurs a penalty equal to two times the normal aircraft value (see Aircraft Points, above).
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Accidentally shooting down a fellow countryman incurs a penalty equal to two times the normal aircraft value (see Aircraft Points, above).
ARENA SETTINGSÂ ====================================================
Terrain map: BoB40
Fuel burn rate: 1.0
Anti-aircraft gun strength: 0.5Â (i.e., nasty)
Bombsight calibration: AUTOMATIC (MA standard)
Icons: 3.0K yards (9,000 feet)
Sector Radar ("bar dar"): RAF only, altitude 200 feet and up, 4 minute update
Dot Radar: OFF
Fighter and Bomber warning range: 79,200 feet (15 miles)
Tower range set to 79,200 feet (for display only, to match the above setting)
Haze range: 10 miles (hot and humid English Summer weather)
Friendly collisions: OFF
Enemy collisions: ON
Kill shooter: OFF
Stall Limiter: ON (not mandatory, but available as pilot's choice)
Wind:
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  Altitude             speed         direction
  00 - 02K           5                SW -> NE
  02 - 10K           10              SW -> NE
  10 - 18K           15              SW -> NE
  18 - 26K           20              SW -> NE
  26 - 30K           25              SW -> NE
  30K+                -199           DOWNDRAFT
Arena Clock
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Frame 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 09:00Â Â Â (9:00 AM, Morning)
Frame 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12:00Â Â Â (12:00 PM, Noon)
Frame 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15:00Â Â Â (3:00 PM, Afternoon)
NOTESÂ ====================================================
Version 1.00
23-Aug-2015
This setup is adapted from the Battle Of Britain design used in the August 2014 FSO.
The Heinkel HE-111 was present in the actual battle, and here also fills in for the Dornier DO-17.
Design by Bino for the September 2015 FSO.
23-Aug-2015
This setup is adapted from the Battle Of Britain design used in the August 2014 FSO.
The Heinkel HE-111 was present in the actual battle, and here also fills in for the Dornier DO-17.
Design by Bino for the September 2015 FSO.
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