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- Written by: Spikes
- Category: Western European Theatre
- Hits: 13
Shortly after the D-Day landings and the furious expansion of the American lodgment behind Utah and Omaha beaches, the U. S. Army Air Force's (USAAF) 9th Air Force tactical fighter groups began to be deployed in Normandy. This primarily to protect and support the ground forces, but also to realize the obvious advantages of operating from airstrips on the Continent (as opposed to operating from England). Fighters based in France were able to not only strike deeper into Germany but could spend more time over targets, especially those in the immediate area. Fighter sweeps were more effective and more enemy materiel was destroyed. Interdiction missions became increasingly efficient since more planes could be directed to objectives and could spend more attack time "on station" owing to the proximity of the front-line airstrips.
Initially, the fighters were deployed directly behind the beaches and at other nearby (but small) Luftwaffe airstrips that had fallen into Allied hands (though most former German strips required some effort to restore to operational status). The first airstrips were constructed by USAAF aviation engineers rather close to the beaches, while later on, more established airdromes became available. Being captured during the subsequent ground operations to clear the Cotentin peninsula to the Northwest and the hedgerow country to the South and East.
The Advanced Landing Ground ALG-1 was constructed off of Omaha Beach near the town of Saint Pierre Du Mont, France. This airfield was also known as A-1 officially established on June 13, 1944. This airstrip would be the first in a series of airstrips constructed to support the Allied advance to Berlin.
This FSO event will focus on the early days of operations after the D-Day invasion and the subsequent support of the Allied troops in the field.
Luftlotte 3 assigned to defend the Third Reich in Western France, will set out to destroy the foothold the 9th USAAF and British 2nd Tactical Air Force have gained near the beaches of Normandy.
Country Percentage
Axis 50%
Allies 50%
Event Plane-set
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Axis |
Allies |
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| 1st Hour |
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BF109G-6 |
TBD |
P-51B |
TBD |
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FW190A-8 |
TBD |
P-38J |
TBD |
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FW190A-5 |
TBD |
Typhoon IB |
TBD |
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JU-88A-4 |
TBD |
B-26B |
TBD |
| 2nd Hour | |||
| BF109G-2 | Unlimited | Spitfire IX | Unlimited |
| BF110G-2 | Unlimited | A-20G | Unlimited |
Ordnance Distribution (Loadouts)
If the aircraft is not listed with ordnance here, it may not carry any ordnance.
Axis
JU-88A-4 = [4] 500Kg Bombs only
FW190A-5 = [1] 500Kg Bombs only
BF110G-2 = [2] 500Kg Bombs only
Allied
B-26B Marauder = [4] 1000 lbs. Bombs
Typhoon IB = [2] 500 lbs. Bombs
A-20G Havoc = [4] 500 lbs. Bombs
Special Event Rules and Ordnance Restrictions
- This is a multi-life event where pilots shot down in the first hour may re-plane in the 2nd-hour aircraft at select airfields.
- All aircraft listed for frame 1 must be used. Only the P-38s may be station in Normandy in the first hour.
- The Allied 2nd-hour rides will be available in Normandy.
- Ordnance for each aircraft will be set by the setup CM in the hangar.
- Each Allied squad is either RAF/RCAF or USAAF (no mixing British and American planes within a single FSO squad)
- Aircraft may rearm and refuel at any friendly base.
- All twin-engined level bombers are restricted to an altitude below 16K.
- All destroyed objects stay down for the entire frame.
- Ships will retain their standard sink weight 2800 lbs.
- All hangars will have a destruction weight of 2800 lbs.
- Ground Strafing(Vulching)is permitted for each side.
SCORING:
Aircraft Points:
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Fighters |
1 point |
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Fighter bombers |
2 point |
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Twin Engine Bombers |
2 points |
Ground Target Points:
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All Hangars |
10 points |
Ships |
10 points |
Arena Settings
Wind:
Altitude Speed Direction
00 - 02K 0 NO WIND
02 - 10K 05 SW -> NE
10 - 18K 13 SW -> NE
18 - 26K 27 SW -> NE
26 - 30K 38 SW -> NE
30K+ -199 DOWNDRAFT
Arena Clock:
Frame 1 06:00 (6:00 AM, Morning)
Frame 2 11:00 (11:00 AM, Morning)
Frame 3 15:00 (3:00 PM, Afternoon)
ACE MISSIONS
Each side will have one mandatory Ace mission per frame. These frames will represent notable pilots of the time and theater. One pilot from each side will be designated an "Ace" Pilot. They must fly the Aces listed aircraft. The Aces must be relayed to the Admin CM before launch. They will be scored as follows.
Ace Pilot Kills = 20 Points
So for example, if an Ace Pilot is shot down they are worth 20 points to the other side. Likewise, every victory an Ace Pilot lands they will be rewarded 20 points.
Axis Aces:
Frame 1 BF109G-6 Gruppenkommandeur of the III./JG 26 Klaus Mietusch - Klaus Mietusch was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot that recorded 75 kills in the Bf109G-6 on the western front with JG26. His tally also included 13 four-engined bombers of the 8th USAAF as well. He was shot down and killed in Bf 109 G-6 (W.Nr. 441 646) “Black 25” in the vicinity of Rath-Aldekerk by the American ace, Lieutenant William Beyer (9 victories) of the 376th Fighter Squadron of the 361st Fighter Group, USAAF on 17 September 1944.
Frame 2 Fw190A-8 Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 11 Major Anton Hackl - Anton “Toni” Hackl was said to have used both the BF109 and the FW190 as a Luftwaffe Experten. Using the BF109 to engage enemy fighters and FW190 to attack Allied heavy bombers, Hackl ended the war as Kommandore of JG 11 and earned 192 victories.
Frame 3 BF109G-6 Gruppenkommadeur of JG 11 Oberst Herman Graf - Hermann Graf (24 October 1912 – 4 November 1988) was a German Luftwaffe World War II fighter ace.[Note 1] He served on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. He became the first pilot in aviation history to claim 200 aerial victories—that is, 200 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft.[2] In about 830 combat missions, he claimed a total of 212 aerial victories, almost all of which were achieved on the Eastern Front.
Allied Aces:
Frame 1 Lockheek P-38J Lightning, 8th USAAF 479th FG, Captain Robin Olds - Robin Olds was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the United States Air Force. He was a "triple ace", with a combined total of 17 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general, after 30 years of service.
Frame 2 Hawker Typhoon IB Group Captain No. 83 Group RAF, J. R. Baldwin - Baldwin was the highest-scoring Typhoon pilot of the war with 15 victories to his credit. Baldwin commanded Nos. 198, 146 and 123 squadrons of the RAF 2nd Tactical Air Force in Western European operations. John Baldwin survived the war and went on to fly the F-86 Sabre in the Korean War attached to the USAF, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing. Unfortunately, John was posted missing in action and presumed killed in combat over Mig Alley in 1952.
Frame 3 North American P-51B Mustang Major 9th USAAF 354th FG, Glenn T. Eagleston - Glenn Eagleston flew combat missions with the 9th USAAF and achieved 18.5 aerial victories over western Europe. Major Eagleston was the 9th US Army Air Forces leading fighter ace by the end of the conflict. The 354th FG spent a considerable amount of time with the 8th US Army Air Force flying bomber escort missions. Here is where Glenn achieved most of his victories. During the Korean War Lt. Col. Eagleston scored two victories flying the F-86 Sabre bringing his career victory count to 20.5 confirmed kills.
Designer Notes:
Designer Redtail7 2015
Updated by AKWarhwk February 2020
Updated by AKWarhwk November 2021
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- Written by: Spikes
- Category: Western European Theatre
- Hits: 22
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...
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
   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.
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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A good landing at a friendly airbase earns 5 points per pilot at the end of the frame.
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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 ====================================================
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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- Written by: Spikes
- Category: Western European Theatre
- Hits: 23
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