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Mission Results Week 12
By: tsisqua Date: March 21, 2021, 6:46 pm
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Well, who'd have thought that a simple balloon pop would be so
scary? My wingman and I were ordered to take down a particularly
troublesome observation balloon, one guarded by some serious AA
fire. After jinking my way through the flak bursts I sent it to
the ground in flames. We headed for the deck to avoid the ground
fire and were immediately set upon by a vengeful Russian flying
one of the new MiG fighters. My wingman and I managed to turn
him away from each other, quite in turn, all the way back to our
base where our own AA fire protected us until landing. A film of
the entire mission will soon be delivered to HQ, and I expect
that my wingman should receive a commendation for his bravery.
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: E69_Haukka Date: March 21, 2021, 6:59 pm
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Simply extraordinary, Bird! You have paved the way for those of
us who will fly behind you. These Russians now know Rock & Roll,
well done Sir!!! I'll wait for that movie with a can of
popcorn... :D 8) ;)
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: Beowolff Date: March 22, 2021, 7:14 am
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NICE! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: DHumphrey Date: March 22, 2021, 1:46 pm
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I'm still having issues with my Photoshop. I've narrowed it down
to the Windows update. It seems whatever Microsoft did, the
update no longer allows Photoshop 6.0 to open properly. Its been
suggested to go back to a restore point that allows the program
to work. I'm trying to learn how to do that. :)
Mission: #12
Date Flown: 3/22/21
Version: Vp Modact
Mission Type: Balloon Strike
Mission Results: Survived, Primary mission success, 1x enemy
balloon and 1x enemy fighter destroyed
After Action Review (AAR):
We received orders from the Boss that we were to go on a balloon
strike mission today. The enemy has a observation balloon that
they are using for their artillery. My wingman and I took off
without incident and proceeded to the target area. The balloon
was heavily protected by enemy flak guns.
I spotted the balloon and made a gun run. I hit the balloon and
watched it fall to the ground on fire. As I climbed away, flak
hit my plane damaging the rudder. It was no longer working at
all. I recalled my wingman and as we were departing the target
area an enemy fighter arrived and began to attack. I ordered my
wingman to "attack fighters".
I then began to maneuverer my aircraft. The enemy fighter dove
in front of me trying to escape my wingman's fire, I pulled the
trigger and saw my gun's rounds impact the on the enemy plane.
It began to smoke and it was leaking fuel. It also had a
noticeable drop in speed. Even with no rudder and using my
engine torque, I was able to get in on his six o'clock position.
I once again pulled the trigger. The guns fired true and hit the
enemy fighter once again, this time setting it on fire.
I followed the enemy fighter from above. The enemy's plane
crashed into the wooded area below and exploded. This was an
excellent dogfight lasting almost 10 minutes.
My wingman and I returned to our home base. My landing was a bit
difficult however as without rudder I could only use my alerions
and engine torque to line up on the runway. I was able to land
safely, but could only roll off the runway as I could not steer
the tail wheel. I had no further damage to the aircraft.
Notes: Haukka this was another excellent mission !!! Action
packed. :) The dogfight sequence was quite a challenge without a
operational rudder. :)
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: tsisqua Date: March 22, 2021, 4:21 pm
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Outstanding, DHumphrey! I was able to alternate between my
wingman and myself attacking the fighter in order to get us
home. But you were able to lure him in, something which I tried
but couldn't do. I am really impressed that you were able to
take him down with these little guns and low horsepower! I'm
loving the fiat's maneuverability, but hope we get something
soon to match these MiGs! They are a terror against the
12.77's!!! Great job, Sir! And let me also say that, E69 . . .
this is GREAT fun! Thank you for the work!
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: tsisqua Date: March 23, 2021, 4:15 am
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Video report here:
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: E69_Haukka Date: March 23, 2021, 3:04 pm
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Debrief:
Together with my comrade we left the base after studying the map
for a few minutes. We fly low since we left the base, so as not
to be detected by spies on bikes. In this way, it was also much
easier for us to see the balloon from a distance, like a large
soccer ball that seemed to call us. We entered the enemy zone at
low flight over the tops of pines and cypresses, which made it
difficult for the enemy gunners to work. The balloon went up in
flames with a short burst. Now you had to get out of there in a
hurry. I flew a few hundred meters to the west, while the boy
with me was distracted in the enemy zone. I ordered him a quick
rejoin, to which he responded, but I watched him drift north,
and then I didn't hear from him anymore. While waiting for the
rejoin, I saw a mig pass by, about two hundred meters above my
head, and then I just dedicated myself to fighting. Although my
plane was inferior to that of my adversary, that was not
decisive for the result of the combat. I dedicated myself to
climb to secure my energy, while he maneuvered in constant
attacks. The G-50 has good maneuverability, which is an
excellent aid for making last minute breaks. There was some
dangerous and not recommended crossing, I even lost sight of him
once, but I did not stop climbing while I was looking for him,
until I found him again, and he found me too. I was finally able
to get in a position to stalk him enough to make him lose his
energy. A gust at the intersection and his engine began to smoke
profusely. Shortly after it caught fire and the pilot jumped
successfully, falling behind his lines, while his friends from
the ground greeted me warmly. I got out of there quickly and
went home. My partner remains missing. All land garrisons have
been ordered to report any findings in this regard, but no one
knows anything about him.
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Re: Mission Results Week 12
By: DHumphrey Date: March 23, 2021, 5:59 pm
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Bird, well done on hitting the objective and getting you and
your wingman home, great job. :)
Haukka, good work on your mission as well. Hitting the objective
as well as getting that pesky MIG. Well done. :)
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