Flak Suppression over Overflakkee Debrief with screens
Dec 15, 2019 12:04:52 GMT -5
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Post by VBF-12 Whitey on Dec 15, 2019 12:04:52 GMT -5
S~ all,
First off, I'd like to thank everyone for showing up and getting the whole squadron up for this mission. This mission marks 15 years of flying with the best group of online pilots, something I never thought would happen when I started in this in 2004. Through the years, all of you helped me keep this thing going... I appreciate it. Thanks again!!! S~
Now onto the debrief...
Historical:
September 18th, 1944. Mission #263. Major Cooper led a flak suppression mission from 1210 hrs to 1520 hrs. Landfall came at 1252 hrs near Overflakkee and the group destroyed 35 or more flak positions. Lt. James Perry (359th) was hit NW of Nijmegen and crashed in an orchard, while Captain Reginald C McDowell (361st) bellied in near Groesbeck. He was rescued by US troops and returned to England.... 359th FS had 14 planes, 360th FS had 12 planes, 361st FS had 11 planes.
Mission:
We fielded 15 P-51D's and I must say, it was impressive. We all taxied out and took off fairly quick. Keep in mind that acting like an ATC and getting all the flights out was interesting lol. Forming up wasn't too bad, the Flight Leaders Gos, Snake, and Lobo did a great job keeping it together. We had a small issue with "leaving the combat zone" issue, but I think we rebounded from it. The attack on positions in Overflakkee went as well as combat could go. We took out 44 flak guns, 10 buildings, and numerous tented positions (which don't reflect on the killboard posted). Canine and Stele took some damage over the target area, but everyone made it out which was impressive (not even one plane streaming fuel). Leaving, we formed up fairly quick. We finished the sweep to Nijmegen. We rtb'd and didn't do too bad in the landing process. The 4 man landings was a bit of strain, which caused some dinged props. I should have had each 4 ship enter the pattern and do time delayed breaks so every pilot had a little space to land.
Considering the amount of planes, we only had a few disconnects and system crashes. Overall, a great time. I'll be posting the anniversary patch this week, you guys can let me know who's interested.
Lastly, everyone will be getting awarded an Air Medal for completing the mission, and it'll be reflected in their signature. I'm awarding LT Stele a Bronze Star for knocking out a lot of guns, plus making a great mission S~
Now.... here's 40 something screens...
PS - After Sluggo asked me about the letters, I realized I forgot the lineup in the brief. It's the last screen
First off, I'd like to thank everyone for showing up and getting the whole squadron up for this mission. This mission marks 15 years of flying with the best group of online pilots, something I never thought would happen when I started in this in 2004. Through the years, all of you helped me keep this thing going... I appreciate it. Thanks again!!! S~
Now onto the debrief...
Historical:
September 18th, 1944. Mission #263. Major Cooper led a flak suppression mission from 1210 hrs to 1520 hrs. Landfall came at 1252 hrs near Overflakkee and the group destroyed 35 or more flak positions. Lt. James Perry (359th) was hit NW of Nijmegen and crashed in an orchard, while Captain Reginald C McDowell (361st) bellied in near Groesbeck. He was rescued by US troops and returned to England.... 359th FS had 14 planes, 360th FS had 12 planes, 361st FS had 11 planes.
Mission:
We fielded 15 P-51D's and I must say, it was impressive. We all taxied out and took off fairly quick. Keep in mind that acting like an ATC and getting all the flights out was interesting lol. Forming up wasn't too bad, the Flight Leaders Gos, Snake, and Lobo did a great job keeping it together. We had a small issue with "leaving the combat zone" issue, but I think we rebounded from it. The attack on positions in Overflakkee went as well as combat could go. We took out 44 flak guns, 10 buildings, and numerous tented positions (which don't reflect on the killboard posted). Canine and Stele took some damage over the target area, but everyone made it out which was impressive (not even one plane streaming fuel). Leaving, we formed up fairly quick. We finished the sweep to Nijmegen. We rtb'd and didn't do too bad in the landing process. The 4 man landings was a bit of strain, which caused some dinged props. I should have had each 4 ship enter the pattern and do time delayed breaks so every pilot had a little space to land.
Considering the amount of planes, we only had a few disconnects and system crashes. Overall, a great time. I'll be posting the anniversary patch this week, you guys can let me know who's interested.
Lastly, everyone will be getting awarded an Air Medal for completing the mission, and it'll be reflected in their signature. I'm awarding LT Stele a Bronze Star for knocking out a lot of guns, plus making a great mission S~
Now.... here's 40 something screens...
PS - After Sluggo asked me about the letters, I realized I forgot the lineup in the brief. It's the last screen
