Simviation Forum - What were the Brits doing?

Oct 1^st, 2003 at 11:48am

ReillyCambridge Offline
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Okay, so on the first three missions of my latest campaign (flying for the US of A) I took out the sub-bases at Saint Nazaire & Lorient & sank some ships (which were my mission objectives) and in the process knocked out all the invasion defenses in the area, quite a few flak guns, destroyed a convoy & ravaged an air base...

... but the front line did not move an inch in these sectors! Instead, it crept up to the coast of Britain, particularly around Dover!

So my question is: What are those Brits doing while I'm blowing stuff up? Having crumpets & tea? That Spitfire's gotta be good for something! It might not be as attractive as the Jug, but it's got WINGS, fer chrissake! It's got GUNS, and HUGE CANNONS!

What, I gotta WIN THE WAR for them!?!?!

Geeze,

Reilly
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(On one of these missions, we were met on the way back by 3 Bf-109s. I shot one down, then damaged another one with those big Browning 50s, but ran out of ammo (I'd used it strafing that airfrield). So I locked on the guy (I detest the target lock & only use it to issue commands to my squadmates) and issued the order to attack. So one guy goes to comply & I drop back to fly point for him (alotta good that would do, too, without any ammo Roll Eyes

) & I notice this half-wit still has his bombs!

(So I'm like: Boy you best get your ass back down there & blow something UP! If you land back at base with those damn bombs still attached to your aircraft, you won't need it anymore because I'm gonna kick your ass all the way into Germany!!

(That's what I WANTED to say! Unfortunately, tho, Microsoft limited us as to the kinds of orders we can issue & the ferocity with which we can issue them! Roll Eyes

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Reply #1 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 12:37pm

Woodlouse2002 Offline
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Well lets see what the Brits where doing....

Letting you have your hunk of scrap metal stored in one of our airfields in our country for a start.

Just because you go and knock out sub-bases (which may I add is impossible with any bomb smaller than 6,000lb (which also just happens to be british)) and shoot a few flak guns won't buy you victory.

And your problem with your wingman with bombs... You have to tell them to attack a ground target and give them time to attack it. Tongue

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Reply #2 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 2:35pm

ReillyCambridge Offline
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Okay, sorry about this one, guys. I wasn't bashing the British. It was supposed to be a joke. Pointing out the fact that Microsoft made it so yours was the only squadron that seems to affect the outcome of the war. It just seemed sorta funny that those Spits wouldn't be flying their own missions, protecting the coast, sinking ships, etc.

Reilly

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Reply #3 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 2:50pm

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Personally I'm a toast man not a crumpet chappie Grin

But if you've got a pot of tea handy........

Ozzy Grin

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There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #4 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 2:53pm

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No offence taken Reilly. I saw the joke. Take no notice of Woody. He gets a tad worked up sometimes. He's a good chap really, don'cha know old boy. Grin

Ooops. Now I'm for it. I don't belong here anyway. Better go & hide. 8) Tongue

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Reply #5 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 3:31pm

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Hagar pass the marmalade won't you old bean? Grin

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #6 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 4:10pm

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Tis ok folks. I meant no harm in my comment. And no offence was taken. Grin

Woodlouse2002 PITA and BAR!!!!!!!!&&&&Our Sovereign Lord the King chargeth and commandeth all persons, being assembled, immediately to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, upon the pains contained in the Act made in the first year of King George the First for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies. God Save the King.&&&&Viva la revolution!

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Reply #7 - Oct 1^st, 2003 at 5:22pm

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lol....over sexed, over payed and over 'ere. I was wondering what you chaps were up to when I was trying to save Blighty. i saw you flying around enjoying the view. It seems to go that way whether you play the Limeys or the Yanks. Talking of blowing up U-boat pens however...the reason the U-boat pens at La Rochelle on the west coast of france still stand today, is because they are virtually bomb proof...nothing has been built yet to knock 'em down, so they just left them as they are. The walls are something like 4 metres thick of re-inforced concrete...I imagine a little single engine aircraft would encounter problems trying to crack those walnuts, but thats pc games for you i guess.

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