Crumpp Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I don't really get the Normandy area judging from the timeframe the K-4 flew in.. I agree. They should ditch England as the aircraft are more October 1944 timeframe FW-190D9 , P-51, and Bf-109K4. I think something like this map will cover 1944 in the ETO a little better. Answers to most important questions ATC can ask that every pilot should memorize: 1. No, I do not have a pen. 2. Indicating 250
MiloMorai Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 What would become O'Hare October 1945 buildings there since 1943
MiloMorai Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 :huh: Löbnitz and Finsterwalde are ~1000 - 1100km (over 600miles) from Paris. The Germans surrendered Paris Aug 25 1944. That is well beyond the combat radius for the Fw190A. I guess some might consider those forward airfields.
Crumpp Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 In military terms a Forward base does not mean right behind the lines, Milo. It means a temporary and often mobile establishment with primitive logistical support that is supported by a more permanent base. forward operating base — An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating base. Also called FOB. http://www.militaryterms.net/f In the Defense of the Reich for example, airfields in Berlin were supporting tactical operations. Not all of those airfields were permanent locations. Many were just grass strips with very few structures and some revetments in the woodline....... Answers to most important questions ATC can ask that every pilot should memorize: 1. No, I do not have a pen. 2. Indicating 250
nick10 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 Excluding map objects, I would prioritize: 1) AI heavy or medium bombers 2) medium AAA (37-40mm) 3) horse-drawn wagons 4) dug-in infantry and towed artillery positions 5) steam trains 6) Opel Blitz and Dodge 2 1/2 ton trucks 7) M2/ M3 and SdKfz251 halftracks 8 ) M4 Sherman/ Pzkw Mark IV tanks My logic is that we first need objects that fill roles or behaviors that cannot be filled by an existing surrogate (like medium AAA or turret-armed bombers), then next priority should be to the most common targets for our aircraft (IE, trucks are much more likely targets than tanks) A good list. I wonder if it would be possible to modify existing aircraft models to have them in various states of repair around airfields? With engines exposed and stuff?
nick10 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I agree. They should ditch England as the aircraft are more October 1944 timeframe FW-190D9 , P-51, and Bf-109K4. I think something like this map will cover 1944 in the ETO a little better. I agree the timeframe doesn't suit the current aircraft list. It should really centre around berlin or holland with these planes we are likely to have in the near future. Would be great taking off in your Me-262 from a heavily camouflaged runway or autobahn to take on incoming bomber streams. Dodging real life players strafing in p-47s while your mates cover you in their fw-190 D9s or Me 109 K4s.
MiloMorai Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 orward operating base — An airfield used to support tactical operations600 miles from the front lines is not a forward base for tactical operations by Fw190s. II./JG300 was a an Reich Air Defense unit. The Defence of the Reich (German: Reichsverteidigung) is the name given to the strategic defensive aerial campaign fought by the Luftwaffe over German-occupied Europe and Germany itself during World War II. Its aim was to prevent the destruction of German military and civil industries by the Western Allies. In the Defense of the Reich for example, airfields in Berlin were supporting tactical operations.Yes when the Allied front lines were close enough in late 1944 and 1945. Achery and Aigny Fr. would be a forward bases.
Crumpp Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 It should really centre around berlin or holland with these planes we are likely to have in the near future. Would be great taking off in your Me-262 from a heavily camouflaged runway or autobahn to take on incoming bomber streams. Dodging real life players strafing in p-47s while your mates cover you in their fw-190 D9s or Me 109 K4s. That would be fantastic and would make a great 1945 map!! MiloMorai :bye_2: Answers to most important questions ATC can ask that every pilot should memorize: 1. No, I do not have a pen. 2. Indicating 250
MiloMorai Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 :bye_2: Is the silly wave smilie an admission of an :poster_oops:? Neither of the 2 airfields you mentioned are described as Absprunghafen or Feldflugplatz but as Einsatzhafen and Fliegerhorst. Einsatzhafen : operational airfield (minor – limited services; used mainly for fighters, dive-bombers and ground attack aircraft). Ranked I for 1st Class and II for 2d Class Fliegerhorst : air station, aerodrome, airdrome or air base (major – full services) Absprunghafen : advanced landing ground Feldflugplatz : field airstrip, advanced airfield or satellite airfield (minor – limited services; used mainly by single-engine aircraft). The Allies called this an advanced landing ground (ALG)
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