First off, Wolverine, Osprey, Swallow and many more, thank you for all the help and links that helped me get started. This mission wouldn't have been finished if it wasn't for H. Gruber's patience and help with a few scripting errors I kept running into. He taught me a lot and helped write the scripts when I fell far short. Cheers Gruber! Also, thanks for all the public scripts out there that are in use in this mission. Lastly, thanks to all the people who helped test and gave me input, Drock, Endless, Godfather, RS, Chuck, Hazza, Windigger, Muffin and about 15 others I can't remember now! Thanks! Also, AKA_Knutsac for the excellent AAA templates which look great.
This is my first mission, so any issues you have with it be gentle. I am more than willing to take ideas or gripes as long as they are constructive. Anything major that is found will be fixed quickly, minor gripes will be compiled and looked at after a certain amount of time.
At first glance, it may seem like this mission has an overwhelming amount of targets for both sides. However, both sides with a decent bomber group (5-6) can roll the map in about 2.5 hours. Most targets can be taken out by 1 or 2 bombers on a single pass for both sides so plan accordingly (If it takes 4 Blenheims to take out an airfield, it will take 4 JU88s to do the same [tonnage is doubled for blue]. This is the only way to level the playing field without limiting Blues to 110's and 87s). Targets and spawn points allow for a range of both high level bombing and for crazies like myself who go in low and fast. AAA is heavy and one pass low is doable, two passes you are asking for it. But like I said, 1 or 2 bombers in formation can take out most targets in a single pass with salvo or quick single drops of their entire payloads.
AAA is HEAVY and is hard to judge since its accuracy seems to change on different servers and lobbies. All spawn points are heavily defended to discourage vulching. Like I said, targets and airfields are good for about one to two passes before you get chewed up. If it becomes overwhelming I will make changes. This is true for both sides. Each spawn area is defended by the exact same amount and type (side equivalent). Rear bases for both sides are defended even heavier for both sides since heavy bombers are available mainly at the rear spawn points.
And lastly before we get to the briefing, the longest flight for either side is for Red from Bembridge (Isle of Wight) to Rouen AND back. This round trip including bombs away is roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. Of course you can divert and land at bases in France which would shorten the flight to about 40-45 minutes total. Blues longest is from Dieppe to Theville, which round trip is an hour, divert to a forward base and its even, about 45 minutes.
Each spawn point is specific. Everyone is a short taxi to the correct side of the runway. Hopefully this encourages use of the runway. Often you are spawned in right next to the strip itself and all you have to do is start up, pull out 30 yards and turn onto the strip. Remember this when landing as well for obvious reasons, specially on grass fields without a dedicated strip. The thresholds have been marked for proper landing direction, white T's are the correct landing direction, Red T's signal you are landing with the wind.
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Lastly, this mission is NOT historical but it is plausible. Bombers, sharpen your aim with your drops to get that single pass destruction and everyone please try to encourage the reading of the briefing to others. I didn't go through the trouble of writing it and taking recon photos for nothing and I think its a must for stick wigglers of the bomber type.
Aircraft available are based upon what people enjoy flying most. I got help from both sides on this and is FAIR List of aircraft at each spawn point follows:
RED:
Bembridge: SpitIIa, SpitIa(100),HurricaneI(100), BlenheimIV, BlenheimIVF
Querqueville: SpitIIa, SpitIa(100), HurricaneI(100), BlenheimIV
Theville: SpitIIa, SpitIa(100), SpitIa, HurricaneI(100), BlenheimIVF
Crepon: SpitIa, SpitIa(100), HurricaneI(100), BelnheimIVF
Carpiquet (Caen): SpitIa, SpitIa(100), SpitI, HurricaneIDH5, HurricaneI(100), BlenheimIVF, BlenheimIV
BLUE:
Le Havre: BF109E1,E1B,E3,E3B,E4, BF110C4,C4N,C7,C7Late, G50
Le-tilleul-Othon: BF109E1,E3,E4, BF110C4,C4N,C7,C7Late, G50, JU87
Rouen: BF109E1,E1B,E3,E3B,E4,E4N,E4B, BF110C2,C4,C4N,C7,C7Late, G50, JU87, JU88, BR20, HE111P2,H2
Dieppe: BF109E1,E1B,E3,E3B,E4,E4N,E4B, BF110C2,C4,C4N,C7,C7Late, G50, JU87, JU88, BR20, HE111P2,H2
BRIEFINGS:
TO: All RAF squadron CO/XO's
FROM: British High Command
DATE: 31st of October, 1940.
TIME: 0730
WEATHER: Cloudy, winds 080 at 7 knots gusting to 10.
The Axis powers have much of France under the control of the Gestapo now. The last remaining Allies have been cutoff and trapped on the Cherbourg peninsula and Hitler expects the full occupation of France within days.
MISSION OBJECTIVES:
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A British commando unit has been trapped behind front lines after being forced to abort last nights sabotage mission of a dam SE of Le Havre. German Panzer units have massed on the outskirts of the costal town of Trouville-sur-mer and are awaiting further orders. Destroy them to clear the way for a rescue operation. AO 3.9
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The commandos were able to place thousands of pounds of TNT along the dam but were forced to abort before setting their detonators. They slipped away without being noticed and the Germans are using the dry river bed to funnel mass amounts of ground troops deeper into France. Breach the dam by skip bombing two 500lb bombs (salvo) into the exact area marked by the commandos. AQ 4.7
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The 7th Flieger Division (German Paratroopers) have began massing at Le Havre airfield. Destroy them before they can drop further troops behind our lines! AO 5.9
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Le Havre airfield is home to the largest fuel depot within the German front lines. Destroy the fuel depot located on the NW side of the airfield. AO 5.9
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A German radar installation has gone up and poses a risk to our planned evacuation of the Cherbourg peninsula. Destroy this site and mask our escape. AP 6.4
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The airfield at Rouen is the most forward operating base for the Luftwaffe heavy bomb command. Crater the airfield and hamper their bombing campaign. AW 4.3
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A company of German troops are awaiting pick up via train to the front lines. Destroy them and cripple the bridge. AV 3.5
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A small amphibious assault group carrying several Schutzstaffel units has been spotted leaving Le Havre harbor, headed towards the Cherbourg peninsula. Sink the ships and thwart this flanking maneuver! AN 5.7
TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY
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The Germans are using France's rail system to transport food, ammunition and troops to various commands. These soft targets are "Targets of Opportunity" and ROE are clear. Beware allied units close to the front are using trains as well.
END OF ALLIED BRIEFING
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TO: Forward stationed Luftwaffe commanders
FROM: Oberkommando der Luftwaffe
DATE: 31st of October, 1940.
TIME: 0730
WEATHER: Cloudy, winds 080 at 7 knots gusting to 10.
Our conquest of Europe continues unmatched as we reach further into France. The last remaining British and French infantry units are on the run and the RAF squadrons have implemented evacuation orders from the Cherbourg peninsula.
MISSION OBJECTIVES:
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Querqueville airfield is being used by the Allies as a medical evacuation site and is heavily defended leaving the airfield near Theville open for targeting. Crater the runway making it unusable. AD 7.2
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The Allies main fuel source for the main evacuation is being stored on the N side of the airfield at Theville. Evacuation aircraft are being staged and fueled. Destroy this fuel depot and staging area. AD 7.2
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The British have set up a temporary ammunition depot just outside the Cherbourg peninsula and are using it to supply their forward operating bases and infantry units that will be covering the evacuation. It is strategically located near waterways, rail systems and roads. Destroy this ammunition depot and cut off their supplies. AF 3.4
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A strategic bridge located just north of the ammunition depot must be destroyed to cut off the main supply and evacuation route of the Allies. The bridge spans three river branches, target the middle section and destroy that span. AF 3.4
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The British have started to mass troops and supplies in preparation for a sea evacuation near the water inlet between Sainte-Mere-Eglise and Isigny-sur-Mer. Destroy the Allies before they can retreat back to England. AF 3.8
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A squadron of RAF night fighters have been deployed to the airfield at Crepon. These fighters are responsible for last nights strafing runs on our forward lines. Ground them permanently. AK 3.4
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Caen has become the Allies last forward strong point. Ground troops have started massing within the city limits just north of the main rail yard. Pound this section of the city and rail yards to cut off any incoming trains and demoralize the morale of the ground troops. Focus bombing on the two factories across the river from the rail yard and the troop tents, field hospital and trains on the northern edge of the rail yard. AL 1.8
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A small amphibious convoy has been spotted leaving the Allied sea evacuation staging area. Sink the ships before they can escape. AH 6.4
TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY
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We have taken control of the rail system within our lines and they have become invaluable to our movement. Be on the look out for these soft targets that the Allies are using as well within their front to carry cargo and troops to and from the forward lines.
END OF AXIS BRIEFING
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