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    Operation MG3

    Alright, gents, no rest for the wicked!

    Pernix and his crew have put up another challenge for us: the destruction (and defense) of Allied Convoy MG3 steaming eastward north of Tobruk. I have posted the briefings for both Blue and Red below.

    Good luck!!!

    Event: Operation MG3

    Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023

    Time: 1900 GMT (1400 EST)

    Location: Team Fusion Server #3

    Thank you, Pernix, for the hard work you've put into this. It's going to be a fun event!!!

    Cheers,

    Snapper

    [Army Blue]
    <Name>
    AXIS-Operation MG3
    <Description>
    AXIS BRIEFING
    12-August-1942 8.00 AM
    Weather Conditions : Clear. South wind 4m/s.
    Tobruk radio signal 302 Mhz


    In the eastern Mediterranean, the MG 3 decoy operation began in August, while the convoy to Malta MW12 was being prepared. The Royal Navy had the intention of distracting the Italian-German air and naval forces from the western Mediterranean. The Allies put in place a convoy with four merchant ships and 19 war ships, which sailed from Port Said after sunset on August 10th, and joined the convoy the morning of August 11th, sailing west to about the longitude of Tobruk, then turned back. The German submarine U-83, after communicating the convoy's position, silently followed it, requesting the intervention of the Axis air force from Libya and the Aegean. Although not falling for the trap, the Axis powers attacked the convoy off the coast of Crete, causing severe losses.


    On land, the British began to deploy a small group of commandos to the north of Bardia, in order to disrupt the Italian-German rear, occupying an airport and advancing towards Gambut.


    Your goal will be to contain and if possible, destroy these two initiatives.


    Departure Airports:


    Tobruk N°1: Mainly Italian Royal Air Force.


    Gambut N°2: Mainly German Luftwaffe.


    Strategic mission objective: Support bombing waves and contribute to destroying the MG3 Allied naval convoy. Position at the beginning of the mission I17-5.


    Tactical objective: Destroy the concentration of English troops advancing towards Gambut. Position L1-4.


    P.S. It seems that some ships are damaged, slowing down the convoy.
    Be careful when using the airports around Gambut, the troops in retreat have mined the runways.
    Good luck!
    Long live the Axis!
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    [Army Red]
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    ALLIED-Operation MG3
    <Description>
    Allied Briefing
    12-August-1942 8.00 AM
    Weather Conditions : Clear. South wind 4m/s.
    Tobruk radio signal 302 Mhz


    In the Eastern Mediterranean, the MG 3 operation had begun in August, while the convoy for Malta MW12 was being prepared. The Royal Navy intended to distract the Italian-German naval and air forces from the western part of the Mediterranean. The allies put in place a convoy with four merchant ships and 19 war ships, which sailed from Port Said after sunset on August 10th, and joined the convoy the morning of August 11th, sailing westward until about the longitude of Tobruk, and then returning. The Axis air force intervened, trying to sink as many ships as possible, effectively countered by our Alexandria fighter aircraft.


    On land, various commando landing actions were attempted, one of which was particularly successful in the north of Bardia, this served to disrupt the Italian-German rear, occupying an airport, and advancing decisively towards Gambut.


    Your goal will be to contain the waves of Italian and German bombers towards our MG3 convoy.


    Departures in Flight:


    4000 East: Mainly Bombers.


    3000 Southeast A: Mainly Fighters.


    2000 Southeast B: Fighters-Bombers.


    =STRATEGIC MISSION OBJECTIVE: Attack the waves of Bombers, and destroy the Italian Warships sent against our Naval Convoy MG3. Position at the beginning of the mission I17-5.
    =TACTICAL OBJECTIVE: Destroy the small coastal naval convoy located near Tobruk. Position E3-7.
    p.s. Unfortunately, some ships of the convoy are damaged and slowing down our convoy that is sailing towards East. The Gambut airports are a secondary objective to intervene.


    Good luck!! Long live the King!!
    Mission created by Pernix
    [Info]
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    Info
    <Slide>


    <Caption>
    008-Operation MG3
    <Slide>


    <Caption>
    Missione di attacco ad un convoglio Inglese-Scorta-Difesa-e Bombardamento--Attack mission on a British convoy-Escort-Defense-and Bombardment
    [Army None]
    <Name>
    GENERAL SITUATION
    <Description>
    The Second Convoy Battle


    At the beginning of 1942, the situation in the Mediterranean was particularly favorable for the Axis, although the direct intervention in the war of the USA posed, in perspective, worrying questions.
    The Mediterranean Fleet, which no longer had aircraft carriers, was now also deprived of battleships,
    due to the losses suffered in the last months of 1941 and, taking into account the needs on other seas, was unable to receive the necessary reinforcements, thus reducing itself to complete impotence.


    Therefore, the Regia Marina, initially unknowingly, had achieved virtual control of the central-eastern Mediterranean with obvious and advantageous repercussions on maritime transport and operations.
    In North Africa: Rommel with two successive offensives (January-February and May-July) would have reached the gates of Alexandria threatening the Middle East, the heart of the British Empire, putting the now annihilated Mediterranean Fleet in serious danger of being bottled up.


    Therefore the British reaction could not take long.
    Between the two major naval operations for the resupply of Malta, in June (Harpoon) and August (Pedestal), the British had gone on the offensive against the Axis maritime communication lines with Libya.
    This mission describes the events that occurred on August 12, 1942, in the southern Mediterranean, between Crete-Tobruk-and Alexandria.

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    Last edited by ATAG_Snapper; Feb-28-2023 at 14:53.


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    Re: Operation MG3

    Thank you for deciding to fly this mission, there are nearly 100 AI crews intending to sink the Red "Bagnarole".
    They will be joined by magnificent Axis fighter pilots, who will escort them home in one piece.

    "Bagnarola"= Ship not too efficient, and always out of order.

    Bye

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Ready to take off

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Ready for combat again, comrades!
    Gruß Amarok

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Great! Operation Pedestal event cant wait till Sat...IMG_2126 (2).JPG

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Great news! К.В.А.С. will take part!
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    Re: Operation MG3

    Ok for me !

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    Re: Operation MG3

    I would like to see the list of aircraft.
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    Re: Operation MG3

    Quote Originally Posted by KBAC_akm615 View Post
    I would like to see the list of aircraft.
    Sea Hurricane from aircraft carrier would be fantastic!,alas not in this game yet.

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    Re: Operation MG3

    This is great, sounds exciting - thanks for organising this. I'll be there. It will be fun to play the Tobruk map.

    As a newbie flying bombers for red, will I need to learn how to drop torpedos? If so, I would be up for a practice run on Friday, if anyone is free.
    Last edited by ATAG_Heggers; Mar-01-2023 at 07:13.

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    Re: Operation MG3

    I will be in
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    Re: Operation MG3

    Quote Originally Posted by heggers View Post
    This is great, sounds exciting - thanks for organising this. I'll be there. It will be fun to play the Tobruk map.

    As a newbie flying bombers for red, will I need to learn how to drop torpedos? If so, I would be up for a practice run on Friday, if anyone is free.
    Hi Hegs........I've never dropped a torpedo either.......but we could learn/crash/die together? I will try to 'get on' Friday for a quick practice and will look out for you! Salute!

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Hi Guys

    Thanks for the invite , unfortunately I will not be available but I'm sure this one will be as successful as the previous ones . Best of luck to all and have fun .

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Quote Originally Posted by ATAG_Marlow View Post
    Hi Hegs........I've never dropped a torpedo either.......but we could learn/crash/die together? I will try to 'get on' Friday for a quick practice and will look out for you! Salute!
    It'll be a whole new experience for you Marlow, as you have to face toward the enemy to drop your torpedo !
    They don't work in reverse, or from very far away teehee.


    Wish I could join in but I'm away on guitar ops for a few days.

    Dazza

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    Re: Operation MG3

    If it's just freighters skip bombing is way more effective than torpedoes.
    You can sink a lot of ships with 18 250lb bombs.

    If there are warships ... well, you'll die anyway

    Sorry, I won't be able to make it, but I would love to fly the Tobruk map more!

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    Re: Operation MG3

    This was great fun - thanks for organising

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Many thanks to Pernix for setting up and Snapper for the shout out.

    Wimpy squad had a some great fun with some challenging sorties over Tobruk.
    A good way to spend a few hours.

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Thank's for this event, Pernix and Snapper.
    I fly with lot of pain and error but globally i enjoy flying last evening over Tobruk.

    Brunov

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Thanks for all !

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    Re: Operation MG3

    Moin comrades!

    First of all, thanks to all who organized this!

    Once again a wonderful mission and we need more of it!)))
    Gruß Amarok

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    Re: Operation MG3

    great fun , whens the next one
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    Re: Operation MG3

    And a video


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