A semi-historic mission based on events in July 1940. The purpose of the mission is to explore a new part of the map. The aircraft set is roughly historic with some additions for gameplay. The Br.20 is also available to red to supplement their medium bomber force. Air spawns are available mid channel for Bf 109 & Ju 87 due to the distances involved in crossing from France. Bases are still available in Normandy for those who wish to make the full real crossing. Blue AI bombers will spawn periodically to attack red targets in order to advance the mission. Mission length is 4 hours. Mission features radar for red to detect large formations through the Mission menu (Tab-4). You'll want to connect to the Isle of Wight station before requesting a report. Special thanks to ATAG_Bliss for scripting/hosting, 5./JG27 Vogler for support, & FG_Kodiak/No.401 Wolverine for radar.
Blue briefing
July 1940 - Kanalkampf v1.4
I hope you all enjoyed your leave in France but it’s time to get back to work. High command has finally given the green light to begin the air war with England. Our mission is to destroy the RAF in preparation for an invasion, codenamed Unternehmen Seelöwe. We will begin by targeting Britain’s lifeline, her merchant shipping and harbors. This will force their fighters to come up where our Bf 109’s will have no problem shooting them down in great numbers. Based on the victory claims from yesterdays fighting over Dover this whole affair should take a week or two at most once our main offensive is launched. One word of precaution, if you are hit the Channel is no place for an extended swim this time of year. Try to ditch near one of the Rettungsbojen (sea rescue buoys) and the Seenotdienst (sea rescue service) will pick you up. The Rettungsbojens in our sector are located in AE13, AJ14, & AN14. Minensuchboots & He 115's are patrolling these sectors for downed pilots.
Bf 109 / Bf 110 Orders
- It is our good luck that a British convoy is sailing through our sector. The convoy was spotted in AM17 heading South-West towards the Isle of Wight. Establish air superiority over this convoy and clear a path for our bombers.
- Provide close escort for our bomber forces. Ju 87's from StG 2 will be launching raids on the convoy. Ground controllers will keep you informed as to when to move to the rendezvous areas.
- He 111's of I./KG55 will be launching a large raid on Portsmouth harbor. Bf 110's are preferred for long range escort while Bf 109's will be near the limit of their range. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge.
Ju 87 / Ju 88 / He 111 Orders
- A merchant convoy has been spotted by our reconnaissance flights in AM17 moving towards the Isle of Wight. Destroy these ships and starve England into submission.
- Portsmouth harbor (AG19.6) is a vital naval port to the British. Destroy any shipping, warehouses, and machinery located in the harbor.
- RAF Tangmere (AJ20.2) is a crucial air base for the British in this sector. Bomb the runways to knock it out of action. (8,000 kg required)
- The British have setup a series of radio antennas along their coastline which we believe are used for aircraft detection. One of these sites is located at RAF Ventnor (AG17.1) on the Isle of Wight. We want to test the effectiveness of our bombings on the towers to see if they can easily be brought down. Destroy the towers and the C&C (command and control) buildings at the base of the towers.
Red briefing
July 1940 - Kanalkampf v1.4
Since the fall of France things have been relatively quiet. However, in the last 24 hours things have begun to heat up. Yesterday, Luftwaffe reconnaissance aircraft were out over the Channel searching for merchant convoys. Around mid-day a group of Do 17’s attacked a convoy, codenamed “Bread”, which was passing through the Straits of Dover resulting in the loss of one ship. Today another merchant convoy is passing through our sector and we have been tasked with protecting it all costs. Make sure your survival gear is packed, the Channel waters can kill in minutes even at this time of year. If your aircraft is damaged, return to base immediately. Try to ditch near the convoy if you can’t make it back. The Germans have setup several sea rescue buoys in the Channel that hold emergency equipment. We’ve taken to calling them “Lobster Pots”. As a last resort you can search out one of these floats. So far we’ve spotted these buoys in AE13, AJ14, & AN14. As some of you might know the RAF has no organized search & rescue service.
Fighter Command Orders
- Establish air superiority over the merchant convoy sailing from AM17 towards the Isle of Wight. You are to fly CAP (combat air patrol) over the convoy and protect it from attack.
- Intercept enemy air raids. We expect waves of Jerry bombers & dive bombers to launch attacks in our sector. Ground controllers will vector you to any raids that appear. Use Tab-4 to check for incoming raids.
- Keep an eye out for any lone reconnaissance aircraft that might be shadowing the convoy or patrolling our coastline. Even the Luftwaffe's sea rescue patrols are fair game.
Bomber Command Orders
We've switched to mainly night operations but volunteer crews are still carrying out day-light attacks.
- While our friends in Fighter Command fight the Luftwaffe in the air, we've been tasked with destroying them on the ground. We've identified Bf 109 bases at Querqueville (AB07.6), Crepon (AK03.4), & Le Havre (AO05.9). Bomb the runways from altitude to disrupt their operations.
- The Germans have setup their own radar station outside of Fecamp (AQ08.6). We believe they are using this site to detect our shipping convoys moving through the Channel. As long as the site is operational our convoys can be detected in any weather, day or night. Destroy the radio tower and any buildings within the compound.
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