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    1. Jasta 26 5 pack

      This is a Pack of 5 Fokker Dr.1's of Jasta 26.
       
      1. Ltn. Fritz Loerzer (upper wing leading edge and center black)
       
      2. Vzfw. Otto Esswein - Dr.1 426/17 (an "E" on Fuselage and upper wing center).
       
      3. An "x" marking on fusalage as well as on upper wing center.
      Pilot and serial unknown.
       
      4. A 3-point "star" shape on fusalage and possible on upper wing center section. Pilot and serial not known.
       
      5. This Dr.1 "yellow stripe" appears in a photo of a Jasta 26 line up. It seems to have 2 colored bands around fusalage (Yellow?). And is said to have a "5" on the upper wing center section as well. Again pilot and serial are not known.I cant make out the "5" in the photo so mine is just a guess.
       
      **J26 Esswein and J26 x were posted already in the CombatAce download section** I just included them to make it easier to keep them all together. I did add Their personal markings to the upper wing center sections though.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    2. HansaBD1

      Hansa-Brandenberg D1 "Star-Strutter" Ver.1 08 April 2009
       
      Model & Skin by Andre (Laton) Simpson
       
      FM by peter01
       
       
      Please check the read-me for installation instructions.
       
       
      Also included in the release pack are the skin templates for anyone who wishes to create their own paint-schemes

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    3. PhonixKD1 "Star-Strutter"

      Hansa-Phonix KD1 "Star-Strutter" Ver.1 05 April 2009
       
      Model, Skin & FM by by Andre (Laton) Simpson
       
      This aircraft represents the late version Star-Strutters made under licence by Phonix. They had better pilot seating, a larger rudder/tail assembly and more powerful engine than the original Hansa-Brandenberg variant (which will my next release.)
       
      Please check the read-me for installation instructions.
       
       
      Also included in the release pack are the skin templates for anyone who wishes to create their own paint-schemes

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    4. First Eagles Nov 2008 Update

      Thirdwire Nov 2008 patch for First Eagles.

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    5. Italian SVA5 "87a" Squadriglia

      This is the Italian 87a Squadriglia 1918.
      Used in the Austro-Hungarian fronts.
       
      There are three styles included.
       
      1. Plain finish with side banner.
      2. Star spotted tail with side banner.
      3. White Tail with side banner.
       
      All three styles were mixed in to the Squadriglia as personal markings.
      I think .
       
      well enjoy them, quack74

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    6. Italian SVA5 "70a" Squadriglia

      This is a generic skin for the Italian SVA5.
       
      It represents the 70a Squadriglia in 1918.
      used on the Autro-Hugarian front.
       
      Thanks Laton for this model and the original skin.
      This new skin and skin only done by quack74.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    7. Jasta 5 Vzfw Josef Mai

      This is Fokker Dr.1 139/17 of Jasta 5.
       
      This aircraft was a hand down from Jasta 11 originally
      piloted by Ltn von Conta.
       
      It was then piloted by Ltn Hans-Joachim von Hippel
      and Vzfw Josef Mai both of jasta 5.
       
      I chose to use Vzfw Josef Mai as the pilot.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    8. Ansaldo SVA5

      Ansaldo S.V.A.5 Ver 1.1 30 April 2009
       
      Model, Skin & FM by by Andre (Laton) Simpson
       
       
      Please check the read-me for installation instructions.
       
       
      Also included in the release pack are the skin templates for anyone who wishes to create their own paint-schemes
       
       
      **1.1 - Mesh fix and changed FM

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    9. '21/4/18: The Rittmeister Falls'

      A mission for First Eagles + Expansion Pack 1 + Nov 08 patch.
       
      Bucky's Quick Mission No.10: '21/04/18: THE RITTMEISTER FALLS'
       
      Released 21/4/09. The 91st anniversary of the action depicted in this mission.
       
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      INTRODUCTION:
       
      I created this mission, a re-enactment of an actual aerial combat that took place at
      approximately 10:40am (Allied time), on Sunday, 21st April, 1918, to commemorate the 91st
      anniversary of Manfred von Richthofen's death.
       
      Brown, Buie, Evans, Emery or Popkin? These are the names that all have a valid claim for the
      honour of shooting down the legendary 80 victory German ace, Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr
      von Richthofen.
       
      For over eighty years it was generally accepted that von Richthofen fell to the guns of
      Captain A.R. Brown, DSC, of 209 Sqn RAF. Now though, although far from being conclusive,
      investigative research made in the 1990's would suggest that the Baron was most likely hit
      by the ground fire of Sgt. Cedric Basset Popkin, Machine Gunner 1st Class, of the 24th
      Machine Gun Company, 11th Brigade, 4th Australian Division.
       
      For Capt. Roy Brown however, the story related that during a large dogfight with German
      fighters over Le Hamel, and a subsequent fast dive from 5,000 feet to evade two enemy
      aircraft on his tail, Brown, flying Sopwith Camel, B7270, spotted a red Fokker Dr.I Triplane
      chasing another Camel at very low level. He dived down onto the Triplane's tail and after a
      short chase, fired a long burst into Richthofen's plane...
       
      The following is part of the brief combat report submitted by Capt. Brown on the afternoon of
      21st April, 1918:
       
       
      "...Dived on large formation of 15-20 Albatross scouts D5 (sic) and Fokker Triplanes, two of
      which got on my tail and I came out.
       
      Went back again and dived on pure red triplane which was firing on Lieut. May. I got a long
      burst into him and he went down vertical and was observed to crash by Lieut. Mellersh and
      Lieut. May.
       
      I fired on two more but did not get them."
       
       
      As von Richthofen pursued Lt. May, his Dr.I was being targeted by small arms fire from
      numerous Australian troops situated in various positions in the Vaux-Sur-Somme/Corbie
      area, Buie, Emery, Evans and Popkin among them. At this point in the chase, things were
      not looking good for the inexperienced Lt. Wilfred May, in his 209 Sqn Camel, D3326. Von
      Richthofen, in his all red Fokker Triplane, serial number 425/17 was gaining on him fast and
      it was only a matter of time until he brought his guns to bear on the British machine.
       
      However, as experienced and careful a pilot as von Richthofen was, he made two fatal
      errors of judgement that April morning: First, he seemingly disregarded his perilous position
      by flying so low over allied lines. He then also became target fixated in the quest for his 81st
      victory...It was the undoing of him.
       
      An eye witness described what happened next:
       
       
      " ...(I) heard a burst of gunfire and the Fokker stopped in its stride and did the first half of
      the loop, then straightened out and fluttered down out of our sight as if doing a pancake
      landing..."
       
       
      Richthofen had been killed by a single .303 bullet.
       
      We will never know with absolute certainty who it was that fired the fatal shot, but the
      controversy has raged on ever since...
       
      ============================================================
       
      TO SET THE SCENE:
       
      At this time, Jasta 11 were based at Cappy airfield, about 20 miles east of Amiens. The
      weather on the morning of the 21st had been misty and windy, which delayed the early
      morning patrol. But by approximately 9:30am (Allied time) the mist had cleared sufficiently
      to allow von Richthofen and five of his Jasta 11 wingmen to set off and patrol the lines.
       
      At almost precisely the same time at Bertangles, north of Amiens, 209 Squadron were taking
      to the air on a routine High Offensive Patrol.
       
      At about 10:25 the two units clashed over Le Hamel and a large dogfight commenced,
      involving some thirty plus aircraft. As a novice to aerial combat, Lt. May had been instructed
      to steer clear of any trouble. This he did by heading west and diving earthward. Von
      Richthofen, ever watchful, and sensing an easy kill, went after him, towards his date with
      destiny...
       
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      MISSION GUIDELINES:
       
      Immediately the mission begins, you'll be a little over 5000 feet, with the two Fokker
      Triplanes that Roy Brown mentioned in his combat report, on your tail and firing relentlessly
      at you. Take quick evasive action by diving to earth, but at the same time, keep a keen
      lookout for Lt. May's Camel, who meantime is being chased by the Baron...Can you reach
      May in time to save him from being von Richthofen's 81st victim?
       
      Now's your chance, flying as Capt A.R. Brown, to dispell all doubts over who killed the Red
      Baron!
       
      Be aware though, that Brown had spent most of his ammunition during the combat over Le
      Hamel...So how much ammo do you have left?
       
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      COMPROMISES AND GAME LIMITATIONS:
       
      Unfortunately, the Flanders Terrain doesn't include the requisite towns and villages
      (Vaux-Sur-Somme, Corbie, etc), so I've had to move the action about thirty miles north to
      more closely replicate the real life action.
      I could have used the Cambrai terrain, which does include those places but in my opinion,
      the Flanders terrain is much more realistic, graphically.
       
      There are no machine gun ground units to add to the historical authenticity either. But then,
      at least there can be no arguments over who fires the fatal shot this time...
       
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      TOO EASY?...A WORD, PLEASE:
      Before I decided to upload this mission, I asked myself; is this one challenging enough? After
      all, if I can succesfully dodge those two chasing Fokkers, find Lt. May, then get on the Baron's
      six and take him out, all in about two minutes flat, then anybody can! Thinking about it further
      though, I didn't really put this one together with the "challenge", or difficulty factor in mind...
      What I really wanted to do was create as accurate an historical re-enactment of the events of
      21st April 1918 as it was possible to achieve, as reported by the combatants involved, and by
      latter day historians and investigators.
       
      I have to say, that although it's very "scripted", I'm really quite pleased with the result. For
      example: While the player (Roy Brown) is diving down from 5000ft, dodging fire from the
      chasing Dr.I's, Lt. May will actually be pursued by von Richthofen over the village of Vaux-
      Sur-Somme (well most of the time, anyway), and they'll come very close to hitting the church
      tower, just as it really happened on that April morning in 1918...
       
      What I'm trying to say here, is that in spite of its apparent simplicity, this mission has taken
      me longer to get right, and caused me more problems and frustration than just about all the
      others put together!
       
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      MISSION REQUIREMENTS:
       
      To fly this mission as intended, you'll need the following mods and skins:
       
      Flanders Terrain.
      By Edward.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'Maps/Terrains' section.
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      209 Sqn, RAF Squadron skin set, which includes Roy Brown's B7270, for the Expansion Pack
      Sopwith Camel.
      By Quack74.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'WWI Aircraft Skins' section.
       
      PLEASE NOTE: You'll need to place these skins in the 110 hp Camel folder.
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      MvR's Fokker Dr.I, 425/17 ('MvR Last Plane') skin, for the Expansion Pack Fokker Dr.I.
      By Quack74.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'WWI Aircraft Skins' section.
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      'J11 Lt. von Linsingen' skin, for the Expansion Pack Fokker Dr.I.
      By Quack74.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'WWI Aircraft Skins' section.
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      'J11 Scholtz' skin, for the Expansion Pack Fokker Dr.I.
      By Quack74.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'WWI Aircraft Skins' section.
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      Many thanks to the above artists for their most excellent contributions to this great game.
       
       
      Although not essential, for extra realism and immersion I would also recommend the
      following mods, available at the Combat Ace, Downloads site:
       
      'Thicker, Fuller Clouds'.
      By ShrikeHawk.
      Found in 'Maps/Terrains'. 'Environmental Mods'.
      Excellent mod that greatly improves the "cotton wool ball" clouds effect.
       
      'FE Sounds V.2'.
      By yours truly.
      Found in 'Sound Mods'.
       
      'First Eagles Tracer With Smoke'
      By Jan Tuma.
      Found in 'FE Weapons Mods'
       
      PLEASE NOTE:
      In order to replicate the low level chase between von Richthofen and May, I found it
      necessary to amend two files which govern the altitude of AI planes. Without this change
      the AI planes will not fly below 100 feet or so. IMHO, this change improves the overall
      game and not just this mission.
       
      Here's how to do it:
       
      Using the 'SFP1 CAT file Extract Utility', extract the 'MISSIONCONTROL' ini (found in the
      'Mission Data.CAT) to the 'Flight' folder, open, then scroll down to [Altitude] and re-set;
      'VeryLow=' to '05'.
       
      Then extract the 'AIRCRAFTOBJECT' ini (found in the ObjectData.CAT) to the 'Objects' folder,
      scroll down to [Dogfight-----] and re-set; 'SafeAltitude=' to '05'. (Make sure to change all
      four entries: Dogfight; Green, Regular, Veteran & Ace.
       
      I would also recommend using Peter01's Fokker Dr.I Flight model DATA.INI, which improves
      the Triplane's manoeuvrability and aggressiveness. This FM is in the 'FM Update 3rd
      September' pack, found at the Combat Ace 'WWI, Add-On Aircraft/Flight Models' section.
       
      For maximum realism I would also recommend that this mission be played with all gameplay
      settings set to 'Hard'.
       
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      INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
       
      Install the mission by unzipping the downloaded file to the following path:
      C:/Program Files/Thirdwire/WW1/Missions
       
      Alternatively, you can drag and drop the unzipped MSN file directly into your 'Missions' folder.
       
      ============================================================
       
      I hope you enjoy flying this mission and find it both challenging and enjoyable enough to play
      it more than once. I've tried to make it as historically accurate and authentic as the game will
      allow.
       
      Feel free to change any of the parameters as you wish.
       
      I would welcome any suggestions or general feedback, good, bad or indifferent, via any one
      of the FE forums.
       
      Salute!
       
      Bucky. 21/4/09.
       
      ============================================================
       
      REFERENCES USED IN CREATING THIS MISSION:
       
      'The Red Baron's Last Flight'...N. Franks & A. Bennett.
      'Under the Guns of the Red Baron'...N. Franks & H. Giblin.
      'In the Footsteps of the Red Baron'...M. O'Connor & N. Franks.
      'Who Downed the Aces in WWI'...N. Franks.
      'The Red Baron Combat Wing'...P. Kilduff.
      'The Illustrated Red Baron'...P. Kilduff.
      'Red Baron. The Life and Death of an Ace'...P. Kilduff.
      'The Sky their Battlefield'...T. Henshaw.
      'Richthofen'...A.E. Ferko.
       
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    10. Hansa-PhonixKD1 Flik 41J 8 pack

      This is a pack of 8 Hansa-PhonixKD1 skins.
      All are from Flik 41J, 1917.
      I believe they where mainly used at the Austro-Hungarian/ Italian front (Eastern Front).
       
      Not sure of any pilots or serial #'s. But thanks to southside bucky for the info on the
      red and white checkered Hansa. As it belonged to Oblt. Frank Linke-Crawford.
      And the Ying-Yang was possibly flown by Feldwebel Karl Kaszala.
       
      I would like to thank Laton for his incredible work on his Hansa-PhonixKD1 model and the
      original skin. Very nice work .
       
      Enjoy, quack74
       
      P.S. Anybody have any info on these planes please let me know or just post in the forums.

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    11. No.209 Sqdn Camels 2 pack

      This is a pack of the No. 209 Squadron Sopwith Camels
      of North France, 1918.
       
      It contains the generic skin of No. 209 Sqdn Camels (red nosed)
       
      And one skin of Capt. Roy Browns Camel B7270.
       
      The 209 Sqdn skin is really just a guess. I havn't seen any other photos of 209 Camels. Only that of Capt. R Browns.
      But they do look good anyway. And we can't let Roy fly alone now can we.
       
      Anybody with info on these skins please feel free to let me know.
      I'll be more than happy to edit these skins.

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    12. Jasta 28 Alb.DIII 3 pack

      This pack contains 2 skins of Jasta 28 Albatros DIII's.
      And 1 skin of an Albatros DV.
       
      1 generic Jasta 28 Alb. DIII
       
      1 Jasta 28 DIII piloted by Ernst Hess. Rear fuselage green aft of cockpit.
       
      1 Jasta 28 Alb. DV piloted by Ernst Hess. Fuselage is completely green.
       
      The wings have also been recolored a bit.

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    13. Jasta 12 Fokker Dr1 w black chevron

      This is a Fokker Dr.1 of Jasta 12
       
      The pilot and serial Number are unknown. But there
      are photos of this aircraft.
       
      Nice photo
      Close one!

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    14. Hansa-Brandenburg D.I 28.69

      Here is a hasty rendition of Hansa 28.69 to fit the really fine model by Laton.
       
      Have fun.
       
      sinbad

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    15. Jasta 28 DV's 2 pack

      This pack contains the skin of Jasta 28 Albatros DV's
       
      One is the plain skin of Jasta 28 that will use game generated markings and personals.
      Yellow tails with black stripes.
       
      The other is that of Offz Stv Max Muller of Jasta 28. Albatros DV 1154/17 in August 1917.
       
       
      Enjoy,quack74.

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    16. New Jasta 7 Jacobs Dr.1 Better looking

      This is a new version of Jasta 7's Josef Jacobs' Fokker Dr.1 450/17 mid to late 1918. This to me is a better looking and cleaner version.
       
      Just overwrite your existing skin (if you already downloaded a previous J7 Jacobs skin). Or creat a new install.
       
      I know, this will be the third one. But this one to me is much better.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    17. Jasta Boelcke Dr.1 X marking

      This is a Fokker Dr.1 of Jasta Boelcke sometime in early 1918.
       
      The pilot and number are unknown. But photos do exsist of a Jasta boelcke line up with this plane.
       
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    18. Jasta 11 Erich Just?

      This is a Fokker Dr.1 of Jasta 11 early 1918.
       
      It's possible this aircraft belonged to Erich Just. Due to his later Fokker DVII markings and a photo of this aircraft at Lechelle airfield. If not (nobody knows for sure) than it still makes a nice addition to all the Jasta 11 Dr.1's.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    19. Jasta 11 red white band

      This is a Fokker Dr.1 of Jasta 11 early 1918.
       
      The pilot and aircraft number are unknown.
      But clear photo does exsist of this Dr.1 and pilot.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    20. 'Voss vs 56'

      A mission for First Eagles + Expansion Pack 1 + either; Nov 08 patch or Peter01 FM's pack
      without patch.
       
      Bucky's Quick Mission No.9: 'Voss vs 56'.
       
      Released 23/9/08. The 91st anniversary of the action depicted in this mission.
       
      ============================================================
       
      Introduction:
       
      This Mission is a re-enactment of an actual aerial combat that took place at about 6:30pm,
      on Sunday, 23rd September, 1917, in the skies above Poelcapelle and Westroosebeke,
      about 7-8 miles NE of Ypres, in Belgium.
       
      The action involved seven SE5a's of 56 Sqn, the RFC's premier fighter unit, and Lt. Werner
      Voss, a 48 victory ace and a holder of the coveted Ordre Pour Le Merite (Blue Max).
       
      This epic encounter, arguably the most famous dogfight in history, has been the subject of
      much speculation and controversy for ninety odd years now, and shows no signs of abating
      any time soon. This is evidenced by the fact that even though the combat reports of all the
      allied pilots involved (and other aircrew that witnessed it) still exist, there are some
      historians and enthusiasts that think Voss had run out of fuel and/or ammunition, and even
      that he was trying to surrender(!) before he was killed.
      Whatever the truth of the matter, the allied pilots combat reports are all of the opinion that
      the Fokker Triplane's excellent climb capability would have allowed Voss to withdraw from
      the combat at any time with relative ease. Yet he chose to fight to the end... Maybe he just
      had a little too much confidence in his own ability?
       
      Werner Voss' life story in general, and his final combat in particular, make very interesting
      reading. I highly recommend the book 'September Evening', by Barry Diggens' to anyone
      who would like to read further on the subject. Apart from containing a detailed blow by blow
      account of the combat, it also includes the complete combat reports of all the allied pilots
      involved.
       
      ============================================================
       
      To set the scene:
       
      At this time Voss was Staffelfuhrer of Jasta 10, based at Heule, near Courtrai. He had
      achieved his 48th victory that morning (23rd Sept) by shooting down a DH4. It was his first
      day back on the front line since going on leave on 11th of September. Probably eager to
      rack up his victory tally, he fatefully decided to fly one last patrol...
       
      Voss took off at approximately 17:05, in the pre-production Fokker Triplane, serial No.
      FI. 103/17 which he had been using since late August, and in which he had achieved his last
      10 victories. At about the same time, thirty or so miles away at Estree Blanche, 56 Sqn
      were leaving the ground for their final patrol of the day.
       
      At 18:25, Voss encountered two SE's of 60 Sqn. The ensuing combat which lasted all of two
      minutes, ended with both British fighters disengaging after being severely damaged.
      Unfortunately for Voss, The flight of SE5a's from 56 Sqn, led by Cpt. James McCudden VC,
      had witnessed the brief furball and were not slow in coming to the aid of their two stricken
      comrades...
       
      The infamous ten minute dogfight that followed is excellently summed up in this excerpt
      from James McCudden's book; 'Flying Fury':
       
      "The German pilot (Voss) saw us and turned in a most disconcertingly quick manner, not a
      climbing nor Immelmann turn, but a sort of flat half spin. By now the German triplane was
      in the middle of our formation, and its handling was wonderful to behold. The pilot seemed
      to be firing at all of us simultaneously, and although I got behind him a second time, I
      could hardly stay there for a second. His movements were so quick and uncertain that none
      of us could hold him in sight at all for any decisive time."
       
      Inevitably though, odds of seven to one were too great, even for a pilot of Voss' prowess.
      And especially considering the high calibre fighter pilots he was up against. It was 2/Lt.
      Arthur Rhys-Davids who eventually got Voss in his sights long enough to deliver the coup
      de grace. Voss fell to earth just inside the British lines, NW of Frezenberg, at a place called
      Plum Farm. He was 20 years old.
       
      In homage to Voss, McCudden stated in his book:
       
      "I shall never forget my admiration for that German pilot, who single-handed fought seven
      of us for ten minutes, and also put some bullets through all of our machines. His flying was
      wonderful, his courage magnificent, and in my opinion he is the bravest German airman
      whom it has been my privilege to see fight."
       
      High praise indeed.
       
      The battle hardened 56 Sqn pilots that Voss faced that evening were all aces except for
      Cronyn. Indeed, by the end of the war they had amassed 172 victories between them.
      They are listed below with their total end of war victory numbers, the serial number, and
      identification letter of the SE5a they were actually flying on 23rd Sept 1917.
       
      Cpt. J.B. McCudden. (58) flew B4863 marked 'G'
      Cpt. G.H. Bowman. (32) flew B2 marked 'M'
      Lt. R.T.C. Hoidge. (27) flew B506 marked 'N'?
      2/Lt. A.P.F. Rhys-Davids. (22) flew B525 marked 'I'
      Lt. R.S. Maybery. (21) flew B1 marked 'K'
      Lt. K.K. Muspratt. (8) flew A8944 marked 'H'
      Lt. V.P. Cronyn. (4) flew A4563 marked 'L'
       
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      Mission guidlines:
       
      WARNING!
      It has to be said that it's almost impossible to survive this mission, (well, for me anyway!)
      and for that reason I hesitated to upload it at all. But with the 91st anniversary of Voss'
      demise approaching, I decided to go for it.
      I created it using the latest 'Peter01 FM's pack', 'Very Hard AircraftObject.ini', and
      '70% GunData.ini files'. Consequently, I haven't lasted more than a minute during the
      mission testing! I'm no great flyer though, so with a bit more ability, or without those
      mods?...
       
      When the mission begins, you'll be flying at approximately 6,500ft. We'll assume that the
      encounter with the two 60 Sqn SE's has just ended, and the 56 Sqn flight is winging its way
      towards you...Utilise your height advantage, and don't fly straight and level for more than a
      few seconds!
       
      The 56 Sqn pilots were all amazed at Voss' aerobatics...You'll have to be equally agile to
      have even the slightest glimmer of a chance!
       
      ============================================================
       
      Compromises and game limitations:
       
      I had a go at including the legendary 'red nose Albatros' that featured briefly in the furball
      that fateful evening. However, it only distracted the SE's from giving you (Voss) their full
      attention. And seeing as it only played a very small part in the combat, I decided not to
      use it.
       
      The 56 Sqn SE5a identification letters used are all correct for the pilots involved in the
      combat (See above for pilot/ID list). However, on 23/9/17, 56 Sqn were still using a dumbell
      marking on the rear fuselage. This was changed to the more familiar white rear fuselage
      band on 25/9/17.
       
      The actual combat between Voss and 56 Sqn commenced at about 6:30pm, but I've had to
      set the mission time at 5:30, otherwise you'd be flying in the dark.
       
      I've also used a bit of artistic license regarding height advantage and the order of events,
      but essentially it's you (Voss) against seven enemy planes, just as it was for him.
       
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      Mission requirements:
       
      To fly this mission as intended, you'll need the following mods and skins:
       
      Flanders terrain.
      By Edward.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'Maps/Terrains' section.
       
      Werner Voss skin for the Expansion Pack Fokker Dr.I.
      By Gumpy.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'WWI Aircraft Skins' section.
       
      SE5a 56 Sqn, RFC, 1917 Squadron Markings.
      Two versions by dhasdell.
      To be found in the Combat Ace, Downloads, 'WWI Aircraft Skins' section.
      Make sure to use the 'letters' version.
       
      Many thanks to all the above artists for their most excellent contributions to this great game.
       
      Although not essential, for extra realism and immersion I would recommend the following
      mods, available from the Combat Ace, Downloads site:
       
      'Thicker, Fuller Clouds'.
      By ShrikeHawk.
      Found in: 'Maps/Terrains'. 'Environmental Mods'.
      Excellent mod that greatly improves the "cotton wool ball" clouds effect.
       
      'FE Sounds'.
      By yours truly.
      Found in: 'Sound Mods'.
       
      For maximum realism I would also recommend that this mission be played with all gameplay
      settings set to 'Hard'.
       
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      Installation instructions:
       
      Install the mission by unzipping the downloaded file to the following path:
      C:/Program Files/Thirdwire/WW1/Missions
       
      Alternatively, you can drag and drop the unzipped MSN file directly into your 'Missions' folder.
       
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      I hope you enjoy flying this mission and find it both challenging and enjoyable enough to play
      it more than once. I've tried to make it as historically accurate and authentic as the game
      will allow.
      Feel free to change any of the parameters as you wish.
       
      I would welcome any suggestions or general feedback, good, bad or indifferent, via any one
      of the FE forums.
       
      Viel Glueck!
       
      Bucky. 23/9/08.
       
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      References used in creating this mission:
       
      'September Evening'... B. Diggens.
      'Werner Voss'... D. Hylands.
      'Flying Fury: Five Years In The Royal Flying Corps'... J. McCudden VC.
      'High In The Empty Blue'...A. Revell.
      'Under The Guns Of The German Aces'... N. Franks & H. Giblin.
      'Who Downed The Aces In WWI'... N. Franks.
      'Above The Lines'... N. Franks. F.W. Bailey & R. Guest.
      'Above The Trenches'...C. Shores. N. Franks. R. Guest.
      'The Jasta War Chronology'... N. Franks. F. Bailey & R. Duiven.
      'The Sky Their Battlefield'... T. Henshaw.
      'Royal Flying Corps Communiques 1917-18'... C. Bowyer.
      'The Fokker Triplane'... A. Imrie.
      'Fokker Dr.I Triplane: A WWI Legend'... P. Leaman.
      'Fokker Dr.I Aces Of WWI'... N. Franks & G. VanWyngarden.
      'British Aviation Squadron Markings Of WWI'... L.A. Rogers.
       
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    21. Jasta 11 3 pack

      This pack contains three Fokker Dr.1's of Jasta 11
       
      1. Fokker Dr.1 591/17 Vzfwbl Edgar Scholz (white tail)
       
      2. Ltn. Hans Joachim Wolff Serial # unknown (orange band)
       
      3. Black and white stripes (pilot and serial # unknown)
       
       
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    22. Fokker Dr.1 157/17 Jasta 2

      This is Fokker Dr.1 157/17 of Jasta Boelcke.
       
      Pilot is unknown.
       
      It bears black and white stripes on the fuselage and on the outer wing struts.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

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    23. No. 66 Sqn Sopwith Pups

      This is a generic skin of the No. 66 Sqn Sopwith Pups in France 1917.
       
      Not 100% accurate but looks good.
       
      This Pup download will use the game generated white fuselage letters and random serial numbers.
       
      Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pup model and skin template.
       
      This skin done by quack74. Any problems with appearance, PM me at CombatAce.com.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

      148 downloads

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    24. Sopwith Pup Naval 3 "C" flight generic

      This is a generic skin for the Sopwith Pup.
      It is a skin of 3 Naval Sqn "C" flight.
      It uses random Letters and serial numbers.
       
      This skin will go along with the previous posts of Naval 3's MILDRED, BETTY, and HAPPY.
      It will create a whole flight.
       
      Again thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pup model and skin template.
       
      This skin done by quack74.
       
      Enjoy, quack74

      112 downloads

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    25. Fokker Dr.1 Jasta 27 Goring, Klimke

      This 2 pack contains 2 Fokker Dr.1's of Jasta 27.
       
      Fokker Dr.1 206/17 Oblt. Hermman Goering
      Fokker Dr.1 577/17 Ltn. Rudolf Klimke
       
      The klimke Dr.1 was in a previouse download but some details were missing. Sorry
      The fuselage ancors on the sides and the worn patch on the cockpits port side were added.
       
      The Klimke Dr.1 is a full skin install. If you already have it just overwrite.
       
      Enjoy quack74

      121 downloads

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