First Eagles - WWI and Early Years 1914 - 1920

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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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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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

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

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

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

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

Effects Pack - test.
 
New fuel fire and engine damage effects, plus changes fuel leak.
 
Please check the readme for installation.

This is Sopwith Pup N6181 "HAPPY" of Naval 3 "C" flight France 1917.
Pilot is Flt Cdr L S Breadner.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pup model and skin template.
 
This skin by quack74
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is Sopwith Pup N6183 "MILDRED H." of 3 Naval Sqn. "C" flight France 1917.
Pilot is Flt Cdr J A Glen.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pup model and the original skin template.
 
This skin done by quack74.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is Sopwith Pup N6205 "BETTY" of 3 Naval Sqn "C" flight France 1917.
Pilot is Flt Cdr J S T Fall.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pup model and skin template.
 
This skin done by quack74.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is a Pfalz D.IIIa scheme done on a D.III model. Only because there is no D.IIIa in FE.
 
It is a Pfalz D.IIIa piloted by Ltn. Hans-Georg von der Marwitz of Jasta 30 in 1918.
 
This plane uses the game generated "National" markings.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the use of the original Pfalz D.III skin templates.
 
This particular skin by quack74.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This download will create Pfalz D.III's of Jasta 16b.
 
This download will use the game generated "National " markings, and will also
generate random serial numbers as well as Personal markings.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the use of their original skin templates.
 
Jasta 16b skin by quack74.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is Pfalz D.III 1386/17 of Jasta 22
Piloted by Staffelfuhrer Lt. Lenz.
 
This download also uses the game generated "National" marking system.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pfalz D.III model.
 
Enjoy, quack74

This is a Pfalz D.III of Jasta 22.
Piloted by Lt. Wunsch
 
This download uses the game generated "National" marking system.
 
Thanks to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pfalz D.III model.
 
enjoy, quack74

This is a factory finished D.III. Siver grey or "white" as I named it.
 
This Pfalz can be used in any Jasta.
Also this download uses random personal markings and serial numbers.
And uses the game generated "National" marking system.
 
Thanks goes to the SFP1 Dev A-Team for the original Pfalz D.III model.
 
Any problems contact ME not the A-Team with a PM or through the CombatAce forums.
 
Enjoy, quack74