Olham 164 Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) A question to all the British flyers: I would like to get some info about - which Squadrons were the best three - what planes did they fly when - where were they based when - which aces were there when Myself, I have already met some good ones. I think, RNAS 3 and RFC 65 (or was it 56 ?) were pretty good or even elite? Thank you in advance! Edited April 27, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macklroy 2 Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) S! Olham I fly RFC-28 out of Droglandt. An aerodrome just North West of Ypres. 5 aces in the squad including "Black Mike" McEwen and others. Im in october of 1917 at the moment. Edited April 27, 2009 by Macklroy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrispdm1 1 Posted April 27, 2009 I'm flying 56, they get the Se5 the earliest and come over to the continent on April 6th, 1917. They have Ball and Hoidge for aces that I can think of of the top of my head, quite a few more listed. They are based at Vert-Galant They would definately be up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OvS 8 Posted April 28, 2009 A question to all the British flyers: I would like to get some info about - which Squadrons were the best three - what planes did they fly when - where were they based when - which aces were there when Myself, I have already met some good ones. I think, RNAS 3 and RFC 65 (or was it 56 ?) were pretty good or even elite? Thank you in advance! Olham, sign-up with Jasta 11, and pick a fight with RFC 56... or even Jasta 4 should get you many of the RNAS squadrons... so should any of the MFJ's or Seafrostas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tttiger 0 Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) RFC (later RAF) 20 and 22 both are Bristol F2b squads and both are rated elite in the sim from late 1917 onward. They were based in many, many places (too many to list here). Go to enlist in them in the sim and you can see what dates they were at what airfields. Are you good enough to take on the Biff? We'll give you a really spiffy funeral if you do. Tony Edited April 28, 2009 by tttiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted April 28, 2009 Seems like you're clearing the skies of Spads Olham! At this rate your kill numbers soon rival MvR himself... If you ever feel like flying for the frogs or Yanks, give the Spad XIII a try in campaign. I love those WW1 turn fighters, but if I must choose an old energy fighter I'm quite fond of, it's definitely the Spad XIII. Amazing speed, amazing toughness! But it's clumsy and the visibility from the cockpit is terrible compared to German scouts. Even though the latest patch made rear gunners much less deadly, I'm still not particularly eager to attack Brisfits. If the observer won't get you, the pilot may well do so! They are surprisingly nimble planes for two seaters. In my Jasta 10 campaign in Flanders in the spring of 1918, Brisfits are quite common opponents, and I tend to avoid them in my Pfalz unless the situation is very unfavourable for the enemy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rugbyfan1972 1 Posted April 28, 2009 Olham, 56 squadron also have (from memory) during the war the following aces flying for them Leonard Barlow Richard Mayberry Gerald Constable-Maxwell James McCudden Arthur Rhys-David And the following pilots although I am not sure if any of them became aces. Duncan Grinnell-Milne John Leach Versh Cronyn Those are just from the top of my head. Thanks Rugbyfan1972 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 28, 2009 OvS: Olham, sign-up with Jasta 11, and pick a fight with RFC 56... or even Jasta 4 should get you many of the RNAS squadrons... so should any of the MFJ's or Seafrostas. Okay, thanks, OvS - I have just started a pilot in Jasta 11 yesterday, in January 1917. So I should meet them sooner or later. Tttiger - I had two encounters with the Bristol fighter. They are extremely agile and strong. When I am not given the direct order to attack them, I rather let them pass. I may be crazy, but not suicidal. Yes, Hasse Wind - I will try the SPAD myself one day. It must be a good fighter, when you use the right tactics. And for the Brisfits - see above. Thanks for the names, Rugbyfan. I have shot down Gerald Constable-Maxwell in "a former life" (Lol!) This time, I will try to last much longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted April 28, 2009 Olham, 56 squadron also have (from memory) during the war the following aces flying for them Leonard Barlow Richard Mayberry Gerald Constable-Maxwell James McCudden Arthur Rhys-David And the following pilots although I am not sure if any of them became aces. Duncan Grinnell-Milne John Leach Versh Cronyn Those are just from the top of my head. Thanks Rugbyfan1972 You missed Peter Hawke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrispdm1 1 Posted April 28, 2009 Cecil Lewis is another ace of 56... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Wow - 56 has more aces than I need (or could deal with - Lol!!) OvS - what does MFJ and Seafrosta mean? Just had my second sortie with Jasta 11 - with the Red Baron himself, and more aces. (see: Reports from the Front). And yes - I met some Pups from RNAS-9. Two of them will be missing in the mess this evening. But they are very agile turn fighters, and I don't know, what had happened, had they not collected some hits from ground fire before (I saw in the report afterwards, that they must have attacked a balloon base). Edited April 29, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velvet 1 Posted April 29, 2009 Quiet guys, you shouldn't be giving the Boshe information. "Loose lips sink ships". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shredward 12 Posted April 29, 2009 OvS - what does MFJ and Seafrosta mean? Marine-Feldjagdstaffel I-V - Naval fighter units operating in Belgium Seefrontstaffel I-II - charged with protection of seaplanes operating on the coast Cheers, shredward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 29, 2009 I'm flying RFC56...No shortage of Huns to pepper!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandy 3 Posted April 29, 2009 Olham, Fly against RNAS in late winter to early summer 1916 (during the "bloody April" period). They flew Sopwith Tripes along the channel coast (nice change of scenery), and had a complete flight of Crazy Canucks called the Black Flight: Black Flight link They'll teach you how to cry, and you just might meet me flying with them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 29, 2009 In February 1917 he was a member of Number 3 Naval Squadron that was operating with the British Army near the Cambrai front. "Bloody April" was in 1917. In the site it says, Collishaw flew near Cambrai in Feb. 17? I have just started a Jasta 11 pilot in January 1917, in Brayelles. So, if he lasts long enough, I should get the chance to duell with Mr. Collishaw. But that Tripe is a great turn fighter, I assume? And Collishaw even had two guns mounted - that will get tough then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandy 3 Posted April 29, 2009 Oops! 1917, my bad... RNAS 10 was sent inland away from the channel to Ypres area in June 1917 (I believe) where they fought Jasta 11. Simply enlist a new pilot as British (if you can bring yourself to do that...) choose RNAS 10 and scroll forward on the dates to see their change of location if you want to fly Jasta 11 against them, the game dates should coincide around June. I'm currently flying with RNAS 10 in May 1917, building up my experience (and hopefully surviving!) till the move... I've got enough claims for ace, and they've made me a flight leader after a half dozen missions. Looking forward to meeting Herr Red Baron as well! What colours are your kite Olham? I'll keep an eye out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 29, 2009 No problem to be a British pilot; I like the British ways to handle things - a refreshing diffence to being German sometimes. I had a Camel pilot, David Oldham, in 65 RFC Squadron, but he didn't last long. But I'll definitely start one again. Here's my Albatros DIII in Jasta 11, Feb. 1917. Yesterday, I downed two Pups from RNAS-9 with it yesterday. See more in sticky thread "Reports from the front". But until summer, it's a long time. Perhaps I'll see you near Arras... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted April 30, 2009 Give the Pup a try sometimes in a Brit career, Olham. She's a great fighter, nimble and tougher than the Nupe. One of my favourites... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 30, 2009 Oh yes, it was tricky to get them - one almost got behind me, after me doing only half a turn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
