Olham 164 Posted August 21, 2009 Had to patrol behiend friendly lines two days ago. Right after takeoff, I spotted a flight of 4 FE2b heading north. Instead of following my route, I climbed up to engage them. When I came nearer, they suddenly split up in two groups of two. So I had to pick one group and tried to reach them. But now they went down pretty steep to attack our neighbouring field Halluin/Rekkem. I could hardly follow, and couldn't stop them, before they dropped their bombs. I heard that whistling, and "whoom!" had they destroyed a tent. I managed to shoot down both of them, but meanwhile the other group bombed again! Did they show such clever action before the Super Patch? To me, this was absolutely new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted August 21, 2009 That's a very handsome new skin on the Albatros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks, Hauksbee. It doesn't really fit perfect back to sides, but I'll adjust that later, and then make it available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted August 21, 2009 Wow, bombers that actually hit something! In all the three or four bomber careers I've tried in OFF, not once have I hit the assigned targets with my devastating weapons of mass destruction (ie. bombs weighing a few kilos). That's one of the reasons why I prefer flying the scouts - I'm a lousy bomber. :yes: Olham, I really like the colours of that skin. Too bad we can't (yet) have only personal skins in OFF... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 21, 2009 One day they'll find a way, I'm sure. Have never tried a bombing campaign, but from my whole mentality I'm no bomber, I'm a fighter. How is your Marineflieger doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted August 21, 2009 I'm a fighter. How is your Marineflieger doing? Oberleutnant zur See Faber is still in captivity. I'm currently flying in Jasta 5 in summer 1918, my first D.VII career. The action is really intense and its a miracle the guy's not dead yet. Very different from 1916 and early 1917... challenging but also great fun. I hope your Marineflieger has shot down many Nupes and so avenged my POW Oberleutnant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 21, 2009 Just back from a great CAP. Our flight one got engaged by Pups from RNAS-9. When I joined the turning, I could shoot one down. Short after that, I saw two S.E.5a - so new, the claims report didn't even list them yet - attacking ground targets with bombs. But once they'd released them, they could fight! I had a helter skelter of a fight with them. Geeze, they are all over the place! I fought both very agile, and thought I had downed both of them. But the report "allowed" me only one. Perhaps the other was hit by ground fire - he suddenly burnt, when I was not firing. Here's a pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted August 21, 2009 The crumpets must be really angry when they lose their brand new scouts as soon as they deploy them! In good hands, the Alb is a match for anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted August 21, 2009 Wow, bombers that actually hit something! In all the three or four bomber careers I've tried in OFF, not once have I hit the assigned targets with my devastating weapons of mass destruction (ie. bombs weighing a few kilos). That's one of the reasons why I prefer flying the scouts - I'm a lousy bomber. :yes: Olham, I really like the colours of that skin. Too bad we can't (yet) have only personal skins in OFF... How can U guys talk about the bombers hitting nothing Only recently I manged to hit a tree albet it with the whole airplane. Kiddin a side, I dropped to 6000ft and look down as the engine of the plane crossed the target Bombs away (4) some hit on ocassion Carrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted August 22, 2009 I really like this skin Olham Has a WWIIish feel to her Much like an Me 109 Good show with the Se5's! I just had a good patrol 6 & 6, A&B Flights were looking for some trouble A Flight turned around 1/2 way but with our 6, we still felt strong Spotted 5 Se5's 1 O'Clock low Send the Wingies after the TE Charlies and dove on the leader The Se is really improved lately and puts up a stiff fight Got the leader and 2 more, losing 2 and 1 wingie flew off Then a flight of 4 more Se's showed up Ran for a bit but they're too fast They split, 2 attacking the wingies, 1 after me, and the 4th top cover Called the attack and had a wild fight with 1 then the diving Top Cover guy Ended up getting all 4 with no losses Time for some captured Crown Royal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 22, 2009 Wow, what a fight, Duce! The S.E.5a is a dangerous opponent indeed! Did you have wingmen left to witness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted August 23, 2009 Wow, what a fight, Duce! The S.E.5a is a dangerous opponent indeed! Did you have wingmen left to witness? Sure did! The 2nd group of 4 Se's dove on our 3 reforming DVII's After shooting down the initial 2, I turned and saw a wild DF, 2 on 2 Sneaking up on this gave me a big advantage and I bagged em both So with no losses, we lit the afterburners and headed home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
