One of these special OFF moments

[Olham]

Just had another patrol with Jasta 14, west of Verdun, where the river Aire crosses the lines.

We had sighted 4 silvergrey Nieuport 24 flying westerly along the front line very low.

After making sure, that no other EA were anywhere, we dived and engaged the French.

It was like striking falcons - the French hadn't seen us up in the sun, and I witnessed two

going down at once. Then I followed one and shot him down.

 

Without Labels, it was now a bit of work to spot and recollect my wingmen. I decided, we

had gained enough and wanted to fly home. The 4 wingmen were really hanging behind like

kids who don't want to go back home, and so I reduced throttle.

Checked around everywhere; then looked back to see where they were.

Suddenly I catch a glimse of something silvergrey underneath my right tailplane.

 

One Nieuport had either escaped our attack, or he was another feller from Escadrille 85 -

and now he was sneaking up on me from below my 6 o'clock!

My wingmen were still too far behind to have warned me. I swung round and fought the guy,

and I was victorious.

But hey, what a thrilling moment that was! This is one of those surprises which never fail

to amaze me - that feeling of real life flying. Great job done, devs!

 

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Edited April 7, 2012 by Olham

[Shiloh]

Thanks for sharing that Olham. I too have been flying without aids lately and have been suprised more times than I care to mention but each time my heart has damn near jumped out of my chest and it's been quite a thrill I must admit.

[Olham]

From "Special OFF Moments" to clay pigeons in 5 posts - tch!

[rjw]

From "Special OFF Moments" to clay pigeons in 5 posts - tch!

 

 

Sorry Olham!!

 

My humour does go astray now and then...

I appreciate your "Special Moment" and didn't plan to hijack your post!

 

Best Regards;

[Olham]

Seems it was edited - maybe Shredder played a trick here?

 

I didn't really mind, guys! No problem, rjw.