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During the last two years, Wikipedia has become much better, and you can find knowledge about almost anything. So I thought I'd search for the book "Winged Victory" - to see if it was ever translated into German, and if so, under which title. But - nothing! So I tried the title by Arthur Gould Lee: "No Parachute!" Again - nothing. Now this could be a field for a British member with some knowledge about the books, to write the article in Wikipedia. Everyone can do that. Wouldn't it be great to see these books in there?

Ah, yes, I remember! Thanks, elephant!

Thanks, and cheers, Widowmaker! Same for me, DonL, I only learnt to know more about these men since I got immersed into the world of OFF. The forum veterans told me so much, I learned more every day, and these men came back to life in a way. And as Shiloh says - in OFF we fly with them, or watch their A-flight taking off, and knowing their names now we can look for them in "The Aerodrome" and stand in awe for their achievements. When I went to bed last night, I grabbed me Franks' "Above the Lines" and looked up the aces in Jasta 14 at the time I am flying there right now in my campaign. I'll try to mention them more in my "Reports".

I'm on the wrong side of the pond for that. But that may hopefully come over here soon. Thanks anyway.

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! .

Seems it was edited - maybe Shredder played a trick here? I didn't really mind, guys! No problem, rjw.

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

Just found this FLICKR site with brilliant aircraft, engine, automobile and propeller factory posters - enjoy! Make sure you get the large ones, by right-clicking on the pic, then select "Gross" (large), before download.

If you guys should need to reactivate your pilots, it is a bit complex, but possible. You need to back up your "Pilots" folder first, which is here: CFSWW1 Over Flanders Fields > campaigns > CampaignData > Pilots After "Reset OFF Manager", you need to create as many new pilot as you had, in the same squadrons and probably at the same or little earlier time. Then you fly each pilot once - actually it is enough to be on the field in your crate, then you can exit again. Only after that, you can exchange the content in the pilot folders with the old. I hope I haven't forgotten anything - I wish you luck.

I read something like this a long time ago. I guess it may be just one "faulty" mission. Looks like the OFF Manager didn't get the take-off completed. Only if you see the same thing again, you might have to make a "Reset OFF Manager" or even the "Reset CFS3" - but that would eliminate all your campaign pilots. .

Wow - I knew if anyone might know where to find the pic, it would be Shredward, JFM or you! The Eindecker doesn't look as dangerous as the late war planes, but still I can imagine how thrilling it must feel when a craft with a machine gun is climbing up on you.

Had the same thought, Shiloh - or maybe arrange the posters around a central picture.

Okay - now that's just not a magazine I have subscribed. A quote from the article with the correct airfield position would be nice, George. Do you fly OFF? If so, please send me a PM with your town & country/state, and I will add you to the OFF Forum Pilots Maps.

Hey, that sounds like ammo for another historical debate - what are your sources, GMU? Are you from the area? Thanks, foreigndevil - doesn't look like I can make it this year, but hopefully next.

If only those map files wouldn't occupy all our attachment space... Thanks a lot, Lou, I'll pop over there and get it!

These photos are all of such a good quality, that they bring back that time from more than 65 years ago very close. Many of them are very touching. How different in many ways the situations, the actions - and then again, how similar the needs, the desires, the hopes. Photography at it's best - thank you for sharing, Salvo.

Brilliant photographies, and so many - I am amazed to see this treasure.

So quiet in here - maybe time to post this link again for all newbies - a big fund of photos of almost any early aircraft. http://www.earlyaeroplanes.com/archive1.htm This sandcoloured craft (I think) is the SPAD VII named "Vieux Charles" - the fighter plane of the great French ace Georges Ludovic Guynemer.

Good title for a post with haunting pictures - thank you, Salvo. Welcome Over Flanders Fields - do you fly the sim already? If so, please send me a PM with your town and country/state, and I'll add you to our OFF Forum Pilots Maps.

He was born in Algeria - maybe his Serpent is a symbol from the Arabian mythology? I wish you good success with the Dr.1, Shiloh - a hell of a turn-devil with a good climb. As Hellshade says - pick the fights you could win, and you should be fine.

"THE VINTAGE AVIATOR" have added lots of detailed photos of their Albatros D.Va - a joy for skinners, modellers & Albatros fans. http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/albatros-dva/albatros-dva-walkaround Here I saw the first close-on photo of the lift-ring handle near the tailplane. It was jacketed with leather; they used the handle to lift up and carry the tailplane, when the aircraft was moved. If not in use, this ring was fixated by a clasp. Also yet unknown to me was that metal step attached to the nose, which was used to get at the engine.

Why don't you start a campaign, Shiloh - all these victories could now be in the book already. Feldwebel Mahlow had a great fight above the southern Argonne. His 5 Albatros got jumped by 2 groups of Nieuport 17 from 2 different Escadrilles - which both had overlooked Kypke's 1. Kette higher up in the sun. Four of the shocked French got shot down. Fw. Mahlow shot a whole wing off of a craft, which was beautifully painted with a giant snake, or a dragon. After the fight he landed near the wreckage and cut the right side painting off. The Serpent was the emblem of the French ace Maurice Jean Paul Boyau. Strangely, the pilot was not in or anywhere near the wreckage.

There! Now you did it! you have expressed my worst fears! Now, where's my VooDoo Ceremonial Master?!?!?

Damn - another video with the message "This video cannot be watched from your laction or country."

Great lighting for this little film - looking great, thanks for posting, Slarti.