carrick58

I was visiting a site called Modeling madness.com and noticed a bunch of 1/48 and 1/32 plastic kits of the OAW Albatross D-3s. The kit reviewer didnt list his information notes. He stated that The OAW type was so superior to the the other D-3s built that 54 of the D-3s were still in action and serviceable at wars end.

The Albatros D.III was produced by several manufacturers including 840 completed by the Ostdeutsche Albatros Werke (OAW) at the East German factory at Schneidemuhl. The OAW built variant was virtually identical to those built at the Albatros factory at Johannistahl, with the only significant difference being the shape of the rudder. Thats all I found so far.

I ONLY HEARD that the Albatross D-3 OAW was bulit better the the other machines. I think it was thought be the Top of that line and I Think that the topic would be worth researching.

Olham: It took a while to find a good comment about loseing pilots in OFF. This remark made by a unknown person was said to be of Italian pilots talking about fallen enemy aircraft in 1916. Sometimes with a salute Oggi a te, domani a me ---- You today me tomorrow. and , " Hals und Beinbruch " a German Pilots send off during the War according to Haupt Heydemarck war flying in Macedonia p. 122 , sykes, london 1935. and Lee Kennett s Book The First Air War. Free Press N. Y. 1991.

The Albatross D-3, I must admit flys nice. Doesnt seem to have any bad habits. Took up, Emil von Tripez and two wingmates .I found 5 56 sgn SE5s attacking the next airfield. The flight got one an d after much twisting turning and seeing the other SE5 slideing under me, I got him in a upward left turn 12 hits across his wings. I nosed up kicked right rudder and saw my winmate hit him with a burst. After that the tommy seemed to fly level. Deceding in a slow sprial to line up on his tail , I fired three short bursts 12 to 18 hits along the body wings and cockpit. Broke right and saw him fly into the ground. No other aircraft around so landed. I can see the power of the darkside plus all the &^%^$% Rolands that fly on after u hit em.

A bad day, and it gets worst. I am sure that they were good chaps. Be of good cheer

Olham: Kudos, Fanstic amount of work and information thanks.

Took up my American pilot General Motors on a Patrol of the lines flight in a Spad XIII, France 1918. Its choatic at best ran up to 8000ft and was jumped by 2 flights of 4 a/c Albatross D-3s? D V s ? or D V a The three Spads did well in sissors fighting. Couldnt do Boom and zoom because of the other Hun flight above so ended in the weeds. Noticed my number 2 s engine on fire and huns coming down so did a spiraling turn nose high engine at full power. I was hopeing to turn tight enough to lead the hun fighters, but lost control and spun into the ground. 2 low and 2 slow ? 1918 is crazy.

Althought I cannot prove it. Id had heard somewhere that the silver color on the Pflaz was part of a frabic treatment not just a color of choice. Anyone else ever hear that?

Pilots office for a Albatross C-3?

SUPER Now thats what winys are for Good show

Good advice will Rent a Roland and look for blind spots. Then go to campaign and cook up the begger. Fe s were fighters but their not hard to shoot down in OFF I baged a few by keeping low at their 6 o clock rising only to fire. They do cook up nice. Thanks all.

Uncleal: Just a note to say Thanks.( about Ur advice on cleaning the heat sink) Seems to help a lot. But I was wondering The graphics seem to be more detailed after the cleaning. Am I seeing things? Thanks for ur help.

Just a few complaints about Flying with 60 sqn Mar 1917. Replacements come in but they go to A flight now that &^*% kissing flight has 5 pilots while I have a wing mate (2 a/c). Another thing I cant seem to knock out a Roland However , they did knock out my N-17 engine and I had to land in a field. There must be some kind of trick to it? My pilot has 10.75 hrs and 4 confirm 1 pending 2 rejected. so he wont last long The albatross D-2 flight s in the area by Lens, France. seem to be getting bigger with the mixed fights of Halberstadts and albatross scouts numbering at least 8 a/c. On the last Flight ( just 2 a/c) I avoided 2 flights of 4 albatri s 1 flight of 4 Halbat D-2s and 2 Albatris. I dove on 3 rolands flying at a lower height which took out my engine. Gotta fight harder or I wont live longer.

I have went thru the Logical and emotional side of issues with wives and women. So I am in agreement with the person that said. Well, you cant live with women and you cant live without em.

Took my Jasta 3 pilot up in the newly issued Albatross D-3. Found a 3 a/c flight of FE2Bs. Singaled attack then circled behind my flight of 2 wingmates they lined up on the right two a/c in a V of three. My pilot Otto Von Bismark lined up on the left added power came abreast of his wingmates a/c and opened up on the FE2B to his front 43 rds latter I took 12 hits in my right wing, Broke left nosed down for speed and looked around not a e/a in the sky behind me. My own wing mates were the guilty ones. I was shot up by them . They must have swung left behind me firing as they went. at the left most FE2b in the Vee. All without a by your leave.

Not sure what you are looking for. I picked up Battle of Britain II Then loaded the patches works fine. It does have a steep learning curve so used the forum for advice.

Hellshade: I say quite right. How very rude of the Hun Aniti aircraft to Rain on the Parade. There was no need to get our tails up Revving around like that Wot? Off we go then fore King and Country Pip Pip Cheerio.

By Jove, My A flight always go swaning off. Cheeky Blithers wot?

Took out my oldest pilot Pep pe La Pew ESC 3. While patroling behind the darkside lines. Uneventful, Made a turn for home flying zig zaging to avoid Archie. Spoted a balloon just to the right of my escape path. What the &^%$ no kills, 1 claim, 41.8 hours flight time. Might as well add the balloon on the way home right? Nope ! Just as soon as the N-11 BeBe steadyed on approach to the hun Balloon wack, zing, crack, and woop Pilot hit plane on fire no elavators, no rudder. Crash. K I A. Should have went straight back. But No Now the Hun archibald can chalk another kill ME.

Just a note of thanks to unclear , Took his advice and used a can of air to clean the Heat sink over the processor. It did help with the problem . Now I can Fly 3 or 4 times plus before it overheats instead of one or two. Kudos carrick

Welcome Ryan H to the meat grinder. Everyone already pointed out the main facts about staying alive in OFF campaign. The one that killes me the most often is the TAC if u fly with it and I do. Always expect the Bad guys will be above you and mostly behind U with that said , You will see awsome views of ur oppositions aircraft diving on u guns blasting Tac a Tac a Tac a.

I SAY OLD CHAP, Bit of a sticky wicket wot? Welcome.

I thought that was why we have wingmen. To leave em for the Lawnmowers as we make our escape

Yessssssssssssssssssss, get em olham. Actually I think that the dice are loaded in favor of the rear gunners. They seem to get hits with each burst. ( Rolands, Fes)