Renko

When we did the WW2 jet stats we set ourselves a limit of things we could show had flown operationally. It is a question of having a reliable source of info as much as anything. There is no real way of saying how planes that never flew, or only flew as prototypes would ever have performed. One day if BRS goes into Konflict 47 then maybe, but…[Read more]

BoB80 Campaign Phase 1 Update

KanalKampf is over, but neither side know it yet. In the last month the skies over the Channel have seen constant battles as the Luftwaffe have tried to draw the RAF into a battle of attrition. It has been a close run thing, but as 12^th August 1940 ends it has become apparent that the Luftwaffe plan has…[Read more]

Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Campaign update. 27.07.40. Both sides are finding the fighting a strain as losses mount. The Germans are not slacking in their attacks, and the British are still rising to meet them. Convoys are still getting through, but it’s a far from easy run. Overall the RAF are just holding their own, but it’s a close run…[Read more]

Update 20.07.40. Battles over the Channel continue and after sixteen sorties everything is even. Losses so far are 15 RAF Fighters and 2 ships lost against 13 Luftwaffe Fighters and 7 Bombers. Keep it up guys!

BoB80 Campaign Update. Morning 17th July 1940. “Kesselring is furious” said the aid. The two Luftwaffe Staff officers talked in hushed tones. After initial success it was becoming clear that the Luftwaffe were not having it all their own way over the Channel. Fierce dogfights were now being reported daily, and the plan to use the threats to…[Read more]

BoB80 Campaign Update 15th July 1940. After their initial gains the Luftwaffe seem to be being pegged back as RAF resistance stiffens. In campaign terms it is looking too close to call, however Luftwaffe casualties are higher. Not enough to cause any concerns in Berlin as of yet.

BoB80 Campaign update. Morning 14th July 1940. There are some furrowed brows in Whitehall this morning as there are signs of pressure building on the RAF. Losses to date have been light, but in three out of four encounters the Luftwaffe have come out on top. Keep those reports coming in guys!

No – each player has an action deck –

Use the punch outs from the centre of the skill disks – either as they are or draw a bomb on them

It regularly comes up on the Ready Room from new members – if you don’t mind I’ll just c&p my response from there:

“I’m not sure it is such a big problem as it sort of relies on your opponent being cooperative – both in getting into the situation and allowing you to concentrate, and also not getting shot down! I know it regularly came up in the…[Read more]

Sorry which? I assume Air strike??

That pretty much is word for word what I had. I know one of the reasons for the development of the Flammpanzer III was the lack of capability at Stalingrad.

Good Spot – updated

Just to kick off. Brewster 239s of 2 LeLv 24 with Ace Hans Wind of 3 LeLv 24 Finnish Airforce

If it’s delayed, then they should make a public announcement about the delay.  Most players will be fairly forgiving, given the current world-wide state of affairs.  Better to communicate and announce the delay – which players will forgive – than to keep players in the dark and uncertain, which will leave a bad taste in players’ mouths.

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Pretty sure a pdf is planned