Author Topic: Mission results week 49 (Read 279 times)

larsresult · « **on:** November 29, 2020, 04:04:40 pm »

Date flown 29/11/20
Vpmodpack
North Africa target AAA ship
Results 0 points. Killed.
Debrief
Two Hurricanes collided before I took off. Followed the map route over the ridge then was confused which ship to attack. As I circled enemy planes appeared which the Hurricanes tackled. I thought target ships first then attack the planes. I strafed two ships and realised what felt wrong. My HUD was not showing so I had to judge the height of attack by eyeball. On my second strafe I hit a ship mast and cartwheeled in.
The lack of HUD may have been my faulty VPmod setup, recently upset by a download. Anyway I would probably have got the same result.
First flight in a Beaufighter. A pleasure to fly.
Good choice again Haukka.

DHumphrey · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2020, 06:46:18 pm »

Pilot - DHumphrey
Mission - Week 49
Date Flown - 11/29/2020
Aircraft Type - Beaufighter Mk21
Armed - 8x Rockets
Target - AAA Cruiser

After Action Review (AAR):

Took off with my Flight of 4x Beaufighters, all armed with 8x rockets. Once we were off the ground I ordered my Flight to tighten up our formation to the target. We followed the given flight plan. At the target area a group of Hurricanes were attempting to engage and destroy a Fi-156 Storch. They were having trouble.

I then located our primary target and order my Flight to "Attack Ships". I then dove down to sea level and made my attack. I lined up with the center of the Cruiser and pushed in. The Cruiser's AAA guns were tracking me, however they were shooting over my head. I pushed in close and launched my rockets. They all hit and I got a "ship destroyed" message. I then pulled up over the target and began my exit, I caught some minor flak in my starboard wing.

I was still in good shape. As I climbed I ran into a gaggle of 4x Ar-196 float planes. I turned my plane into them and fired in a head-on position. I was able to destroy three of them. I then turned for home when we were attacked by 4x Bf-110s. I was able to maneuver my aircraft and was able to get a shot at one of them. I was able to shoot it down severing its starboard wing from the fuselage.

I then turned for home as my gun ammo was gone. I was made it back to our home base, the Bf-110s turned and headed back to where ever they came from. I safely landed and taxied to a hanger for repairs.

This was a great mission with lots of action, I really enjoyed it !!!

My overall score was, one AAA Cruiser destroyed and four enemy aircraft shot down (3x Ar-196 float planes and 1x Bf-110), total 1200 points.

larsresult · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2020, 08:07:22 pm »

Wow DH very well done. It shows what can be done.

E69_Haukka · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2020, 09:51:47 pm »

You did well, Lars! You have flown with more realism than you usually are used to, and that has made things more difficult, but also more realistic. Anyway, to do this job well without having the HUD activated, you have to know the plane and its instruments well, and be used to them. This is as if you had just enrolled in the RAF pilot school, and the next minute you were at the controls of your twin-engine, pointing at a ship without really knowing how high you are or how fast you are going. That's a bit excessive, especially since you don't usually fly that way. I think that in such a case it is best that you correctly configure the HUD of your VPmodpack, and fly the mission again, calm and without pressure, and with the HUD that you know. I think you deserve that opportunity. This is not the Grand Prix of rigor, the goal is to enjoy, and with what you know, so I invite you to repeat the exercise. You can consider the first mission as a preliminary training. Anyway, we will continue to fly this plane throughout December, so we will become familiar with it.

The brief is not specific, it does not say which ship to attack, therefore any of the ships and boats that you find in the area is a possible target. You will also find other targets of opportunity: some objects on the ground, where the landing of supplies is prepared, it is also possible that you will see some small observation aircraft and some seaplanes. And the Bf.110 will appear as well, but I have calculated that they will arrive a few minutes after you find and attack the fleet, that will give you time to return safely. Therefore, it is important that you do not linger in the attack zone. The main idea is to make an entrance, at most two, and go back home. It is also important that you have the flight orders for your pilots well configured: this can help you if the enemy attacks you.

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DHumphrey, your mission is excellent. It's like a cake with a cherry on top, and the cherry is the Bf.110 you sent to the fiery sands. We are happy about your participation in this contest, and we hope it will be an encouragement for other pilots to come and participate.

See You soon, Gentlemen.

larsresult · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2020, 05:48:43 am »

Thank you Haukka for your kind words and the chance to refly. I have reloaded my VPmodpack without the 'bugs'. I loaded a modded aircraft and it must have corrupted the old Vpmodpack when I added it. My fault as others have loaded it successfully.

DHumphrey · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2020, 12:23:14 pm »

Thanks for the kind words ... very much appreciated Haukka and Lars.

Lars, good luck on your mission !!!

larsresult · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2020, 02:32:14 pm »

Sadly I had the same result. Killed with Nil points.
I deleted my corrupted Vpmodpack, reinstalled my back up complete with Whistler's NgHUD3.5, and took off in my Beaufighter. I ordered my flight to close up and we swept in to strafe the ships. I peppered two with hits but received no credit. I then turned to attack the Ar196s but was killed by one of their rear gunners from the below left quarter before I could finish him off. Ah well, at least I tried.

I later continued a Romanian AF campaign in the Hurricane 1 which had been going well. Alas today I was killed thrice with only half a kill to show for it! I should have stayed in bed. lol. Tomorrow is another day.

DHumphrey · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2020, 08:08:51 pm »

Lars,

Sorry to hear about your mission result, take heart there will be another next week and you'll get chance once again. You did well on this mission, you got some good shots in before you bought the farm. One thing to remember is that these AI tail gunners are all to deadly, that's why I made my attacks from the head on position. One of my wingmen was blown from the sky making a tail-on attack as well.

So, don't get down, we'll blow those hun bastages to hell next week.

E69_Haukka · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2020, 11:30:53 pm »

I totally agree with DHumphrey. This is the bread and butter of a virtual pilot. Sometimes things go well and we go home, and other times we get hit by a magnetic bullet from a sniper gunner, and the light goes out. I think you have done well. You have flown, you have chosen targets, you have attacked. Forget the result in points. I think that what has happened to you is very positive, because now you will review your way of attacking, and that will redound to your benefit. The result in experience is much more valuable.

Then I will prepare a very simple mission for you to put these things into practice. However, the main line of work has already been given to you by DHumphrey, and that is the most recommended. With a little practice in the right direction, you will see that it is all a matter of method.

Lubricate your engines, brave pilot, you will soon be at the controls of the Beaufighter again.

E69_Haukka · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2020, 10:15:52 am »

Member Name/callsign: E69_Haukka
Actual Mission Name: Week 49 / Naval Strike
Date single mission actually flown: Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Results/description of mission: fallen in the line of duty
Mission Score: I don't remember, but I have two ships and two planes on my list.
Misc. Info if desired: debrief:

Mission flown in VPmodpack. Normal takeoff after watching a Hurricane make a forced landing near the runway. The four Beaufighters made our way without delay to the planned area. After takeoff, we lowered the power to 75% and the pitch to 75%, with the radiators fully open, and our engines appreciated it.

After six minutes of flight, I saw the formation of enemy ships carrying out approach maneuvers to the coast. I went to the largest ship I saw, and discovered that it was some kind of Italian destroyer. It wasn't the best target, but it was the biggest. I fired two rockets at him and caused a good mess on deck. Some sailors jumped into the water.

I immediately headed for a torpedo boat, and handed it two nice rockets. The boat flew through the air.

I did a wide circuit to find another objective. Only now did I remember to order my pilots to attack the ships. I could see a Storch passing under me. I headed for a raft that was rushing to shore. I handed him two more rockets. This raft also exploded. This time the sailors were less lucky.

This is the precise moment where I should have headed home. But the adrenaline of combat clouded my thoughts. I lost the notion of time. My right engine was smoking. I decided to make a risky visit to the coast. There I saw two transport hydroplanes. I aimed at the first one and this one caught fire instantly. I made a very low turn over the desert, heading for the second seaplane, which had the same luck as the first.

I considered the situation and decided that enough was enough. I had to get out of there as soon as possible. I headed home. I flew over the burning coastal town, and a little later I saw a silhouette in the clouds. I was pretty sure it was a Bf.110. I started a risky chase, totally inadvisable. This is when we should say like on those tv shows: "don't try this at home."

I was pretty sure I could catch up with it, but my damaged engine was starting to fatigue. Meanwhile, the two friends of the German were already taking position at my six, but with such poor rear visibility that the Beaufighter has, I did not realize this.

I felt some sharp knocks and a loud noise of broken wood and sheet metal. For a second I thought I could escape, but it was just wishful thinking. My plane turned upside down and fell like a leaf. My rear gunner was killed on the spot. I tried to parachute, but the wreckage fell on me and became my tombstone.

As I fell, I could see projected on the desert, the silhouettes of the three Bf. 110. They reminded me of sharks circling prey.

This has been the most obvious demonstration of the danger of staying longer than expected when attacking a target. The enemy heavy fighters had time to get close to the area and do their job. I will put a note on the refrigerator door to remind myself that the next time I have an engine in emergency, it is best to leave the area and return to base. It was a great mission anyway. I think I still have sand in my ears.

vonofterdingen · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2020, 11:45:08 am »

Great description of the mission Haukka, and great flying. I love the screen shots you took. Many look like photos.

larsresult · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2020, 11:53:13 am »

Great pics and description. That sand gets everywhere.

DHumphrey · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2020, 02:13:54 pm »

Excellent mission description Haukka,

Target fixation is an issue I have as well. Staying in the fight when your doing well even though the machine is telling you it's time to leave is tough to do. But take heart, you sent some of the Huns into the briny deep and took out a couple of their aircraft for good measure.

Excellent screen shots also.

vonofterdingen · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2020, 06:04:30 pm »

Date flown Dec 5 2020
On Vpmodpack
North Africa target AAA ship
Results 350 points.one ship and one aircraft killed.
Debrief

I had a good run this week after a couple bad ones. I took off from base and found myself at the target area pretty quickly. I could see the Arados but avoided them at first so that I could concentrate on the ships. Missed on my first ship attack but was successful on the second. I thought about heading back to base then, as in the past I have found the AR-196 to be a surprising nasty opponent. But defied my own judgment and went in after them. I got one but then I realized that I had been hit by something. Might have been an Arado or might have been flak from a ship, but I had suffered some pretty severe damage to my tail. Then it was time to return to base.

"Clear my tail" takes on a whole new meaning now. But I got back to base, but to my absolute amazement I made a decent landing. Well, I wasn't entirely on the runway but hey I had tail damage.

I encourage others to try this out. As you can see it is a lot of fun, win, lose, draw, or fiery crash. Yet another good mission choice, Haukka!

DHumphrey · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2020, 06:27:56 pm »

Well done Von ... excellent mission, congrats !!!

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