Bloody April - 1917 is a campaign game from Terry Goodchild’s ‘Wings over France’ rules for solitaire play of WWI aerial combat during the Battle of Arras. Like all the combat of the war the offensive took a terrible toll, but in the air the Allied losses were especially heavy compared to those of Germany. This campaign attempts to recreate that bloody month . . .

ASSIGNMENTS & REPORTS


To the Men of the Amiens Sector:

We are about to undertake a great offensive. It will prove to be a challenge for all of you and your aircraft. Because of the defensive nature of the Hun air strategy we must take the battle to him, which we will do with the utmost vigor. Remember always our primary responsibility is to provide assistance to the ground forces; this is the highest priority, and to do so, we must do everything possible to protect our reconnaissance and observation aircraft. Set forth and do battle knowing that with you are the confidence and heart-felt appreciation of a grateful nation.
Colonel J.B. Wagner-Stowe DSO
Commanding Officer, Amiens Sector

Thursday, 29 October 2009

April 1 ASSIGNMENTS

WEATHER: Overcast (AM 2-) (PM 10+)


NO. 19 SQUADRON (Amiens Aerodrome)

A Flight: Defensive Line Patrol, Photo Reconnaissance, Offensive Line Patrol
B Flight: Artillery Spotting (PM), Offensive Line Patrol, Bombing Raid

NO. 54 SQUADRON (Corbie Aerodrome)

A Flight: Artillery Spotting (PM), Long Recon., Offensive Line Patrol,
B Flight: Dawn Patrol, Balloon Bursting (AM), Defensive Line Patrol, Offensive Line Patrol


From Col. Wagner-Stowe:

“Flight leaders, keep in mind, the morale of the PBI’s is greatly aided when they see our chaps out flying twilight patrols.”

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