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

Saturday, 21 November 2009

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Defensive Line Patrol - 1 April, 1917

Sir:

2Lt Hight and I conducted a high-level defensive line patrol this morning, enabling B Flt, No. 54 Sqdn, to put maximum effort into operation against enemy balloons. Sgts Shoemaker and Inches were our pilots. We took off under overcast skies and climbed rapidly to 20,000 feet. It began to rain by the time we reached Albert, and was snowing as we passed over Bapaume. Rain and snow alternated for the rest of the mission, almost until we'd returned to Albert, so it is not surprising that no hostile aircraft were spotted.

(signed) Lieutenant Jefferey Colwell
No. 5 Sqdn RFC
April 1, 1917

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Victory Points
    Patrolled 9 Checkpoints +18
    Mission Offset -12
Total +6
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