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

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Twilight Patrol - 3 April, 1917.

Sir:

With 2Lt Clark still at the Advanced Landing Field, this evening's Twilight Patrol fell to me. It was overcast as I climbed to 1000 feet and made my way very slowly to the northwest in the fading light. I passed north of Mercatel, then turned southeast to reach the front. By now a light rain was falling.

Following the trenches southward, I tried to strafe the enemy positions, but my gun jammed. I cleared the jam, but on my second strafing pass, the gun jammed again — this time permanently. Nevertheless, I decided to continue my patrol to encourage our troops. German groundfire did hit my machine once, holing the fuselage, and two German scouts escorting a two-seater trailing smoke were seen far above me.

A "friendly" machine-gun nest fired on me as I left the front, but it missed and I returned to Corbie aerodrome safely.

(signed) 2nd Lieutenant Spencer Stramel
"B" Flight, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 3, 1917

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Victory Points
Patrolled 5 Hexes +10
Total +10
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