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

Sunday, 27 June 2010

19 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Trench Strafing - 8 April, 1917.

Objective: Trench Strafing (Zone “C”)

Taking Part:
Pilots:
Lt. Giles Kipp-Parr
2nd Lt. Wendell Austin
Lt. Henri LeMaris
2nd Lt. Anthony Randell

Comments:
• For the entire mission we spotted NO enemy aircraft; Lt.’s Austin and LeMaris reported they may have seen enemy planes once or twice high above us. Our good fortune undoubtedly was the result of the rain, low clouds, or mist.

(Signed) Lt. Giles Kipp-Parr, ‘B’ Flight, 19 Sqdrn.

Mission Points:
Strafing enemy lines: +35
Mission Deduction: - 10
Mission TOTAL: +25
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