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

Friday, 15 October 2010

19 Sqdrn. "B" Flight - End of Day Report - April 12, 1917

End of Day Report - June 12, 1917


Objective: Artillery Spotting (Zones “A” & “B”)

Two zones spotted: 40

One Enemy a/c made to abort (Pressing): 3

One DH-4 aborted (Cornell/Pressing): -5

Mission deduction: 0

Mission TOTAL: 38


Objective: Offensive Line Patrol (Zone “A”)

One E/A shot down: 20

Scout pilot (LeMaris) aborted with damaged tail plane: - 3

Mission TOTAL: 17


Objective: Photo Reconnaissance (Zone “C”)

One average quality photo: 20
Mission deduction: 0

Mission TOTAL: 20


APRIL 12 Total Points: 75


To Date

Points: 164

Enemy a/c destroyed: 8

Balloons destroyed: 4

19 Sqdrn. personnel lost: 13

Sopwith Pup’s lost: 8

5 Sqdrn. personnel lost: 2

DH-4’s lost: 2


Rating Changes: Sgt. Brian Cornell (No. 5 Sqdrn.) +1 firing


Personnel and A/C Requisitioned:

Scout pilot (permanent): 0

Scout pilot (temporary): 1 (Rec'd 4.12 - #15)

Sopwith Scout A/C: 1 (Rec'd 4.12)

DH-4 A/C: 0

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