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, 30 October 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Dawn Patrol - April 13, 1917

Sir:

I decided to make this morning's Dawn Patrol a show of strength for B Flt, No. 54 Sqdn, and took all four available scout pilots with me. 2Lts Carson-Jeffries, Clark (who has just returned to duty), Milford, Kerneels-Pépin, and I climbed to 1000 feet and the overcast soon turned to light rain and mist. These conditions persisted for our entire time behind the lines, as we flew B Flt's usual patrol route — crossing near Bapaume, behind Cambrai, north to Lens, and returning via Vimy and Arras. The weather prevented our spotting any HA. Ground fire was sporadic, although it did come closer than I would have liked over Lens.

The weather deteriorated rapidly to a thunderstorm once we returned to Allied territory, letting up just in time for us to land safely.

(signed) Lieutenant Wolfgang Grün
"B" Flight, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 13, 1917

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Victory Points
Patrolled 12 hexes +120
Mission Offset -80
Total +40
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