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, 11 January 2011

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Twilight Patrol - 15 April, 1917.

Sir:

As the only scout pilots "B" Flt had at Corbie this evening were the inexperienced 2Lt Perry and myself, I took on the Twilight Patrol. Taking off under an overcast which soon turned to light rain, I circled the aerodrome until a mist rolled in. I proceeded toward the lines, circling near the Mercatel Advanced Landing Field until the sun began to set. One of our machine gun posts fired on me near Arras, but fortunately missed. The German machine gunners were no better as I made my way southward, strafing the German trenches and waving to our troops. I turned for home upon reaching Bapaume, and arrived at Corbie without incident.

(signed) 2nd Lieutenant Gilbert Kerneels-Pépin
B Flight, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 15, 1917

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Victory Points
Patrolled 5 Hexes +10
Trench Strafing +26
Total +36
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