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

Thursday, 3 December 2009

19 Sqdrn. 'A' Flight - Photo Reconnaisance - 1 April, 1917.

Mission # 2 - Photo Recon

LT Baines took off with LTs Dunwood and Fleming. They escorted the Strutter piloted by Sgt Donaldson with the observer Lt. Dunn. Donaldson always takes his small dog in the cockpi with him. Gladstone is the dog's name. Donaldson says he won't be doing loops anyway! They were bound for photos of Boche troop buildups in Cambrai.

DISASTER ! Just miles for Amiens, the four planes were jumped by 4x D3's while still climbing!!!! Lt. Dunn managed to drive 1x D3 off with the rear Vickers - but the skilled german pilots clearly had the upper hand. LT. Baines was shot down and killed in a fireball after colliding with a barn. Dunwood was forced down and seriously wounded. The Strutter was also forced down. The Strutter banged up and Donaldson and Gladstone seriously wounded. LT Dunn was killed in the crash. The youngster Fleming made it back to the airfield.
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