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LMAO! The guy probably gave himself up because he was running out of people to argue with!

S! all. Me, me, me,me!!!!!!!!!

S! Sandman. It's very rare to catch a WW pilot not turning and burning for all he's worth. The first engagement was like something out of the movies... Large gaggle of enemy aircraft, fighters buzzing around their bomber charges, frantic calls on the radio, and the eventual planes everywhere with guns blazing.

S! and excellent flying to all of the pilots who participated in the first round of the Polesti Battle. it was a pleaseure to be in the virtual skies with you. Special thanks to Buzzsaw and Bard for their hard work in getting the mission rolling.

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S! AH drivers notified that aircraft assignments have been posted. Also trying to scrounge up some more pilots for the mission.

Proof!! Proof!! Dubya is using the "Pilot gets a beer mug when he gets shot down and ends up in a dinghi" bot! LMAO Great pic!

S! all. Not to be a stickler but... Kindly note that _AH_BBQHead is the Commanding Officer of Aces High. Thanks.

LMAO! Moms. You just gotta love em. Wodden spoons, mops, brooms, kitchen chairs, the occasional pot.... But God forbid if my dad ever getting mad at me. She'd trun on him, lol.

Thanks Buzzsaw!

Good points on aircraft capabilities Buzzsaw. I've flown the Jaguar/Destroyer (110) a fair amount and it's an excellent bomber killer that can take a lot of battle damage if used correctly. For what it's worth here's a little twist to Drummers tactic that might be usable for the 110's. Keep the 110's close (About 15-20km) to the refineries at very high alt (5K or so). While the fighters have their way with Red Team's escorts and attack aircraft (Probably dragging them low as the fight progresses) the 110's can pounce from high above maintaining energy and making continued slash attacks on the bombers. If needed, the 110's can use their height to dive into any furball that might occur if the Red's go for an all fighter style attack as described in our forums when discussing attack tactics or if any Blue fighter birds need help. Any tactic that will allow a 110 pilot to maintain any sort of energy advantage will greatly improve the combat effectiveness off this type. One last thing about the 110. DO NOT dive it faster than 750kmh. She'll start to shed parts of her wing and tail.

LMAO. Is there anyone with European parents that hasn't heard that line?!?!

I have the editor's cut on DVD. I've always been a big fan of the Camelot tale and Arthurian legend. Good movie with a good twist to the usual romantic stuff you get. 8.5 / 10

S! all. Work permitting, I'm in for both dates. My preference is flying any of Willie's best; 109's or the 110 should the need require it.

S! all. Will get the word out to the AH guys about the dates.

I really wonder if this would cure my addiction to cigarettes? HONEY! Get the belt out!! =P~ :pelvicthrust2:

S! all. This is starting to look like an awesome battle. Will get the word out with the details to the AH guys.

S! all. Sorry I haven't been able to participate at all for the past few weeks. Still swamped at work, joystick took a dump, etc... It's been one of those times. I'm awake and planning to be in there. I have no idea what the pan is though. Going to zip through the forums now and try to get caught up some.

S! all. Looked like an awesome battle. Sorry to have missed it but work ended up getting in the way in the end. So now, some odd 14 hours after the battle I'm dying to see the final scores. Off hand it looks like a close one. I'm taking the leave from work one the date of the next round to make sure I don't miss it!

S! Copied. Looks good! Off to get some much needed sack time before the mission. I will not be able to stay for the entire fight though. The mission ends at 6AM my time. I have a flight at 8:30AM. I should be around for 2/3 of the thing though. I hope, lol.

S! all. I'm still not sure I'll be able to make it on Saturday night. Trying my hardest to shift my schedule around but can't promise anything. For the time being, please place me in one of the fighter or fighter bomber flights. Will try to log some flight time during the day today to familiarize myself with the map and tactics for the mission.

Sounds like very good reading Sensei. I looked him up on Google and glanced through some of the details about him. His work on the concept of what the F-15 should be and then his opinions on how the Air Force ruined it have me hooked.

I have to agree. The Tomcat came from the same era of designers that thought the F-111 was the wave of the future and could be used by all of the armed services on all of their missions. The F-111B, designed for the US Navy was a flop. The early Air Force versions had mixed reviews, and it wasn't until the late 70'so that the aircraft came into it's own as an accurate low level bomber with various computer and software upgrades. The Tomcat's story sound familiar yet? It's not the only combat aircraft to suffer a similar fate. Look at Tornado, MiG-29, Jaguar, just to name a few. Make things too complicated, and there's a good chance the airframe or software won't keep up. So far, only one modern combat aircraft has been able to achieve most of its designed mission goals, adapt to newer roles (With some limitations), and still retain most of its initial performance and combat effectiveness. Three guesses. F-16 The F-18 and the Russian Su-27 family might also be contenders, but the Russians took the French route to aircraft design: Design an airframe, make sure it works. Then, create variants of that airframe for specific roles and missions and using them ONLY in those roles and missions. Upgrade as required for only those specific roles and missions. If upgrading is out of the question or something new comes along, sell it!

After the F-4 Phantom, the F-14 has to be one of the most beautiful aircraft ever designed. Same to see it mothballed. Pic of me playing "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" with a Tomcat driver. http://www.aceshigh.ws/run/Profile_Gonzo.mht