Blood Red Skies: It was a bad day for the RAF.

Last Thursday, we played two games of Blood Red Skies. Each player had the opportunity to play as both the RAF and Luftwaffe. Each player won and lost one game.

SCENARIO: Tim Chant
UMPIRING: Tim Chant

SCENERY: SESWC

FIGURES & MODELS: Tim Chant,  Bartek Żynda

1. Game One.

1.1. Forces.

LUFTWAFFE

(Andy, Bartek)

6 x Messerschmitt Me-109G (1x5, 1x4, 2x3, 2x2)

RAF

(Alasdair, Tim)

6 x Supermarine Spitfire Mk II (1x5, 1x4, 2x3, 2x2)

1.2. The game.

During the first game, both sides made contact swiftly. I was able to shoot down one of the Spitfires in no time, with Andy landing a few hits as well. As a result, the RAF squadron had to retreat. On their way out, they did manage to shoot down one of the Messerschmitts. In the end, it was the Luftwaffe who emerged victorious.

2. Game Two.

2.1. Forces.

LUFTWAFFE

(Alasdair, Tim)

4 x Messerschmitt Me-109E (1x5 Hartmann, 2x4, 1x3)

2 x Messerschmitt Me-110 (2x3)

RAF

(Andy, Bartek)

7 x Hawker Hurricane Mk II (1x5 Urbanowicz, 2 x4, 2x3, 2x2)

2.2. The game.

During this particular battle, the 303rd Squadron led by Urbanowicz engaged in combat against the Luftwaffe, which consisted of two Messerschmitt types and a Hartmann as their leader. It was a duel between skilled pilots. However, the Polish squadron was initially scattered, while the Germans were concentrated, giving them the upper hand in the beginning. A dogfight quickly ensued, and Urbanowicz attempted to execute a 180-degree turn but was unsuccessful. In contrast, Hartmann performed the manoeuvre correctly and successfully shot down Urbanowicz's plane. This was a significant loss for the Poles, compounded by the fact that they also lost their second Hurricane, guaranteeing their defeat. It was a dismal day for the RAF.

3. Links.

SESWC:

To be updated soon...

FLICKR:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/asienieboje/albums/72177720316549480