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Intro
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CAMPAIGN DIARY:
August 16th, 1940. Biggin Hill

Horray! You have seen the papers, haven't you? 

The RAF scored a total of 152 victories yesterday! Everyone is talking about the "Black Thursday" of the Luftwaffe. Ok, so the figures may be a bit exaggerated, for the purpose of general morale, but still: we did really good yesterday! 

A word of advice to you. We know that the performance of the Spitfire over Dunkirk came as a surprise to Jerry, although captured German pilots when interrogated still seem retain a strong belief that the 109 is the superior fighter.

However, the Bf 109E has a much larger turning circle than either the Hurricane or the Spitfire. Both British fighters are equipped with eight Browning 303 machine guns, while the majority of Bf 109Es had only two machine guns and two (potent) wing cannons. 

The Bf 109E and the Spitfire are better than each other in certain key areas. For example, at some altitudes, the 109 can out-climb the British fighter. 

In general, though, the differences between the Spit and the Me 109 in performance and handling are only marginal, and in a combat they are almost always surmounted by tactical considerations: which side has the advantage of sun, altitude, numbers, pilot ability, tactical situation, etc.

So don't get cocky, even though the Spit is a wonderful machine!


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MISSION
Although they took a beating yesterday, the Luftwaffe is back in force. They are attacking airfields and RDF stations in Kent, Hampshire and Sussex.

An enemy force is approaching the coast between Eastbourne and Folkestone. Judging from the speed and altitude it's probably bombers.

Our task is to intercept them.

Watch out for the escorts! Even if you don't see them at first, they can still be around.

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You'll be flying as second element of C section
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Success
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HISTORIC NOTES
Regarding the actions on August 16: German activity was on a reduced scale compared with that of the previous day. 

The main activity consisted of two waves of attacks: First attacks launched between 1200 and 1430 hours against Portsmouth, Kent and East Anglian areas. Then a series of attacks launched between 1630 and 1830 hours against Dover and the Thames Estuary and along the South Coast between Shoreham and Selsey Bill.
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Failure
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HISTORIC NOTES
Regarding the actions on August 16: German activity was on a reduced scale compared with that of the previous day. 

The main activity consisted of two waves of attacks: First attacks launched between 1200 and 1430 hours against Portsmouth, Kent and East Anglian areas. Then a series of attacks launched between 1630 and 1830 hours against Dover and the Thames Estuary and along the South Coast between Shoreham and Selsey Bill.
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FighterBoysDebrief6.jpg
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