Guynemer's Gotha - single player and cooperative mission

December 30, 2024

Here is a little present for the holidays. I decided to make a new mission that shows off the new improved Western front map by choosing a location that was not really developed at all in the original Rise of Flight map.

Situation:

In January 1917 the Group the Combat no 12 'Le Cigognes' moved to Manoncourt-en-Vermois to help defend the city of Nancy against German bomber raids. On the morning of February the 8th a signal was received informing the group that a formation of twin engined Gotha bombers had been sighted near Moncel-sur-Seille, heading for Nancy. The pilots of GC 12, with Guynemer as leading ace, rushed to their machines to intercept the enemy aircraft.

Orders: Scramble your flight, intercept and destroy the bombers.

Flight plan: You will fly as Guynemer and lead a flight of seven SPAD S.VII scouts. Your aircraft and that of your wingman Chainat are fitted with the new 180 hp engine, the others still have the 150 hp engine. After take-off fly towards Nancy and climb to 2500m. From there set a course NE to Laneuvelotte and search for the enemy bombers. Be aware that escort aircraft have also been sighted. After the intercept, land back at Manoncourt airfield.

Have fun!