- It was late in the 2001 Red Baron World League war. The Black Adders were
intensely battling their way up in the standings. Chevelle, a humble Warrant Officer
bomber pilot, joined the squadron. Little did anyone know just how fateful that day
would be.
- C.O. WingNut fills us in on the thrill and excitement of what we can
expect for our next Red Baron World League battle. WingNut
The battle is initially going very well. An enemy bridge is destroyed and WingNut asks,
"Hey Duck! Did you knock out that bridge?" Duck
The battle rages on and there are losses on both sides. JBird's plane is
hit and he starts to go down! There's no message from him! The C.O asks, "What
happened? Is he all right? Did he get hit?" Icewolf
give him the bad news. IceWolf
The C.O. inquires as to why JBird didn't get any support. WingNut
Meanwhile, Tinkerbelle and Chevelle are after the same
target. She takes down most of the bridge but it's Chevelle's one bomb
that drops it. Uh oh. Has Chevelle vulched for the first time? He
tries to make amends. Chevelle
But Bombing Flight Leader GhostRider is not happy with two planes going
after the same bridge. GhostRider
Things are really beginning to heat up. Chevelle and KenP
are pinned down at a drome. Two enemy planes are circling, ready to pick off anyone taking
off. Uh Oh
KenP valiantly takes off and engages the enemy but Chevelle
feels that discretion is the better part of valor and he stays put. This does not meet
with KenP's satisfaction. KenP
KenP is quite insistent that Chevelle join the fracas. Chevelle
reluctantly obliges and promptly finds himself in a head on duel with an enemy plane.
There is a collision! Chevelle's undercarraige strikes the enemy's upper
wing. Chevelle
KenP is somewhat miffed at the ineffectiveness of his inexperience
first-time partner. KenP
Reaper has been circling overhead and watching the chat scroll as it
records the carnage below. Reaper
But all's well that ends well. The Black Adders emerge victorious. It's an upbeat,
positive, joyful time in the debriefing room. Later, in the Pub, Chevelle
and KenP calmly discuss the events that occurred at the end of the match.
(Discussion)
Like all good squadrons, there are lessons to be learned, even from a victorious battle. Chevelle
offers his suggestions on strategy and tactics. The reception is some what cool. Daze
asks the C.O. what his opinion is of Chevelle's ideas. WingNut
But all the views are not dissenting. IceWolf has a more positive
opinion. IceWolf
KenP is still not impressed. He is quite confident about his experience
and feels that he is a member that the others can learn from. KenP
