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Back To Page 3 The German had taken the fight vertical, into his preferred envelope, and my beloved Spitfire responded admirably. This, air-to-air interception, is where it excels. As the German dove past me, I snapped my 1 White into a smart wingover to follow. He could not evade me. I used the excellent […]
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Back To Page 2 The German was crafty, he wanted to bag a Yak for his trophy wall. He planned to use the “boom and zoom,” the Luftwaffe’s favorite tactic. For this, their despised Bf-109 is unparalleled. He set up again for the joust with Tamara, but he was in for a surprise. He […]
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Back To Page 6 It was her third victory of the day, though she only got credit for a one-third kill, for Galina and I also got part credit for it. Lilya was an amazing pilot. “Good shooting, Lilya!” We formed up to shepherd Tamara home. “Grandmama?” “Yes? Oh, child… I’m sorry. I was off […]
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Back To Page 5 “Galina! Finish him!” “I’m trying, Sasha! Damnit! …I’ve lost him!” “I see him, four, give me one second — careful, Sasha!” As I pull out, Lilya and I flash past one another! The wily German has nearly whittled in half the odds against him with his cunning flying! But his […]
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Back To Page 1 I have had the privilege of knowing many heroes of our glorious, dead Soviet Union. I flew with Katya Budanova, and sweet Lilya, that the soldiers called the “White Rose.” Marina Raskova herself brought me to the unit, when I only was a crop-duster over the kolkhozes in the central […]
Sacha’s Grandmother Visits
An IL-2: Forgotten Battles – Aces Mission Story by Cat One must always be careful for the unexpected in our business, no? Today, I was so reminded. It was my turn for “the duty,” and you know what that means all too well. Yes, today I am what you Westerners call the “CQ,” the […]
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Back To Page 8 I will not mention the flight back to Guadata, it was uneventful. But as I flew to Guadata, I realized in my attack phase, I only faced one threat. There were no other AAA systems to engage me, nor those infernal hand held Iglas that is common in this area. Perhaps […]
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Back To Page 7 I came around and let the computer select the target order. It did not matter, as it will only require one pass. I came around the bend, ensuring I had a clear shot, and I fired at both targets, with each missile off the rail between 10 seconds. At least […]
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Back To Page 2 Aleksei watched the man stride as if he owned the world. Americans. The fact he flies a plane slower than even The Rook, did not help his mood at all. While he felt that the Avenger cannon was nothing to laugh at, you do not fly in this area with […]
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Back To Page 6 Comrades, I will not bore you with the flight to the target. I will mention though, that the Cacauscus is quite beautiful, especially up close. However, I will talk about the engagement, since that is what counts nyet? I was flying along, getting nauseous at the maneuvers I had to […]
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Back To Page 5 Finished, with a half hour to go, I did the customary walkaround in my unzipped flight suit I walked around, admiring the Sukhoi OKB in it’s design. I wiggled each weapon to ensure that they were properly hanging and secure. I checked all firing connections and noticed Gennedy, pouring a […]
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Back To Page 4 The drive was short, and I took the time to park the vehicle. Outside of my hangar were a couple vigilant guards, their Kalishnikovs at the ready. Supposedly some were former Spetsnaz. I would think if you were to leave that profession, you would think of something better to do. […]