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Welcome to the 509th (H) Virtual Bomber Group -
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
If you want to join we are an open ended campaign and will continue to look for additional crews.
We fly two platforms: The B-17 Flying Fortress, and the B-24 Liberator...... New missions are posted every two weeks..
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 19 896 Mission 19: San Stephano, Italy
by wolverinetoddy
Apr 17, 2024 17:59:11 GMT -8

WELCOME TO THE CAMPAIGN

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1 103 Join the 509th
by Grondeaux
Mar 23, 2024 5:56:38 GMT -8
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 5 16 How to make Tables
by tomt1999
Sept 12, 2023 8:32:34 GMT -8
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 2 11 Want to play but don't own a copy? Try VASSAL
by medic1
Apr 13, 2024 18:27:17 GMT -8
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 4 12 Die Roller
by blaird
Jun 15, 2020 8:11:59 GMT -8
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 16 57 Mixed campaign with Tf Tonight gamers
by randomcanadian
Jul 31, 2022 15:32:59 GMT -8

Rules

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 11 109 MISSION CREDIT
by limburger59
Jul 17, 2023 18:25:25 GMT -8
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 20 55 COMBAT FATIGUE = Stress Points
by tomt1999
Jan 8, 2024 13:57:16 GMT -8
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 11 28 Do Not Jettison Bombs Over Yugoslavia
by limburger59
Jul 8, 2023 12:34:11 GMT -8

Head Quarters

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Squadron Assignments

 2 3 Squadron Losses
by crushedhat
Jan 4, 2024 14:34:16 GMT -8
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CO: COL Cal Moody - limburger59
XO: LT COL Jeffrey Billings - medic1
Operations: Major James Frazer - Andy254
Intelligence - Major Harlan Beech - crushedhat
Personnel - Capt Robert Shea - Coinich
Supply - Capt Bruno Pierce - ChefEd
Flight Surgeon - Capt Raymond Bowser
Chaplain - Major Charles "Chuck" Smith

 7 8 Group Commanding Officer's Office
by limburger59
Jul 10, 2023 13:02:33 GMT -8
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 1 4 Regarding Awards and Promotions
by superbee
Nov 26, 2023 9:12:54 GMT -8
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Spare Crew Only

 1 269 Spare Crew Pool
by tomt1999
Apr 16, 2024 8:09:28 GMT -8
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Spare Bombers Only
The B-24 squadron will have its own pool of aircraft, and the B-17 Squadrons will share a pool of aircraft.

 1 140 Spare Bombers
by tomt1999
Apr 16, 2024 8:10:19 GMT -8
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Each player may request their own hardstand to track their aircraft(s) and history.

Sub-board: Lost and CAT-E Bombers

69 1,220 keltos
by Keltos
Apr 14, 2024 22:31:47 GMT -8

78th Squadron

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CO: Major Rudy Jopp - Caodwolf
XO: Captain Paul Garfield - crushedhat

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1 56 78th Squadron (B-24) - Commanders Office
by caodwolf
Mar 23, 2024 19:44:15 GMT -8

80th Squadron

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CO: Major Frederick Simmons - mpgutis
XO: Captain Frank Delozier - tomt1999

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24 66 80th Squadron Office
by eddie
Apr 8, 2024 5:24:46 GMT -8

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GaryK: Lucky Patch wheels up, en-route to San Stephano. Completely uneventful trip follows... Apr 15, 2024 9:58:12 GMT -8 *
crushedhat: Laid Back Lady takes over Lead for the 78th, Zone 4 IB. Apr 14, 2024 18:53:33 GMT -8 *
eddie: Maiden voyage of Miss Behavin with the 80th. Minor damage, back at base. The veteran crews told us we had a milk run. We'll take it! Apr 11, 2024 18:41:39 GMT -8
Keltos: 78th BS - Mission 19 - Lead bomber "Black Shadow": due to bombs release mechanism failure and dangerous payload still onboard, the bomber drop out of formation in zone 5 inbound. New Lead bomber needed in this position. Apr 7, 2024 13:26:32 GMT -8
medic1: 78th BS After a successful mission, Delayed Action experienced some high anxiety when they discovered the right main landing gear was inoperable. The plane and crew survived a wheels up landing but will require a couple of days to repair the damage. Apr 7, 2024 5:48:43 GMT -8 *
medic1: 79th BS Invadin Maiden takes a little flak damage over target but despite the bombardier getting knocked off of his seat, he manages to recover and focus to drop for 40%. Plane & crew return safe to Giulia Apr 7, 2024 5:39:35 GMT -8
tomt1999: 19: Good cover, very light resistance... same old flak. Apr 5, 2024 13:46:58 GMT -8
eddie: "Mayday Mayday Mayday, The Girl Next Door going down over target, Fire in wing tank, Mayday Mayday Mayday, All crew bailed out! Lt. Williams last out..." Apr 1, 2024 18:55:35 GMT -8
limburger59: Wolf Bait - Spare assigned to the 79th - runs out of gas and ditches in the Adriatic. Mar 28, 2024 17:31:04 GMT -8
jasta6: 78th BS-Mission 17: Lt Hosey's crew in "Stupid Dragon" has made the target and returned to base safely. Bomb run was a disaster with an off target at 0% result. Gunnery results were good with 4 kills, 2 Probable's and 4 damaged. 1-SW crew Mar 26, 2024 16:40:55 GMT -8
wouter: Six Night In Telergma (79th sq) safely returns from Sofia Mar 26, 2024 4:13:56 GMT -8
GaryK: Lucky Patch, on its third mission, takes point for the 79th. Mission turns out to be a milk run, with little damage taken, and no casualties. Mar 25, 2024 12:47:09 GMT -8 *
crushedhat: kageyone, I think Black Maria's Daughter just took over the crown for the most mechanical failures in a single mission. Mar 25, 2024 6:25:06 GMT -8
kageyone: 78th BS Black Maria's Daughter returns with the squadron after flying TEC. Mar 24, 2024 20:15:34 GMT -8
kageyone: 78th BS Orange's Crate's crew (flying B-24-D 41-24225 while their B-24J is being repaired) departs the formation in Zone 7 Outbound with Suit Heating System malfunction, turning for home and diving for warmer air. Mar 24, 2024 20:14:31 GMT -8
kozzackkelt: Pride of Manitowoc (80th) gets tail end of formation AGAIN...... who'd we piss off ? Mar 24, 2024 12:54:56 GMT -8
crushedhat: Laid Back Lady safely returns after leading the formation to Sofia and back. Mar 24, 2024 10:19:15 GMT -8
GaryK: Full AAR up for Lucky Patch. Mar 16, 2024 4:18:42 GMT -8
eddie: "The Girl Next Door" took a lot of flak but is back at base, no purple hearts. And we definitely owe those P-38 boys a round of drinks! Mar 11, 2024 12:57:10 GMT -8
kkirch22: 79th BS Angry Ari has hit the target for 30%. Flak hits over Target knock out #2 engine and cause a fuel leak, aircraft leaves formation and safely diverts to Lecce. AAR to follow shortly! Mar 10, 2024 23:03:45 GMT -8
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