Join the 509th

[Grondeaux]

Jan 26, 2024 21:38:49 GMT -8 kkirch22 said:

Hey all, back from the dead and able to be properly active now. Looking to fly a B17 in any squadron that needs extra engines. (If reusing these old crew names from the last campaign isn't Kosher just let me know, but they've all had their ranks re-rolled.)

B-17 Name: Angry Ari

Pilot: 1st Lt. Kyle Kirch
Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. Andrew Walker
Bombardier: 2nd Lt. Joe McChesney
Navigator: 2nd Lt. Richard "Dick" Roden
Engineer: T/Sgt. Roy Schultz
Radio Operator: Sgt. Eli Stone
Ball Gunner: Sgt. Lais Laifeng
Port Waist: Sgt. Tom Settler
Starboard Waist: Sgt. Matthew Gabriels

Tail Gunner: Sgt. Ned Green

Crew Chief: Sgt. Geoff Culver (Rookie)

Welcome to the 509th, Lieutenant Kirch. You’ve been assigned to the 79th Bomber Squadron under the command of Major William James. You will be flying an G model B-17. Mission 14 to Steyr will be available to fly on 28 January, with AARs (After Action Reports) due no later than  10 February.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
79th Squadron CO	MAJ William James	superbee
79th Squadron XO	CAPT Wilbur Robinson	wolverinetoddy
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[blaird]

watching Masters of the Air, has gotten me to want to fly again

B-17 Name Johnny B Good

Pilot: 1LT Brad Johnson
Co-Pilot: 2LT John Campbell
Bombadier: 2LT Eric Masterson
Navigator: 2LT Leroy Rose
Engineer: S/SGT William "Wild Bill" Jordan
Radio Operator: SGT Jacob Alverson
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Joseph "Joey" Zaballa
Port Waist: SGT Greg Sturn
Starboard Waist: SGT Kevin Drake
Tail Gunner: SGT Richard O'Connor

[Grondeaux]

Feb 10, 2024 7:04:40 GMT -8 blaird said:

watching Masters of the Air, has gotten me to want to fly again

B-17 Name Johnny B Good

Pilot: 1LT Brad Johnson
Co-Pilot: 2LT John Campbell
Bombadier: 2LT Eric Masterson
Navigator: 2LT Leroy Rose
Engineer: S/SGT William "Wild Bill" Jordan
Radio Operator: SGT Jacob Alverson
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Joseph "Joey" Zaballa
Port Waist: SGT Greg Sturn
Starboard Waist: SGT Kevin Drake
Tail Gunner: SGT Richard O'Connor

Welcome to Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Johnson.  You and your B-17G have been assigned to the 80th Bomber Squadron currently under the command of the XO, Captain Ethan Witlow. The 80th lost its CO, Major Russell Shapiro, on the mission to Steyr. Mission number 15 to Bolzano will be available for you to fly on 11 February, with After Action Reports (AARs) due no later than 24 February.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
80th Squadron CO
80th Squadron XO	CAPT Ethan Witlow	Sparhawk
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[Welcome back! Masters of the Air is very well done.]

[Deleted]

Recently got into Target for Tonight, and was pointed towards this group by Kirch and it looked like a lot of fun so here I am! Looking to fly a B-17.

Aircraft name: Twinkletoes

Pilot: 1LT David Anderson
Co-pilot: 2LT Matthew Barker
Bombadier: 2LT Connor Reid
Navigator: 2LT John Eldar
Engineer: T/SGT Patrick Carroll
Radio Operator: SGT Ian Perkins
Ball Gunner: SGT Robbin Ruijtenberg
Port Waist: SGT Maurice Turton
Starboard Waist: S/SGT Will Harper
Tail Gunner: SGT Sean O'Connor

[Grondeaux]

Feb 17, 2024 13:03:40 GMT -8 @someiratebrit said:

Recently got into Target for Tonight, and was pointed towards this group by Kirch and it looked like a lot of fun so here I am! Looking to fly a B-17.

Aircraft name: Twinkletoes

Pilot: 1LT David Anderson
Co-pilot: 2LT Matthew Barker
Bombadier: 2LT Connor Reid
Navigator: 2LT John Eldar
Engineer: T/SGT Patrick Carroll
Radio Operator: SGT Ian Perkins
Ball Gunner: SGT Robbin Ruijtenberg
Port Waist: SGT Maurice Turton
Starboard Waist: S/SGT Will Harper
Tail Gunner: SGT Sean O'Connor

Welcome to not-so-sunny Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Anderson. You’ve been assigned to the 79th Bomber Squadron under the command of Major William James. You will be flying an G model B-17. Mission 15 to Bolzano is currently available for you to fly with AARs (After Action Reports) due no later than 24 February.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
79th Squadron CO	MAJ William James	superbee
79th Squadron XO	CAPT Wilbur Robinson	wolverinetoddy
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[royalblue]

Just learned to play B-17 QotS this weekend and was recommended this group to join. Hoping to get in on Mission 16 and start flying!

B-17 Name: Statement of Charges

Pilot: 1Lt Samuel French
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Joseph Bonetti
Bombadier: 2Lt Isaac Goldman
Navigator: 2Lt Howard Bush
Engineer: S/Sgt Paul Danowski
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Michael Schwartz
Ball Gunner: Sgt Charles Beasley
Port Waist: Sgt Luis Rosa
Starboard Waist: Sgt Patrick Flanagan
Tail Gunner: Sgt Theodore Fields

[Grondeaux]

Feb 25, 2024 17:05:18 GMT -8 royalblue said:

Just learned to play B-17 QotS this weekend and was recommended this group to join. Hoping to get in on Mission 16 and start flying!

B-17 Name: Statement of Charges

Pilot: 1Lt Samuel French
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Joseph Bonetti
Bombadier: 2Lt Isaac Goldman
Navigator: 2Lt Howard Bush
Engineer: S/Sgt Paul Danowski
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Michael Schwartz
Ball Gunner: Sgt Charles Beasley
Port Waist: Sgt Luis Rosa
Starboard Waist: Sgt Patrick Flanagan
Tail Gunner: Sgt Theodore Fields

Welcome to Italy, the ETO and the 509th, Lieutenant French.  You and your B-17G have been assigned to the 80th Bomber Squadron under the command Major Frederick Simmons. Mission number 16 to Verona is currently available for you to fly, with After Action Reports (AARs) due no later than 9 March.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
80th Squadron CO	MAJ Frederick Simmons	mpgutis
80th Squadron XO	CAPT Ethan Witlow	Sparhawk
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[ninthaquila]

After a long absence, I'm looking to return to the 509th and help in the bombing campaigns!


B-17 Name: Golden Duck



Pilot: 2Lt Richard Archer
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Isaac Blackburn
Bombadier: 2Lt Fred Fuller
Navigator: 2Lt Lawrence Monroe
Engineer: T/Sgt Alex Kozmenski
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Allen Kirby
Ball Gunner: Sgt Samuel Carter
Port Waist: Sgt Ray McKenzie
Starboard Waist: Sgt Charles Flanagan
Tail Gunner: Sgt Matthew Wolf

OOC: My luck started well, first roll of the campaign was a 1 for my pilot rank... Let's hope it isn't a sign of things to come.

[Grondeaux]

Mar 15, 2024 8:22:22 GMT -8 ninthaquila said:

After a long absence, I'm looking to return to the 509th and help in the bombing campaigns!


B-17 Name: Golden Duck

Pilot: 2Lt Richard Archer
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Isaac Blackburn
Bombadier: 2Lt Fred Fuller
Navigator: 2Lt Lawrence Monroe
Engineer: T/Sgt Alex Kozmenski
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Allen Kirby
Ball Gunner: Sgt Samuel Carter
Port Waist: Sgt Ray McKenzie
Starboard Waist: Sgt Charles Flanagan
Tail Gunner: Sgt Matthew Wolf

OOC: My luck started well, first roll of the campaign was a 1 for my pilot rank... Let's hope it isn't a sign of things to come.

Welcome to the ETO, Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Archer. You’ve been assigned to the 79th Bomber Squadron under the command of Major William James. You will be flying an G model B-17. Mission 17 to Skopje is currently available for you to fly with AARs (After Action Reports) due no later than 23 March.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
79th Squadron CO	MAJ William James	superbee
79th Squadron XO	CAPT Wilbur Robinson	wolverinetoddy
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[drewshotsfan]

Coinich,caodwolf,blaird,

Hi Guys

After the demise of "The Talkin' Texan", could I please start with a new crew in the 78th. Details below

Cheers

Drew

B-24 (do I get a Model J this time?) “Molly Malone”

CREW *Awards* (Missions completed) [Claims] {Stress} <Other notes>
Pilot: 1LT Norman ROGERS (0)
Co-Pilot: 2LT Leroy PHILLIPS (0)
Bombardier: 2LT Louis MILLER (0)
Navigator: 2LT Willard CAMPBELL (0)
Engineer: T/SGT Floyd STEWART (0)
Radio Operator: SGT Frank PERRY (0)
Ball Gunner: SGT Alfred WILSON (0)
Port Waist: SGT Dale MURPHY (0)
Starboard Waist: SGT Cecil KELLY (0)
Tail Gunner: SGT Francis GREEN (0)

Crew Chief: SGT Benjamin BARNES: Mediocre. Starting skill points: 26

[Grondeaux]

Mar 18, 2024 7:57:47 GMT -8 drewshotsfan said:

Coinich ,caodwolf ,blaird ,

Hi Guys

After the demise of "The Talkin' Texan", could I please start with a new crew in the 78th. Details below

Cheers

Drew

B-24 (do I get a Model J this time?) “Molly Malone”

CREW *Awards* (Missions completed) [Claims] {Stress} <Other notes>
Pilot: 1LT Norman ROGERS (0)
Co-Pilot: 2LT Leroy PHILLIPS (0)
Bombardier: 2LT Louis MILLER (0)
Navigator: 2LT Willard CAMPBELL (0)
Engineer: T/SGT Floyd STEWART (0)
Radio Operator: SGT Frank PERRY (0)
Ball Gunner: SGT Alfred WILSON (0)
Port Waist: SGT Dale MURPHY (0)
Starboard Waist: SGT Cecil KELLY (0)
Tail Gunner: SGT Francis GREEN (0)

Crew Chief: SGT Benjamin BARNES: Mediocre. Starting skill points: 26

Welcome to the ETO, Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Rogers. You and your B-24J Molly Malone have been assigned to the 78th Bomber Squadron, the home of all Liberators in the 509th, under the command of Major Rudy Jopp,. Mission number 17 to Skopje is currently available for you to fly, with AARs (After Action Reports) due to no later than 23 March.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
78th Squadron CO	MAJ Rudy Jopp	crushedhat
78th Squadron XO	CAPT Paul Garfield	caodwolf
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

[OOC... no need to post replacement aircraft here. This area is really more for new recruits.]

[daveh]

I would like to join the next campaign in a B-17.

B-17 name:  Wild Child
Crew:
 Pilot-1Lt Michael Smyser
Co-Pilot- 2Lt JT Thomas
Navigator-2Lt Chase Lester
Bombardier- 2Lt Brian Borden
Engineer-S/Sgt Alex Timmerman
Radioman-S/Sgt Tyler Albright
Ball Turret Gunner-Sgt Lucas Hardwick
Port Waist Gunner-S/Sgt Robert Killion
Starboard Waist Gunner-S/Sgt Jay Blanchard
Tail Gunner-Sgt David Hodo

[Grondeaux]

Mar 22, 2024 20:46:41 GMT -8 daveh said:

I would like to join the next campaign in a B-17.

B-17 name:  Wild Child
Crew:
 Pilot-1Lt Michael Smyser
Co-Pilot- 2Lt JT Thomas
Navigator-2Lt Chase Lester
Bombardier- 2Lt Brian Borden
Engineer-S/Sgt Alex Timmerman
Radioman-S/Sgt Tyler Albright
Ball Turret Gunner-Sgt Lucas Hardwick
Port Waist Gunner-S/Sgt Robert Killion
Starboard Waist Gunner-S/Sgt Jay Blanchard
Tail Gunner-Sgt David Hodo

Welcome to Italy, the ETO and the 509th, Lieutenant Smyser.  You and your B-17G have been assigned to the 80th Bomber Squadron under the command Major Frederick Simmons. Mission number 18 to Sofia will be available for you to fly on 24 March, with After Action Reports (AARs) due no later than 6 April.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
80th Squadron CO	MAJ Frederick Simmons	mpgutis
80th Squadron XO	CAPT Ethan Witlow	Sparhawk
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[wolfmanjack14]

After a very long hiatus I am requesting to rejoin.  Below are my 2 planes name and crew. I look forward to flying with the 509th once more!  THANKS!
Jack "Wolfmanjack" Cameron
 
B 17G BANSHEE TERROR

NAME/POSITION

Pilot 1LT Jack Cameron

Co-Pilot 2LT Lloyd Moore

Bombardier 2LT Roger Long

Navigator 2LT Bill Martinez

Engineer TT T/SGT Mike Collins

Radio Op S/SGT Robert Ramirez

Ball Gunner

S/SGT Herman Melville

PWG SGT Martin White

SWG SGT Duke Stewart

Tail Gunner SGT Lester Sanchez


B24J LEPRECHAUN

NAME/POSITION

Pilot 2nd LT Chuck Knox

Co-Pilot 2nd LT Roy Reed

Bombardier 2nd LT Johnny Walker

Navigator 2nd Andy Ward

Engineer TT T/SGT Hank Ross

Radio Op SGT Allen Hayes

Ball Gunner

SGT Ed Lee

PWG S/SGT Edgar Jackson

SWG SGT Marvin Barnes

Tail Gunner SGT Pete Bennet

[medic1]

Welcome back, Jack!

[Grondeaux]

Apr 25, 2024 12:29:10 GMT -8 wolfmanjack14 said:

After a very long hiatus I am requesting to rejoin.  Below are my 2 planes name and crew. I look forward to flying with the 509th once more!  THANKS!
Jack "Wolfmanjack" Cameron
 

B24J LEPRECHAUN

NAME/POSITION
Pilot 2nd LT Chuck Knox
Co-Pilot 2nd LT Roy Reed
Bombardier 2nd LT Johnny Walker
Navigator 2nd Andy Ward
Engineer TT T/SGT Hank Ross
Radio Op SGT Allen Hayes
Ball Gunner
SGT Ed Lee
PWG S/SGT Edgar Jackson
SWG SGT Marvin Barnes
Tail Gunner SGT Pete Bennet

Welcome to the ETO, Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Knox. You and your B-24J Leprechaun have been assigned to the 78th Bomber Squadron, the home of all Liberators in the 509th, under the command of Major Rudy Jopp. Mission number 20 to Ploesti is currently available for you to fly, with AARs (After Action Reports) due to no later than 4 May.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
78th Squadron CO	MAJ Rudy Jopp	crushedhat
78th Squadron XO	CAPT Paul Garfield	caodwolf
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

[OOC... Welcome back, Jack, and good luck up there!]

[Grondeaux]

Apr 25, 2024 12:29:10 GMT -8 wolfmanjack14 said:

After a very long hiatus I am requesting to rejoin.  Below are my 2 planes name and crew. I look forward to flying with the 509th once more!  THANKS!
Jack "Wolfmanjack" Cameron
 
B 17G BANSHEE TERROR

NAME/POSITION
Pilot 1LT Jack Cameron
Co-Pilot 2LT Lloyd Moore
Bombardier 2LT Roger Long
Navigator 2LT Bill Martinez
Engineer TT T/SGT Mike Collins
Radio Op S/SGT Robert Ramirez
Ball Gunner
S/SGT Herman Melville
PWG SGT Martin White
SWG SGT Duke Stewart
Tail Gunner SGT Lester Sanchez

Welcome to  the 509th, Lieutenant Cameron.  I trust you had an uneventful flight from the States. I've assigned you and your B-17G Banshee Terror to the 80th Bomber Squadron under the command Major Frederick Simmons. Mission number 20 to Ploesti is available for you to fly, with After Action Reports (AARs) due no later than 4 May.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
80th Squadron CO	MAJ Frederick Simmons	mpgutis
80th Squadron XO	CAPT Ethan Witlow	Sparhawk
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[rhreiss]

Two new crews reporting as replacements for bombers approaching their 25th mission



B-24J Bob’s Rascals 78th Squadron

Name & Position

Pilot 1LT Bob Muncrief

Co-Pilot 2LT Bob Harris

Bombardier 2LT Sig Gryska

Navigator 2LT Eddie Silber

Engineer: S/SGT Mel Mazzera

Radio/RW: S/SGT Joe Grace

Left Waist: SGT Joe Gallagher

Nose Gunner SGT Mark Christman

Ball Gunner: SGT Hal Spindel

Tail Gunner SGT Bill Cox

Crew Chief SGT Johnny Berardino (Rookie)







B-17G Black Jack 79th Squadron

Pilot 1LT Eddie Miller

Co-Pilot 2LT Arnie Moser

Bombardier 2LT Eddie Joost

Navigator 2LT Harry Chozen

Engineer T/SGT Dutch Mele

Radio Operator S/SGT Harry Craft

Ball Gunner S/SGT Johnny Vander Meer

Left Waist SGT Pinky Jorgensen

Right Waist S/SGT Red Barrett

Tail Gunner SGT Dee Moore

Crew Chief S/SGT Gene Schott (Average Joe)

[Grondeaux]

Added to the squadron rosters. Good luck up there!

[sparky]

Hello, I’d like the honor of flying with the 509th. I use TfT and would fly a B-17. My crew is listed below. Thank you.

Respectfully, Ken ”Sparky” Day

B-17 name…Beach Bum

Pilot….1st Lt Ken Day
Co-pilot….2Lt Rick Miesner
Bombadier….2Lt Marvin Johnson
Navigator….2Lt James Redmond
Engineer….S/SGT John Ridings
Radio.…S/SGT Lester Smith
Ball Turret….SGT Jerry Cassano
Port Waist….SGT Nathan Isbell
Starboard Waist....SGT Bill Pilgrim
Tail Gunner….SGT Timothy Conover

[Grondeaux]

Jul 3, 2024 11:52:55 GMT -8 sparky said:

Hello, I’d like the honor of flying with the 509th. I use TfT and would fly a B-17. My crew is listed below. Thank you.

Respectfully, Ken ”Sparky” Day

B-17 name…Beach Bum

Pilot….1st Lt Ken Day
Co-pilot….2Lt Rick Miesner
Bombadier….2Lt Marvin Johnson
Navigator….2Lt James Redmond
Engineer….S/SGT John Ridings
Radio.…S/SGT Lester Smith
Ball Turret….SGT Jerry Cassano
Port Waist….SGT Nathan Isbell
Starboard Waist....SGT Bill Pilgrim
Tail Gunner….SGT Timothy Conover

Welcome to the ETO, Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Day. You’ve been assigned to the 79th Bombardment Squadron under the command of Major Wilbur Robinson. You will be flying an G model B-17. Mission 25 to Ploesti is currently available for you to fly with AARs (After Action Reports) due no later than 13 July.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
79th Squadron CO	MAJ Wilbur Robinson	superbee
79th Squadron XO	CAPT George Gill	rhreiss
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Thanks for joining, enjoy! if you have any questions feel free to ask; this has been a fun group of guys to play with.

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool&nbsp;to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[rhreiss]

Replacement bomber and crew for the 79th BS reporting replacing Black Jack

B-17G Chute the Works
Pilot 1LT Les Scarsella
Co-Pilot 2LT Charlie English
Bombardier 2LT Alex ‘AK’ Kampouris
Navigator 2LT Jimmy Outlaw
Engineer T/SGT Paul Gehrman
Radio Operator T/SGT George ‘Whitey’ Moore
Ball Gunner S/SGT Jake ‘JK’ Mooty
Left Waist SGT Frank McCormick
Right Waist SGT Billy ‘Kid’ Myers
Tail Gunner S/SGT Gus Brittain


We have been assigned the former crew chief of the Black Jack as our crew chief.
Crew Chief SGT Gene Schott Average Joe

[Grondeaux]

Jul 9, 2024 12:53:54 GMT -8 rhreiss said:

Replacement bomber and crew for the 79th BS reporting replacing Black Jack

B-17G Chute the Works
Pilot 1LT Les Scarsella
Co-Pilot 2LT Charlie English
Bombardier 2LT Alex ‘AK’ Kampouris
Navigator 2LT Jimmy Outlaw
Engineer T/SGT Paul Gehrman
Radio Operator T/SGT George ‘Whitey’ Moore
Ball Gunner S/SGT Jake ‘JK’ Mooty
Left Waist SGT Frank McCormick
Right Waist SGT Billy ‘Kid’ Myers
Tail Gunner S/SGT Gus Brittain


We have been assigned the former crew chief of the Black Jack as our crew chief.
Crew Chief SGT Gene Schott Average Joe

You've been added the the 79th Bombardment Squadron roster, LT Scarsella. Wecome to Italy and the 509th. Good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[medic1]

New B -17 and partial crew to replace Vicious Vixen and members of the crew (79th BS) that have completed 25 missions:
B-17G SUNDAY PUNCH 5-BO-44-416507
* Pilot 1st Lt Ted Masini
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Perry Shipman
* Bombardier 2nd Lt Craig Kellici
Navigator 2nd Lt Sam Markham
Engineer S/Sgt Dan Lansky
R/O S/Sgt Will Dixon
Ball Gunner Sgt Ted Caffrey
* Port Waist Sgt Noreno Costa
Starboard Waist Sgt Tim Walton
* TG S/Sgt Mark Riley
(* denotes crew members of Vicious Vixen with less than 25 missions)

The ground crew of Vicious Vixen now assigned to Sunday Punch

[Grondeaux]

Jul 12, 2024 6:04:56 GMT -8 medic1 said:

New B -17 and partial crew to replace Vicious Vixen and members of the crew (79th BS) that have completed 25 missions:
B-17G SUNDAY PUNCH 5-BO-44-416507
* Pilot 1st Lt Ted Masini
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Perry Shipman
* Bombardier 2nd Lt Craig Kellici
Navigator 2nd Lt Sam Markham
Engineer S/Sgt Dan Lansky
R/O S/Sgt Will Dixon
Ball Gunner Sgt Ted Caffrey
* Port Waist Sgt Noreno Costa
Starboard Waist Sgt Tim Walton
* TG S/Sgt Mark Riley
(* denotes crew members of Vicious Vixen with less than 25 missions)

The ground crew of Vicious Vixen now assigned to Sunday Punch

I've added Sunday Punch to the 79th's roster. Good luck up there, Lieutenant Masini.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7.

[Keltos]

New B17G Lady Liza (B-17G-20BO-42-31444) that replaces the "Irascible Girl" bomber lost during the last mission #25 in the 79th BS.

Here the crew coming from US:

Pilot 1st Lt Mark Adkins
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Roy Edwards
Bombardier (Nose) 2nd Lt Greg Swanson
Navigator (Cheeks) 2nd Lt William Hoagland
Engineer T/Sgt Daniel Yelton
Radio Operator T/Sgt Jerry Castillo
Ball Gunner S/Sgt Steve McGowan
Port WG Sgt Paul Morgan
Starboard WG Sgt Jessie Henson
Tail Gunner Sgt Norman Fisher

Ground crew chief: Jasper Styers (Average Joe)


Sincerely,

1st Lt. M. Adkins

[Grondeaux]

Jul 17, 2024 0:38:50 GMT -8 Keltos said:

New B17G Lady Liza (B-17G-20BO-42-31444) that replaces the "Irascible Girl" bomber lost during the last mission #25 in the 79th BS.

Here the crew coming from US:

Pilot 1st Lt Mark Adkins
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Roy Edwards
Bombardier (Nose) 2nd Lt Greg Swanson
Navigator (Cheeks) 2nd Lt William Hoagland
Engineer T/Sgt Daniel Yelton
Radio Operator T/Sgt Jerry Castillo
Ball Gunner S/Sgt Steve McGowan
Port WG Sgt Paul Morgan
Starboard WG Sgt Jessie Henson
Tail Gunner Sgt Norman Fisher

Ground crew chief: Jasper Styers (Average Joe)


Sincerely,

1st Lt. M. Adkins

You've been added the the 79th Bombardment Squadron roster, LT Adkins. Wecome to Italy and the 509th. Good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[colbourne66]

Hi,

I used to play on this forum, but haven't had the chance to do so for a while. I'd like to join the next campaign flying a B-17 if possible?

thanks!

Mike

[colbourne66]

B-17
"Witchcraft"

Pilot: 1st Lieutenant Jules Burke
Co Pilot: 2LT Jason Hill
Bombardier: 2LT Marv Mason
Navigator: 2LT Mark Edwards
Flight Engineer: T/SGT Jared Haven
Radio: T/SGT Sam Sharp
Ball turret: SGT Benny Crabtree
Port Gunner: SGT Edgar Warren
Starboard gunner: SGT Malcolm Benton
Tail Gunner: SGT Daniel Parker

[Grondeaux]

Jul 18, 2024 2:52:04 GMT -8 colbourne66 said:

B-17
"Witchcraft"

Pilot: 1st Lieutenant Jules Burke
Co Pilot: 2LT Jason Hill
Bombardier: 2LT Marv Mason
Navigator: 2LT Mark Edwards
Flight Engineer: T/SGT Jared Haven
Radio: T/SGT Sam Sharp
Ball turret: SGT Benny Crabtree
Port Gunner: SGT Edgar Warren
Starboard gunner: SGT Malcolm Benton
Tail Gunner: SGT Daniel Parker

Welcome to  the 509th, Lieutenant Burke.  I trust you and your crew had an uneventful flight from the States in Witchcraft. I've assigned you and your B-17G to the 80th Bomber Squadron under the command Major Frederick Simmons. Mission number 26 to Mostar will be available for you to fly on 21 July, with After Action Reports (AARs) due no later than 2 August.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
80th Squadron CO	MAJ Frederick Simmons	mpgutis
80th Squadron XO	CAPT Thomas Marz	tomt1999
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	rhreiss
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7