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Announcement Guzzler has joined to save the day
Replies: 17
by
Tom »
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:56 pm
Chaps, give a warm welcome to Guzzler . Be nice to him as he's a decent sort, which is why he's posted to No1.
Guzzler be careful around the No601...
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Last post by Guzzler
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:03 pm
Announcement Voice Procedure (VP) Primer
Replies: 12
by
Dickie »
Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:57 pm
Voice Procedure (VP)
As pilots, it is our duty to produce clear and concise communications when using the wireless. You are being paid by the hour,...
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Last post by Jacko
Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:47 am
Announcement TOM’S GUIDE TO COMMAND
by
Tom »
Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:56 pm
TOM’S GUIDE TO COMMAND
This is my guide to how I see the leadership function within the Tangmere Wing. It is not perfect and leadership is always...
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Last post by Tom
Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:56 pm
Announcement Ops for new chaps
by
Tom »
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:51 pm
Gentlemen,
once you complete OTU you will be assigned to a squadron and will receive a tactical number or marking.
We almost always use custom...
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Last post by Tom
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:51 pm
Announcement A general note for any new chaps
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by
Tom »
Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:42 am
Gentlemen,
a short note on membership fo Tangmere and what it means in respect of behaviour.
The two most important rules are no swearing on comms...
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Last post by Reggie
Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:56 pm
Feldwebel Nick arrives at Kalach
Replies: 6
by
Merlin »
Wed May 09, 2018 1:01 pm
Feldwebel Nick has completed AF1. He is still deciding on his TP name so for now, he shall be known as Nick.
Please welcome our latest recruit Nick...
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Last post by TP_Andy
Wed May 09, 2018 5:53 pm
Feldwebel Sparky arrives at Kalach
Replies: 47
by
Merlin »
Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:18 am
Sparky completed AF1 after some challenges with 3.01 leaving the map looking all blue and white. However in spite of flying in near IFR conditions he...
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Last post by wardy
Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:09 am
AF Mission Files
Replies: 4
by
Silk »
Fri May 19, 2017 6:53 pm
It seems that something recently broke a lot of the Complex Triggers in the AF missions. I have re-jigged them to work with Russian or German and...
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Last post by Silk
Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:07 pm
Feldwebel Mash arrives at Kalach
Replies: 11
by
Merlin »
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:23 am
Gentlemen, please welcome Mash to our frozen hut, he is made of the right stuff (minus the schnapps that his parents gifted him :Thumbup ). Mash has...
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Last post by Jacko
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:13 pm
Feldwebel Paulie leaves Kalach
Replies: 21
by
Merlin »
Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:04 pm
Gentlemen,
Paulie has successfully completed AF4. We happened on four He111's which he was keen to set to all on his own. He further observed other...
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Last post by Tom
Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:58 pm
Starshina Paulie arrives at Kalach
Replies: 8
by
Merlin »
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:08 pm
Gentlemen, Comrade Paulie successfully completed AF1, previously posted in the forum before it was rebuilt. He has now successfully completed AF2 and...
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Last post by Bunny
Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:04 pm
Feldwebel Wardy leaves Kalach
Replies: 9
by
Tom »
Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:46 pm
Gentlemen,
Wardy successfully completed his final assessment flight tonight. He even managed to see some Heinkels (gasp). Then he shot one down and...
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Last post by Merlin
Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:58 pm
Starshina Wardy arrives at Kalach
Replies: 15
by
Tom »
Sun Jan 28, 2018 5:48 pm
Gentlemen
I am pleased to announce that despite not seeing a couple of He111s (twice) or some FWs (landing lights on) near to Kalach that he did...
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Last post by Roycon
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:12 pm
Starshina Dusty arrives at Kalach
Replies: 13
by
Merlin »
Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:05 pm
Comrades,
Dusty successfully completed AF1 tonight. Showing his skill as a former Bush pilot dancing around the 111's we encountered, leaving one...
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Last post by Roycon
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:11 pm
Starshina Andy leaves Kalach
Replies: 10
by
Merlin »
Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:53 pm
Comrades I am pleased to announce Starshina Andy has completed A/F4 and in the process impressed with his cross control attack on 4 x He111 in which...
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Last post by Jacko
Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:02 pm
Starshina Andy arrives at Kalach
Replies: 16
by
Merlin »
Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:10 pm
Comrades,
Andy successfully completed AF1 tonight. Showing his skill with tight formations and a graceful landing as well.
Welcome Andy.
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Last post by Jacko
Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:16 pm
Starshina Bloomster leaves Kalach
Replies: 10
by
Merlin »
Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:01 am
Comrades I am pleased to announce Starshina Bloomster has completed A/F4 and joins as wingman to Mladshiy Leytenant Moggy.
You have been assigned...
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Last post by Bloomster
Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:28 pm
Starshina Bloomster arrives at Kalach
Replies: 15
by
Tom »
Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:41 am
Gentlemen,
Bloomster successfully completed AF1 tonight. He did not shoot me down, collide with me (though he tried) or somehow blow me up. He is...
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Last post by Jacko
Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:50 pm
Feldwebel Woody arrives at Kalach
Replies: 33
by
Tom »
Tue May 23, 2017 10:53 pm
Oh how I giggled when he put his gear up before starting to take off.
Anyway, apart from that little hiccup (and missing the He111s naturally, and...
33 Replies
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Last post by Moggy
Sat Jun 10, 2017 12:49 pm
Feldwebel Gosho leaves Kalach
Replies: 8
by
Merlin »
Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:06 pm
Feldwebel Gosho successfully passed OTU 4 he is however on secondment for the next six weeks. When you return please check the Operations room ,...
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Last post by Tom
Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:33 pm
Feldwebel Gosho arrives at Kalach
Replies: 34
by
Tom »
Tue May 09, 2017 11:02 pm
Gentlemen,
Feldwebel Gosho arrived today and successfully completed his first assessment flight. Not only that but he shot at stuff (not me I hasten...
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Last post by Jacko
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:56 pm
Starshina Squirt leaves Kalach
Replies: 6
by
Tom »
Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:34 pm
According to Silk, Squirt did enough to pass AF4 today. Huzzah!
Squirt you are now operational as from right now. This means you'll probably die...
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Last post by Moggy
Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:35 pm
Feldwebel Halon arrives at Kalach
Replies: 33
by
Tom »
Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:25 pm
Gentlemen,
Feldwebel Halon has successfully completed AF1. He didn't see the He111s that almost rammed him (does anyone ever see these first...
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Last post by Squirt
Thu Mar 02, 2017 5:46 pm
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Last post by Bunny
Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:47 pm
Feldwebel Papa Bear leaves Kalach
Replies: 9
by
Tom »
Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:41 pm
Congratulations to Feldwebel Papa Bear on completing A/F4. He is transferred to 1./JG3 with aircraft number white 11.
Welcome!
Just remember:
1....
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Last post by Reggie
Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:49 am
Feldwebel Rusti leaves Kalach
Replies: 10
by
Tom »
Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:49 pm
Congratulations Rusti on successfully completing A/F 4 (upside down in the snow after landing appears to be standard Tangmere practice for some...) ....
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Last post by Tom
Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:10 pm
Feldwebel Papa Bear arrives at Kalach
Replies: 25
by
Tom »
Wed Nov 23, 2016 12:20 am
Needs to practice formation flying he says, says needs to improve this and that. Gentlemen I think we have a hustler here as everything he did was...
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Last post by Tom
Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:48 pm
Starshina Rusti arrives at Kalach
Replies: 12
by
Tom »
Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:44 pm
Gentlemen, we have been infiltrated by another Belgian. Except our other Belgian is German. Well, something like that anyway.
So, I am pleased to...
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Last post by Tom
Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:45 am
Feldwebel Minty arrives at Kalach
Replies: 8
by
Tom »
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:40 pm
Gentlemen,
Feldwebel Minty arrived with a stylish swagger tonight, completing his first Assessment Flight with aplomb. Well he didn't see some...
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Last post by Bigbyte
Fri Jun 10, 2016 1:14 pm
Feldwebel Silk leaves Kalach
Replies: 13
by
Tom »
Wed May 04, 2016 11:26 am
By the skin of his teeth, and narrowly missing several hangers on the way, Feldwebel Silk has passed OTU. He was THIS close to having to go through...
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Last post by Bigbyte
Sun May 08, 2016 7:17 am
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Last post by Tom
Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:56 pm
Starshina Nes leaves Kalach
Replies: 8
by
Tom »
Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:25 pm
I am happy to confirm that Starshina Nes also did not shoot at me. He joins the rabble affectionately known as the ****** ******* with number white...
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Last post by Nes
Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:14 pm
Starshina Beaks leaves Kalach
Replies: 7
by
Tom »
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:31 pm
I can confirm that Starshina Beaks successfully passed A/F4 and completed OTU.
Starshina Beaks is posted to First Flight as White 15. He will have...
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Last post by Jacko
Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:10 pm
Sgts Nes and Beaks arrive at Kalach
Replies: 24
by
Tom »
Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:06 pm
Gentlemen
with great cheer I can announce two more pilots as cannon fodder. They've both successfully completed their first flights even though one...
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Last post by Bunny
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:14 pm
Sgt Mewt arrives at Kalach
Replies: 20
by
Tom »
Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:44 pm
After a successful initiation A/F1 was commenced. And cut short after Sgt Mewt chopped off my wing... It was a sticky brake lever .
Apart from...
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Last post by Jacko
Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:35 pm
Sgt JP leaves Kalach
Replies: 10
by
Tom »
Fri Oct 02, 2015 11:01 pm
All,
Sergeant JP successfully completed his final assessment flight. There were absolutely no enemies to be seen, anywhere, but that's not JP's...
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Last post by Skoop
Mon Oct 05, 2015 5:20 pm
Sgt JP arrives at Kalach
Replies: 14
by
Tom »
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:59 pm
Well, Sgt JP arrived at Kalach with a smoking engine and with a long belly landing, but apart from that he completed his first assessment flight...
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Last post by Jacko
Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:59 pm
Sgt Skoop leaves Kalach
Replies: 6
by
Tom »
Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:32 am
Gentlemen
Sadly A/F 1 was broken but I have managed to use a number of midweek sessions to scrutinise Sgt. Skoop's all round flying ability and...
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Last post by Skoop
Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:54 pm
Sgt Skoop arrives at Kalach
Replies: 34
by
Tom »
Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:44 pm
Gentlemen,
Sgt Skoop today passed A/F1 with flying colours. Well actually A/F1 didn't work so we used A/F2 but you get the idea.
Anyway, he's...
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Last post by Skoop
Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:14 pm
Message to new recruits
by
Jacko »
Tue May 12, 2015 12:17 pm
Don't be this pilot always check your 6 ;)
I posted thsi as I appreciate the video work
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Last post by Jacko
Tue May 12, 2015 12:17 pm
Sgt Blackjack - operational orders enclosed
Replies: 4
by
Tom »
Wed May 06, 2015 3:46 pm
Sgt Blackjack, I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming you into Tangmere Pilots. Now that you're done at Kalach please take a pleasant stroll...
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Last post by Spartan
Thu May 07, 2015 4:59 pm
Sgt Blackjack leaves Pitomnik
Replies: 4
by
Merlin »
Wed May 06, 2015 3:16 pm
Tom was having his hair quaffed so I took Sgt Blackjack for A/F 4 which I am pleased to say he passed with confidence. He was quick about landing to...
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Last post by Bigbyte
Thu May 07, 2015 12:04 pm
Sgt Blackjack arrives at Pitomnik
Replies: 32
by
Tom »
Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:48 pm
Gentlemen, it is my distinct pleasure to confirm that Sgt. Blackjack today passed A/F1. Take off was good, formation flying was good, spotting...
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Last post by Blackjack
Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:31 am
No6_OTU
Replies: 10
by
Tigertooo »
Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:22 pm
I know Flash is gone.He was responsible for OTU together with Cheese.
But we don't hear nor see Cheese anymore so far.
I know he banned himself from...
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Last post by Tom
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:21 pm
Berny
Replies: 4
by
Tom »
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:25 pm
Chap called Berny made contact about joining. He hasn't replied to my email so either I've suffered the ignominy of being spam or he's not that...
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Last post by Cheese
Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:53 pm
No6OTU_Killroy
Replies: 3
by Cheese » Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:31 pm
Has been moved to Bomber command.
He can re-apply for Fighter Command in 6 months as of now.
That is all...
Flt Sgt Cheese
O/C No6 OTU
The Tangmere...
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Last post by Reggie
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:36 pm
Basic Training unit
Replies: 10
by
Jacko »
Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:27 am
Looking at the other post by cheese he has a fair comment about OTU being an operational training unit. But maybe there is a need for a Basic...
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Last post by Handsome
Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:26 pm
After re-flying AF1 Killroy is back!!!
Replies: 6
by Cheese » Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:04 pm
Passed Af1.After a dodgy start(not his fault,CloD ;) passed the basic AF1,Stall recovery was very good and landing was,as usual very good(don't get...
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Last post by Cheese
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:48 pm
Something for No6 OTU?
Replies: 1
by
Nummy »
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:15 pm
Maybe OTU needs something like this--retroed of course for our kind of planes:
This would make a fun Spit/Hurri, etc, simulator, or more properly...
1 Replies
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Last post by Jacko
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:37 pm
hang on
by Cheese » Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:56 pm
I cant make an announcement either????? something is surely a miss here????
Cheese
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Last post by Cheese
Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:56 pm
New recruit
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by Cheese » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:58 pm
After waiting about for Frankie last night and not showing,no e mail,no message in steam etc etc has now told me he cant commit.
1st of many muck...
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Last post by Jacko
Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:46 pm
New OTU instructor
Replies: 20
by
Tom »
Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:29 pm
F/Sgt Cheese is now appointed as our OTU Instructor.
His duties will include:
1. Assessment of all existent OTU procedures including communications...
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Last post by Cheese
Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:41 pm
fao Cheese
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by
Tigertooo »
Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:29 pm
please confirm you got the old OTU-documents i've sent to you and Tom?
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Last post by Cheese
Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:37 pm
no6 otu skins
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by Flashheart » Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:23 am
The new skins are in the OTU Teamspeak room.
Neat feature that.
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Last post by Cheese
Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:06 pm
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Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:28 pm
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