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Game time October 20, 2022 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Red Tails
Mission 3
Stop that Train!
Just a few months before being reassigned back to Italy, the 99th was again issued a different aircraft, the P-47 Thunderbolt.
This was a major upgrade to the P-39 Airacobra's they had been flying. The 99th used the Thunderbolt to great effect and
destroyed multiple ground targets in the very short time they used them.
Team Red Tails
Stop the supply train by destroying as many of the cars as you can while defending yourself from enemy fighters
Team Axis
Fly cover for the supply train.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S7JZUIEdjA
We will be taking off the next 2 weeks to prepare for and attend Fall-in in Lancaster, PA.
Next Mission: Legends: Udet Mission 5 World War I
The Red Tails Campaign will cover the Tuskegee Airmen and the 332nd through the second World War.
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We are back for another game of Wings. This week we are starting an interesting new Campaign:
The Spanish Civil War. We are starting with some rare birds and will move to some of the German
planes of the Condor. I hope everyone enjoys these seldom used aircraft.
Game time February 9, 2023 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
The Spanish Civil War
Mission 1
Lorie #4
6 Sept 1936
Five prototype Lorie 46s were sent to the Republican forces by the French Government. They took
off from Toulouse-Montaudran, France and landed in Barcelona, Spain along with a handful of other
example aircraft. After arriving in Spain, most of the French pilots would join the Escuadra Espana.
Good morning pilots.
Today’s mission:
The Lories must navigate the skies for a minimum of 20 turns before exiting the board. Bonus points
will be awarded for each turn after 20 they survive and exit.
Aircraft:
Team France: 5x Lorie 46 at Alt 4 At slow speed only
Team Nationalist: 3x Fiat Cr.32 at Alt 3.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arp5VNPl7pE
Next Mission: The Spanish Civil War: Mission 2 Mantelli's ACE, February 16, 2023, 7 pm est
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Welcome back to the Second installment of our mini campaign based in the Spanish Civil War. Last
week the Lories did some fancy flying and used the cloud cover to help most of them escape. This week
we are parading out some more slow crates, Fiat Cr.32s vs Nieuport NiD-52s. All of these missions are
loosely based on real events, so please enjoy and see if we can change some history!
Game time February 16, 2023 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
The Spanish Civil War
Mission 2
Mantelli the ACE
Adriano Mantelli was one of the first members of the Regia Aeronautica to volunteer for service in Spain.
On 26 September 1936, Mantelli was credited with downing a Potez 540. This would be his Third victory thus
far. Shortly thereafter Mantelli was temporarily transferred to Granada, Spain to take command of a unit of
Fiat Cr.32s.
On 8 October 1936, Mantelli, while on patrol, was able to down two Nieuport NiD-52s. These would bring his
victory total up to 5, making him the first Italian to become an ACE.
Today’s mission: It was said that it took 2-3 Nieuports to equal 1 Fiat Cr.32. Today we are going to test that statement.
This will be a standard dogfight mission.
Aircraft:
Team Republican: 6x Nieuport NiD-52s will start at Alt 4
Team Nationalist: 3x Fiat Cr.32 at Alt 3.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByJ6y1hniAU
Next Mission:
The Spanish Civil War: Mission 3 Bregeut No More,
February 23, 2023, 7 pm est
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Welcome back to this weeks game. The 3rd game of our Spanish Civil War mini campaign. After this
week's game, we will be taking off the next couple of weeks to prepare for and attend HMGS Cold
Wars 2023 (March 9-12) in Valley Forge PA. We will be hosting a multitude of WWI, WWII, Tripods,
and Sails of Glory games.
Game time February 23, 2023 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWI
The Spanish Civil War
Mission 3
Breguet no More
Adriano Mantelli was credited with shooting down two Breguet XIXs over the airfield at Andujar, Spain.
This would bring his total victories up to Seven thus far. Before the end of the October, Mantelli would
be reassigned back to the Madrid front, score two more victories to bring his total for the month to 9.
Mantelli would finish his tour in Spain tied with Mario Bonzano at 15 total victories. Mantelli would go
on to become an aircraft designer, and in 1954 would set the Italian altitude glider record.
Today’s mission:
Bomber/dogfight
One of the Nationalists needs to get 2 victories.
Aircraft:
Team Republican: 3x Breguet XIX will start at Alt 6
Team Nationalist: 5x Fiat Cr.32 at Alt 5.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILxI26CCzXo
Next Mission: HMGS Cold War 2023 Convention, March 9-12, 2023, Valley Forge PA
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This week we are starting the last 3 Missions of our Spanish Civil War Campaign!
Game time June 1, 2023 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
The Spanish Civil War
Mission 4
Enter Legion Condor
Nationalist forces advancing with German air support to take Toledo, while several
Nationalist columns move on Madrid from the west. By late October, Nationalist
forces have reached the outskirts of Madrid to begins the battle for the city.
November 1936
The Legion Condor using Ju-52 transports and He-51 Fighters run supplies from
Spanish Morocco to the battle front around Madrid. The Legion encounter
Republican aircraft provided by the Soviet Union and flown by Soviet pilots while
resupplying troops at the front.
Today’s mission: Transport Escort
Aircraft:
Team Republican: 4x Polikarpov I-15 at Alt 4
Team Condor: Ju-52s at Alt 6.
Team Condor: 4x He-51s Alt 5.
Special Rules:
Altitude Ceiling will be Atl 8 with chits
Weather: Clear skies
Respawn: only in the First 120 minutes of the game.
The Junkers Ju-52 represents a squadron
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Next Mission: The Spanish Civil War Mission 5 , June 8, 2023
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Hi Mike,
I'm just curious. What references/sources do you use for creating scenarios. They're great.
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Thanks
For me, once I pick a pilot, unit, or battle, I go to Amazon I search for and buy a few books on the subject. I form a timeline of events and drill in on those events. At this point I will have a rough idea of the planes needed. Once I write a rough draft, I will try to have a planning meeting with another person in the group to double check the game balance and polish the special conditions being used.
I have a template that I used to fill in the important details and wah-la we have a scenario.
Mike
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Hello everyone, we are back with the 5th mission of the Spanish Civil War. The Legion is
finally getting to fly some Bf-109s. Please tune in and see how they do!
Game time June 8, 2023 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
The Spanish Civil War
Mission 5
Republican Refit
August 1938
After receiving newer Soviet aircraft, Republican Forces initiate a massive offensive at Brunete,
west of Madrid. After the initial advance, the Legion Condor was regrouped and moved south to
the Madrid area. The Legion took command of all the German and Italian Air Assets to lead the
fight against the Republican Offensive at Brunete. This brought over 200 Nationalist aircraft
under direct Legion control. Initially the Republicans gained Air Superiority, after a few days the
tide began to turn as the Nationalist forces began a counter offensive of their own. Under Legion
Condor leadership, effective use of the Legion's flak guns and the employment of its Bf-109 squadron,
the Nationalist Forces gained control of the air from the Republican aircraft. The Bf-109 would quickly
prove to be superior to the best Republican fighter, the Polikarpov I-16.
Today’s mission: Ground Support
Aircraft:
Team Republican: Polikarpov I-16 Type 17
Team Condor: Fiat 32s Cr
Team Condor: Bf-109s
Special Rules
Altitude Ceiling will be Atl 6 with chits
Weather: Clear skies
Respawn: only in the First 120 minutes of the game.
Bonus points for each supply target destroyed/ survives.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uZ7ghWucUc
Next Mission: The Spanish Civil War Mission 6: The Battle of Ebro, June 15, 2023
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We took a little break so that most of the group could meet up at the Origins game show. Seven
of us were there and met a few other people that might join our online group. It was a Blast with
all of the Wings games to play along with other Ares games.
This week we are finishing up our Spanish Civil War Campaign!
Game time June 29, 2023 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
The Spanish Civil War
Mission 6
The Battle of Ebro
October 1938
The Spanish Nationalists carry out a Series of Offensives that push the Spanish
Republicans back across the Ebro River.
During the 3 1/2 months of fighting, the Legion played a key role in the close Air
Support of the Nationalist forces. This included interdicting Republican communications
and other logistical targets. Major targets of the Legion Condor are Army Bridges and
Ferries that cross the Ebro River that are utilized by the Republican Forces.
By Mid-November, both Armies sustained heavy losses that the Spanish Republican could not replace.
Today’s mission: Bombing Raid
Targets varies Bridges and supply depots.
Aircraft:
Team Republican: 4x Polikarpov I-16 Type 10 at Alt 3
Team Condor: 2x Ju-87Bs at Alt 5.
Team Condor: 2x Bf-109Cs at Alt 4.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRLpi96vUvA
Next Mission: Legend: WWI, July 6, 2023
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That's great! Thanks for that.
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We are back after a bit of a time off. We are starting a Guadalcanal Campaign that has
been modified to work with Wings of Glory.
Game time March 7, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 1
Targets of Opportunity
August 21, 1942
Over Iron Bottom Sound
On the evening of August 20, Marine Air Group 23 landed at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal's
newly completed airstrip. The next morning, they lifted off on their first missions of the
campaign. Major John L Smith, CO of VMT-223, led a division of Grumman F4F Wildcats
on a patrol around noon. They quickly encountered six Mitsubishi A6M2 Zeros between Lunga
Point and Savo Island. The first encounter between the new "Cactus Air Force" and the Imperial
Naval aviators was about to begin.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJUbaHpY7Hs
Next Mission: Wings of Glory WWII - Guadalcanal: Mission 2 7 pm est March 14, 2024
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Hello everyone! This week we are continuing our adaptation of the Guadalcanal Campaign. Last week was a massive win for the
USN but was a great game (except I forgot to turn on my Microphone... OOPs). This week is mission 2 Bait!
Game time March 14, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 2
The Bait
24 August 1942,
1440 hours between Malaita and Florida Islands.
Following the failure of Colonel Ichiki Kiyonao's detachment to retake the island on 20 Sugust, Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku committed
the entire Japanese fleet to action. The last two large fleet carriers, Zuikaku and shokaku, along with the light carrier Ryujo were to
draw out and destroy the American Carriers. To this end, the Ryujo would expose itself and act as bait. On the late-morning of the
24 August, Ryujos tiny attack force set off to bomb Henderson Field.
They were detected by radar on the USS Saratoga, who alerted Henderson Field, and VMF-223 took off to intercept, led by the
legendary Captain Moarion Carl. The Japanese A6m2 Zeros also include an ace... Chief Petty Officer Okumura Takeo. This was the
opening phase of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons.
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Next Mission: Wings of Glory WWII - Guadalcanal: Mission 3 7 pm est March 21, 2024
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I had a power outage at the start of the Feed and it killed the YouTube Link. For the next seven days it will be available on my
Twitch channel (the link is in the original post) and I will have it uploaded to my YouTube channel sometime tomorrow.( I will post a link when its available)
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After a Long Uplaod time to YouTube, here is the game footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hKJ8SWDBUo
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We are back again this week to see the guys will be able to do in the South Pacific. Last week we had a
power outage to start the game but we did get the game in after a short delay. This week we are taking
on the 3rd Mission in this campaign.
Game time March 21, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 3
Bouncing Bettys
26 August 1942, 1130 hours, West of Henderson Field.
The Japanese attempted to run a group of transports down the "Slot" on 25 August, and were soundly
defeated by Douglas SBD Dauntlesses of the Cactus Air Force. The following day, the 25th Air Flotilla
sent a large formation of Mitsubishi G4M1 Betties to Bomb Henderson Field in an attempt to suppress
American airpower. Major John Smith led three divisions of F4F Wildcats to intercept. The Americans
were mainly green pilots that had never tackled a bomber formation, but did include a few veterans,
most notably Captain Marion Carl.
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Next Mission: Sails of Glory - TBD 7 pm est March 28, 2024
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We are back at Guadalcanal this week after taking a week to play Sails of Glory. This week should be a fun one.
I hope everyone will take the time to check it out!
Game time April 4, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 4
On The Run!
Three days of bad weather kept the Japanese away, but on 29 August coast watchers reported a large formation
of planes headed down the "Slot." Major John Smith scrambled every available fighter, including the newly arrived
Bell P-400 Airacobras of the Army's 67th Pursuit Squadron. It quickly became apparent that the lack of oxygen equipment
in the Army fighters would hinder them useless at the altitudes at which Japanese aircraft flew when returning to base.
Despite ample warning, the F4F Wildcats Kept searching, though they did not find the Japanese until they had dropped their
bombs and were returning to Rabaul, New Guinea.
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Next Mission: Wings of Glory WWII - Guadalcanel - Mission 5: Army Navy Game 7 pm est April 11, 2024
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Hello everyone! We are continuing our Guadalcanal Campaign this week. This will be our 5th mission and I expect
it to be very bloody! Tune in and see if the who comes out on top!
Game time April 11, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 5
The Army Navy Game
Over Tulagi Harbor
After delivering valuable maintenance personnel and equipment to the Cactus Air Force, the USS William Ward Barrows
runs aground off of Tulagi. Major John Smith leads his F4F Wildcats on a Combat Air Patrol mission to protect the Barrows
until it can be re-floated. Until then, it is a sitting duck for the Japanese Bombers. Captain Dale Bannon, commander of
Pursuit Squadron 67, decides to tag along and add his P-400 Airacobras to the mission. Due to the technical limitation
of the Airacrobras, the two groups have trouble coordinating. As they are trying to form a decent CAP pattern, a large
formation of A6M2 Zeros screams in on a fighter sweep.
Next Mission: Wings of Glory WWII - Guadalcanel - Mission 6: Trying Times 7 pm est April 18, 2024
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After spending the last two week's fighting Martians, we are going back to WWII and our
Guadalcanal campaign. I hope everyone is enjoying the games!
Game time May 2, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 6
Trying Times
09 September 1942
West of Henderson Field.
The continuous combat of the past few weeks has slowly been draining the strength and moral of
the Cactus pilots. Most pilots are tired, weary and sick... no condition to take on the more numerous
Japanese. Nevertheless veteran ace Captain Marion Carl leads a flight of F4F Wildcats against the
daily raiders. Captain Carl was shot down, but survived.
Next Mission: Wings of Glory WWII - Guadalcanal - Mission 7 - 7 pm est May 2, 2024
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This week we are going to back to Guadalcanal. I hope everyone enjoys:
Game time May 9, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
Guadalcanal
Mission 7
Better Late than Never!
12 September 1942
Henderson Field
Major John Smith led a flight of F4F Wildcats in the usual late-morning intercept as Japanese
bombers were headed to Henderson Field. Major Smith missed the initial interception and only
managed to hit the formation as it was about to bomb Henderson Field.
Next Mission: Table Top Flights 4th Anniversary Special - 7 pm est May 23, 2024
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This week we are playing a D-Day Special.
Remembering Sgt Paul Patrick Jacobs (1922-2009) 2nd Ranger and World War II Veteran.
On this day 80 years ago, my Grandfather did something special and brave. As a member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion's
Task Force B, he landed on "Charlie Sector" of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, along with 29th Infantry Division.
He fought valiantly across France, through the treacherous Hürtgen Forest, and into Germany, ultimately becoming part
of the Army of Occupation after May 1945. During his service, he was awarded both the Bronze and Silver Stars for bravery.
He was wounded multiple times, earning the Purple Heart five times.
While he always downplayed his actions during the war as nothing special, he was truly a HERO.
Game time June 6, 2024 at 7 pm est
Table Top Flights Presents
A Live Game of Wings of Glory WWII
D-Day Special
Operation Fortitude
D-Day -1
Operation Fortitude was the Allied deception strategy designed to mislead the Germans about the actual location and timing
of the Normandy invasion. It was part of a broader strategic deception plan called Operation Bodyguard. Fortitude South
was intended to suggest that the main invasion force would land at Pas de Calais rather than Normandy. This operation involved
the creation of a fictitious First United States Army Group under General George Patton, complete with dummy tanks, aircraft,
and radio traffic. The deception was reinforced through double agents and false intelligence. The success of Operation Fortitude
ensured that German forces were spread thin and misallocated, significantly contributing to the success of Operation Overlord.
The Germans were kept guessing about the real invasion point, which reduced their ability to mount an effective counterattack in Normandy.
Missions:
With German High Command convinced that the Allied invasion was coming from Southeast England to Pas de Calais, conflicting reports indicate
the invasion might actually be further south near Normandy, France. Orders have been issued to fly a reconnaissance mission over the known
bases to confirm the true invasion location. Your squadron will be protecting modified Bf-110G aircraft tasked with taking photos of several
different locations.
With the weather clearing, Operation Overlord is a go! Your contribution to our success is to run air patrols in support of Operation Fortitude. This
should be one of the last of these flights, so make it count. Destroy any and all German aircraft that might venture across the channel tonight.
Unfortunately, you will have to utilize our second-line fighters, as our newest fighters have been assigned to Operation Neptune.
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Next Mission: Origins Game Convention
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