DONCASTER 2024 THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY

[Guntruck]

Probably heresy, but if you are insisting on playing a masters tournament, could not some or most of it be run instead of the Ace of Aces on Sunday?

[camel crew]

And so it continues.

Taranto

SECOND WAVE.

1. Magnoan.

2. Camel Crew.

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I will update as the pilots sign in.

Rob.

Ello Rob

Put my name down for the Second Wave.

[Hedeby]

This is where we are at present, but obviously plenty of time to re-jig things. Need an update from the Sails guys as to what they have planned, as you can see plenty of space for games on the Friday afternoon, although appreciate a lot of folks are travelling on the Friday, but for those who are ready to go from 13:30 plenty of options, its your event so let me know what you want to play. Obviously I can add in some more Wings games but I also have an ever growing boardgame collection which I would be happy to bring down. If you have an idea of which slots you want across the weekend let me know and I will start to populate things (we've made a start on Taranto as you can see above)

[Hedeby]

I can always drop to Taranto 2 and run something on the WW1 slot opposite, if there are no other takers...

[Hedeby]

Probably heresy, but if you are insisting on playing a masters tournament, could not some or most of it be run instead of the Ace of Aces on Sunday?

It’s been advertised by ARES so we should probably go with it. Pretty sure we can fit everything in.

[Hedeby]

Hello pilots, I and Andrea are supporting the Master challenge in Lucca, will play the formula in Prague and will lead the same in Rome ... I really would immagine me in Doncaster this year and it will be the first time for me with you there. Let me know if you are interested in experiencing this 4 round dogfight + bombing, very basic rules, kind of challenge and I'll be very happy to bring the format in Doncaster.
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Andrea if you can run this then you will be a hero !

[Hedeby]

If Andrea is going to run the Tournament, then he will need to be in the first Taranto slot, so we will need to bump somebody to slot 2 (that isn’t running anything in slot 2)…

All fun and games.

Keep the requests coming in and I will do my level best to accommodate everyone

[tikkifriend]

Magnifico Magno

[tikkifriend]

Ok looking good Chris. . Put me down (humainly please ) for thee Tournement and Daves whacky races. Already booked the first wave of Taranto

[tikkifriend]

Are we eating at the Brazilian (arf arf) on Friday night and the usual haunt Saturday ?

[tikkifriend]

So the list begins:

Chris (Hedeby)
Steve (Guntruck) (and Gill)
Rob (Kyte)
Eileen (Mrs Kyte)
Dave Manley
Mike (Mikeemagnus) (and Yon)
Mark (Baron Rolf)
Neil (Lt. S. Kafloc) (and Karen)
Paul (Tikkifriend) (and Mary)
Mark (Woof)
John (Biggles)
Ruth (Biggles)
Hannah (Biggles)
Amy (Biggles)
Gary (Mcdorf)
Lex (Cats Eyes)
Tim (Flying Helmut)
Maverick (Simon)
BooHoo Hamster (Andrew)
Fabzan (Fabio)
CptIronsight (Andrew)

We have a load of Maybe's and a few definitely maybe's as well and a Lend Lease.
Hoping for about 40 of us this year. Anyone else who has made a decision (either way) please let me know on here.

Any additions to the list ?

[Hedeby]

I’ll update that list as well, still quite a few who are still to confirm.

[Hedeby]

Ok looking good Chris. . Put me down (humainly please ) for thee Tournement and Daves whacky races. Already booked the first wave of Taranto

I look forward to taking you on in the Tournament…. dakka dakka dakka (ooh can I fly a Brisfit?)

[Guntruck]

Ok looking good Chris. . Put me down (humainly please ) for thee Tournement and Daves whacky races. Already booked the first wave of Taranto

Yarp, same for me. I'm painting up a few planes for the air race. Team Guntruck - think Team Red Bull but sillier.

Are we eating at the Brazilian (arf arf) on Friday night and the usual haunt Saturday ?

You are most welcome to munch away at the Brazilian (fnah, fnah). However, having been there three years in a row (and being done by them to the tune of £15 last year ) the boss and I will be trying pastures new this year. If all else fails it will be Taco Bell

And who knows, one day Jill will get her name spelled correctly on the list of runners and riders.......

[Hedeby]

Do we know if any other of our European comrades are able to join us…

Dan?
Sven?
Andrezj?
Kubaj?

[Hedeby]

Latest list of confirmed Pilots (and ground crew)

Chris (Hedeby)
Steve (Guntruck) (and Jill)
Rob (Kyte)
Eileen (Mrs Kyte)
Dave Manley
Mike (Mikeemagnus) (and Yon)
Chris (Boney10) (and Mandy)
Mark (Baron Rolf)
Neil (Lt. S. Kafloc) (and Karen)
Paul (Tikkifriend) (and Mary)
Mark (Woof)
John (Biggles)
Ruth (Biggles)
Hannah (Biggles)
Amy (Biggles)
Gary (Mcdorf)
Lex (Cats Eyes)
Tim (Flying Helmut)
Maverick (Simon)
Booboo Hamster (Andrew)
Fabzan (Fabio)
CptIronsight (Andrew)
Angiolillo (Andrea)
Magnoan (Andrea)
Teaticket (Pete)
Camel Crew (Iain)
Hawkhurst (Andy)
Deadly M (Marian)
Nightbomber (Andrezj)
Rebel (Reg)
Merlin45 (Doug)
Guus (Aardvark1430)

[tikkifriend]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/e4WHbc2N2eSiEEx9/
Nice feature on the museum

[Guntruck]

The memorial wall must be what the brickies were knocking up the last time we were there. It will be good to see the finished article.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

As there is no need to reset the Taranto table I envisage the game running continuously over the 4+ hours. Pilots can drop in out as and when.
Wave 1 is 12 aircraft (historical)
Wave 2 is 9 aircraft (historical)

Game mechanics will be basic with a torpedo/bomb munition respawn point on the table so multiple attacks can be flown by the same aircraft. (At present).

[Hedeby]

The memorial wall must be what the brickies were knocking up the last time we were there. It will be good to see the finished article.

I’ve seen it, impressive especially the iron sculptures of the Spitfire and Hurricane

[camel crew]

Ello Peter. What's involved in "Da Plane Boss Da Plane?"

[Teaticket]

Ello Peter. What's involved in "Da Plane Boss Da Plane?"

A game mostly over water where one side must rescue a special passenger from a disabled boat and bring him/her to the safety of Fantasy Island...or the opposite way around...or something different... One side will pick one of several objectives to accomplish and the other side knows something is up but doesn't know the actual objective.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

There are still six spaces for players in wave two of Taranto. First come first served.

Rob.

[Aardvark1430]

Hi Chris,
kindly add me to the list of participants. Ferry and hotel booked,

Thanks and cheers, Guus

[David Manley]

Good news, looking forward to meeting up again

[Hedeby]

Hi Chris,
kindly add me to the list of participants. Ferry and hotel booked,

Thanks and cheers, Guus

Sorted !

[Flying Helmut]

Hi Chris,
kindly add me to the list of participants. Ferry and hotel booked,

Thanks and cheers, Guus

Hurrah!
It'll be great to see you again, Guus!

[mikeemagnus]

Ferry and hotel booked,

Great news Guus - see you there

[Teaticket]

Hi Chris,
kindly add me to the list of participants. Ferry and hotel booked,

Thanks and cheers, Guus

Wonderful! It will be very nice to get to meet you Guus.

[camel crew]

see you soon Guus

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Shortly I will be ordering equipment and printing out sets of flight instructions for each pilot. So as not to over order I need to know who will be flying. The First Wave is now complete and I have two pilots for the second wave. this leaves six seats still going begging. If you decide to join in the second wave attack please let me know before July the first. After that late commers will have to take pot luck and will not get the goody bag and its contents.

Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Here is the current rosta of pilots, in no particular order as yet.

PILOTS LIST.

FIRST WAVE.

Mikee
Teaticket.
Flying Helmut.
Guntruck.
Tikkifriend.
Angiolillo
Hedeby.
Dave Manley.
Woof.
John Biggles.
Guus.
Lex.

SECOND WAVE.

Magnoan.
Camel crew.


Rob.

[mikeemagnus]

OK So I'm now planning for the Saturday afternoon Doncaster scenario "There and Back Again". Going to be busy during much of July and do not want to leave things late, so am looking at the equipment I need to get ready now. I can take 14 players but given that number is unlikely I'll probably need to adapt the scenario to far fewer. It would be nice to know how many

With that in mind, would it be possible to have a chart showing which players want to join in with which games?

I'll start the ball rolling: Assuming there are places available (I am booked in for Taranto already) -
Friday - Boardgame (I think I can be there in time) Don't yet know what's on offer so shall choose when info posted.
Saturday 9.15 to 11.15 Table 3 - Taranto
Saturday 11.30 to 1.30 Table 1 Anniversary Cardgame
Saturday 14.00 to 16.00 Table 1 I'm running "There & Back Again"
Saturday 16.15 to 18.15 Table 1 "De Plane Boss de Plane"

Not sure who usually sorts this but thanks in advance

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Chris publishes a list as soon as he starts to get takers.
As Taranto is a bit special and my outlay has been very large, I had to know numbers because I still have a lot of orders to process and a lot of bits to buy in that I do not wish to over order unless I know how many players I have. If any apply after the start of the next month they will have to take pot luck in the second wave, after 11.15. after first of July I will ask if any first wave players would like to stay on and take part in the second wave part of the game.

Rob.

[mikeemagnus]

Cheers Rob

[Hedeby]

I’ll publish what we have thus far

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks Wing Co.
A Martin Maryland overflew Taranto this morning and took some recon photos. I will post them on as soon as the backroom boys have messed around with them. I even got a shot of the Maryland from A Hal Far Walrus that was also in the vicinity. The first man to make a wise crack about a versatile mammal will be on a fizzer.

Kyte.

[tikkifriend]

Thanks Wing Co.
A Martin Maryland overflew Taranto this morning and took some recon photos. I will post them on as soon as the backroom boys have messed around with them. I even got a shot of the Maryland from A Hal Far Walrus that was also in the vicinity. The first man to make a wise crack about a versatile mammal will be on a fizzer.

Kyte.

Looking forward to the intel snaps.

[mikeemagnus]

I’ll publish what we have thus far

Many thanks Wing Co.

[Hedeby]

Here is the latest. Timetable, place your requests here.

[tikkifriend]

Ok Booked for Taranto first wave, Masters all of the games and the Dave Manley whacky races. Tea and biscuits at whatever venue in the evening . Whats planned for Friday games and evening entertainment ?

[Guntruck]

For me: Taranto (1), Taranto (2) only if Rob can't fill slots, otherwise Tim's card game, There and back again and whacky races. Ta ever so. The evening entertainment will include the latest round of "Guess what time the pub will run out of Doom Bar"

[Flying Officer Kyte]

It will be my pleasure Squadron Leader. Would you be so good as to lead the second wave for me?

Rob.

[tikkifriend]

For me: Taranto (1), Taranto (2) only if Rob can't fill slots, otherwise Tim's card game, There and back again and whacky races. Ta ever so. The evening entertainment will include the latest round of "Guess what time the pub will run out of Doom Bar"

Before we get there on Friday

[tikkifriend]

Hopefullly buckets of ice will be made available to cool the beers, I mean Rooms if its hot again.

[Magnoan]

Well ... for me Battle Of Taranto (1) and 20th Anniversary Cardgame thanks!

[Magnoan]

Can you tell something about the mentioned whacky races and There and Back Again?

[Hedeby]

Do we have a firm volunteer to run the Tournament (assuming we have sufficient players that is)?

[Hedeby]

Ok Booked for Taranto first wave, Masters all of the games and the Dave Manley whacky races. Tea and biscuits at whatever venue in the evening . Whats planned for Friday games and evening entertainment ?

What would you like to do on the Friday? Lots of options

[Hedeby]

Oh and table booked usual place for the Saturday