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. . . Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Berlin, Wednesday, 25 April 1917 Ausgabe No. 112 • Morning Edition GALLANT VICTORY IN THE AIR OVER YPRES Imperial Flyers Repel Enemy Sortie in Aerial Clash Above the Salient From Our War Correspondent – High Command Report, Flanders Front Ypres Salient, 24 April – In the turbulent skies above the western arc of the Ypres front, brave sons of the Fatherland took to the heavens to contest the Allied intrusion in what proved to be one of the most daring and complex aerial encounters of the campaign to date. Under conditions of heavy cloud and heavy artillery fire from the rear lines, Imperial aviators of the Red Staffel repulsed a concerted push by Entente air forces (flying under the Blue Banner), achieving superiority in both strategic effectiveness and noble execution. Final tallies put the German Red Team at eight points to the enemy's six—a measured but undeniable triumph in our ongoing defense of the Western Front. The Red flyers distinguished themselves with precision and discipline, completing several coordinated attacks across multiple targets. A forward enemy troop encampment was partially neutralised, with initial estimates indicating a 25% degradation of their fighting strength in that sector. A simultaneous strike upon an industrial facility supplying the enemy’s rear achieved further success, disrupting what observers believe to be a munitions depot under construction. Our forces also intercepted and destroyed a critical Allied supply convoy attempting to reinforce their salient operations. Reports confirm the convoy was entirely consumed by fire, with its goods rendered unusable. In the sphere of intelligence warfare, two valuable operations met with success: the rescue of one of our own intelligence operatives held in enemy custody, and the recovery of a captured German soldier from behind enemy lines. Both men are now safe in occupied territory and have rendered initial reports to High Command. It must be noted that the enemy aviators were not idle. The Entente forces succeeded in extracting one of their captured spies, conducted a prisoner recovery of their own, and struck a German supply train. These acts, while regrettable, were contained, and do not diminish the broader outcome of the battle. The High Command has commended the aviators of the Red Team for their steadfast resolve and judicious execution. While the victory was hard-earned, it stands as testament to the discipline and unity of our Luftstreitkräfte. The enemy, it seems, has grown bolder—but so too have we grown wiser. As the airmen returned to base beneath the darkening April sky, their machines bore the soot and shrapnel of conflict, but their spirits remain unbroken. Once again, Germany holds the skies over Ypres. Der Himmel gehört dem Vaterland. — “Feldberichterstatter X.” Mit der 3. Armee, Ypres Front Sieg durch Stahl und Treue!

That's amazing.

Thanks for keeping us posted about All Aircraft Simulations. It's sad to hear, but understandable. After Deutschmark's death, the logistics to keep things running may have just been too much.

Great skins, Vonrd! Perfect for the Cold War map.

. . . The Times London, Thursday, 15 March 1917 Price One Penny VALOUR IN THE CLOUDS: ENTENTE AIRMEN STRIKE DECISIVE BLOW OVER YPRES Red Squadron Outmanoeuvres Foe in Daring Aerodrome Engagement – Enemy Staggered by Losses From Our Special Correspondent, Western Front Ypres, Wednesday – In a stunning display of aerial resolve and operational acumen, Entente forces, flying under the Red Banner of the Allied Cause, carried the day in a critical engagement over the tortured sky above the Ypres Salient. With the thunder of war echoing below, the clouds became theatre to a contest of nerves, invention, and gallant perseverance. The tally of triumph reads ten to six in favour of our own Red Team, whose valiant efforts not only held the line against the Hun’s mechanical onslaught but secured a symbolic and material victory with implications that may yet echo beyond the confines of Flanders. Noteworthy among these successes was the daring theft of a German prototype aeroplane, spirited away from behind enemy lines under the cover of flak. The craft—of remarkable design and clearly the fruit of no small Teutonic ingenuity—now lies in safe hands, its secrets soon to be studied by our best minds in Kent. Our pilots further struck a blow to the enemy’s logistics, destroying a supply convoy, sending fire and panic through the enemy’s rear lines. A coordinated strike upon a German troop encampment achieved a respectable fifty percent destruction rate, disrupting enemy cohesion and throwing their forward operations into disarray. Perhaps most heartening, however, was the successful rescue of one of our own agents, captured during prior operations. Extracted from an abandoned aerodrome by a daring biplane maneuver and escorted safely to friendly territory, the intelligence operative is now convalescing and has already provided useful reports. Yet it must be said: the enemy did not go quietly. Their Blue Team mounted a counter-effort of grim resolve, managing a similar strike on one of our own encampments and accomplishing the rescue of a spy of their own. One of our forward supply trains also fell victim to a precision raid, and our observers note that while these blows did not tip the scale, they mark the enemy’s continued will to resist. Still, the ledger is clear: ten points to the Red, six to the Blue. A victory not of noise or smoke alone, but of discipline, ingenuity, and the quiet courage of men who soar where angels fear to tread. As the sun set crimson over Flanders fields, one could see, high above the shell-blasted trees, the contrails of our brave boys winging homeward—worn, but unbowed. Theirs is a cause that no tyrant may darken, and theirs is a sky that remains, for now, ours. God Save the King. — “Observer,” With the Royal Flying Corps

. . . Norddeutsche Kriegszeitung 5 February 1917 — Special Dispatch from the Western Front Vol. XXVII, Nr. 312 Glorious Deeds Amidst Adversity at the Ypres Front Heroic Blue Troops Complete Daring Missions — Narrow Margins Favor Enemy From our correspondent embedded with the gallant forces of the Kaiser on the Ypres Front: The frozen mists of Flanders bore witness yesterday to a clash of exceptional ferocity and resolve between the valiant soldiers of the Empire (Blue Team) and the combined forces of the Entente powers (Red Team). In a contest of strategic importance and operational daring, both sides struck bold blows, yet it was the enemy who eked out a narrow and costly advantage—ten points to our nine. Despite the enemy’s temporary upper hand, the deeds of our brave sons of Germany must be recorded with pride. Most notable was the daring and precise extraction of an Imperial agent from deep within enemy-held territory. Under cover of night and fire, our operatives secured the spy and returned him to our lines, unbroken and bearing vital intelligence. Furthermore, our air and ground forces combined to obliterate an enemy supply convoy and their strategic supply train. Eyewitnesses reported the thunder of artillery and the howl of biplanes as crates of materiel were engulfed in flames, depriving the foe of essential resources. At the southern edge of the encampment zone, our bomber pilots executed a bold strike upon a fortified Entente encampment, eliminating three-quarters of the enemy presence therein before resistance stiffened. Though full neutralization was not achieved, the damage inflicted was substantial and will surely echo through their ranks. Yet, it must be noted with sober clarity that the enemy, too, struck with venom. They succeeded in damaging one of our encampments to a considerable degree, and—in a grave affront—absconded with one of our experimental flying machines. Their audacity in this matter will not go unanswered. In addition, the enemy mounted a rescue of their own agent, believed to have been held near Harelbeke, and succeeded in destroying one of our forward convoys near the canal. These acts, while executed under duress, earned them vital points in the engagement. As dusk fell over the shattered fields of Ypres, the final reckoning stood close: ten points to the Red, nine to the Blue. A narrow margin, purchased dearly by both sides in blood and fire. Yet our resolve remains iron, our courage undimmed. The spirit of 1871 beats strongly in every chest. Let no man say that the sons of the Empire have faltered. We await the next phase with determination and faith in ultimate victory. Mit Stahl und Geist, — Heinrich Kröger, Front Correspondent

Wow! I was actually just tell @Britchot and @Karl Spackler (Trev) how much I would love a Su-17 or Su-22 in DCS. For everyone who hasn't clicked through, here is the YouTube video:

As a part of our ongoing Paint Pack Revision Project, a joint Flying Circus and IL-2: Great Battles paint pack has been created. It contains over a thousand individual skins, and represents the combined efforts of many skilled artists within the Unit. Please overwrite all existing skins! Even if you've downloaded these before! If you are having trouble downloading the pack, please PM @Klaiber. We recommended that you hand-place all aircraft folders into their appropriate location: X:\ ... \1C Game Studios\IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\data\graphics\skins

Hi Gabi, thanks so much for updating them! I really appreciate it. I've asked for access to the skins (it's locked behind a sign-in). No rush.

Hi BvM, could you make sure that -DED-Dikiyfryag joins that FIF Discord. Thanks!

Hi Barracuda, could you make sure that 5th_Clydefrog joins the FIF Discord. Thanks!

Glad you had a good time! Hopefully you'll be able to fly FIF this weekend. It should be a blast.

I think they'll meet on FIF DIscord. So that would be the place to look first. And if you have a good time, we can start talking about getting you back in the group.

Congratulations! Yeah, definitely sign up. It should be a good time.

Hi @Hans von Freden, It's great to hear from you again! I think the last time we spoke was in 2015ish? Unfortunately, we’re not currently accepting official applications for membership. But we’d love for you to join us online when we fly Flying Circus! It’s a great way to get to know us and see if JG1 is a squadron you’d like to be involved with. Here is our main Discord information: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2 And here is our tournament Discords: Flanders In Flames: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ ACME: https://discord.gg/QcQ2AcwZhz You can find a link to our calendar of scheduled practices and events here: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/calendar/ The calendar gives a good idea of when we’re online, though our availability may shift from week to week. It would be great to have you join us online, and if you enjoy flying with us, we can always discuss adding you as a member down the road! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—I’m always happy to help! -Klaiber

Thanks! I'll add them to the growing pack. (Which I promise to post soon)

I've flipped him Blue in Discord. Manfreddy and Wolff are now Red in Discord.

That's amazing. It's so wonderful to see it fly again.

Forgot to mention, Stubby is on Discord.

Thanks for the clarification, @Vonrd! I've featured this post and moved it to the skins section. All - the specific skins in question are now in our DCS paint pack and are outlined here (<-- click me).

Hi @No.42_Space, it's great to hear from you! I hope things have been great. I haven't seen too many of the old No.42 guys around. Rooster and Flatspin a few years back. J99 is still active and we see them online all the time. JG1 actually has a new Flanders In Flames coming up soon. If you're interested, here is the registration link: https://forum.jg1.org/topic/16838-fif-2025-battle-over-ypres-registration/ It would be great to fly with you again.

That sucks. And is typical...

All, The DCS Modern skin pack has been updated. New skins have been added! 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