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All set for the Red Team.

Hi Modzel, you've been registered to the Blue Team.

Blue team.

You've been added to the Blue Team. Make sure to join the FIF Discord: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ

You've been added to the Blue Team. Make sure to join the FIF Discord: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ

Thanks! You've both been added to the Blue Team.

Hi Spyboy, All set for the Blue Team.

All set for the Red Team.

I'm glad they've created a specific section for FC issues. It's way overdue, honestly. Thanks for starting the ball rolling!

Really interesting video about the Stuka.

Welcome! You both have been added to the Blue Team, with the 3rd PG and Jasta 5. If you haven't, make sure to join the FIF Discord: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ

Hi @SwippeNN, you've been added to the Red Team. If you can, make sure to join the FIF Discord so that you can communicate with your team: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ

Hi @J5_Rumey and @J5_Gamecock, you've been added to the Blue Team with the rest of Jasta 5. I've also given you Blue Team access on the FIF Discord.

For everyone's reference, here are the rules in question:

Exactly. It's much easier.

HI Vonrd, Good question. From the Rules: So, you can strafe them or bomb them with anything.

Hi Antne, You've been placed on the Red Team. I've given you Red Team access on the FIF Discord. Let me know if you have any questions. The dry-run/test is on Saturday, October 16th at 2PM EDT / 6PM UTC.

Welcome! You've been added to the Blue Team with the rest of Jasta 5. Make sure to join the FIF Discord for team discussions: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ Welcome! J99 is now on the Blue Team. Those on the Discord already have been flipped. As others from your squadron join, I'll add them. Thanks!

Hi @Nialloh6, you've been assigned to the Blue Team and have been given Blue Team access on Discord. Hi @J5_Stürm, you've been assigned to the Blue Team with the rest of Jasta 5. Make sure to join the FIF DIscord if you want to keep tabs on what your team is up to: https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ Hi @Tailmange, you've been added to the Red Team and have been given Red Team access on Discord.

Hi All, Teams have been posted: https://forum.jg1.org/topic/9252-fif-2021-fall-campaign-teams-fc/ Registration, however, is still open and will be throughout the entire event. Most of the Team planning will happen on Discord. Additionally, this is where the server password will be distributed on mission days. So, if you haven't done so already, please join the FIF Discord channel. https://discord.gg/HVmET2AmbZ Thanks!

Cool!

Thanks!

Welcome @Zeagle, thanks for checking us out. I'll send you an email to the address you registered with. In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to talking with you soon!

@Vonrd, I found a better version of the third photograph here: https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=9915 According to an anonymous correction, this 428th FS aircraft is from Advanced Landing Ground A-78 (now Florennes Air Base) in Florennes, Belgium. It's from the Winter of 1944/1945. Since Oesau died on 11 May 1944, we have to assume that markings shown above are not accurate to a Spring 1944 dogfight. I did, however, find this photograph: http://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/12713 This photograph is P-38J Lightnings of the 428th Fighter Squadron. The location is unknown, but probably Warmwell in Dorset. Since the aircraft don't have D-Day invasion stripes, it's probably a May 1944 shot. Which matches up with the May death of Oesau. F5-X is P-38J-15-LO, s/n 43-28280, nicknamed "Dirty Nellie". Personal a/c of 428th Squadron CO Captain Ernest Nuckols. This a/c lost to flak 27 December 1944 near Montleban, Belgium. The pilot, 2Lt. Carl W. Coale, was KIA (MACR 11468). F5-U is P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67458. Aircraft written off in a landing accident 21 October 1944 at airfield A-78 Florennes, Belgium. The pilot, 2Lt. John P. Gawler, was OK. F5-G is P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67820. Aircraft was shot down 13 October 1944 by Hauptman Adolf "Addi" Glunz, Kapitan of the 6th Staffel of JG26 near Much-Birrenbachshöhe, Germany. The pilot, 2Lt. Richard R. Holt, was KIA (MACR 9542). F5-L is P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67653. Aircraft shot down by flak 27 December 1944 near Joubieval, Belgium. The pilot, 2Lt. Lewis R. Blakeney, was taken POW (MACR 11469). Based on this, I think that there is a good chance the aircraft of Doyle, Jarvis, and Austin were green with white markings.

@Vonrd - you can find the squadrons codes and markings here: https://www.worldwarphotos.info/usaaf-codes/ For the 428th FS, 474th FB, you're looking at: A black square on tail (sometimes white square with a darker paint scheme) Red on the engine cowling and/or nose A squadron letter code of F5 I looked for information on the three pilots, but can't seem to find their aircraft markings. I'll keep looking. However, here are three examples of 428th FS aicraft (just not the one's you're looking for). Click the links for more information on the aircraft: http://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/12331 http://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/12743 https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-38-lightning/p-38l-lightning-code-f5-w-of-the-428th-fs-474th-fg/