Excalibur Squadron OOC Thread

[Calizorinstan]

I think Pat's going to the P-40...

[The Tiger Kingdom]

I think Pat's going to the P-40...

I still need to think about how to use that 109 in storage.
Unless it got wrecked like the 52 did, and I forgot...?

[The Tiger Kingdom]

I'm also announcing that after the next operation, which will take us into early 1941, Lend-Lease aircraft will begin arriving, so our squadron aircraft portfolio can diversify a little bit.

I'll stick with my Spitfire. I mean really, our aircraft in the early part of the war sucked.

Also, are we still getting that leave promised after the current mission? I'm planning another massive dive into Talbot's private life while he's on leave, and I just need to know if he'll be away from the squadron long enough for me to play things out as I envision it.

Yeah, there'll be some leave time, a few weeks or so most likely.
I was toying with the idea of actually stationing the squadron in Alexandria temporarily, as the war is shifting to the Med at this point, but I just don't think it's practical. And I wanted to maybe write a few one-shots for Page and Noble in the intervening time.

[The balkens]

I think Pat's going to the P-40...

I still need to think about how to use that 109 in storage.
Unless it got wrecked like the 52 did, and I forgot...?

We could use it to develop tactics against it, say some one takes it and another flys against him.

[Len Hyet]

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

[French Indochine]

Your arrival is timed perfectly since one of the squadron's members has been wounded and probably cannot continue with the op.

Let me guess, your character's name is going to be "Benjamin Silva" isn't it?

I'm working on a post from the LRDG perspective, but since I'm at school currently, it won't be up until late afternoon or evening.

[Neu Engollon]

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

Seems like Sword 4 and 10 slots should be open too. Britcan and E. Ormania have not posted in ages. Are they still in or not?

[Len Hyet]

Your arrival is timed perfectly since one of the squadron's members has been wounded and probably cannot continue with the op.

Let me guess, your character's name is going to be "Benjamin Silva" isn't it?

I'm working on a post from the LRDG perspective, but since I'm at school currently, it won't be up until late afternoon or evening.

Well I was planning on using my old character.

[Altito Asmoro]

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

Seems like Sword 4 and 10 slots should be open too. Britcan and E. Ormania have not posted in ages. Are they still in or not?

I think TK had sent a telegram to Britcan. I don't know about E. Ormania, though. Kouralia still here?

[Felkland]

Name: Robin van Greevin
Age: 27
Rank: Luitenant
Physical Description/Picture: 5 foot 9, slim build. Thick dark hair with green eyes. Former amateur boxer, so quite strong
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Flight/Flight Combat Experience (good sources for experience could be the Spanish Civil War, maybe stunt pilot training, or simply previous Air Force experience): Former pilot for the Dutch Navy, involved in some search and rescue operations. Courier pilot for Republicans in Spain
Ground Combat Experience (Highly recommended, but not entirely necessary - this can be trained): previously had been an inductee into the Dutch Army, not field experience
Specialties (air or ground - communications, demolitions, disguises, languages, etc.): Speaks 4 languages including English, German and French
RP Experience (not necessary, but helpful): No relevant experience in this form, however as my previous nation Cosgravia I was an active member of Excalibur.
Personal History/Bio (more than one line please): Born to Belgian immigrants in Rotterdam, Robin struggled through most of his early years. He was constantly picked on for having Belgian blood and therefore not being a proper Dutchman. Robin began boxing at age 9, and quickly developed a skill for it. He became obsessed with flying, and jumped at the chance to join the Dutch Navy in their air wing. This at least got him out of national service a year early. Robin left the Navy and went travelling around Southern Europe,eventually getting got up in the Spanish Civil War. He served as a press ganged courier for the Republicans. Robin wound up in Britain after fleeing Rotterdam after the German invasion and blitz of the city. He escaped aboard a small sailing boat his uncle had owned, and washed up in Dorset two days later after somehow evading the Royal Navy. He had been imprisoned for being an enemy spy, but quickly released after he was found to be just a normal Dutchman. He joined the RAF, and soon requested a transfer to Excalibur.

[The balkens]

I'll be meeting Matt, talbot and the LRDG guys soon, I'm near by

[Len Hyet]

ame: Benjamin Silva
Age: 33
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Physical Description: High cheekbones, blonde hair, blue eyes, handsome, six feet even.
Country of Origin: America
Flight/Flight Combat Experience: USAF Training, in Spanish Civil War qualified as an Ace Pilot, Qualified as Ace Again in the Pacific Theater against Japanese Zeros.
Ground Combat Experience: Trained by USAF in E&E on the ground. Qualified as Expert marksman with his M1911A1 Colt .45. Survived on foot for sixty two days after being shot down over France.
Specialties: Languages. Speaks English, Spanish, German, Italian, and now French.
RP Experience: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=154354 (Spetznaz Assault Teams)
Personal History/Bio: Silva was born in America to an extremely military family. When he turned seventeen he joined the USAF, his father proudly beside him. After six years in the Air Force, Silva, sick of the regulators and red tape, resigned. He went to Spain as an aviator for the Communist portion of the Civil War. He scored six confirmed kills, making him an Ace. When world war two broke out, he signed on once more as an Aviator. After being transferred back to the US of A after the Draft was Enacted for further training. He was then leased to the French as an effort to try and get American pilots Combat Experience. He was shot down over Belgium, and stranded behind German Lines. He eventually He eventually made his way to Paris, and was resting there when the Germans broke through. Silva escaped to Dunkirk, and was on one of the first transports back to friendly lines. From there he was shipped back to Hawaii for R and R. As a thank you to the Brits who rescued Silva, as well as in an effort to get as many American pilots combat experience as possible, he was reassigned to Excalibur Squadron, with a promotion to boot.

I added a few things to my App to cover for the gap.


Well pending my re-acceptance,
Hey there you SOBs! IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!

[Britcan]

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

Seems like Sword 4 and 10 slots should be open too. Britcan and E. Ormania have not posted in ages. Are they still in or not?

I'm still here, however I've been busy with exams over the last couple of weeks so Matthias missed the current mission due to injuries sustained at the start of the previous mission. He'll be back in action for the next mission.

[Calizorinstan]

Len,

I hate to be nitpicky, but we are still in 1940, so the Pacific Theater has not kicked off yet.

[The Two Jerseys]

I think TK had sent a telegram to Britcan. I don't know about E. Ormania, though. Kouralia still here?

I'm pretty sure Kour posted something a few days ago. I just can't be bothered to check.

Len,

I hate to be nitpicky, but we are still in 1940, so the Pacific Theater has not kicked off yet.

Good thing you got here first, I love nitpicking when it comes to history.
Though I don't see a problem if he were to volunteer to fly for the Chinese. Just don't say "AVG" or "Flying Tigers" in my presence until December '41...

[Len Hyet]

Len,

I hate to be nitpicky, but we are still in 1940, so the Pacific Theater has not kicked off yet.

Ah damn thought it was 1942

TO THE EDIT MACHINE

[The Tiger Kingdom]

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

Sure! I'd love to get a veteran back into the squadron.
App accepted, I'll simply transfer Silva into the flight roster when the op is done.

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

Seems like Sword 4 and 10 slots should be open too. Britcan and E. Ormania have not posted in ages. Are they still in or not?

Brit, as you've seen, is still in, but a bit inactive at the moment. He's stayed in contact, though, so he's all right.
Ormania, I think, is past the deadline. There's an open spot there.

Name: Robin van Greevin
Age: 27
Rank: Luitenant
Physical Description/Picture: 5 foot 9, slim build. Thick dark hair with green eyes. Former amateur boxer, so quite strong
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Flight/Flight Combat Experience (good sources for experience could be the Spanish Civil War, maybe stunt pilot training, or simply previous Air Force experience): Former pilot for the Dutch Navy, involved in some search and rescue operations. Courier pilot for Republicans in Spain
Ground Combat Experience (Highly recommended, but not entirely necessary - this can be trained): previously had been an inductee into the Dutch Army, not field experience
Specialties (air or ground - communications, demolitions, disguises, languages, etc.): Speaks 4 languages including English, German and French
RP Experience (not necessary, but helpful): No relevant experience in this form, however as my previous nation Cosgravia I was an active member of Excalibur.
Personal History/Bio (more than one line please): Born to Belgian immigrants in Rotterdam, Robin struggled through most of his early years. He was constantly picked on for having Belgian blood and therefore not being a proper Dutchman. Robin began boxing at age 9, and quickly developed a skill for it. He became obsessed with flying, and jumped at the chance to join the Dutch Navy in their air wing. This at least got him out of national service a year early. Robin left the Navy and went travelling around Southern Europe,eventually getting got up in the Spanish Civil War. He served as a press ganged courier for the Republicans. Robin wound up in Britain after fleeing Rotterdam after the German invasion and blitz of the city. He escaped aboard a small sailing boat his uncle had owned, and washed up in Dorset two days later after somehow evading the Royal Navy. He had been imprisoned for being an enemy spy, but quickly released after he was found to be just a normal Dutchman. He joined the RAF, and soon requested a transfer to Excalibur.

Great to have you back, Cos/Felkland!
Definitely accepted. Although now the squadron is about 25-30% Dutch, for some reason. Wonder why?

So Hyet and Felkland: you two will likely have to wait until the next operation in order to introduce yourselves, as our current one is already underway. I recommend you brush up on the old ops that happened since you boys left. Good to have you back!

[Len Hyet]

Erm, hello all.

So, I noticed this is still active...

Well long story short I would love to jump back in at some point. Since I see you didn't kill off my American, (thanks for that by the way), a transfer back to the RAF is neither unheard of nor unprecedented even when the Americans were in the middle of the war. (See Eagle Squadrons).

So... yeah.

Please? A Sword 15 would round everything out nicely.

Sure! I'd love to get a veteran back into the squadron.
App accepted, I'll simply transfer Silva into the flight roster when the op is done.

Seems like Sword 4 and 10 slots should be open too. Britcan and E. Ormania have not posted in ages. Are they still in or not?

Brit, as you've seen, is still in, but a bit inactive at the moment. He's stayed in contact, though, so he's all right.
Ormania, I think, is past the deadline. There's an open spot there.

Name: Robin van Greevin
Age: 27
Rank: Luitenant
Physical Description/Picture: 5 foot 9, slim build. Thick dark hair with green eyes. Former amateur boxer, so quite strong
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Flight/Flight Combat Experience (good sources for experience could be the Spanish Civil War, maybe stunt pilot training, or simply previous Air Force experience): Former pilot for the Dutch Navy, involved in some search and rescue operations. Courier pilot for Republicans in Spain
Ground Combat Experience (Highly recommended, but not entirely necessary - this can be trained): previously had been an inductee into the Dutch Army, not field experience
Specialties (air or ground - communications, demolitions, disguises, languages, etc.): Speaks 4 languages including English, German and French
RP Experience (not necessary, but helpful): No relevant experience in this form, however as my previous nation Cosgravia I was an active member of Excalibur.
Personal History/Bio (more than one line please): Born to Belgian immigrants in Rotterdam, Robin struggled through most of his early years. He was constantly picked on for having Belgian blood and therefore not being a proper Dutchman. Robin began boxing at age 9, and quickly developed a skill for it. He became obsessed with flying, and jumped at the chance to join the Dutch Navy in their air wing. This at least got him out of national service a year early. Robin left the Navy and went travelling around Southern Europe,eventually getting got up in the Spanish Civil War. He served as a press ganged courier for the Republicans. Robin wound up in Britain after fleeing Rotterdam after the German invasion and blitz of the city. He escaped aboard a small sailing boat his uncle had owned, and washed up in Dorset two days later after somehow evading the Royal Navy. He had been imprisoned for being an enemy spy, but quickly released after he was found to be just a normal Dutchman. He joined the RAF, and soon requested a transfer to Excalibur.

Great to have you back, Cos/Felkland!
Definitely accepted. Although now the squadron is about 25-30% Dutch, for some reason. Wonder why?

So Hyet and Felkland: you two will likely have to wait until the next operation in order to introduce yourselves, as our current one is already underway. I recommend you brush up on the old ops that happened since you boys left. Good to have you back!

Good to be back. I've missed this baby.

Now then, it is time, for the one, the only,

DELIBERATELY AWKWARD WHERE'S THE DEAD GUY QUESTION?!

Just kidding. This will be a happy reunion. In the mean time, Beer and American Television in the Bar!!

[Altito Asmoro]

So, Felkland is Cosgravia?

[The Tiger Kingdom]

So, Felkland is Cosgravia?

Yes, his application says so. He also TG'd me.

[Kouralia]

Seems like Sword 4 and 10 slots should be open too. Britcan and E. Ormania have not posted in ages. Are they still in or not?

I think TK had sent a telegram to Britcan. I don't know about E. Ormania, though. Kouralia still here?

I'm ill atm, I'll maek a post tonight.

[Felkland]

I couldn't log back in as Cosgravia, so i created this wee gem of a single party dictatorship.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

I couldn't log back in as Cosgravia, so i created this wee gem of a single party dictatorship.

Looks like a fairly nice nation, if you're the dictator.
So yeah, I would definitely advise you guys to read up on Guillotine/Mordred/Cambyses in time for the next operation. I've got it all planned out, of course. Feel free to TG me any questions you may have.
Also, the bars got closed and were replaced with the multipurpose Tempsford hangout thread (we also moved from RAF Manston Heath to the SOE Headquarters at RAF Tempsford).

[Felkland]

Are we using new planes and equipment now we are working for the Bulldog himself?

[French Indochine]

Damn, you guys post up fast; I keep having to lengthen my upcoming post to keep up with the events going on.