Excalibur Squadron OOC Thread

[Goram]

Jags, Bucs and the Mighty Fin!

[Monfrox]

I think my Desert Thunder is on hold until I can get school done.

For my part, I have no idea anymore as to how long FtS is going to go on.
I originally thought it was going to be 6-8 parts. Then, it became 12-15. Now I've just hit 15, and there's going to be at least 6 or so more solid installments. Maybe it'll be done at 24 (assuming anybody reads them)?
On top of that, I've got Ali's training series to start (which I have no idea how long it might be), in addition to a new short series I might do about Page at Shaibah.

Thank God I managed to finish The Prisoner.

I really want to do one about Samantha during her time in the mafia...

I think that'd be really cool.

[Morrdh]

Jags, Bucs and the Mighty Fin!

And a Victor tanker with the odd chance my uncle may had been on it.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

For my part, I have no idea anymore as to how long FtS is going to go on.
I originally thought it was going to be 6-8 parts. Then, it became 12-15. Now I've just hit 15, and there's going to be at least 6 or so more solid installments. Maybe it'll be done at 24 (assuming anybody reads them)?
On top of that, I've got Ali's training series to start (which I have no idea how long it might be), in addition to a new short series I might do about Page at Shaibah.

Thank God I managed to finish The Prisoner.

I really want to do one about Samantha during her time in the mafia...

I think that'd be really cool.

It's definitely an opening that could be explored.

[Morrdh]

Its late and I have no reason to get up tomorrow/this morning, so heres another one-shot.

On A Wing And A Prayer, Part II

RAF Scatsta, Shetland Islands, January 1941

If RAF Tempsford was locked in the grips of Winter then RAF Scatsta, located on the barren Shetland Islands far to the north of Scotland, might have well been the North Pole for all Charlie cared as the Avro Anson touched down a little ungainly on the recently cleared runway. The cold hit him like a wall as he exited the small transport plane, even through the thick winter coat he was huddled in, and made him glad that he wasn't staying here for any great period of time.

Charlie made his way across the aerodrome towards one of the Nissen huts to seek warmth and shelter, though he paused to watch a Short Sunderland flying boat take off from the nearby seaplane base at RAF Sullum Voe. He'd just entered the hut when a voice called out, "So glad you could make it Flying Officer Fodder."

"Holden," Charlie replied dryly. "We're as far as ye can get from Jerry in this frozen dump, what gives?"

"Only partly true, there is occupied Norway a scant few hundred miles to the east."

"Norway? I thought it might've been France or the Rhineland ye wanted me to fly over?"

"Yes they would be the obvious choices, though there is concern in Whitehall as to what the Hun are up to in Scandinavia."

"So why me?"

"You're part of Excalibur Squadron and as such sworn to secrecy under the Official Secrets Act, plus this is a top secret mission." Holden explained. "If the Hun even gets so much of a whiff that we may be onto him then it'll all be for nought."

"Right, so what is it exactly I'll be risking life and limb for to snap a photo of?"

"All in good time Flying Officer," Holden smiled. "All in good time."

[Monfrox]

I really want to do one about Samantha during her time in the mafia...

I think that'd be really cool.

It's definitely an opening that could be explored.

It would allow me to explain how far into training she went with that technique she just used.

[Goram]

A prize to anyone who knows why the SOE used Halifax's to drop agents/gear into Europe.

I have no idea and I want to know. Asked my lecturer earlier today and he had no idea. Seems more logical to have used outdated or relegated types (i.e. older Wellingtons, Sterlings, Whitley's and so on) in order to free up the more modern Halifax's and allow them to carry out their primary purpose.

[Morrdh]

From a quick Google search;

*They had the range and could reach Eastern Poland if they flew from Italy.

*They were being regulated to secondary duties as the Lancaster became the RAF's primary heavy bomber.

*Production of the Halifax continued due to concerns over time lost converting factories over to produce the Lancaster.

On a related note; http://www.war-experience.org/history/k ... ts/raf-so/

[Goram]

From a quick Google search;

*They had the range and could reach Eastern Poland if they flew from Italy.

*They were being regulated to secondary duties as the Lancaster became the RAF's primary heavy bomber.

*Production of the Halifax continued due to concerns over time lost converting factories over to produce the Lancaster.

On a related note; http://www.war-experience.org/history/k ... ts/raf-so/

So did the Sterling, as memory serves. IIRC, the Sterling had a range roughly 400 miles further than the Halifax. Admittedly, they could not reach the same sort of ceiling that the Halifax (or the Lancaster for that matter) could but if long range operations was a massive concern, Sterlings would seem to be the logical choice. Certainly, there would be some of those floating around not doing very much.

Even though Lancasters had taken over most duties, Bomber Command still had 24 operational Halifax squadrons in 1944. Even if they're not being used to hit cities, in the same capacity of the Lancaster, you'd think Harris would still be reluctant to let anyone else have four engine heavies. The Halifax could carry air mines, which must have given it some value in regards to Gardening operations in the north of Germany.

[Morrdh]

IIRC the Sterling also had issues with its design which led to its brief career as a bomber and one or two being palmed off to the Soviets.

Regardless it was used to drop spies, it just seems the Halifax was the more popular choice.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

I would not advise that you attempt to translate Hodentorsion.
Or look it up in any sort of medical dictionary.
It's...not something you wish lightly.

[Len Hyet]

I would not advise that you attempt to translate Hodentorsion.
Or look it up in any sort of medical dictionary.
It's...not something you wish lightly.

WHO SAYS SOMETHING LIKE THAT
OH DEAR SWEET MOTHER OF JESUS I NEED TO SCRAPE OUT MY EYEBALLS!!

IT BURNS! IT BURNS! IT BURNS! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Morrdh]

On an aircraft related note, I'm having a go at designing a supersonic Hawker Hunter for use on NS.

http://z4.invisionfree.invalid.com/NSDraftroom/ ... opic=11779

[Goram]

I would not advise that you attempt to translate Hodentorsion.
Or look it up in any sort of medical dictionary.
It's...not something you wish lightly.

I've a limited German vocabulary, but I know what "Hoden" are. Tacking torsion on the end, cannot be good.

[Goram]

So I'm on a CrossCountry train. Accidentally made eye contact with a girl across the aisle. She sheepishly smiled at me, I sheepishly smiled back. We were both thinking the same thing. We've transgressed the unwritten law of making any sort of contact with a stranger on public transport. The transport police will probably be waiting on the platform.

God help me.

[Kouralia]

So I'm on a CrossCountry train. Accidentally made eye contact with a girl across the aisle. She sheepishly smiled at me, I sheepishly smiled back. We were both thinking the same thing. We've transgressed the unwritten law of making any sort of contact with a stranger on public transport. The transport police will probably be waiting on the platform.

God help me.

Quickly, you're now in a low-budget, British Political Thriller.

In the seat cushion behind you is a CD left on the train by the Minister of Education, containing the government-ruining plans to change the GCSE-level examinations again-again. The Ministry of Education is after you now, so it's up to you to evade their goons with their non-threatening, politely written notices to give it back and deliver it to the South-Bucks Free Press newspaper, so people can get all irritated about it over their cornflakes tomorrow.

[The balkens]

I would not advise that you attempt to translate Hodentorsion.
Or look it up in any sort of medical dictionary.
It's...not something you wish lightly.

MEIN GOTT! Sie sind ein gestörter Mann!

was noch schlimmer ist, dass man Bälle erwähnt!
es ist ein Ball Krankheit!

[Goram]

I would not advise that you attempt to translate Hodentorsion.
Or look it up in any sort of medical dictionary.
It's...not something you wish lightly.

MEIN GOTT! Sie sind ein gestörter Mann!

was noch schlimmer ist, dass man Bälle erwähnt!
es ist ein Ball Krankheit!

For the benefit of the uneducated among us, I shall now translate...

My God! You are a disturbed man!

What's worse is you mentioned balls! It's a diseased ball!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go burn some U/S Hurricanes.

[The balkens]

MEIN GOTT! Sie sind ein gestörter Mann!

was noch schlimmer ist, dass man Bälle erwähnt!
es ist ein Ball Krankheit!

For the benefit of the uneducated among us, I shall now translate...

My God! You are a disturbed man!

What's worse is you mentioned balls! It's a diseased ball!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go burn some U/S Hurricanes.

Ah German; the language of aggression and authority.

Also, the bulldogs name is Chester Wellington.

[United Kingdom of Poland]

I would not advise that you attempt to translate Hodentorsion.
Or look it up in any sort of medical dictionary.
It's...not something you wish lightly.

eh, seen worst.

[The Two Jerseys]

Also, the bulldogs name is Chester Wellington.

I like.

[Len Hyet]

For the benefit of the uneducated among us, I shall now translate...



Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go burn some U/S Hurricanes.

Ah German; the language of aggression and authority.

Also, the bulldogs name is Chester Wellington.

I believe a victory dance is called for

Hell Yeah

[United Kingdom of Poland]

Ah German; the language of aggression and authority.

Also, the bulldogs name is Chester Wellington.

I believe a victory dance is called for

Hell Yeah

I have never played rugby and think anyone who does is suicidal, and I think that video is awesome.

[Len Hyet]

I believe a victory dance is called for

Hell Yeah

I have never played rugby and think anyone who does is suicidal, and I think that video is awesome.

It is isn't it?

[Goram]

I have never played rugby and think anyone who does is suicidal, and I think that video is awesome.

It is isn't it?

No more so than any other collision sport, I wouldn't have said.

Football and rugby seem pretty similar in violence, if you ask me. Though, I'd definitely lean towards football.