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ATTENTION: Leave Austomatic Success ON in this Campaign, that means switch with the light off on your Difficulty Panel.
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[quote]Campaign Introduction
You are an ex Flying Tiger now working with the Office of Strategic Services, America

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One of these Things is not like the Other! *sings*

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-----------------------ANY PLACE, ANY TIME, ANY WHERE --------------
-----------------------------The Story of the 1st Commando Air Group------------------------

It was December 23, 1941 when the first Japanese warplanes attacked the Burmese port of Rangoon. It wasn't long after that, that the Japanese 15th Army began its attempted conquest of Burma.

The British had long thought that Burma's terrain, with its mountains, rivers; roads and valleys which all ran basically north to south would make travel east to west for the Japanese Army difficult and the defense of Burma easier. But the speed in the Japanese advance stunned the British and very soon, both British Major General William J. Slim and American Lt. General Joseph W. Stillwell's forces in Burma were forced to withdraw from Burma.

Colonel Orde C. Wingate with Lt. Col. Philip G. Cochran (Below)

"Flip Corkin" Comes to Life as Col Philip G. Cochran, USAAF
The adventures of the popular comic-strip character in 'Terry and the Pirates" are based on the real-life exploits of the leader of the First Air Commandos

One of Wingate’s Rough and Ready Chindit Warriors, Known in America as Merrill’s Marauders. (Below)


It was during this withdrawal that a former British artillery officer, Colonel Orde C. Wingate arrived in India and he began straight away studying the terrain of Burma and tactics employed by the Japanese Army. He forwarded a report with the idea of fighting the Japanese in Burma with hit and run tactics, these to be carried out by what he called Long Range Penetration (LRP) groups and these operations were to be carried out far behind enemy lines.

To be effectual these LRP groups would have to be lightly armed, therefore they would need to be supplied by air and if they needed any additional firepower, it too would have to come from the air. It wasn't until February 1943 that Wingate would have a chance to put to the test his LRP concept when he was given command of the 77th Indian Brigade and its 3,000 men. Preliminary LRP raids had mixed results, however he proved that Allied ground troops could operate behind the enemy's lines, cutting off his supply system and upsetting his schedule. General Wingate marched fast and struck hard. The enemy, never knowing where he was going to strike next, was completely thrown off balance. Indeed, this British general's behind-the-lines operation in Burma brought to mind the brilliant cavalry maneuvers of Nathan Bedford Forrest in our own Civil War. Soon his group was given the name "Chindits", after a mythological beast, half lion, half griffin, which guarded Burmese pagodas.



It was during the Quadrant Conference in Quebec Canada, (August 14-24, 1943) that Wingate proposed that his concept be expanded. President Roosevelt approved this idea and agreed to supply aircraft for support of these LRP units. General Hap Arnold saw this as the chance to breathe life into the CBI Theater and became determined to build a new Air Group that would be wholly dedicated to the support of Wingate Chindits. The new unit changed it name five times as it evolved, from Project 9 to Project CA 281, then to 5318th Provisional Unit (Air), then to Number Air Commando Force and finally 1st Air Commando Group.



It was decided to make joint leaders for the 1st ACG. The first was Lt. Col. Philip G. Cochran, who had an excellent war record as a fighter pilot in North Africa. The second was Lt. Col. John R. Alison, an "Ace" who had flown with Major General Claire L. Chennault. After the selection and interview with both men by General Arnold, it is said the General Arnold ended the session with these words, "To hell with paperwork, go out and fight".

The Units objective had been carefully defined by General Arnold to:
1: To facilitate the forward movement of Wingate's columns;
2: To facilitate the supply and evacuation of these columns;
3: To provide a small air covering and striking force and
4: To acquire air experience under the conditions expected to be encountered.



Thirteen (13) C-47's were acquired along with one hundred (100) CG-4A Waco Gliders for transport operations. For light aircraft, Vultee L-1 aircraft were chosen due to their ability to carry 2-3 stretchers. The fighter requirement was covered when thirty (30) North American P-51A Mustangs were acquired. For the strike element twelve (12) North American B-25H Mitchell bombers were obtained which were initially destined for the 14th Air Force. These bombers were to prove priceless in the close air support role.



On February 15, 1944, an unfortunate night training accident occurred while a C-47 was towing two gliders. This resulted in the death of four British and three American troops. The next day, Wingate's unit commander sent a note to the flyers, simply stating: "Please be assured that we will go with your boys Any Place, Any Time, Any Where". This phrase was adopted as the motto of the 5318th Provisional Unit (Air) and has been used in the Air Commando and Special Operations community since.

On March 5, 1944 the first major joint operation involving Wingate's Chindits and the 1st Air Commando Group was to begin. This operation, code named "Operation Thursday" would finally test the Chindits and the Air Commando’s ability to work as one.

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Here are some Screen Shots of the Campaign, which can be both Single Player, and Co-Op. Wink Wink, say no more.... lol!


P-51A's flying close air support for the Chindits. Even in Monsoon Season as they did.


D-Day, Operation Thursday! 1st Air Commando Troop Transports carrying the Chindits in to harms way! The Question mark was the unofficial squadron insignia of the C-47 Commando pilots, as they had no idea what there mission was going to be right until the last moment.




Release!


Gliders swooping into Broadway, note the Pathfinder lights, and the campfires below.


Welcome to Broadway! Once the first Chindits made it to Broadway they were able to make it ready for a/c landings within 24 hours.

In these two photos you can see a Commando C-47 Barely clearing the tree tops before setting down on Broadway.



Watching the Skies above are the P-51A Commandos


And watching the ground for the Chindits...

ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE IMPHAL MAIN THE COOLEST AIRBASE ON IL2



Here you can see the storage and Maintinence Area.


Here you can see the dirt Aircraft Ramps, and parking places.


The Crushed Gravel all weather runway


Headquarters


During the Campaign you will have to pass up your slot with the P-51A's and get stuck in a B-25 J and then H Mitchel bomber. (this can be changed with a click of a button if you wish to stay with the P-51s)


Even though you do fly a few missions in a B-25J you will switch to the B-25H. The Real 1st Air Commando's had B-25H models with the 75mm Cannon in the nose, the Chindits loved this becasue they would report in a nest of opposition, and a B-25 could put one or two of those shells into a building there in Burma and the building would disapear.


However, the Norden Bombsight will get the job of close air support done when used right....












Not to Mention that, the B-25J had 5 Pilot Controled front Firing .50's, along with all ofyour turrents....

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here are some fun examples and some more screen shots...

The Face of this Pilot is from Chris Blairs WSBS,.. thats right, its Harrison Ford to the Rescue!


A C-47 with Nose Art, comes in to Land at Broadway... Notice the Clearence over the Trees in the next Photo aftert his one.




SHenam Ridge as seen from Allied Rear Positions.


The SHY ANNE comes into Land at the WONG TIME!!!

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WATCH THIS VIDEO!!

IT'S ABOUT THE ACG!!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KGcmLmDHyUw

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As I stated above, and as the movie that is linked above states the Comic strip Terry and the Pirates had a direct connection with the ACG.

As the War Began against Japan the Comic Strip had Terry gained a new mentor in flying instructor Colonel "Flip" Corkin who was based on the real life Colonel Phillip "Flip" Cochran of the 1st Air Commando Group. Comic relief was provided by fellow flyer "Hotshot Charlie".

Colonel Phillip "Flip" Cochran is the man who give you your Breifings in the ACG Campaign and leads the detail more often than not.

Here are some clipts from Terry and the Pirates

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Last Night I put together the ACG Background, and a Wonderful Soundtrack which I will explain!!

Here is the Background...



The Soundtrack is one 15 minute long track, and is as follows...
This is ment to be put in the us Campaign Menu Music, or Inflight.

The track is a Radio episode of Terry and the Pirates, which is broken up by several interesting pieces of music and a radio broadcast about the Naval War in 1944.

Here is a list of the songs that play during the breaks in "Terry and the Pirates!"


The Track begins with "G. I. Jive" Words and Music by Johnny Mercer. Capitol Songs, Radio City, New York, NY, 1943.

Followed By:

This is a Great song where the musician sings abouthis desire to be an Army Pilot!! "War Time Blues" is an excellent example of this innovation and, with a recording date of May 17, 1940, stands as one of the earliest songs to hint at U.S. military involvement. In his ten-year recording career, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson cut over 120 sides for RCA's Bluebird label and inspired scores of blues musicians to follow.

Followed By:


While signs increasingly pointed toward U.S. involvement, the diplomatic efforts of Roosevelt and the isolationism inherent in the "America First" motto encouraged people to remain devoted to issues at home. The anti-war song "Stop The War (The Cats Are Killin' Themselves)" represented such an opinion and examined the consequences of war with subtle humor soaked in a New Orleans-based groove. Recorded in the spring of 1941, the Bluebird release featured the one-armed trumpeter and vocalist Joseph "Wingy" Manone

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You are OSS Agent Code Named Carr Phillips. You were an Flying Tiger during the fall of Burma and now work for the OSS Station Chief in Cagliari, Sardinia. Whos current job it is to learn of any unknown threats to the upcoming Invasions of mainland Italy. The OSS Station House, in Cagliari reports to the Station Chief of OSS MTO Command in Algiers, Algeria. Whos job it is to over see OSS Operations in the Medditerranian Theater of Operations.

You are currently sitting on the veranda of a cafe in Alghero a small fishing village on the northern coast of Sardinia when a young well dressed Sardinian pedaled up to you on a bicycle and handed you a note that read as follows:

Tuesday, August 10th, 1943
Alghero, Sardinia

TOP SECRET

EYES ONLY Mr. Carr Phillips

DUPLICATION FORBIDDEN ORIGINAL TO BE DESTROYED AFTER ENCRYPTION AND TRANSMITTAL TO Mr. Phillips.

From: OSS Station Chief Italy, Cagliari, Sardinia...

Dear Mr. Phillips:
You have been chosen to be team leader of a new assignment code named MacGregor Mission. At 0400 hours, on the 11th day of August 1943 you are to report to Alghero Harbor where you will be picked up, and fly with a PBY crew to the Island of Margherita. The island is occupied by an OSS coasthingycher team. There the PBY will land and taxi to a Submarine named the USS Greenling in Margherita Harbor. The crew of the PBY will be picking up one of our OSS agents from by rubber raft that the USS Greenling picked up off the coast of southern France...

Afterwards the PBY will fly northwest around Napoli's fighter parameter at Pescatori Island, and turn north to land on the coast at an Italian fishing village named Rapallo. There you will paddle ashore from the PBY in a rubber boat with four agents and two radios, where you will make contact with several members of ORI, the Italian Resistance...

These contacts claims to have a hidden airstrip the locals used for smuggling before the war. You will see to this airstrip, set up a safe house and radio contact with Sardinia, and then determine if this alleged airstrip can be put to use. You will be working with some ruthless customers so watch yourself. As you know when El Duce created OVRA, the Italian Secret Police he had them go after any groups thought to be a threat to fascism in Italy. Number one of that list was the Mafia. Most of the ORI contacts you meet will be members of Murder Inc., much as Sicily was.

Looks like the vacation is over, Good Luck!
Major Harold Drumbee,
OSS Station Chief Italy

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Picking Up Wounded in your ACG L-5...

First a Real L-5 from the ACG...

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STRIKE ON NAPOLI!!

thats not Napoli ........ That's my Split ..... and you're bombing it !!!!


No, seriously ..... seams like great campaign

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Thanks a Ton, I sent an E-mail in to PeaceLovinHippie to see how I would go about submitting it to AAA.

It has about a Months worth of work left, and BTW I love your Avatar Pic. The Sketching is Great, did you do that?

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[b]BTW I love your Avatar Pic. The Sketching is Great, did you do that?

yup, portrait of Kim Wilde ( from cover of Love blond album ) .... 80's .... times when "spitfire" and "soloflight" was referred as Simulations on Commodore64






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Looks amazing, bummer on the M4T reception and I hope it is available here soon.

[Guest]

i have email you saying YES YES YES send your files to me