DCS: de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk VI Discussion

[grafspee]

On 6/2/2021 at 2:07 PM, Shtahel said:

 

Many have seen this video, but not all have seen the report.

 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/542301dce5274a1317000b69/dft_avsafety_pdf_501355.pdf

 

In the report of information that will interest many here.

I watched this, now i feel that mosquito will be be hard handling plane, i assume that one on the engine failed to deliver power for this wing over maneuver, i really feel sorry for the pilot, he did what he could, but sometimes it is not enough. The most important is that pilot fights until end.

[bart]

That's a sad video and a hard watch for me. I first saw it a few years ago, and not watched it since. It's bad enough watching warbirds belly land or crash where thankfully the crew manage to get out safely, but sadly that clip is the worst case scenario. 

Edited June 11, 2021 by bart

[Mogster]

He has it back by the end, Just not enough altitude to recover.

 

The report suggests the engine quit due to incorrect carb setting. I’d guess a lot of guys died in similar incidents during WW2.

 

 

[Silver_Dragon]

Mosquito FB.VI show on develop pics
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/572/

[rkk01]

Good to finally see some shots, but they are all internal (and very similar to some of the previous views)

 

Looking forward to some new externals

[bart]

36 minutes ago, rkk01 said:

Good to finally see some shots, but they are all internal (and very similar to some of the previous views)

 

Looking forward to some new externals

Yes, very similar to what we have already seen except from different angles.

 

Still, it's way better than nothing so I'm happy. Looking forward to reading the newsletter to find out what the latest is. Hopefully it's getting near now. Nineline said yesterday on the Discord channel that quote "We are getting very close" and mentioned that he is not sure whether MC will be available at EA release, but hey, we waited all this time for an EA release so a little longer to get full MC following the EA release won't harm us any. I would rather they take a bit longer and get this feature right. The main thing would be we all have a Mosquito to fly in the mean time, and that will make the wait for MC so much sweeter.

Edited July 9, 2021 by bart

[Krupi]

Fingers crossed for a video showing that new external model

[Mogster]

What’s “static ray tracing” it’s not a term I’ve heard before. Is it a form of baked in ray trace lighting effect?

[Krupi]

Yeah I would like to know more about this as well, looks fantastic 

[huchanronaa]

To be honest, I don't know when to wait until it is launched, which has made customers impatient. Many people have already rushed to buy MI-24P and play first. It is currently a good practice to launch pre-orders with larger discounts to attract customers to buy.

[bart]

1 hour ago, huchanronaa said:

To be honest, I don't know when to wait until it is launched, which has made customers impatient. Many people have already rushed to buy MI-24P and play first. It is currently a good practice to launch pre-orders with larger discounts to attract customers to buy.

 

I agree it's a bit frustrating not knowing when it's going to finally release. I think a lot of folks that frequent this topic feel the same way after all the delays but it is what it is. I actually applaud ED for delaying the release to fix something they were not happy with, hopefully this will ultimately lead to us getting a better Mosquito when it is finally released, and by some of the comments I have read on ED's discord recently it isn't too far off now. However I do think that ED could have been a bit more forthcoming with information on progress, especially since it's been delayed several times now. This has ultimately been the cause of frustration in many here - me included! -  over the past few months. But I do hope this will change with future releases. To keep prospective customers drip fed with info, even a small amount, keeps them happy. To see progress, even a small amount, is better than a silent stone wall. This would I am sure, and certainly would have in my case, made the wait much more bearable.   

 

As for the pre-order, I believe ED only run pre-orders on their bigger more complex aircraft. When the P-47 released there was no pre-purchase period on this, they just released it but they did still give early purchasers a discount of 20% I think it was, if you purchased the module within 2 or 3 weeks following the start of the EA period. Something similar to what we would get if the module had actually ran a pre-purchase period.

 

I have a hunch that this is what may be repeated here with our Mosquito release. No real up front date announced, just a  case of here she is! and here's a 20% discount if you buy in the first 2 weeks starting today. Personally I'm good with this approach, and anyway the Mosquito will be a day one purchase for me without any shadow of doubt, discount or anything else!.

Edited July 12, 2021 by bart

[Rudel_chw]

2 hours ago, huchanronaa said:

.. Many people have already rushed to buy MI-24P and play first.

 

I'm one of those people, tough I don't feel like I rushed .. just that I find so much more worthwhile to learn and fly a new aircraft, instead of worrying about when my favorite aircraft will be released.

[huchanronaa]

10 hours ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

I'm one of those people, tough I don't feel like I rushed .. just that I find so much more worthwhile to learn and fly a new aircraft, instead of worrying about when my favorite aircraft will be released.

mi-24p is quite fun, from the actual operation, you can understand why he sells so well in the real world

[bart]

For those that don't go on the ED discord channel or may have missed it, Nine Line posted this earlier today in response to a question about the Mosquito...

 

"Nick has approved the new model, but its still being integrated into the game and tied to everything. Once its in, we can share more info, it wont be long."

 

A bit of good news...

Edited July 16, 2021 by bart

[bart]

Look here what has surfaced today!!

Awsome...THANKS ED!!!

[rkk01]

Target time…

 

having scouted the site in a Mustang (prison wasn’t there / yet), the long, straight road is a very easy marker (south side of prison wall, left off view, I think).

 

It reads as if the Mossies followed the road in from the ENE / NE, as one account mentions having to bank the aircraft to keep one wingtip above the line of poplar trees along the road

Edited July 23, 2021 by rkk01

[DD_Fenrir]

For those wishing to recreate the operation, here follows the secret planning signal for the raid as sent by No 2 Group.

 

I have highlighted the more pertinent navigation and attack run details.

 

Quote

FEBRUARY 18th, 1944
EMERGENCY FORM “B” (Copy)
HNO T 140 A/F
UGI T 11 GROUP
V GPB GPB 5/18 ‘O’ FORM ‘B’

FROM 2 GROUP 180940A
TO 140 WING/AIRFIELD
INFO 11 GROUP, HQ T A F MAIN, HQ A D G B, HQ A E A F
SECRET QQX BT

AO,241 18th Feb.

Information: Mosquitos of 140 Airfield are to attack the prison at AMIENS in an attempt to assist 120 prisoners to escape. These prisoners are French patriots condemned to death for assisting the Allies. This air attack is only part of the plan as other assistance will be at hand at the time.
Date and Time: 18th February, 1944.
Zero 1200 hours.

Route: Base – LITTLEHAMPTON – Via appropriate lattice to TOCQUEVILLE – SENARPONT – BOURDON – One mile South DOULLENS – BOUZINCOURT – 2 miles west south west ALBERT – Target – Turn right – ST. SAVEUR – SENARPONT – TOCQUEVILLE – HASTINGS – Base.

Bomb Load: 2 x 500lb M C Mk.IV fused T.D. 11 secs.
2 x 500lb S A P fused T.D. 11 secs.

 

Method of Attack: All aircraft to attack at low level.

 

1st Attack: Six Mosquitos as detailed by O.C. 140 Airfield.

Intention: To break the outer wall in at least two places.
Method: Leading three aircraft to attack eastern wall using main road as lead in. Second section of three aircraft when ten miles from target will break away to the right at sufficient height to allow them to watch leading three aircraft and then attack northern wall on a North-South run, immediately following the explosion of the bombs of the leading section.
Timing: Attacks to be made at Zero hours.

 

2nd Attack: Six Mosquitos as detailed by O.C. 140 Airfield.
Intention: To bomb the main prison buildings.
Method: Leading three aircraft to attack south eastern end of main building and second section of three aircraft to attack the north western end of building. Attacks to be carried out in a similar manner to first attack above.
Timing: Attack to be made at Zero plus 3 mins.

 

3rd Attack: Six Mosquitos as detailed by O.C. 140 Airfield.
Intention: This force is a reserve, and will approach the target as in the previous two attacks, one section from east and one from north, but will only bomb if it is seen that one of the previous attacks has failed.
Method: As in 1st attack. Target will be decided by leader on approach.
Timing: Attack to be made at Zero plus 13 mins.

 

Fighter Support: Each formation of six Mosquitos will have one squadron of Typhoons as close escort. Fighters will rendezvous with Mosquitos as follows:-
1st Attack: 1 mile east of LITTLEHAMPTON at Zero minus 45 mins.
2nd Attack: 1 mile west of LITTLEHAMPTON at Zero minus 42 mins.
3rd Attack: LITTLEHAMPTON at Zero minus 32 mins.

 

Signals:
1st Attack: Bomber call sign: D Y P E G.
Ground control call sign: A I L S O M E on 2 Group guard 1.
Bomber leader may call escort direct in emergency on 11 Group guard 1.
2nd Attack: Bomber call sign: C A N O N.
Ground control call sign: B E L L F I E L D on 2 Group guard 1.
Bomber leader may call escort direct in emergency on 11 Group guard 1.
3rd Attack: Bomber call sign: B U C K S H O T.
Ground control call sign: G R E E N S H I P on 2 Group guard 1.
Bomber leader may call escort direct in emergency on 11 Group guard 1.
Fighter call sign: D U N L O P.
General: Emergency homing to FRISTON on 2 Group guard.
A.S.R. on 2 Group guard.
Special V.H.F. codeword: RENOVATE.
Notes: (1) Following each attack sections of three aircraft of each formation are to endeavour to regain close company as soon as possible.
BT 180940A.
XS
BARON AS FOR K WITH R +

[rkk01]

Thanks
That’s really useful and tallies with what I’d surmised from photos / descriptions / Google Earth… start the run in near Albert and follow the Route Nationale (D929 today) all the way in to the target

 

No chance of a Tiffie escort in DCS… will need the Spit IXs to head off the 190s

[Basco1]

Thanks very much Fenrir,good show old chap ......hope this'll be useful too.

 

 

Edited July 23, 2021 by Basco1

[Nirvi]

 

[Hoirtel]

7 minutes ago, Nirvi said:

 

Pictures looking good. This means there will be an update in the newsletter today!

[rkk01]

Ooohhh, now we’re talking

[Bozon]

[zcrazyx]

so who wants to do low level raids on SOW when the mossie is here

[bell_rj]

Hell yes, count me in.