Ethics of pilots fighting for the sides in WWII

[moilami]

Originally Posted by Flanker35M

S!

I fly German planes because they are my favorites, in many areas technically more advanced than any Allied counterpart at the time. There are no political issues or glorification behind it. Of course Bf109 is one of my favs because Finnish Air Force flew them with very good results during the decisive moments of our nation's history, after talking to those who flew them too..like Kyösti Karhila, Günther Rall etc.

IMO a more serious simmer is also very keen in history, capable of seeing things in a neutral way. Not letting emotions take over but seeing the war as it was: a brutal phase of our not so glorious human history filled with violence and killing. Times change, human nature not..always driven by greed and warmongering.

Train my friend. And hopefully we see Lentolaivue 34 reformed and brought back to its former glory with Erkki et all.

[Flanker35M]

S!

Lentolaivue 34 is alive and kicking Just a bit quiet at the moment as all wait for the SoW to appear. In IL-2 LLv34 flies online wars too, myself not being able to take part due RL issues and whatever. But I can still fly the Bf109G, do not worry

[Richie]

Originally Posted by Flanker35M

S!

Lentolaivue 34 is alive and kicking Just a bit quiet at the moment as all wait for the SoW to appear. In IL-2 LLv34 flies online wars too, myself not being able to take part due RL issues and whatever. But I can still fly the Bf109G, do not worry

Flanker was it you and I that were talking about my crazy video that I made with all of the Warbirds fellows at the convention?

[Splitter]

When SoW is released, I will probably join a North American squadron. I know from other games that the camaraderie and friendships make the online experience special. I get a huge kick out of the teamwork, strategies, and tactics.

Of course, I need to find or start an "Old, Fat, B@stard" squad though . I don't know how you guys do the multi-national squad thing because of the time differences.

Hopefully, whatever I become involved in, we will fly in competitions for all sides. Much like back in the BF42 days, you had to drive nasty little Shermans and big battleship Tigers with no qualms.

Splitter

[proton45]

Originally Posted by Splitter

Of course, I need to find or start an "Old, Fat, B@stard" squad though .

I'm with ya...lol

[Richie]

lol..Don't they make the best pilots?

[Skoshi Tiger]

Or is that only the best pilots live to be old and fat????

[Splitter]

Originally Posted by Richie

lol..Don't they make the best pilots?

We'll form our own squad then. Our nose art will be a potato sitting on a couch. We won't fly faster than 200mph and we get double ammo loads to make up for diminishing eyesight.

And instead of shouting "Tally Ho!" when we see the enemy, we shall shout "Get off my lawn!".

Splitter

[Richie]

Originally Posted by moilami

Train my friend. And hopefully we see Lentolaivue 34 reformed and brought back to its former glory with Erkki et all.

They are tough to learn on that's for sure and that's what I chose to learn on, a Bf 109 F4. I already knew a lot about aircraft but never flew a sim before. I got the 109 up in the air after a few tries. I watched so many documentaries on TV and read so much on 109s that I had a little bit of an idea what I might be in for. Landing on the other hand was another story. It took me a couple of days to do that. This was in 1997 with Warbirds my very first sim. I flew this for three years. Then came Janes WWII Fighters witch was fun but no one wanted any part of the missions witch completely baffled me. Within months I saw a screenshot of that IL-2 Sturmovik yellow nosed 109 F2 some place. I think it was starting up and smoke was coming out of the stacks. I was in love! It was months or maybe even a year away from release but then the Demo came out in August 2001 and we were on our way

[Flanker35M]

S!

Richie, the same guy Urban Blitz is in first weekend of february so mark it and be there Next summer Mosquito Meeting! Flying the Bf109 is a breeze actually..The Finnish vets said the tendency to swing was there, but a bit exagerated by the Germans. The secret was to apply steadily the throttle, not just slam it to the firewall and up you go. There were accidents of course but far less than expected.