On August 30, a Group of Do 17s from Luftflotte 2 attacked a convoy in the Thames estuary. The medium bombers were escorted by Bf 110s from III/ZG 76. Spitfires from 54 Squadron flying from Manston were vectored to intercept this raid. The bomber attack was beaten off and the convoy escaped unscathed. ˙As member of 54 Squadron, fly your Spitfire to intercept the medium bomber attack directed at the convoy in the Thames estuary. Take off from Manston and head north following your flight leader on an intercept course with the Dorniers. ˙On August 11, 1940 the Luftwaffe sent its largest raid yet against England, upwards of 165 aircraft including Ju 88s and He 111s escorted by Bf 109s and Bf 110s. The RAF countered with as many Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons it had available. The German fighter escort succeeded in attracting the attention of the intercepting RAF fighters and allowed the Ju 88s and He 111s to slip through and bomb targets in the Portland, Weymouth and Southampton area. ˙Intercept the stream of He 111s escorted by Bf 109s that have crossed the coast and are heading for the Spitfire factory at Southampton. Concentrate on fending off the Bf 109s while your fellow Spitfire pilots attack the He 111s. ˙On July 25, a convoy was headed west through the Dover Straits. Albert Kesselring, head of Luft- flotte 2, was determined to not let this convoy pass, so he sent his Stukas to dive bomb it. A large force of low flying Bf 109s was ordered to clear the way for the Stukas by drawing the Spitfires of 65 Squadron down from their patrol height. The Stukas were then free to dive bomb without enemy fighter opposition. Only 2 ships of the entire convoy reached their destination undamaged. ˙As a member of 65 Squadron, fly your Spitfire to protect two of the convoy ships. Concentrate on attacking the approaching Stukas at high altitude. Avoid the fierce fire of the intercepting Bf 109s. Conserve your ammunition for shooting down the Stukas. ˙On August 15, 1940, a group of Ju 88s from I/LG 1 used a low level approach to attack the airfield at Middle Wallop. They arrived so unexpectedly they surprised and all but wiped out 2 British squadrons on the ground. Only a few Spitfires of 609 Squadron managed to make it airborne while bombs were exploding behind them in the hangars. ˙Get your Spitfire airborne quickly as there are several groups of Ju 88s about to attack the very runway you're sitting on. Attack the bombers and be sure your firing is accurate. You cannot afford to spend too much time with any one group. ˙The coastal radar stations had top priority on the eve of Adler Tag. The Bf 110s of the elite Gruppe 210 were selected for this precision bombing mission. The four radar stations of Pevensey, Dover, Rye and Dunkirk were attacked by small groups of Bf 110s that slipped by the RAF fighter patrols. Pevensey, Rye and Dover were put out of action temporarily opening the way for other attacks later in the day against the forward airfields. ˙Intercept the Bf 110 attack targetted for Rye and the neighboring station at Fairlight. The Bf 110s are making a low approach with Bf 109 escort. You are flying as wingman so protect your leader from Bf 109 attacks and intercept any Bf 110s that slip past him. ˙Monday, August 12, 12:50 pm. As the Spitfires of 65 Squadron rolled towards their takeoff, a Group of Bf 110 fighter-bombers swept across the field, bombing and strafing. Moments later, a medium level attack by the Do 17s of KG 2 covered the field with 250 kg bombs. Scarcely any Spitfires made it aloft. Oddly, few RAF planes were hurt and the airfield was back in service 24 hours later. ˙You will fly a Spitfire of 65 Squadron, trying to scramble into the air and meet the oncoming enemy aircraft. Turn northeast, into the attack, as you pass the buildings to the left of the airfield. Try to bring down the Bf 110s before they can drop their bombs. Then head for the Dorniers. ˙On August 15, 1940, Alan Deere of 54 Squadron based at Manston was on patrol above Hawkinge and Lympne. These airfields were attacked by many waves of Stuka dive bombers escorted by Bf 109s. Despite a good showing by Deere's squadron, the Stukas heavily damaged both airfields with precise dive bombing attacks. ˙As a member of 54 squadron fly your Spitfire to intercept the Stukas before they can damage the vital airfields. Your plane is positioned between the attacking planes and their targets. Intercept those groups of Stukas that are closest to dropping their warheads. ˙On July 28, 1940 a unique dogfight took place between two of the top ace pilots on each side. "Sailor" Malan leading 74 Squadron based at Manston clashed with Werner "Vati" Molders, commanding JG 51. Both men were considered by their peers as possibly the greatest fighter pilots of the war. In the battle of Spitfires versus Bf 109s, both sides claimed victories and Molders barely nursed his damaged plane back to Wissant. ˙Fly a Spitfire as part of Malan's 74 Squadron. Your flight begins over the Channel with the Bf 109s of Molders' JG 51 surrounding you on all sides. Shoot down as many as you can but watch out for the red-nosed plane of Molders. ˙On August 17, 1940, Dover Chain Home reported the heaviest buildup of German forces yet seen in the battle. 11 Group brought every squadron to readi- ness. At about 13:00 Biggin Hill was attacked by Do 17s of KG 76. They attacked at low level and were met by Hurricanes from 32 Squadron. Ju 88s arrived shortly afterwards dropping their bomb loads from high altitude. The airfield received only minor damage. ˙Takeoff immediately from Biggin Hill to thwart the multi-level bombing attack from Do 17s and Ju88s. Go for the Do17s which are closest to the airfield and their bomb release point. Next attack the Ju 88s approaching from higher altitude. ˙The German strategy in the opening round of the Battle of Britain was to destroy all British shipping in the Channel. On July 10, 1940, several convoys were sailing in the Thames estuary and the Dover Straits. A large force of Do 17s from I/KG 2 escorted by Bf 109s from I/JG 3 attacked a convoy codenamed "BREAD" in the Dover Straits. Hurricanes from 56 Squadron based at Manston intercepted the attack. A massive dogfight ensued and the attack was repulsed with one ship sunk. ˙Patrol and protect the convoy from the Do 17 bomber attack. You fly a Hurricane as part of 56 Squadron from Manston. There are several Rotte of Bf109s flying ahead and clearing the way for the bombers. Fly through the fighter shield and attack the Do 17s before they release their bombs on your convoy. ˙On August 15, 1940, as part of the German effort to destroy all Fighter Command airfields, Bf 110s of the elite and experimental Gruppe 210 bombed the airfield at Martlesham Heath. Heavy damage was done to hangars and communication buildings. The Hurricanes of 17 Squadron whose base had been attacked intercepted the planes after the damage had been done. ˙You are on patrol in your Hurricane above the Thames estuary. Bf 110s are attacking your home airfield to the North. Head east, and don't let any of the bombers reach your base. ˙On August 30, a group of He 111s from II/KG 2 with an escort of Bf 110s came in over the English coast north of the Thames. Although they were heavily engaged by a strong group of Hurricanes from 242 and 501 Squadrons, they penetrated to Luton where they bombed the Vauxhall works. Extensive damage was done to the factory and there were heavy casualties. ˙You are on patrol over the Vauxhall works where an He 111 bombing raid is imminent. The He 111s are protected by a strong escort of Bf 110s. Dodge the escort, taking advantage of your superior manueverability, and scatter the He 111s. ˙On August 31, 1940, the German attacks on Fighter Command's airfields were coordinated perfectly to completely surprise the RAF defense. Biggin Hill and Croydon were attacked by Do 17s escorted by Bf 110s. The Do 17s employed a low level attack that gave the airfields little warning. At Croydon the Hurricanes of 85 Squadron were caught on the ground while taxiing for takeoff and had a difficult time intercepting the bombers and their escort. Both airfields suffered heavy damage. ˙You are sitting in your Hurricane of 85 Squadron on the runway at Croydon. Do 17 bombers are right on the horizon making their bombing run. Get airborne quickly and intercept the attacks on your airfield and Biggin Hill. Avoid the Bf 110s and concentrate on the Do 17s. ˙August 11 was a day of many dogfights between RAF and Luftwaffe fighters. While on patrol over the Dover Straits the Hurricanes of 32 Squadron were suddenly pounced upon by a Staffel of Bf 109s. The Hurricanes did well just to escape without any losses. ˙Protect the flight leader and the other wingman in your "Vic" formation of Hurricanes as a "Schwarm" of Bf 109s close in around you. Watch for Bf 109s closing in on their tails. No plane is covering your tail so be on the watchout for fighters attacking you, the "Tail-end Charlie". ˙On August 5, 1940 a convoy was sailing through the Straits of Dover during the early afternoon. Hurri- canes of 151 squadron were on patrol protecting it. Several Ju 88s made a bombing run with an escort of Bf 109s from JG 54. The Hurricanes efforts were successful in driving off the attack with several Ju 88s shot down. The convoy arrived without loss or damage. ˙Attack the formation of Ju 88 bombers attacking your convoy. Their attack formation is spread out so each bomber is attacking alone with a Bf 109 escort. Follow your flight leader by gaining altitude to the level of the approaching attack and bringing down the bombers. ˙On August 8, 1940, Luftflotte 3 sent a large force of Stuka dive bombers to attack a convoy codenamed "PEEWIT" south of the Isle of Wight. They were escorted on their mission by Bf 109s from JG 27. The Ventnor radar station alerted the British to the impending attack. Hurricanes from 145 Squadron made the first contact and furious combat resulted. In tremendous dogfights that lasted 20 minutes, many planes were shot down, but the Stukas achieved their mission by decimating the convoy. ˙In your Hurricane above a few stragglers of the "PEEWIT" convoy, defend against the waves of Stukas that are approaching from almost every direction. Try to avoid the escorting Bf 109s and focus on the dive bombing Stukas. ˙In the early morning of July 10, a flight of Dornier 17 bombers escorted by Bf 109s attacked a British convoy. In what was considered to be one of the opening salvos of the Battle of Britain, one ship was damaged and six RAF fighters were shot down, at a cost of fifteen German planes. Both sides considered it a victory. ˙You'll need to stick close to the Dorniers to defend them, particularly before they have dropped their bombs. After the attack you can pursue the enemy fighters more vigorously. ˙Escort the Zerstorers of Wilhelm Rossiger's Bf 110 section as they attack the RDF (radar) station at Rye. In this attack on August 12th, Rossiger missed the vital buildings and was only able to take Rye off the air for about six hours. A wave of defending Spitfires blunted the attack of the German fighter-bombers. You can turn the tables by hitting the Spitfires before they reach the raiding bombers. ˙Try to bring down the Spitfires to the NNW of your position first. Remember, the Bf 110s you are escorting are very vulnerable on the approach. ˙July 1940 was a period of experiment and a chess game of tactics. On July 24 the Bf 109s lead by Adolf Galland escorted 2 Staffeln of Do 17s in their convoy attacks. The watchful Keith Park, head of 11 Group, knew that Galland's Bf 109s would be running low on fuel heading back to their bases. He sent 610 Squadron south to cut them off on their return home. Kesselring countered by sending Bf 109s of JG 52 to guard Galland's JG 26. A battle ensued between JG 52 and 610 Squadron, but Galland returned safely. ˙Fly your Bf 109 as part of JG 52 that is covering Galland's homeward JG 26. Defend them against the Spitfires counterattacking from the northwest. Don't allow Galland's group to get shot down. ˙This time you join Adolf Galland, Ace pilot, in an escort mission. As Stukas attack Hawkinge and Lympne, it will be up to you to hold off the Spitfires of 54 Squadron, flying out of Hornchurch. Historically the Spitfires arrived too late, and Galland hung back during the bombing attack, waiting for opposition. When the RAF chased the successful Stukas out over the Channel, Galland closed in, adding a plane to his total on that day, the 15th of August. ˙The nearest enemy planes are a few thousand feet above you to the North. Unlike the historical situation, they may be able to get to the Stukas before they bomb unless you can successfully defend the dive bombers. ˙On August 30, 1940 the Bf 109s of Luftflotte 2 were unleashed to sweep across Southern England and clear the way for subsequent He 111 bombing missions against Fighter Command airfields including Kenley and Biggin Hill. The tactic was to exhaust and destroy any British fighter resistance with Bf 109 attacks so that the bombing attacks would fly unopposed. Keith Park of 11 Group understood the Luftwaffe's intentions and sent his fighters only when the bombers appeared on the radar screens. ˙Fly your Bf 109 in a free ranging sweep ahead of the He 111 group which is attacking Kenley airfield. Protect the He 111s by flying ahead of their formation and intercepting the attacking Hurricanes before they reach your bombers. After your bombers hit Kenley protect them on their flight to the Channel. ˙On August 12th there were three attacks made on the RDF stations at Pevensey, Beachy Head, and Fairlight by Bf 110s of the elite 210 Gruppe. To prepare for the attack, Bf 109 fighters engaged the nearby Spitfires of 601 Squadron, flying out of Biggen Hill, and tried to draw them East, away from the attack. The attack, though accurate, was not particularly damaging, but the Germans escaped unscathed. ˙Do your best to engage the Spitfires on patrol before they close on the planes you are escorting. Don't hesitate to use your 20 mm cannons to bring down the Spitfires quickly. You should have enough machine gun ammunition to mop up afterwards. ˙On July 28, 1940 a unique dogfight took place between two of the top ace pilots on each side. "Sailor" Malan leading 74 Squadron based at Manston clashed with Werner "Vati" Molders, commanding JG 51. Both men were considered by their peers as possibly the greatest fighter pilots of the war. In the battle of Spitfires versus Bf 109s, both sides claimed victories and Molders barely nursed his damaged plane back to Wissant. ˙Fly a Bf 109 as part of Molders' JG 51. Your flight begins over the Channel with the Spitfires of Malan's 74 Squadron surrounding you on all sides. Shoot down as many of the Spitfires as you can but watch out for planes on your tail. If the odds are too overwhelming, don't hesitate to head for France. ˙August 12th was a busy day for both the Luftwaffe and the RAF. An attack on Ventnor by Ju 88 bombers virtually shredded the radar installation, and when Spitfires showed up to retaliate, Bf 109 escorts dove in, starting a bloody dogfight. The bombers escaped while the fighters tangled over the Isle of Wight. ˙Try to fly close escort with the bombers, but don't pass up the opportunity to take out a Spitfire and even the odds. Be careful not to get between a friendly tailgunner and a Spitfire! ˙The elite Erprobungsgruppe 210 accompanied three Staffeln of Ju 88s in an attack on Biggin Hill airfield at about 5:30 in the afternoon on August 31st. About thirty bombs were dropped on the field, but the fighters were away over Kent at the time, and damage was light. ˙Escort the attacking Junkers bombers and guard them from attack. The incoming fighters will concentrate on the bombers, and should be fairly easy to pick off. But stay near the Ju 88s, or they'll be shot down long before you make the Channel. ˙In the morning of August 12, 1940 the day before the scheduled Adlertag offensive, the Luftwaffe attacked the British radar stations, putting several of them temporarily off line. This allowed the afternoon attacks to approach without being seen by the British. One of these attacks was carried out by the tireless Gruppe 210 equipped with bomb carrying Bf 110s against the forward airfield at Manston. Many of the Spitfires of 65 Squadron were bombed on the ground, others barely made it airborne. ˙Your Bf 110 is over the Channel east of Manston airfield poised for low level bombing attack. Head straight for the airfield, aiming for any of the hangars or Spitfires on or near the runway. Make your attack as quick as possible because there are sure to be Spitfires on patrol in the vicinity. ˙The coastal radar stations had top priority on the eve of the "Eagle Day". The Bf 110s of the elite Gruppe 210 were selected for this precision bombing mission. The four radar stations of Pevensey, Dover, Rya and Dunkirk were attacked by small groups of Bf 110s that slipped by the RAF fighter patrols. Pevensey, Rye and Dover were put out of action temporarily opening the way for other attacks later in the day against the forward airfields. ˙Your mission target in your Bf110 of Gruppe 210 is the radar station at Pevensey. Your mission begins at your home airfield at Samer. Fly across the Channel evading the Hurricane patrols and bomb the building near the base of the radar tower. It contains vital radar and communication equipment for the RDF system. ˙The final go ahead for "Eagle Day" was given at 2:00 on August 13, 1940. The first aircraft to takeoff were Bf 110s based near Caen. They thought that the radar station at Ventnor had been destroyed from the previous day's bombing action and they anticipated reaching the English coast undetected. The Bf 110s were given permission to attack any targets they chose. On reaching the coast they were unexpectedly confronted with several squadrons of Spitfires who thwarted their attack. ˙Join the first official raid of "Eagle Day" by flying your Bf 110 in a bombing mission aimed at the sector airfield at Tangmere. Prepare yourself for attacks from the many Spitfires in your path. ˙On August 15th, Hauptmann Rubensdorffer, the Swiss-born leader of the fabled 210 Gruppe, was finally brought down while leading an attack on Kenley sector airfield. The Bf 110s of his group caused serious damage to the buildings serving the field, but the swarms of RAF fighters that flocked in proved too much for the slower 110s. ˙As part of Erprobungsgruppe 210, you will fly a bombing mission on Kenley. Make your hit on the first pass, and then make your way east to safety over France. Watch out for incoming fighters, and try to use your superior forward firepower to hold them off. ˙On August 31, 1940, the Luftwaffe continued its unrelenting bombing attacks against Fighter Command airfields. The sector airfield at North Weald was among those attacked that morning. Do 17s from KG 2 were escorted by Bf 110s of ZG 26. This raid was followed on radar by the British. Park vectored Hurricanes of 111 Squadron already airborne to intercept. They caught the Do17s and Bf 110s in a head-on attack and broke up the raid. The Bf 110s gave a poor performance escorting the Dorniers. ˙Flying a Bf 110 escort the Dorniers on their bombing raid against the airfield at Northweald. Your approach is from the east. Stay as close to the Do 17s as possible, defending them from heavy Hurricane attack. ˙Just before Noon on the 11th of August, the fabled 210 Gruppe led a one-two punch on a British convoy. The Bf 110s came in first, bombing the ships and sweeping out as Dornier 17s from KG 2 made a level bombing pass on the same ships. The convoy was saved from substantial damage by the timely arrival of defending fighters. ˙You'll need to do double duty in your 110 today. After making a precision run on one of the convoy ships, head east to cover the approach of the Dorniers from attacking fighters. Then escort the bombers on the way back home. ˙On the afternoon of August 15th, while Adolf Galland was off to the east escorting a Stuka mission, some Bf 110 pilots got the chance to show that their plane was a fighter as well as a bomber. Hurricanes from 87 and 213 squadrons based in Exeter attacked Zerstorers of V/LG 2. Squadron leader John Dewar of 213 squadron's "B" flight participated in the attack, which broke off with inconclusive results and losses on both sides, showing that the 110 could occasionally draw against Hurricanes. ˙Your best chance is to stick close by your leader, and go after the Hurricanes that attack him. They will ignore you until you start firing, so line up for a close attack and blast them with your cannon. Don't chase them far from your leader! ˙In the first major confrontation of the battle, on July 10, 1940 Stuka dive bombers escorted by Bf 109s from JG 26 attacked a convoy in the Channel. Spit- fires of 54 squadron from Manston were ordered to intercept. They in turn tangled with the Bf 109s of JG 26. The ensuing battle sent the convoy into chaos. Only a few ships managed to slip through undamaged. ˙Test your skill at precision bombing, and watch out for the RAF fighters on the way. Use your rear gun to hold them off. ˙On August 15, 1940, Stukas of II/St.G 1 attacked the forward airfield at Lympne. Spitfires of 54 Squadron intercepted but did not prevent the dive bombers from scoring heavily on the airfield. ˙Follow your flight leader in a dive bombing attack on Lympne. Proceed directly to the target and dive from 10,000 feet. Keep a sharp eye out for the Spitfires of 54 Squadron. During your withdrawal the Spitfires will intensify their attack when you are most vulner- able. ˙Hurricanes of 501 Squadron rushed to stop a Stuka attack on shipping in the Thames Estuary. The Stukas attacked a destroyer before being driven off by the deadly Hurricanes, on patrol from the nearby Gravesend airfield. ˙Your Stuka will be in considerable danger as you attack. Try weaving as you go in if you are spotted by the defenders. Once you've dropped your bombs, head for home as quickly as possible. Use your rear gunner to hold off attackers. ˙August 13th proved to be an unlucky day for the defenders of Detling airfield. Attacking Stukas scored one of their few unqualifed successes of the Battle, destroying all the hangers, 22 aircraft (mostly naval planes, not RAF fighters), cratering runways, and even killing the station commander. ˙Follow your Staffel's two leading Stukas in, and try to hit any targets they miss. If you are particularly daring you can bomb or strafe any fighters still on the ground, but watch for counterattacks. ˙Attack the Ventnor Chain Home radar station as you re-live the events of August 16th. At that time the Stukas were successful, knocking the RDF station off the air for an entire week, but they were intercepted by Spitfires of 152 Squadron on their return across the Channel. ˙Follow your leader, and hit any buildings he leaves untouched. The fighter opposition will be tough on the way out, and you may have to ditch in the Channel. ˙On August 18, 1940 the death-knell of the Stuka was rung in the Battle of Britain. The Stukas of I/St.G 77 were sent to attack the radar station at Poling. They were met by a strong contingent of Spitfires from 152 Squadron and Hurricanes from 435 Squadron. Without proper fighter escort almost half of the Stuka Gruppe was destroyed on the return flight. Such losses could not be sustained and they were withdrawn from the battle. ˙Attack the Poling Chain Home radar station in a dive bombing mission. Strong enemy fighter opposition is expected. Starting over the Channel, the target is due north. Beware of enemy fighters! ˙At one o'clock in the afternoon on August 16th, Stukas hit Tangmere field. Hurricanes of 1, 43, and 601 Squadrons scrambled to meet them, but the dive bombers caused heavy damage, seriously wounding 41 and killing 20, including the first American pilot to die in the Battle of Britain. ˙Follow standard procedure, staying in formation to hit any buildings left by your fellow pilots. ˙Another British convoy was the target on August 12th as Stukas swarmed like an angry hive of hornets. But on this occasion Spitfires of 65 Squadron and Hurricanes of the 501st were ready, intercepting the bombers before they reached their targets. The Stukas were chased away at the cost of several Hurricanes. ˙You'll need a great deal of skill as well as luck to successfully complete this mission. Your Stuka is no match for the fighters coming up against it, and you'll have to use your guns long before you can use your bombs. Good luck! ˙As part of the softening up of Fighter Command in preparation for "Eagle Day", the Luftwaffe targetted several of the forward airfields in Kent. The airfield at Lympne was the target of the Dorniers of Major Outzmann's I/KG 2. With a strong fighter escort of Bf 109s, the Do 17s attacked the field at low altitude and delivered a hail of bombs that tore up the runway and destroyed several hangars. The DO 17 was well suited for these low level attacks that often surprised the British defenses. ˙As part of Do 17 bombing attack fly your Dornier behind Major Outzmann in a low level approach against the Lympne airfield. Attack from the east at 1000 feet. ˙On August 30, a Group of Do 17s from Luftflotte 2 attacked a convoy in the Thames estuary. Spitfires from 54 Squadron flying from Manston were vectored to intercept this raid. The bombers were forced to jettison their bombs before reaching the convoy. ˙Fly a Dornier Do 17 on the bombing attack against the convoy in the Thames. Head directly for the nearest ship and drop half your bomb load on it. If you can hold off the attacking Spitfires, head for the ship further away to deliver the rest of your bombs. ˙Hermann Goering selected August 13 for Adler Tag, the beginning of the great offensive to finish off Fighter Command. As part of the initial attack this day, Johannes Fink was to lead his Do 17s with Bf 110s escorting against the airfield at Eastchurch. The attack was recalled but Fink's group did not receive word and continued on unescorted. They reached their target and bombed it but were unprotected against the fierce counterattacks of the Spitfires of 74 Squadron. Some of Fink's best crews were lost to these Spitfires. ˙Bomb the airfield at Eastchurch as part of Fink's ill-fated opening mission of Adler Tag. Follow your bomb leader in a low level bombing attack while keeping an eye for the Spitfires. Your flight starts in the Thames estuary and proceeds southwest to the target. ˙On August 15, 1940 the Luftwaffe directed its efforts against British factories that were vital to its aircraft industry. A large force of Do 17s from II/KG 3 was given the task of attacking the Stirling bomber factories. The bombers heavily damaged both factories, delaying production schedules for many months. ˙Flying a Do 17 as part of the bomber attack, follow your flight leader in a low level approach against the Pobjoy factory. Hurricanes have been vectored to intercept. Another factory lies just a few miles to the north. If you have any bombs remaining, drop them there. ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙On the day after Adler Tag, Hugo Sperrle, the head of Luftflotte 3, sent nine formations of He 111s to attack along the south coast of England across a front of one hundred miles. This ploy was an attempt to scatter the defending fighter cover and allow small groups of bombers to slip through. In an attack against the sector airfield at Middle Wallop it almost succeeded. The dispersed Spitfires of 609 Squadron managed to intercept the He 111s just as they bombed their airfield. ˙Fly wingman behind your flight leader in an attack against Middle Wallop. The Spitfires of 609 Squadron whose airfield you are attacking are converging on your small formation. ˙As the Luftwaffe targetted Fighter Command's air- fields for destruction, they realized that they needed to destroy the fighters at their source, the factories that produced the Hurricanes and Spitfires. On September 4, 1940, a bombing raid was designed for just this purpose. A formation of He 111s attacked the Hawker Hurricane factory at Brooklands and the nearby Wellington bomber factory. Hurricanes of 253 Squadron intercepted too late to prevent damage, especially to the Wellington factory. ˙Join the He 111 bombing raid on the Hurricane and Wellington bomber factories. You will be following a group of He 111s aimed at the Hawker factory. When you arrive finish off any remaining buildings, then head west to the Wellington factory. ˙Beginning on August 24, 1940, the Luftwaffe stepped up its attacks on Fighter Command airfields. The period from August 24th to September 6th the Luftwaffe's efforts almost succeeded in finishing off Fighter Command. As part of this effort a formation of He 111s raided the sector airfield at North Weald. The support of Bf 110s on escort fended off the intercepting Hurricanes of 151 Squadron. The bombs fell squarely on the station's buildings causing considerable damage. ˙Fly a He 111 on the raid against North Weald on August 24. Follow your flight leader as he approaches from the southeast. Watch out for Hurricanes that may break through the Bf 110 escort. Bomb the hangars and buildings from about 8000 feet. ˙On August 30, a formation He 111s from II/KG 2 with an escort of Bf 110s came in over the English coast north of the Thames. Although they were heavily engaged by a strong group of Hurricanes from 242 and 501 Squadrons, they penetrated to Luton where they bombed the Vauxhall works. Extensive damage was done to the factory and there were heavy casualties. ˙As part of He 111 formation of II/KG 2, attack the Vauxhall works from the east at 10,000 feet. Bf 110s will escort and try to fend off the attacking Hurricanes. ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙In preparation for Adler Tag or "Eagle Day" the Luftwaffe concentrated their attacks against the British RDF system. On August 12, 1940, a large formation of Ju 88s from KG 51 attacked the Chain Home station at Ventnor. Approaching from the east, the bombers scored several direct hits on the buildings of the radar compound. Only after the attack did Spitfires from 152 and 609 Squadrons intercept. ˙Fly your Ju 88 against the Chain Home station at Ventnor. Fly a level course westward at 4000 feet until over the target. Use the radar tower as your aiming point to drop your bombload. If you miss on your first pass, swing around for just one more attempt. The counterattacking Spitfires will be closing quickly on you. ˙On August 15, 1940, a group of Ju 88s from I/LG 1 used a low level approach to attack the airfield at Middle Wallop. They arrived so unexpectedly they surprised and all but wiped out two British squadrons on the ground. Only a few Spitfires of 609 Squadron managed to make it airborne while bombs were exploding behind them in the hangars. ˙Re-enact the attack on Middle Wallop on August 15 by flying your Ju 88 with two other bombers in a low level bombing run against the planes parked on the runway. Follow your flight leader and make your approach from the south. Once the element of surprise has been lost, don't loiter over the airfield as British fighters will be counter- attacking. ˙At 13:00 hours on August 17th, Biggin Hill was attacked by Do 17s of KG 76. It had been intended that Ju 88s of II/G 76 would attack simultaneously from medium altitude while the Do 17s approached from low altitude. Owing to a missed rendezvous over France the Do 17s attacked first, and the Ju 88s arrived later. The disorganization of the attack allowed Hurricanes of 32 and 610 Squadrons to intercept and score victories against both groups. The bombers did little damage. ˙Attack from medium altitude in your Ju 88s while trying to fend off the alerted Hurricane fighters. Do 17s are preceding you in the attack. If they are successful, finish off any buildings still standing at the airfield. ˙On the afternoon of August 13, 1940, the Luftwaffe sent the Ju 88s of LG 1 toward Southampton in hopes of attacking targets there. Escort was to be pro- vided by Bf 109s of JG 53 and Bf 110s of ZG 2. The escort was poorly coordinated and the Ju 88s were intercepted by large numbers of Spitfires without most of their protection. In the battle that followed the Ju 88s fared poorly against the massed guns of the Spitfires. The Ju 88s turned back without completing their bombing mission. ˙Fight through the Spitfire attack and bomb the Spitfire factory near Southampton. A pair of Bf 109s of the planned fighter escort is providing cover for your mission. ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙