"EAGLE DAY" RAID

NOTE! THIS MISSION IS FOR USE IN THE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN MODULE!

On the morning of August 13, 1940 the
Luftwaffe launched "Aldertag", or
Eagle Day. This was the start of the
effort by the Germans to win control
of the skies over England. As part of
the day's attacks, several Bf110s
approached southern England with the
orders to attack any target they chose.
Heading for costal airbases, the Bf110
pilots believed their approach would
not be detected. This was because 
British RDF stations had been attacked
the previous day and knocked off the
air. However, all but one of the 
stations were quickly repaired and put
back into operation. Consequently, the
Bf110s were met by several squadrons of
Spitfires and their attack was turned
back with loses.

        YOUR MISSION

Follow your flight leader in a dive-
bomb and strafing attack on the Kenley
airfield. When the Spitfires intercept
your group, dogfight them. This will
hopefully give the other members of
your group a chance to make their run
on the airbase. If you manage to clear
away the Spitfires, make your own 
attack on the base.
