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ATTACK REIMS AIRFIELD
Had the Do 335 been operational before
January 1, 1945, it would have participated
in Operation Bodenplatte. On this day,
the Luftwaffe launched a surprise
offensive against Allied airfields in
Holland, Belgium, and northern France.
Designed to destroy the Allied Tactical
Air Forces in these areas, Operation
Bodenplatte involved nearly 800
Luftwaffe fighter planes. The attack was
very successful against some airfields,
with 150 Allied planes destroyed and
another 50 heavily damaged.
However, the operation cost the
Luftwaffe dearly: nearly 300 German
aircraft were lost, 151 pilots killed or MIA,
and 63 pilots captured. Of the pilots who
died, 26 were high ranking, experienced
commanders or leaders. Also, many of the
aircraft lost were hit by German flak, as
their flak installations had not been
notified of the operation.
YOUR MISSION
Follow your flight leader as he takes your
schwarm of Do 335s toward Reims airfield
to dive-bomb and strafe the structures and
aircraft there. A pair of FW 190s will
provide close escort for you. You are
likely to encounter enemy aircraft on
patrol. Engage the defenders if
necessary, but remember that your
primary mission is to attack the airfield
itself.