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Operation Sealion, Ford Rifle Ranges 4th & 5th September

Zero Bravo · 2010-02-05T18:12:55Z

Operation Sea Lion, A proposed WW2 re-enactment event, to be held at Ford Rifle Ranges on the 4th & 5th September 2010 The main part of the weekend will be based around an Airsoft WW2 re-enactment battle. One of the Comrades in Arms guides for running games suggests to create â€œWhat ifâ€ scenarios and on this basis I propose to run this game. The Venue, Ford Rifle Ranges are in West Sussex very close to the coast, halfway between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, just north of the A259. The range itself is sited on part of the runway that formed Ford Airfield. The airfield has been used by the military throughout its life and was very busy during the war years, along with Tangmere and Shoreham. The Scenario. The Battle of Britain fails for the Allied side, the might of the Luftwaffe proved to be just too much, and we were unable to defend our airfields suffering great losses. In the days that followed there was a massive bombing campaign and Britain braced itself ready to repel the forthcoming invasion. There was massive troop movements within the country and battle plans that had been drawn up and prepared for many years previously, came into play. The Home Guard Auxiliary Units were brought out from under cover, the SOE armed themselves and the first of the reserve troops started to arrive along the coastline, ready to repel the borders. All along the coast, people were evicted from their homes and found soldiers digging slit trenches in their gardens. The coastal ports were bristling with arms but some of the less protected sections of the coast had to rely on the strength and resolve of their defenders. No one knew for sure where and when the main invasion force would come and having lost air supremacy and RADAR we were down to coastal spotters. The first signs of the impending storm were raiding parties by elite Axis troops to take out vital areas of importance to the Allies. Our scenario is based on that event and what could have happened had the Axis tried a land invasion. Ammo limits have changed from OP they now stand at 150 snipers 600 rpl infantry and 2500 support weapons. Axis forces to be made up of SS troops, with a minimal amount of camo and wearing as much Feldgrau as possible (Either jacket or trousers mixed with the camo, and Heer in Feldgrau only although splinter zeltbahns will be ok, especially in the case of Churchillâ€™s revenge Allied forces to be either civilian, â€œHome Guardâ€ and Auxiliary Units, SOE Early war British or Canadian with as much leeway as look alike rules will allow, I wouldnâ€™t want to force anyone to go and purchase new kit, when look alike will suffice. There will be camping available on the Friday night the Saturday and the Sunday. I'll post up more details and prices as soon as I have things confirmed but I wanted to post this date out there so that people can make a note in their diarys.

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Operation Sealion - 4/5th September 2010

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neillblume

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me and jez will definitely be there
SS and british respectively

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Posted : 07/02/2010 12:42 pm

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Nice one Jimbo. Sounds like a cracking weekend, stick me down for SS. Hopefully hear a bit more about it at the Brittany game.

Posted : 07/02/2010 4:41 pm

fremsley

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Nice one Jimbo. Sounds like a cracking weekend, stick me down for SS. Hopefully hear a bit more about it at the Brittany game.

I thought you were coming over from the dark side dear boy! Ah well more targets (actually that's rubbish as you do invariably manage to plug many ofus brits with that nasty mp44)

I'm a hero with coward's legs.

Posted : 07/02/2010 9:14 pm

Zero Bravo

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You've not seen his Brit loadout then Fremsley, Razorlight looks as good as a Brit as he does as Axis

Posted : 07/02/2010 9:27 pm

fremsley

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Sadly no - only ever seen him dressed as one of those chaps that shoot at us!

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Posted : 07/02/2010 9:47 pm

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It's on my weekend off, so, I should be at this one. My Bro' as well most likely, both of us as Brit's. :good:

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Posted : 07/02/2010 9:53 pm

Zero Bravo

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Glad to have you both on board sir :good:
I'll sort out some details this week, with land owners and range and once I have proper information for you all about prices and booking I'll let you know. I wont open booking thread yet as it's so far away but I will offer up as much info with as much notice as possible.

Posted : 07/02/2010 10:54 pm

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I'm interested in this, just all depends on Oic Homefront

"Will you stop talking about the war!!"
"What, you started it!"
"We did NOT start it!"
"Yes you did, you invaded Poland..."

Posted : 08/02/2010 10:07 pm

Zero Bravo

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Message recieved and understood :good:

Posted : 08/02/2010 11:36 pm

fremsley

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Hitler Youth in Worthing?!

http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/CustomP ... onID=12529

Lordy!

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Posted : 10/02/2010 12:33 pm

Wraith666

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and now they just have to put up with Chavs

"Will you stop talking about the war!!"
"What, you started it!"
"We did NOT start it!"
"Yes you did, you invaded Poland..."

Posted : 10/02/2010 2:09 pm

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Well, lets just say I have just ordered a Home Guard Arm band and a pair of shoulder flashes in preperation :wink:

Uniformed or un-uniformed/in civis will depend on my ability to source battledress or denims that fit at the same time I can afford them (still a bit short post Xmass).

Weapons, I see the Sten gun prototype was built during December 40/Jan 41, so US tommy gun, shotgun or some bolty would be more suitable. Still, I'll more than likely live up to the home guards name (Look, Duck and Vanish!). :wink:

To the tune of "Mademoiselle from ArmentiÃ¨res"

Napoleons army ran away, As you do
The guard stood firm for Frances Pride, As you do
They said the guard will stand and die
But we heard what their Colonel cried
It wasn't pretty I tell you.

Resistance is fertile

Posted : 10/02/2010 2:49 pm

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A BAR would be an ideal weapon for Home Guard as well.

Posted : 10/02/2010 2:51 pm

Wraith666

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Broom handle and a rubber kitchen knife tied to it

" They don't like it up em!! "

"Will you stop talking about the war!!"
"What, you started it!"
"We did NOT start it!"
"Yes you did, you invaded Poland..."

Posted : 10/02/2010 3:37 pm

Hurrah

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Well, I could arrange an aquabuse that looks like it was used at waterloo (from my pirate larp, mainly foam rubber land latex, bang supplied by a party popper!) :shock:

To the tune of "Mademoiselle from ArmentiÃ¨res"

Napoleons army ran away, As you do
The guard stood firm for Frances Pride, As you do
They said the guard will stand and die
But we heard what their Colonel cried
It wasn't pretty I tell you.

Resistance is fertile

Posted : 10/02/2010 5:05 pm

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I'm a strong possiblity as 12th SS Jimbo (inspired by that dashing young Pimms fellow).

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Dont wish to be too anal but 12th SS werent around at the beginning of the war...should do the first 4 Divisions really....

Sounds like a good event!

Posted : 16/02/2010 7:17 pm

mcb

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count me in................i'll be there to slaughter the hun !! :-)

mark

Posted : 19/02/2010 8:05 pm

Hänschen klein

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Well after the Brittany game I would be mad to miss it. Just have to check the second front at home.

Posted : 23/02/2010 7:09 pm

stof

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I'd be up for this Jimbo, British Home Guard I reckon,perfect event for the smle.

Posted : 04/03/2010 5:21 pm

fremsley

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Just manged to get a denim BD jacket so its HG for me (I have to loose a bit of gut to get it to fit properly!). i'm not sure if anyone has seen this site, but it gives the correct insignia etc.

http://www.home-guard.org.uk/

I may go for Worthing (SX5) or my Grandad's LDV lot in Shropshire.

http://www.staffshomeguard.co.uk/Dother ... affshg.htm

I'm a hero with coward's legs.