Author Archives: Jim Bambra

German Anti-Aircraft – 2cm Flak 30

Originally built as the 20 mm C/30 for the German Navy, the Flak 30 was adapted for use by the German Army. The Flak 30 has a relatively low rate of fire (120 rpm) and does not cause Firepower Suppression. … Continue reading

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Air Power: Part Nine – Aerial Reconnaissance

An aircraft is assigned to aerial reconnaissance with a Staff Order or Special Air Mission Dice.       A recon aircraft: Can conduct spotting attempts Can act as an artillery Forward Observer for off-table batteries Remains until the end of … Continue reading

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Air Power – Part Eight: Damage to Aircraft

Aircraft assigned to ground attack may be hit by anti-aircraft fire. Suppression Hits on Air Flights A suppressed aircraft immediately aborts its attack and is removed from the table. Note: Anti-aircraft weapons cause Firepower Suppressions. An aircraft must roll more 6s … Continue reading

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Air Power – Part Seven: Anti-Aircraft Fire

Anti-aircraft fire is available to anti-aircraft units and anti-aircraft machine gun units. Fire at aircraft is always opportunity fire. Anti-Aircraft Fire Units Measure the range from the firing unit to the attacking aircraft’s target ignoring all cover modifiers, but adjusting … Continue reading

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1940 France – 6mm Battle Shots

Tom Penn sent some shots of his latest battle: Commonwealth vs Germans.

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