A Sting in the Tail

I have now drafted the third scenario for the Algy Flies Down Under project, aptly titled 'A Sting in the Tail' as it features the first successful claim by the No.1 Squadron Bristol Fighter in January 1918. In this dogfight an RE8 under escort by an F2B was bounced by a pair of Albatros scouts of Jasta 1F but both of the German pilots got the worst of it, with one shot down and the other forced to break off the attack. A key feature of the action was the defense fire from the observers, who both put fifty round bursts into their targets at close range. 

At the time, the Australians were up-gunning the Brisfits and RE8 two seaters with twin Scarff ring mounted Lewis guns, giving them a real sting in the tail and the opposition a nasty surprise. I've factored this into the scenario by including a bonus card for the observers, which allows one or other of them and extra chance to fire, in addition to their Fire card, which I've allocated for each observer. I've done something similar before and it does make for a more dynamic game.