Originally posted by [AK]Squidly
We're not going to use 3 full time pilots. If a stone bridge defender (Sonic?) wants to take the bomber out for a run then chute to the stone bridge and start deploying mines, that is acceptable.

I'd like that minefield deployed in time to stop the initial tank push. Will you be able to do that Sonic, or will you be better served using a jeep?
I'm going to guess that the jeep will be faster, but I'll practice with both today and time them. The problem w/ the B-17 is that you get ONE chance to line up with the Arnhem bridge on the opening. What has worked for me in the past is actually bouncing the B-17 off the hill to the right immediately after takeoff. Your gear's still down and it doesn't cause any damage to the plane and it lines you up nicely with the bridge...

Either way, since I'm assigned to the stone bridge, I'm gonna be an engineer on allies. I may even be an engineer on Axis to help clear mines on the opening play.