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DCS: F-100D Development Report
From the Grinnelli Designs Development Team: Since the release of the DCS: F-100D Super Sabre, the Grinnelli Designs team has been hard at work reviewing community feedback, resolving reported issues, improving existing systems, and continuing the development necessary to move the F-100D out of Early Access. Our pri… Read dispatch →
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War Thunder: Pages of History (September): Night Witch
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From the USSR and Germany to Iran and India: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes! From September 1st until September 30th, you will b… Read dispatch →
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IL2 Korea: Dev Blog #85
Greetings, comrades! Very soon we will share news about the bombers for Great Battles and tell you about the first update for Korea. Today, we will discuss an equally important topic—the foundation on which our future plans for the project's development are based. This Dev Blog is devoted to one of the most importan… Read dispatch →Theater directory
Communities & Forums
Explore the communities and forums that make up By Air.
Primary Communities
Direct forum communities within By Air.
DCS
This forum is for Digital Combat Simulator, a full fidelity Flight Simulator where all the aircraft functions have been fully implemented and function correctly.
DCS - General Discussion
THis forum is for general information and discussion about Digital Combat Simulator flight sim.
6 topics 18 posts
[Sqn] 360th Fighter Squadron
This forum is the open area for the 360th Fighter Squadron, a P-51D Mustang fighter squadron flying in Digital Combat Simulator. Join the Squadron by contacting them here.
1 topics 1 posts
IL2:Battle of Stalingrad
IL2:BoS is a beautifully rendered deeply researched and accurate flight sim based in the Winter of 1943 around the Battle of Stalingrad. Come join other ToW Pilots flying over the snowy Steppe.
[Sqn] 12.OIAE
Forums for 12th Independant "Red Banner" Naval Fighter Squadron.Go to the 12.OIAAE Squadron Website here
12.OIAE Mess
The general open forum of the 12th Independant "Red Banner" Fighter SquadronCreated by ToW Air Marshal - 20 Dec 14
17 topics 37 posts
12.OIAE Ops
This is the classified forum for the 12th Independant "Red Banner" Fighter Squadron. This is for Squadron personnel only. Created by ToW Air Marshal 30 Dec 14
4 topics 4 posts
IL2:Cliffs of Dover
The next generation of the famous WWII FLight Simulator, IL2;1946. This simulator marks a step change in realism graphics and gameplay.
[Sqn] No. 616 Squadron
No. 616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron, AuxAF first formed on 1st Novemeber 1938 in Doncaster. Motto: "Nulla Rosa Sine Spina" - No rose without a thorn. This virtual squadron is forming on 1st Novemeer 2011, 73 years to the day from the original squadron. They play the flight sim IL2:Cliffs of Dover.Contact us via the 616 - Disperal Hut forum below.
War Thunder
War Thunder offers a highly detailed and personalized aviation experience, giving players access to hundreds models of planes with detailed cockpits, dozens of upgradable weapons, and flying skills that can be honed and improved with each mission. Find out more at: www.warthunder.com Come on in and snoop it out!
[Sqn] ToW:Air Assassins Inc
Hey New Pilot.. tired of getting your but flamed in "Free For All" and "Teams" Arena's? Wanna have a little pay back time? Want to fly with some 'buddies' to help cover your six? Enter for more... Old Pilots, or should we say 'experienced', or maybe even "wanna be's". Yes, open house to you as well. Opponents: Yes.. your welcome as well, please feel at home.
[Sqn] ToW:Black Sheep Squadron
Gentlemen. The aviators in -BSS- can help you become a better pilot. You'll find a freindly welcome a wingman that will back you up and a mentor to help you build your skills.Everyone is welcome so contact us on here or on our teamspeak channel....We have even been known to get into the odd tank now and again.....!
[Sqn] =Brood=
Brood of RedemptionAffiliated Tides of War Battle Group.
IL2:1946
WWII Era IL2 Forgotten Battles, IL2 Ace Expansion, IL2 Pacific Fighters, IL2:1946 Soaring through deadly realistic 3D landscapes, pilots can engage in numerous action-packed multi-play missions! Multi-Play Air Combat. Tides of War Game Server GS3, HyperLobby
IL2:1946 - General Discussions
General discussion and chit chat about the IL2 Flight Sim Series ~ ToW is Recruiting~
39 topics 206 posts
IL2:1946 - Hangar
Skins, Nose Art and otherwise kewl stuff
14 topics 44 posts
IL2:1946 - Flight Training
New Pilot Info and Help.
23 topics 36 posts
IL2:1946 - Mission Workshop
15 topics 48 posts
[Sqn] VF-10
US NAVY VF-10 "GRIM REAPERS" An IL2:1946 Squadron (Escuadrón Virtual de IL-2 1946).This is a Spanish speaking Squadron. (Se trata de un Escuadrón de habla española).All posts are to be in both English and Spanish. (Todos los mensajes deben ser en Inglés y Español.)Please use Google Translate and put the Spanish text in brackets. (Utilice el Traductor de Google y poner el texto entre corchetes Español)Go to the VF-10 Squadron Website here
VF-10 Ready Room (Sala de Pilots)
This is the Squadron Ready Room where squadron related information is discussed(Esta es la habitación Listo Escuadrón donde se discute la información relacionada escuadrón)
4 topics 4 posts
VF-10 Operations Room (Sala de Operaciones)
This is classified for Squadron Officers Only(Esto se clasifica para los oficiales del Escuadrón Solamente)
1 topics 1 posts
VF-10 Hangar (Hangar)
This is where to get the technical detail fo the aircraft flown by VF-10(Aquí es donde para obtener el detalle técnico fo el avión pilotado por VF-10)
2 topics 2 posts
IL2:1946 - SNATF - Saturday Night At The Fights
ToW Sponsored League for IL2 PF "Merged"The fastest growing weekly event in combat flight simulation!
01 SNATF - Announcements
Introduction to SNATF - Read me First - AnnouncementsREAD ONLY FORUM
6 topics 18 posts
02 SNATF - Gen Discussion Forum
Requests, Comments, and Air Talk in General concerning SNATF
29 topics 137 posts
03 SNATF - Event Results
10 topics 92 posts
04 SNATF Registration
SNATF - SIGN UP - individuals and squadronsEvent is OPEN to the public for registration
9 topics 39 posts
05 SNATF OPS
29 topics 133 posts
06 SNATF WEB SITE
Click this link to visit SNATF Web Site
0 topics 0 posts
[Sqn] MCVG-2
MCVG-2 Virtual Marine Carrier Air Group 2WWII 1945 : MCVG-2, CVE-107 USS Gilbert Islands VMF-512 Marine Fighter Squadron | VMTB-143 Torpedo/BomberMCVG-2 is a historical based Marine Group operating Corsairs and SBDs (Avengers when available) embarked in the USS Gilbert Islands CVE-107. We fly with the original personalized skins for our planes and take on the names of the original pilots to hounour their efforts. We're also loosely based on the original command structure. MCVG-2 is up to have fun, not take it away! If you think you might be interested, please take a look around.
The Tin Man
Public Area - Open Topic.MCVG-2's Officer Mess - Warning: Pilots hang out here!
76 topics 344 posts
MCVG-2 Command Room
Private - Command Staff Only
19 topics 74 posts
MCVG-2 Training Room
Training tidbits and Manuals
25 topics 98 posts
MCVG-2 Air Ops
Maps, Missions, matches, exercises, etc
36 topics 156 posts
MCVG-2 Web Site
0 topics 0 posts
MCVG-2 Recruiting Office
We want YOU!If you think you have what it takes to be a combat pilot make an application within. ~ Recruiting~
9 topics 50 posts
IL2 Hangar
mods, mods, mods. Link to ToW IL2 Hangar.
0 topics 0 posts
MCVG-2 CiC
9 topics 71 posts
CVG-12 Manuals
Private - CVG-12 Pilot Officers Only.
Ground Training
This Board is for Ground Training Discussion and Ideas.
2 topics 2 posts
Old Training Forum
This is the Training Board from the General Forum
0 topics 0 posts
Recognition Training
This Board is for discussion on Recognition Training.
2 topics 2 posts
Pilots Notes
Pilots Notes and Manuals for US Aircraft and General Information on Enemy Aircraft.
3 topics 3 posts
Radio Telephony Manual
For discussion on RT
1 topics 1 posts
Flying Training
This Board is for Flying Training Discussion and Ideas, not including combat.
1 topics 1 posts
Combat Training
This Board is for discussion on combat training, including air combat, bombing, straffing and use of torpedos etc.
1 topics 1 posts
[Sqn] 1st ADVBG
The 1st All Dedicated Virtual Bomber Group ~Recruiting~The 1st Virtual Bomb Group is a dedicated Bomber Group that flys in Il-2 1946. The Group was created on the Historical 47th/312th Bomb Group (Light) on December 2, 2008. However since the introduction of the Mods for IL-2 1946, the Group was revamp and rename the 1st Virtual Bomb Group. However the Group will fly as one group representing four Historcial Bomb Groups. The 312th BG (L), 43rd BG (H), 47th BG (L) and the 97th BG (H). The 312th and 43rd BG flew in the PTO, while the 47th and 97th BG flew in the MTO. The main Planes the Group will fly are: A-20's,B-17's and the B-24. At times the Group may fly the B-29,TBF-1C,TMB-3and the B-25's. The Group main mission are Tactical Low Level Ground/Support Attacks and Strategic High Level Daylight Precision Bombing.
1stAVBG HQ
Secure area, 1stAVBG personnel only.
[Sqn] ToW 117th Bombing Group
[Sqn] No. 85 Squadron
No. 85 Squadron, AuxAF was formed from A Flight of 87 Sqn on 1 June 1938. Motto: "Noctu diuque venamur (We hunt by day and night) These are the forums for No. 85 Squadron playing IL2:Cliffs of Dover. Contact them via the 85 - Mess forum below.
85 - Mess
This is the open forum for 85 Squadron. Chat about anything to do with 85 Squadon playing IL2:CloD.
8 topics 11 posts
85 - Operations
This Confidential forum is protected by a password. Please contact one of the Squadron members for that password to gain access. The forum is for the use of 85 Squadron members only.
17 topics 26 posts