Into the Valley of Death, drove the Six Tankers.
Yes, it was that type of day. Doug's wireless card was not
speaking to anyone for battle #1. Frank's gun did not want to work,
luckily I had brought extra o-rings and plenty of lube. The Comet
somehow threw a track during practice maneuvers. It was the beginning
of an interesting day.
The first battle was slightly different with Doug on the Navarone.
Since it sits much higher than a tank, he did not realize that a
little elevation meant high shots. Usually they were screaming past my
ears. Hmmmm, maybe that was planned. I finally decided to put him out
of his misery and attacked and destroyed the piece. That's when one
motor went dead. As Frank led us through trying to decipher the cause
I then heard the whispered words "opto-isolator problem". Anyway,
valiant efforts to get the Comet mobile during lunch were abandoned
and I brought out the base for the Bunker. It only took about 5
minutes to transplant the necessary parts out of the hull to make the
turret operate as the Bunker. And then , I guess it was the balance of
electrons freed from the opt-isolator, Doug's wireless card was on
speaking terms now with the rest of his equipment.
The carnage was magnificent. During the early stages of the
battle Doug, Steve and Joe were driving as a unit. I was put out of
commission twice when they were able to assault my position in unison.
It was a little harder being artillery on this day as you had to
double as the supply vehicle. Can you believe that we had 4 visitors,
they actually drove to see the battles, and none of them wanted to
drive a truck? Crazy man, crazy.
And for those that posed a certain question, to make you feel
better, I ordered tubes that hold only 10 rounds. Should I have to be
the Bunker again, I'll only load 10 at a time just like the Navarone .
But just remember, it's much easier to reload my Comet than the
Navarone, and your not supposed to fire at artillery while it's being
reloaded. Oh yes, the tubes have quick fill caps. I think my rate of
fire will not be that much different. Besides ,it's all in the
accuracy. Right Joe?
Gun cam footage will be worked on later this evening, I should be
posting some by tomorrow night.
John" gotta get the Brummbar up " Pittelli
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