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AKA_Wardogs
Virtual Flight Squadron
The AKA Wardogs squadron traces it's origins to the early 1980's. Since it's inception, it has held a reputation for it's pilots ferocity and skill in flight simulations. The dedication to the Squadron and to each other by it's members is unparalleled, which is what makes it what it is today. The Squadron is fortunate to have members from around the globe with various skills. Wardogs have served their countries and communities in various ways including military and civil service, clergy, research, agriculture and many other ways. Regardless of who we are or where we come from, the Wardogs all share the love of flying and are willing to share the wealth of knowledge we possess with each other.
Our Mission:
To strive for excellence in virtual aerial warfare, promote the growth of all aspects of virtual flying skills and provide that training to its members.
Flight simulations we are currently involved in include:
(Click on the image to see a sample of in-game graphics.)
AKA_Wardogs Chain of Command
Commanding Officer: AKA_Taipan
Executive Officer: AKA_Agilehunter
Operations Officer: AKA_Agilehunter
Server Administrator: AKA_Scorp
Training Officers: By appointment
IL-2 1946: AKA_Taipan and AKA_Goshawk
IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz: AKA_Blasto and AKA_Goshawk
IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles: AKA_Relent and AKA_Goshawk
Digital Combat Series (DCS): AKA_Clutter and AKA_Topgun
Your support keeps our squadron going and covers expenses incurred in its operations.
Thank you for your contribution.
The AKA_Wardogs are well known
for our prowess in the virtual flight world. This reputation has been earned by
experience, dedication, cooperation, honor and respect by our members in a wide
variety of combat flight simulators, including members with real-world
applications as pilots who are always willing to provide assistance and guidance
to the willing learners.
While we are all dedicated, we
realize that time is a precious commodity and while we do not enforce
participation in our training or squadron events, we do expect our members to
maintain a blend of fun and flight discipline to ensure the success of any
mission we participate in. There is no fee for membership but we do expect
applicants for the squadron to complete a probationary period and relinquish
affiliations with competing squadrons while participating in activities as a
member of the AKA_Wardogs.
Are you ready to “Sink your
teeth in and let go only when dead?” If so, and you would like to apply for
squadron membership, please email our
CO, AKA_Taipan, and please be sure to include the call-sign
you wish to fly under as well as your name, city of residence and other
simulations you have participated in.
For current events, campaign stats, forum and other AKA_Wardog pages, please use the following links:
AKA_Forum
Pilot Roster
Flight Schedules
Scrapbook
Memorial Page
AKA Campaign Map Page AKA Campaign stats AKA Expert Server Stats AKA Normal Server Stats
For a more succinct and historical look into the AKA_Wardogs squadron, please feel free to peruse and of the hyperlinks below. For those listed with images, merely click on the image to be transported to the pages, where you will find many of our escapades, which were written by many of our member pilots. Please keep in mind that most of these stories should be taken on a much lighter note, as they were written with tongues planted firmly in cheeks.
Squadron Discipline: Why we must have our very own Air Command Sergeant Major:
Over the years, AKA_Wardogs have found occasions when pilots are not maintaining the high standards expected by those of us who like to expect such things in those we judge, and so, in keeping with our traditions of high standards, we enlisted our beloved ACSM Burnesley Ulysses. MacCulloughy, who keeps watchful eye on us. To read more about the ACSM's unique style, simply click his image.
Health and Hygiene: Why we must have our very own squadron medical team:
Over the years, AKA_Wardogs have participated in a multitude of online events, requiring us to come into contact with multitudes of different cultures and attitudes. Although we try very hard to keep our bodies and minds pure of such things by rinsing ubiquitously with libations intended for just such purposes, oft-times it results in acquisitions of various ailments. However, to keep us fit and ready to fly and fight we have our very own medical staff. To read more about our Dr.s Bones and OzZiggy, and familiarize yourself with our bevy of dedicated nurses, click the image.
Our place in history: Challenge Ladder after-action reports
The early days in Pacific Air War and Fighter Duel challenge ladders, those DOS-based sim days of the 80's and 90's, matches between pilots had to be flown along the dial-up modem lines, often requiring payment of long-distance telephone fees. As computers progressed and the Internet became readily available, flight sims progressed as well. European Air War and Jane's F-15 stimulated the desire to also become the Top Dogs in those sims. Our members often fought head-to-head matches in these challenge ladders, in pursuit of the desired honor of being the Top Dog of the ladder. If for nothing else, it did attract the attention of the only female on our small virtual Pacific island, "KoKo." The Pacific Air War and Fighter Duel flight sims were the preferred simulations for this endeavor and these allowed the victors to expound upon their exploits in the form of after-action reports. These reports graced our logbooks. The links below will direct you to these reports. These reports belong to the men who penned them and granted permission to avail them to you. Don't forget to place your tongue firmly into your cheek as you read because that is where they were at the time the writers wrote them. Simply click on the image.
Pacific Air War:
Fighter Duel:
European Air War:
Jane's F-15:
Other stories, reports, poems and documentation of exploits can also be found in the following links.
Pride of the Shellbacks Bolter Page Lost over the Channel From the Land of Oz_Ziggy Dueling Poets
Online Campaign Participation: Wardogs join with other squadrons and individuals to get a very small taste of what it might have been like
Using IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 and the IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad series Wardogs participate with other squadrons and individuals who wish to participate in online campaigns in various scenarios with pilots flying on both Allied and Axis sides. Below are links of the results of these campaign scenarios.
Current Campaign Battle of France_1940 Battle for Midway New Guinea_1943 Courland_1944 Mediterranean Sea
NG-NB 1944 Western Front_1944 Philippines_1944 Courland_1943 D-Day Plus 60 Mediterranean Sea II Italy_1944
Finland_1942 Korea Campaign Okinawa Campaign
We have open enrollment for individuals and squadrons. If interested, submit an email to AKA_Taipan.
