PUBLIC

272nd Tactical Event

August 8-10, 2008

Evergreen Air Museum

McMinnville, Oregon

This a PUBLIC event and everyone is welcome to mingle, learn, and watch the battles. It will be held at the Evergreen Air Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. The Air Museum house many notable aircraft including the famous Spruce Goose as well as many modern and WWII aircraft such as the P-40N Warhawk, German Messerschmitt Bf 109, Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, and more. Still the largest plane ever constructed, the Spruce Goose was originally designed to ferry Allied troops and material to Europe in an attempt to counter the Axis submarine threat. The 272nd is expecting opposition  from the US 82nd Airborne, 352nd Glider Troop, 1st Infantry Division "Big Red One," the Soviet RKKA, and quite possible more! The 272nd will also be bringing our newest crew served weapon, a German 8cm Medium Mortar. (PICTURE PENDING) Visit the museum online and plan your trip here:   Spruce Goose at Evergreen Air Museum  Directions to the event site can be found here: Google Maps Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to watch the 272nd in battle and meet its members. If you are interested in attending this or any other 272nd event please contact us by clicking here and we will provide you with all necessary information and arrangements.

Scenario

Theme for the event is mid-late war Germany, with battles ranging from after D-Day to the Eastern Front. We will be portraying the average German infantryman and not any particular unit, 272nd in Normandy after D-Day and the 216th in Russian during the Battle of Kursk.

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Event Guidelines

Food
Please only bring German items if possible as the public will be observing this event. As always, ALL food items must be wrapped in period appropriate packaging.

 

Appearance
Period style hair cuts only (Short on sides and sort of long-ish on top) Clean shaven

 

Uniform and Field Gear
All normal uniform and field gear, in particular: M40/42 Helmet preferred with no decals Camo Splinter helmet covers ok, but other camo items are encouraged M40 or M43 Feldmutze M40 or later Tunic and Trousers preferred Low boots and Gemaschen preferred (Marschstiefel ok) Always your Soldbuch and Erkennungsmarken

Gewehr
K98 Two MP40/MP41 per Gruppe allowed One MG34/42 per Gruppe allowed One G41/43 per Gruppe allowed One Gewehrgranatgerat per Gruppe allowed Only the Platoon Commander, Medic, and Maschinengewerschuetze and Maschinengewerschuetehelfer may carry a pistol Optional: Panzerfaust und Panzerschrek, 8cm Mortar and HMG if enough men available to crew one

  

Other Items of Note

For 272nd members, sleeping accomidations will be provided by your Wolfgrahügel. Bring all necessary gear in particular your Zehlt, Blankets, Great Coat, and warm clothes for cold nights. The weather is usually very nice this time of year but be prepared for chilly nights and the possibility of showers. This is a public event and all members are expected to maintain the highest standards and composure at all times. In addition to the normal battle gear, you may also bring additional items to display or for public demonstration.

   

Site Fee & Directions
Site fee is $10 Please notify the unit commander if you require ammunition.

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A German Messerschmitt Bf109 flying over the deserts of Afrika.

 

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