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I was about four or five years old when they screened the BBC "Wings" series in Sydney during the 70s. I saw what I now know to be a B.E.2 flying about, and the monster was unleashed. Within a couple of years it was Biggles, colouring books, sticker books, then every movie involving WWI aircraft I could get my hands on. Aces High, Ace of Aces (Richthofen vs. Brown), the Blue Max, etc. About eight years ago I joined the Australian Society of World War One Aero Historians and since then have been reading more serious works, many by pilots and observers of their own experiences, many by modern researchers or analysts.
I'm also an avid board and miniatures wargamer, and spend a lot of time playing computer flight sims, boardgames such as Knights of the Air, Wings and Aces High, and have dabbled with miniatures rules such as Hostile Aircraft.
This unhealthy obsession with World War One flying machines has cost me a fortune (but not as much as my dark ages miniatures interest, luckily!!!), and takes up most of my free time. Some people say I have no life; I say I have a pretty good one (and judging from what I've seen of this site, many members would agree!)
Happy New Year everyone, btw
Cheers
helmutbrochen
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