15 years of S3s 1998-2013
   

The Squad Select Series is a player organized event in WarBirds that simulates the large-scale battles fought between opposing Air Forces during The Second World War. Fast and furious since 1998 the S3s are one of the internets oldest and longest running multi-player events with detailed planning and intense periods of combat. Everything is based upon the squad, flying realistically and playing with honor. Players have thousands of hours of online combat and are some of the most experienced and deadly virtual pilots out there. Awards and cumulative scoring allow each player to track their career and squad exploits over the years.

For those wanting more than a silly furball at a thousand feet join the S3s and fly a combat mission in WW2. All squads are welcome and lone wolves can post on our forum to find a squad to fly with. New pilots register on our forum and post your name here and many squads will approach you and help you get the most out of your online experience.

For our 15th season, the S3s are back with six events highlighting some of the new aircraft and terrains making it into the game this year.

2012-2013 Season Posted on Schedule page.

S3#80 – Battle of Hamburg; ETO - Summer 1943

For the first time RAF Bomber Command and the USAAF 8th Air Force would target a major industrial centre of Germany together bombing the important port of Hamburg. Operation Gomorrah would pit the growing might of the Allied bomber force against the still daunting Luftwaffe fighter defences. The arrival of the new P47D Razorback with longer range tanks would allow the US to extend their bomber escort range while the deadly Mosquito night fighter would hunt the hunters over German soil.

This series will feature strategic bombing, escort and fighter interception both during day and night frames. A smaller amount of tactical anti-shipping and intruding missions will be available for the Allies while the Luftwaffe will debut the new Ju88C night fighter.

Series begins Apr 28 at 8:30PM Eastern/5:30PM Pacific in the S3 Arena using the tried and true ETO terrain.

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