ATAG Pattle

Hi all,

Hope everyone if well and staying safe.

Desert Wings Tobruk and Cliffs of Dover Blitz are now on sale as part of Steam's Autumn Sale!

Desert Wings TOBRUK on sale for 25% off

Cliffs of Dover BLITZ on sale for 75% off

Buying the bundle at 45% off means Cliffs of Dover Blitz is as close to a free as you are ever likely to get!

Here's in the Changelog for the upcoming Patch 013!

=== CHANGELOG ===

*** Fix: Wellington (all) engine radiator flaps animated.

*** Fix: Beaufighter (all) engine radiator flaps animated.

*** Fix: Martlet, trim controls incorrect.

*** Fix: Ju88C corrected nose guns from MG15 to MG17.

*** Fix: G.50 & C.202 gunsights are off when airspawning.

*** Fix: Gladiator guns not aligned with gunsight.

*** Fix: Secondary cockpit illumination not working on Bf109Fs.

*** Fix: Missing RU localization in Order menu.

*** Feature: Macchi rpm lever behavea as a Rocker.

*** Corrected speeds for all 109F models

*** Corrected default Rudder trim and default elevator trim for 109F-4

models

*** Corrected auto prop pitch on 109F-4 models to better match boost/rpm

*** Corrected overheat schedules for 109F-4 models

*** Corrected auto pitch maximum rpms for De-rated versions of 109F-4.

These versions are now limited to a maximum of 1.30 ata and 2500 rpm in

auto pitch mode. 2700 rpm can only be accessed in manual/variable pitch

mode.

Regards,

TFS Team

If you do not already own Desert Wings Tobruk, and or Cliffs of Dover Blitz, here are two great discount offers now on Steam!

Rated 85/100 by PC Pilot magazine, Desert Wings Tobruk, takes you to the harsh North African Desert War campaign of late 1940 - mid 1942, flying many of the most iconic aircraft of the campaign.

The famous Cliffs of Dover Blitz lets you take part in one of the most famous and world defining battles in the history of warfare - The Battle of Britain.

Steam Discounts:

Desert Wings Tobruk - 25%

Cliffs of Dover Blitz - 75%

DWT/COD Bundle - 45%

Purchase your copy today and we will see you in the skies!!

Regards,

TFS Team.

We hope you enjoy our tutorial of the new release Joystick Wizard for IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz and Desert Wings Tobruk.

Team Fusion Simulations have released this program as part of Patch 011, release on 31st October, 2020.

We are committed to the continued improvement of the communities playing experience, whether that be in-game or in the set up phase.

We are confident that players will appreciate the simplicity of this program and the time saved in mapping the key areas included.

Lets us know what you think!

Regards,

TFS Team

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings - TOBRUK, the new addition to the acclaimed realistic air combat simulator IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz, is OUT NOW!

This exciting new addition to the long-standing and critically acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik series of aerial combat simulators takes you over the sands of North Africa in the critical moment during WWII when the control of the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal was decided.

Experience what it was like to fly and fight during the Desert War in deadly Messerschmitts, sleek Macchis, rugged Kittyhawks and the legendary Spitfires. IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings – Tobruk brings over 40 new flyable types and variants, more than 25 new tank, artillery and vehicle types added to the desert versions of the vehicles from the CLIFFS OF DOVER, as well as 15 new ships including British and Italian types which are historically accurate for the TOBRUK map.

The excellent multiplayer environment that allows over 100 players and dozens of AI aircraft online simultaneously, IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings - Tobruk promises intense and challenging human versus human aerial battles. For the Single Player enthusiasts, the game also includes 24 Quick Missions playable with any aircraft, 7 long form Campaigns based on historical Squadron experiences, another 14 single missions as well as two co-op missions playable both via multiplayer or single player.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings - Tobruk is now available via Steam, the official IL-2 Sturmovik store and other digital platforms for $69.99 USD / 64.99 EUR. The game requires the base game IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition in order to play.

And from all of us at Team Fusion Simulations, thank you all for your support. We hope you enjoy Desert Wings Tobruk :)

Cheers,

TFS Team

Showcasing the clickable cockpit components in both aircraft.

Also, first look at the cockpit flashcards that will be available for all Tobruk and the most popular Blitz aircraft.

IL-2 Sturmovik Desert Wings Tobruk - Release date August 6.

Thanks to Wolfpack345 for another great video.

Hi All,

Pre Orders for IL-2 Sturmovik Desert Wings Tobruk are now available. https://il2sturmovik.com/store/desert-wings-tobruk/

Let us know what the first aircraft you will fly on release day on August 6th!

Tomahawk for me. 🙂

Cheers,

Pattle

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings – Tobruk, the latest addition to the long-standing and critically acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik series of Aerial Combat Simulators is set to release on August 6th, 2020 at 5pm GMT via Steam and other digital platforms!!

Pre-orders will be available starting on July 30th via the official IL-2 Sturmovik store https://il2sturmovik.com/ with a 15% discount for those who want to opt-in first!

Get ready for another tour of duty – IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings Tobruk will let you experience the famous Desert War through the eyes of those fighting for dominance high above the battlefields of North Africa. You can fly over 40 aircraft and variants from the Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe or Regia Aeronautica. Experience combat in the legendary Spitfire, sturdy Hurricanes, stubby Martlets, and rugged Kittyhawks, or take flight in deadly Messerschmitts and Macchis.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings features a 385km x 385km North African map recreating in precise detail the strategic stronghold of Tobruk and the desert and sea which surrounds it. Included are 75+ airfields, multiple landmarks and towns, an extensive road network as well as the historical fortifications, minefields and defences, all based on actual maps from the war.

Combined with the excellent multiplayer environment that allows over 100 players and dozens of AI aircraft online simultaneously, IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings promises intense and challenging human versus human aerial battles.

For the Single Player enthusiasts, the game also includes 24 Quick Missions playable with any aircraft, 7 long form Campaigns based on historical Squadron experiences, and another 14 single missions.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings - Tobruk will be available on August 6th via Steam and other digital stores for $69.99 USD. The game requires the base game IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition in order to play.

Fore more information, and updates leading up the this very exciting release, check out the Team Fusions Simulations YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamFusionMod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team.fusion.simulations

Twitter:

Looking forward to hearing from the community about this very exciting announcement. :thumbsup:

Cheers,

Pattle

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings - TOBRUK, the new addition to the acclaimed realistic air combat simulator IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz, is coming out this summer!

Add IL-2 Sturmovik Desert Wings - TOBRUK to your Steam wish list today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049440/IL2_Sturmovik_Desert_Wings__Tobruk/

In this exciting new IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover - Blitz Desert War expansion, you can fly with over 40 aircraft and variants from the Royal Air Force, the Luftwaffe or the Regia Aeronautica. See combat in the legendary Spitfire, sturdy Hurricanes, stubby Martlets, and rugged Kittyhawks, or take wing in deadly Messerschmitts and Macchis. The game introduces a flyable Wellington bomber, as well as updated versions of the Ju-88 and Heinkel 111H. Desert Wings allows bomber and fighter jocks of all skill levels the opportunity to fully challenge themselves in this historically based campaign.

In addition to the long list of flyable aircraft, there are over 25 new tanks, artillery and vehicles as well as 17 new ships, including massive battleships, cruisers, destroyers, patrol boats, submarines, torpedo boats and merchant ships; these additions allowing huge land and naval battles in ferocious detail.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings- TOBRUK will feature a 385km x 385km North African map recreating in precise detail the strategic stronghold of Tobruk and the rugged contours of coast, desert and sea which surrounds it, with over 75 airfields, multiple landmarks and towns, an extensive road system as well as the historical fortifications, minefields and defenses, all based on actual maps from the war. Combined with the excellent multiplayer environment that allows over 100 players and dozens of AI aircraft online simultaneously, IL-2 Sturmovik: Desert Wings - TOBRUK promises intense and challenging human versus human aerial battles.

Latest Beta images of all confirmed flyable desert war aircraft, coming to the highly anticipated expansion to IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

Not all aircraft shown are complete, with cockpits, external components, special effects and sounds to be finalised by release.

At the end of the video, we have included a full list of all flyable aircraft, including all variants, available in both IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz, which you will need to own in order to play the expansion, along with the outstanding channel and desert war types and variants.

Let us know which of the new aircraft will be the first you will fly when the game is released!

Showcasing the new Beta version of the visually stunning TFS 5.0 Macchi C.202 Folgore.

Latest Beta images of The Italian Thunderbolt, from the upcoming desert war expansion to WW2 flight simulation, IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

The desert war expansion will feature the following MC.202 variants:

C.202 Series III

C.202 Series III Alta Quota

C.202 Series VII

C.202 Series VII Alta Quota

Alta Quota - High Altitude

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Latest Beta video from the upcoming desert war expansion to WW2 flight simulation, IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

There are many new exciting additions not in this video, that will be subject to their own update soon.

Featured soundtracks by Joost Schlebaum.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, and mindful that social restrictions have meant fly pasts all around the world have been affected, Team Fusion Simulations have a created a major virtual fly past event that everyone can watch and enjoy from home.

Featuring 106 RAF aircraft from IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz and our upcoming Desert War expansion.

View the event from vantage points in the air, on the ground, and the cockpit of all flyable aircraft types.

We hope you enjoy our celebration of a major event in world history.

Would really appreciate that everyone who watched the fly past, hits the like button, comments and and subscribes to our YouTube channel.

Regards,

TFS team

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Team Fusion Simulations is very excited to announce that TFS 5.0 is now in the Beta Testing stage of development!

TFS 5.0 will enable players to battle it out on land, sea and air in the new North African desert map (time frame - December 1940 to June 1942), and the existing Channel map (time frame - December 1940 to August 1941).

TFS team members and our Alpha testers have put in thousands of hours into the continued development of new assets to 5.0, verifying and improving flight characteristics, updating special effects, sounds, and bug fixing.

Thanks to the Alpha testers for the work you have done and will be during Beta testing.

Major improvements from the commencement of Alpha:

Desert map (all aspects)

Damage modelling

Flight and engine characteristics

Special effects

Cockpit and external animations in multiple aircraft

Rear visibility to ensure historical and physical accuracy

Shore adjustments

Vehicle spacing fixed

Full mission builder - new elements added

Channel map

Additions during Alpha testing:

New ships, including Cruisers and freighters (will be showcased in a future update)

New tanks and vehicles

Adding numerous airfield templates

Damaged buildings

Rock formations along north coast shoreline

Landmines

https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod

Regards,

TFS Team

Test flight and operational cockpit update of the TFS 5.0 Vickers Wellington.

Video introduces the functional Wellington 1a cockpit.

Cockpit look around, cold start, taxi, circuit, to landing.

With a hefty payload, and relative ease to fly, all versions of the Wellington, including the torpedo variant, will prove very popular with the bomber crews, new and experienced, in the flight sim community.

We have shown in cockpit messages and mouse, to point out various components and functions throughout the video.

Also featuring the latest map build and populated Tobruk airfield.

WIP update. Images shown are not final and subject to change. Propeller transparencies will be fixed.Throttle system is in progress, will be no 'boost cutout' in final version, WEP power will be obtained by 'throttle gate'

Cheers,

Pattle

Dogfight!! Tomahawk MkII v Bf 109 F-2 trop.

Alpha footage from the upcoming IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz , North African expansion.

Featuring new aircraft, the Tomahawk MkII and Bf 109 F-2 trop.

Also featuring the latest map build, new smoke effects, and improved pilot AI.

Location NW of Tobruk

Would be great to hear what you think. Please hit the like button on the video and comment away! It helps spread the word.

Cheers,

Pattle

The Ju 88 C-4 and C-4 Late are two of the new aircraft coming to expansion of IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz, TFS 5.0, including the highly anticipated North African theatre of war.

Ju-88C-4 - long wingspan model with uprated Jumo 211F, (rated at max 1340 PS) with three 7.92mm MGs and one 20mm MG/FFM. Also includes single upper rear gun positions. This was used as a night fighter, night intruder and also a heavy day fighter in Maritime patrols over the Bay of Biscay, English Channel and Mediterranean.

Ju-88C-4-Late - long wingspan model with uprated Jumo 211F with three 7.92mm MG's, one nose 20mm MG/FFM and two 20mm MG/FFM's mounted in gondola pod. Also includes dual upper rear gun positions, but the lower rear facing gun in gondola is removed. This was used as a night fighter, night intruder and also a heavy day fighter in Maritime patrols over the Bay of Biscay, English Channel and Mediterranean.

Featuring latest map work.

All components, including damage modelling, dust, flight models and North African map are a WIP and may change in release version.

Cheers,

Pattle

Team Fusion Simulations is proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming Oz Flight Sim Expo at the Shellharbour Airport (near Wollongong - south of Sydney) on Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May, 2020. The expo is running in conjunction with Wings over Illawarra, the Sydney Airshow.

A crowd of 30,000 is expected at the airshow, in what going to be a massive event for all involved.

This will be our first official exhibition of IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

Here's THE BIG NEWS!

In a world exclusive, TFS is very excited to announce that we will be showcasing, and giving expo attendees the first opportunity to fly in the upcoming North African Theatre expansion!!

This is a major opportunity for TFS as we move towards the upcoming release of 5.0.

TFS's Pattle (marketing) and The Vino (special effects) will be on hand over the two days to talk about TFS 5.0, and meet as many of our loyal community as possible.

Regards;

TFS Team

Latest Alpha testing release features new and constantly improving special effects and features, including dust, explosions and improved AI.

The explosions look great, and we are very happy with the look and progression of the dust effects.

All designed to further increase realism to the simulation.

All components showcased are still a WIP, and will be further improved on release. They are all coming along extremely well.

Ground assets with have desert paint schemes on release.

Hope you also enjoy the post production 'Newreel' effects at the start and end of the video.

IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz is a realistic WW2 flight simulation based on the Battle of Britain. The forthcoming expansion will introduce the North African front and will take in the period December 1940 to June 1942.

Cheers,

TFS Team

TFS 5.0 Wellington Mk.Ic, "Little Joe" 458 Sqn RAAF, N. Africa 1942

The Wellington is one of most, and for some, the absolute most, eagerly awaited new flyable aircraft to the upcoming expansion to IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

https://ibb.co/album/h5i2Jv

Cheers,

Pattle

TFS 5.0 - New Flyable Aircraft

Work is well underway in the completion of all new aircraft being introduced to TFS 5.0, the highly anticipated expansion of IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

Whilst the new North Africa map is generating much excitement and deservedly so, the sheer amount of new flyable aircraft, whether totally new, or new tropical variants to existing Cliffs aircraft that historically took part in the North African theatre has previously not been stated in one announcement.

This is that announcement! :)

New flyable aircraft variants: 45

New Flyable aircraft variants including Tropical versions: 71

New flyable aircraft at release of Team Fusion Simulations 5.0

German

Bf109E-7 (DB601Aa) (also Tropical Version)

Bf109E-7N (DB601N) (also Tropical Version)

Bf109E-7Z (DB601N + GM-1 Nitrous Injection) (also Tropical Version)

Bf-109F-1 with MG/FFM

Bf-109F-2 with MG151/15mm (DB601N)

Bf-109F-2 with MG151/20mm (DB601N) (also Tropical Version)

Bf-109F-4 (DB601E 1.30ata) (also Tropical Version)

Bf-109F-4-Late (DB601E 1.42ata) (also Tropical Version)

Bf-109F-4/R1 (DB601E 1.42ata, underwing 20mm gunpods) (also Tropical Version)

Bf-109F-4Z (DB601E 1.42ata + GM-1 Injection) (also Tropical Version)

Ju-88A-5 (also Tropical Version)

Ju-88A-5-Late (with upgraded Jumo 211F engine) (also Tropical Version)

Ju-88C-2 (conversion of Ju-88A-1 short wing version)

Ju-88C-2-Late (conversion of Ju-88A-5 long wing version)

Ju-88C-4 (with Jumo 211F engine, long wing) (also Tropical Version)

Ju-88C-4-Late (with Jumo 211F, long wing and added twin 20mm gunpod) (also Tropical Version)

Heinkel He-111H-6 Torpedo bomber (with upgraded Jumo 211F engine) (also Tropical Version)

Bf-108 Taifun Trainer/Personal Transport*

Italian

Fiat CR-42

Macchi C-202 Series III

Macchi C-202 Series VIII

French

Dewoitine D.520 Series 1 (Hispano 12Y45 engine)

British

Gladiator Mk II (also Tropical Version)

Spitfire Mk IIB (Spitfire IIA with two 20mm cannon, four .303)

Spitfire Mk VA (Merlin 45, eight .303 +12 boost)

Spitfire Mk VB (Merlin 45 two 20mm cannon, four .303 +12 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Spitfire Mk VB-Late (+16 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Spitfire Mk VB-HF (Merlin 46 High Altitude +12 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Spitfire Mk VB-HF-Late (Merlin 46 High Altitude +16 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Hurricane Mk IIA (Merlin 20, eight .303 +12 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Hurricane Mk IIB (twelve .303, option for Bombs +12 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Hurricane Mk IIB-Late (twelve .303, option for Bombs +14 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Hurricane Mk IIC (four 20mm, option for Bombs +12 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Hurricane IIC-Late (four 20mm, option for Bombs +14 boost) (also Tropical Version)

Hurricane IID Tankbuster (+14 boost) (ONLY Tropical Version)

Beaufighter Mk IF - Late (with Hercules XI) (also Tropical Version)

Beaufighter Mk IC (with Hercules XI, bombs) (also Tropical Version)

Wellington IA + Tropical version

Wellington IC (with waist gun positions, standard CSBS Bombsight) + Tropical version

Wellington IC-Late (with waist gun positions, advanced Mk XIV bombsight) + Tropcial version

Wellington IC-T (torpedo version with front turret, bombardier removed) - Tropical version

USA

Tomahawk Mk IIB (48 inches boost)

Tomahawk Mk IIB-Late (54 inches boost)

Kittyhawk Mk IA (56 inches boost)

Martlet III

Tropical Versions of existing CLIFFS OF DOVER aircraft

Bf-110C models

Ju-87B

Heinkel 111H

Hurricane I/I-FB

Blenheim I/IV

Cockpit flashcards and short manuals will be included in the release, ensuring experienced and new pilots will be able to competently operate and fly these aircraft within a very short period of familiarization.

These documents will be available in the following languages, in alphabetical order:

Chinese;

English;

French;

German;

Italian;

Russian and

Spanish.

We hope the large number of new aircraft and variants will bring players many hours and years of WWII flight simulation enjoyment and action.

Let us know which aircraft you are most keen to fly!

Regards,

TFS Team

*to be confirmed at time of release.

TFS 5.0 Alpha footage from the upcoming IL-2 Cliffs of Dover expansion, including the highly anticipated North African Theatre of operations.

Extensive damage modelling, fire and smoke special effects.

The damage modelling is currently being updated and further improved in the final release.

Cheers,

Pattle

Featuring the outstanding new special effects and ground texturing.

Cheers,

Pattle

Screenshots from the making of one of our upcoming Alpha videos (coming out in the next week) showcasing new SFX during a London Night Bombing mission.

IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz, upcoming expansion, including the highly anticipated North African Theatre of operations.

Lets us know what you think.

https://ibb.co/album/ePDrdv

Cheers,

Pattle

Team Fusion Simulations is producing the expansion to IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz.

This will include a number of new flyable aircraft, and the much anticipated North African theatre, covering the time period 1940-1942.

Here is one of the new flyable aircraft is the Vickers Wellington Mk 1C t. https://ibb.co/album/hY5QMF

and

Ju 88 A-5 https://ibb.co/album/cbPQov

Check out our YouTube channel for the latest videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamFusionMod

including our recent SFX update, seen 34000 times since it's release in late December, 2019.

I will be posting future updates in this forum as well.

Regards,

Pattle