Volume 28, Number 4-5

Rick Lacy Scores 3rd RBF Title
Bob Meister Carries Banner for Germans
Stephen Dale's Albatros Pilot Awarded Medal

The 27th Red Baron Fight was held on April 2, 2016 at the Wyndham West Indianapolis as part of Dawn Patrol activities at the Whosyercon gaming convention.

Rick Lacy scored his third win in the spring classic, out-dueling German opponent Bob Meister and British wingman George Henion in a bloody and controversial victory.

Volume 28, Number 2 

Gaming Report for February 6, 2016
Hohndorf, Ulrich Killed in Action ~ New Player Joins Indy 

The Indy Squadron is growing. We all expect a fluctuation in attendance that stems from changes in jobs, life and general interest. The last few years have featured consistent but minimal gaming at Indy, but the squadron seems to be gaining a bit of natural momentum right now. 

The Meisters (Bob and A. J.) are 2-for-2 on attendance in so far, establishing early eligibility in the 2016 championship race. Bob is coming off a spectacular performance last weekend (February 6) at Saltire Games in Indianapolis, where he scored multiple kills and survived every mission. 

Volume 28, Number 1

New Year's Day Gaming Returns

For the first time in seven years, the Indy Squadron revived its tradition of New Year's Day gaming with a strong gathering of local players at the Meister's home on the east side of Indianapolis. 

Volume 27, Number 9 

​Expanded 2016 Indy Schedule Released 

We have decided that more is probably better. For the first time in several years, the Indy Squadron will increase the number of gaming dates scheduled rather than decrease them. The tentative 2016 Indy calendar includes eight dates, six of which are official Indy events with two additional gaming conventions that the squadron supports. 

The upcoming season begins with the revival of a long-held Indy tradition - New Year's Day gaming. The calendar is full throughout the spring with additional games in February and numerous special events in April. 

Local gaming in June and Gen Con in August fill out the summer, with the usual September games followed by Armistice Day in early November. ​ The full schedule is on the right sidebar menu of IndySquadron.com. 

Volume 27, Number 8

Kevin Scores 3rd Indy Title

Only four players have ever notched a trio of Indy Squadron championship titles, and Kevin Richeson is among them after a dominant performance in the 27th annual Indy Squadron Armistice Day Fits Tournament.

Ready for the 27th Armistice Day Tournament? Gaming starts at 1 pm on Saturday, November 21, 2015 (championship at 3 pm) at Saltire Games in Indianapolis! Be there! 

Here are a few fun trivia facts... 

• A few weeks ago, 2014 Armistice tournament winner Michael Morgan sent his best wishes and said that since he was attending college out of state, he could not return to defend his title. We'll miss him! 
  
  
• Dory hasn't won a Victory Medal in almost 20 years, yet her three-in-a-row streak in the early 90's still places her second on the all-time Armistice Day winner's list. 
  
  
• As the defending Red Baron Fight champion, Stephen has a chance to win both RBF and Armistice Day in the same year for the fourth time in his career. Only two others have ever done it (Rick Lacy 2013, Terry Phillips 1993). 
  
  
• Winless in 13 attempts, Stephen Dale holds the record for the most tries at Armistice Day without scoring a title. If he wins, that dubious honor passes to Scott Campbell and Alice Skinner (8 tourneys each, no wins).
  
  
• How can Kevin compete for the squadron championship this year even though he hasn't played in 2015? He's a former squadron champ and as such, gets a lifetime eligibility exemption. 
  
  
• Dory and Ken Mrozak are the only ADFT winners to defend their titles in consecutive years. Stephen, with 8 titles to his credit, has never managed to win two Victory Medals back-to-back. 
  
  
• Kevin's two championship titles were separated by 6 years (2003-2009), the longest gap between championships of any player in Indy Squadron history. 
  
  
• Stephen Dale finished 2nd in 2013, only 18 points behind Rick for the win, and has finished in the top three in his last three Armistice Day outings. 
  
  
• Ethan is the only person to ever win an Indy title flying a Morane Saulnier A1... a record that may never be matched! 

See you at the 27th annual Indy Squadron title game tomorrow! 

Volume 27, Number 6

Victory Medal Design Unveiled

The 2015-2017 Victory Medals have been purchased and delivered in time for this weekend's Armistice Day Fits Tournament. The new design is a throwback, identical to the popular medals awarded in the 2001-2006 era.

The Victory Medal is the highest honor the Indy Squadron can bestow, and can only be earned by winning the championship event held every November. For 27 years the character of the award has remained unchanged; an engraved gold medallion hung below a pure red ribbon.

Volume 27, Number 5

Armistice Day Wishes from Dawn Patrol Designer Mike Carr
27th Armistice Day Fits Tournament Dates, Schedule Announced

The 27th annual championship tournament for the Indy Squadron is scheduled for November 21st, starting at 1 pm, at Saltire Games in Indianapolis.

Game designer and creator Mike Carr sent his best wishes to Indy Squadron competitors just days ago, saying, "I salute you for the longevity of your traditions and your success in sustaining them over the decades.  My hat is off to you... good luck with your fall events."

Be sure to check the "Armistice Day" page of this web site for details, eligibility requirements, and rules for the Armistice Day Tournament.

The winner is awarded the Indy Squadron Victory Medal, the highest honor that our group can bestow. Additionally, every Indy Squadron champion earns a lifetime invitation and eligibility for all future Armistice Day contests.

Volume 27, Number 4

2015 Collaboration Symposium  
Lisle, Illinois  - October 2 & 3, 2015

1915: Aerial Warfare Evolution and More!

Indy Squadron readers are invited to attend, October 2-3, the World War One Collaboration Symposium jointly hosted by the League of WWI Aviation Historians and the World War One Historical Association.  


You can register now for the 2015 Symposium just outside Chicago at the Lisle/Napierville Hilton, which includes  a tour on Friday of the 1st Infantry Division Museum in nearby Cantigny.