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 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: Royal West Florida Navy (RWFN) 1980s Posted: September 22nd, 2020, 3:21 am 

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By the mid-70s, the RN practice of keeping ships permanently deployed in the Caribbean had ceased, except for the single vessel assigned as West Indies Guard Ship (WIGS). The role of WIGS was to provide support to the local islands in regional maritime security & provide humanitarian assistance when...

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: West Florida Defence Force 1980s Posted: September 19th, 2020, 8:10 am 

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The Falklands War (1982): In March & April 1982, Argentine forces occupied the disputed British South Atlantic territories of South Georgia & the Falkland Islands. Shortly after the invasion, the UN called for Argentine forces to leave the islands & for both the UK & Argentina to seek a diplomatic ...

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: Royal West Florida Air Force (RWFAF) 1970s Posted: September 10th, 2020, 3:56 am 

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Characteristic of the Cold War period, despite not being involved in any direct conflicts, the RWFAF’s fleet of 36 aircraft were kept busy throughout the decade. The P-3 Orion aircraft of No. 471 Flight continued their patrol duties in the Caribbean alongside the navy’s Type 16 frigates, while domes...

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: Kingdom of Bavaria

TJW
 Post subject: Re: Kingdom of Bavaria Posted: August 26th, 2020, 2:19 am 

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Congratulations. This looks really interesting. Great start. I'm looking forward to seeing some more. I really like the more realistic AUs.

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: Royal West Florida Navy (RWFN) 1970s Posted: August 12th, 2020, 3:08 am 

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Throughout the 1970s, the RWFN’s fleet consisted of both Type 16 Queen Elizabeth class frigates, along with the four ex-RN Ton class vessels. As a result of the ongoing alliance between Cuba & the Soviet Union, both “The Queen” & “The Duke” continued their patrol duties against the persistent Soviet...

 Forum: Personal Designs  Topic: Rhineland Navy | Alternate germany

TJW
 Post subject: Re: Rhineland Navy | Alternate germany Posted: May 19th, 2020, 10:35 pm 

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Looks interesting. Would love to see more & some background story too.

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: West Florida Regiment of Artillery Posted: April 25th, 2020, 2:55 am 

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During World War Two both A & B batteries were fully re-equipped with the durable & versatile British 25 Pounder field gun. It combined both high-angle & direct-fire abilities in a highly mobile piece, remaining West Florida’s primary artillery field piece well into the 1970s. In December 1950, A Ba...

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: West Florida Regiment of Artillery Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 3:25 am 

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The regiment can trace its origins to the formation of No.7 Company of the 4th Battalion Royal Artillery, under Captain William Johnstone. Shortly after formation in 1771, the 4th Battalion was posted to New York City, from where No.7 Company was sent to Pensacola & Captain Johnstone was appointed C...

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: West Florida Light Dragoons Posted: April 21st, 2020, 5:16 am 

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The West Florida Light Dragoons trace their history back to 1780 when three troops of light cavalry were raised as the West Florida Royal Foresters. Following the siege of Pensacola in 1781, only one troop remained. These survivors helped establish the mounted troop in each of the two infantry batta...

 Forum: Alternate Universe Designs  Topic: The Dominion of West Florida

TJW
 Post subject: Royal West Florida Regiment Posted: April 8th, 2020, 2:52 am 

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The Royal West Florida Regiment has its origins in the colonial battalions created following the Siege of Pensacola in 1781. The 1st Battalion was formed from veterans of the Maryland loyalists & West Florida Rangers, while the 2nd Battalion contained veterans of the Pennsylvania loyalists & 60th Ro...
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