July 2023 Special Events

Friday Squad Ops: "Citadel on the Danube: Budapest 44-45" - Fridays: July 7th, 14th, 21st at 11PM EST in SEA1.

By the winter of 1944-45, the Axis Powers on the Eastern Front crumbled under the weight of the onslaught of the Soviet Red Army. Over the preceding year, nearly all the Soviet territory that was once captured by Nazi Germany has been liberated, the Red Army have pushed into Poland and captured Romania, forcing the nation to switch sides in the war. Only one ally of Germany remains in the East to hold back the Red Army -  Hungary. 

Using Romania as a springboard, the Red Army has swept into eastern Hungary and captured the city of Debrecen. It then trained its sights westward, to the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

The Budapest offensive began on October 29th. The plan was to drive the Axis defenders into Budapest and encircle the city to isolate them. The Soviet 2nd Ukrainian Front was tasked with the northern flank and the 3rd Ukrainian Front the southern flank. The encirclement was completed on December 26th, trapping over 75,000 Axis troops and 800,000 civilians in the pocket.

This FSO will recreate the fierce air action supporting the Soviet offensives and Axis relief attempts in the area of Budapest. 

April 2023 Special Events

Friday Squad Ops: "Ramrod to Emden: Northern Germany 1943" - Fridays: April 7th, 14th, 21st at 11PM EST in SEA1.

In late 1943 the 8th USAAF in western Europe ran a strategic bombing campaign to attack industrial targets near northern German cities. Submarine pens were the target of the day. Many of these missions were flown by the venerable Consolidated B-24 Liberator of the 8th USAAF 2nd Bomb Division. Not as popular as its combat companion in arms the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress but nonetheless in the fight. Join the FSO community in this high altitude, hard-hitting, and action-packed edition of Friday Squad Operations "Ramrod to Emden".

November 2022 Special Events

Friday Squad Ops: "Germany's Last Stand: North Sea 1945" - Fridays: November 4th, 11th, 18th at 11PM EST in SEA1.

We head to Scandinavia for November's FSO where the Luftwaffe is on its heels as it retreats into Denmark and Norway. The Royal Air Force continues to push the Luftwaffe back in this 'what if' event based on the German High Command's retreat plan in 1945.

King of the Hill: "November KOTH" - Saturday, November 19th at 9PM EST in SEA2.

KOTH is Aces High's Special Event specializing in dog fighting, and only dog fighting. Qualify for this year's TOC! Plenty of great, sweaty-palm dog fights to have for one and all. Join the fun. Perk points for the winner. Test your situational awareness and see how you do.

September 2022 Special Events

Friday Squad Ops: "Battle for the Arakan: Burma 1944" - Fridays: September 9th, 16th, 23rd at 11PM EST in SEA1.

In September, we head to the Far East as the RAF and USAAF battle the IJAAF and IJN for control of the skies over Burma in 1944.

King of the Hill: "September KOTH" - Saturday, September 10th at 9PM EST in SEA2.

KOTH is Aces High's Special Event specializing in dog fighting, and only dog fighting. Qualify for this year's TOC! Plenty of great, sweaty-palm dog fights to have for one and all. Join the fun. Perk points for the winner. Test your situational awareness and see how you do.