A whole host of new kits are available for you to pick up from Warlord Games for Blood Red Skies. The focus of these new releases is the new Wing Commander supplement which introduces a host of new rules for this 1/200 scale aerial dogfighting game.

Wing Commander // Blood Red Skies

Wing Commander is a compendium that was curated by the game's creator, Andy Chambers using a variety of different supplementary rules that have come from the community and Chambers himself. You will need a copy of Air Strike! to use this book but within you'll find advice for beginners, tips for designing your own scenarios, new rules for MiG Alley, a Carrier War campaign and options for more.

Wing Commander Preview // Blood Red Skies

There is also a complete list of plane statistics and the availability of them throughout the war so you can run some authentic dogfights depending on what period you want to embrace. Chambers has also put together a full set of errata and has answered a bunch of frequently asked questions. This is a solid update for those that want to take Blood Red Skies to the next level.

New World War II Squadrons

If you're looking to do some fighting during World War II then you are also able to pick up two new packs. The first of these is the Heinkel He 111H Squadron.

Heinkel He 111H Squadron // Blood Red Skies

This was the most numerous of the medium bombers that were available during the opening of World War II and possibly one of the most iconic. It was sturdy but its weak defences were peeled apart during the Battle Of Britain. It was soon after transferred from a frontline role to being used for patrols and transport.

On the other side of things, you have some planes for the Americans to have some fun with. Here we have the B-26B Marauders.

B-26B Marauder Squadron // Blood Red Skies

A fast, medium bomber that was an all-metal construction. It had small wings for its size and could reach pretty fast speeds and so there were plenty of accidents! Eventually, training took over and the Marauders would go on to serve across Europe and into the Mediterranean and then eventually the Pacific theatre.

If you'd like to stick with the B-26B Marauders then you can also call on an Ace Pilot called James Farrell.

James Farrell // Blood Red Skies

This fellow was known as "Boss" and piloted his plane that was known as "Flak-Bait". This was because he collected many, many hits during his combat missions including during D-Day. Despite taking some serious damage, "Flak-Bait" always managed to bring him home and the plane survived the war with 207 missions flown.

Korean War Aces

Stepping away from World War II, there are also some new Ace Pilot sets for the Korean War. Both the US and Korea are catered for here starting with the US.

James "Jabby" Jabara // Blood Red Skies

John F. Bolt // Blood Red Skies

Here we have James "Jabby" Jabara and John F. Bolt. Jabby was America's first pure jet ace and he has said that his first flight in the F-80 was the happiest moment of his life. He earned his triple-ace status over the course of World War II and the Korean War and was known for his Three A's "air discipline, aggressiveness, and aerial gunnery".

You also have John F. Bolt who was part of Black Sheep Squadron. He downed six MiGs in MiG Alley and was awarded the Navy Cross. He is the only USMC jet ace.

There are also two pilots on the Korean side of this conflict...

Gan Gyong-Duk // Blood Red Skies

Zhao Baotong // Blood Red Skies

Here we have Gan Gyong-Duk and Zhao Baotong. Gan was tasked with intercepting enemy aircraft and was known for cruising around in an early model MiG-15. It was claimed that he destroyed fifteen USN aircraft and was credited with ten victories. He was finally awarded the Hero Of The DPRK honour.

You've also got Zhao Baotong who was a deputy commander of the 3rd Flying Group. He was particularly willing to attack the enemy in superior numbers and would even risk G-induced blackouts so that he could get a good shot at the enemy. Wild. He was given the title of "King Of Air Combat" at the end by Chairman Mao.

Could you be tempted to dive in and pick up some of these new miniatures for both World War II and the Korean War?

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