EVENT REPORT
been in some charged atmospheres in my
time and this was one of the best – even the
wind had dropped and the sun was out!
10:50… With a wall of smoke to give them
some cover the English charged across the
open ground toward the Tower – only to be
met by withering fire from within. Every door
had a Scotsman in it, pouring round after round
into the English ranks. If hit his place was
immediately taken, and the firing continued, on
and on and on…
It was one of the few moments that I
wished I had a video, not a still camera,
to capture the sound. I do not think I have
ever heard such a long, sustained burst of
airsoft gunfire. It seemed to go on for an
age, although it was probably only about five
minutes. Watching the action through my
Nikon was like watching some war movie, with
soldiers being raked down, and even those
that moved in to take their place were cut
down too.
The English couldn’t sustain this level of
loss and very quickly their attack faltered
and then stopped, leaving just one or
two lone runners to attempt the now
impossible. As it happened one of
them did actually make it unscathed
inside the Tower but, when end-ex
was called at 11:00, was judged not
to be ‘in control’ of any part of the
building, just ‘inside’ it, so full points to the
Scots.
The Scots were rightfully happy with
what they had just achieved and celebrated
in their usual manner – shouting, cheering,
thunderflashes and smoke grenades!
The scores confirmed that Scotland had
indeed won the game and, back at the Safe
Zone, the Stirling Shield was presented to the
winning Commander, Paul Quayle. It will be on
display at Land Warrior Airsoft for 12 months.
It had been a brilliant weekend and proved
once again that airsoft, even competitive
airsoft, can be played with passion, honour
and integrity. My thanks and congratulations
to all who took part, and especially the guys at
Stirling Airsoft for organising such an awesome
event.
So with the score at two-two, next year’s
event promises to be an absolute cracker.
Airsoft Action will be back to cover it – only
this time I will also be bringing my kit, not just
my camera! ■
STIRLING AIRSOFT CATTERICK SCORES:
SATURDAY
England - 65
Scotland - 70
SUNDAY
England - 15
Scotland - 15
HVTS AND LAPTOPS
England - 30
Scotland - 45
FINAL SCORES
England - 110
Scotland - 130
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