The Old Bastards were born in Brisbane, Australia during World War II in 1945 by a handful of Army Officers.  During World War II, Fred Kibbe, was in the Army in Brisbane, Australia.  Along with other Officers there on active duty, the evening hours were often spent in hospitable hours of inhaling spirits and good friendship.  Along the way, the guys started using the endearing salutation, "Hi, you old bastard," and soon started the "Bastards We Have Met Club."  It was here that Fred recognized that Australians often used the term "bastard" as a  term of endearment, a fact that will bring together Old Bastards from all over the World.  We regret that the biggest fun lover of them all, Fred Kibbe, left us in 1980.  However, Fred would not want any of you to pause a moment from enjoying yourself as an Old Bastard.  He said it many times,

"Don't Let The Bastards Wear You Down!"

The Distinguished Order of Flying Old Bastards was created to carry on that same spirit of Fred Kibbe.  It is a club of mature, over 30, Combat Flight Simulator enthusiasts that gather together for fun, friendship, and competitiveness without the military formats and conventional squad oriented politics.  Old Bastards are all about enjoying yourself and having fun.  If the youngsters are not ready for the Old Bastards,

The Old Bastards WILL Wear Them Down!  

Old Bastards is an elite club of Pilots aged 30 and up.  All Squad Members or Unaffiliated Pilots are welcomed.  Old Bastards meet every Sunday, 10am EST / 3pm GMT for about 2 hours of fun, flying, and friendship. We are currently flying  Ubisoft's IL2 Forgotten Battles / Pacific Fighters V4.04.               

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