Welcome to the reconstituted VPB web site.!

A lot has changed in the IL2/FB/46 world since VPB was last active as an on-line squad. Since 2007, our efforts have revolved around modifications to the game, and the desire to fly on public web servers has diminished. Now, VPB would like to focus on private server flight, and introduce some new features such as scripted co-op campaigns, new FMs and aircraft, and other modifications.

Whatever the changes in server orientation and emphasis, the VPB mission and ethos remain unchanged:

We believe in maximum realism and immersion, and fidelity to the historical facts

We believe that teamwork and co-operation lead to greater realism and immersion

We believe that on-line flying is about achieving the Mission Goals, not about increasing one's personal score, showing off, or other vainglorious acts

We believe in camaraderie, in fostering a mature and welcoming environment

We believe that flying IL2 should be fun

VPB is s very relaxed and uncomplicated group. We are not bothered if our members join other squads, or fly elsewhere. As you wish. We do, of course, encourage maximum participation in VPB training and other events, and we take seriously the commitment to participate in on-line campaigns. And more than that?-- just relax and have fun!

Would you like to join us at VPB? Have a go and see what you think.

Originally, VPB stood for Virtual Pilots-- Bombers.  At the time, VPB was an online IL2-FB/PF flying squadron. Most of the time we flew on the virtualpilots_1 server, hosted by the Finnish Virtual Pilots association. The difficulty settings of this server were set to full realism, and all the missions were built around the Russian / Finnish war. VPB flew for the Red side exclusively.