A New Battle Mat

Our recent air combat game used a WW1 battlefield mat as a playing surface.  Whilst it did the trick it did not look very attractive.  I like my games to look good, which in turn sustains my interest.  I decided to treat myself and ordered a new mat from Tiny Wargames.  It arrived in quick time and I am very pleased with it.  It measures 6 x 4 feet and is of European countryside with a scattering of clouds.

Here is a section of the mat with a group of 1/144 scale WW2 aircraft.  There are two Fairy Battles being escorted by a couple of Hurricanes:

I think the clouds do much to give an impression of height. The hexes are 3.5 inches across.  As an aside, I was surprised how effective the RAF earth and green camouflage is!