<t>The most frustrating examples of what I'm describing occur when IJN surface forces enter the area between NG and AUS and are in easy search/strike range of PM, Cooktown & Cairn.<br/>
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I always have not only the PBY on naval search, but all the B17 as well, along with Hudsons. All are ...

I had two squadrons of PBY at PM throughout the ordeal.

Once my move turn began, there was never any sign of the bombardment group on the game map.

And trust me I looked.

EZ

<r>First and foremost, thanks for responding! <E>:-)</E><br/>
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W/O intending to seem like a pest, could you guys please tell me why my search units never once, in 3+ weeks of raids, reported the presence or location of the bombardment group.<br/>
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The raids would occur during the night and ...

<t>Only once in a blue moon.<br/>
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And then, never when I need them to.<br/>
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The rest of the time they just sit on the AF, rain or shine, and watch the enemy run amok.<br/>
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The settings don't appear to matter.<br/>
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I can set them to naval attack with no patrol duties and they ...

<t>Was playing the May-July 42 scenario. Things went well thru the middle of June, when PM started suffering night-time BB-CA bombardment.<br/>
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I was utterly helpless to stop it. I had two squadrons of PBY + one SBD at PM on naval search in addition to 4 squadrons of B17 at cooktown, all on ...

<t>I am playing the first campaign (may thru july).<br/>
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The Lex took 35% damage and needs to go back to PH for repairs.<br/>
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On the ship screen the RTPH button is lit up and is not functioning. <br/>
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I have tried everything I can think of with groupings, port vs at sea, etc., and ...