Carrier support unable to supply air cover

[adsoul64]

First time I see that in a combat report.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAP Nairana
PC Wilcannia, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..


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Japanese land based aircrafts launched an attack on Allied TFs at Lunga, no carrier involved as far as I know (I'm playing Allied) so I can't understand if carrier support was supposed to be provided for defender or attacker?

[Puhis]

I'd say there were carriers nearby, but couldn't sent CAP fighters protecting that TF.

[dr.hal]

If Puhis' hunch is right, you might want to check the radius that you have put on the cap, such as 3 hexes and if the carrier is further away the action, there is your answer. Hal

[Puhis]

I've seen this happen when my carriers are damaged and unable to operate planes, or when my carriers are under heavy air attack. He didn't give any details, but for a some reason carrier CAP fighters could not protect the TF.