PzB vs Wobbly - Clash of Steel

[String]

Watch out for those islands btw. Carriers don't like to sail through theses at all and try to go around. It cost me quite a few turns when fighting Andy around Timor and let quite a few of his battleships get away.

[PzB74]

Noemfoor has been out of supplies for 3 weeks, but the individual combat units have reserves.
With his current forces it will take months for Andy to get nowhere [:D]

I know String, tried to send fleet to Naga and it wanted to go around - so diverted to Roxas first.
We have to use this maze to our advantage me thinks.

[PzB74]

No enemy AC over Zamboanga today - not even transports. We continue to reduce
the place while the fleet gets into position for a counterstrike.

It is risky - way too close to THE enemy fleet just 1-2 days away.
The KB sorties in 4 TFs:

1. The Fast Striking Force made up by 3 new Katsuragi class cvs.
2. The Main Striking Force made up by the Taiho, Akagi, Junyo and 3 cvls.
3. The Escort Carrier Fleet made up by 5 cve's - currently split into several TFs.

In all some 600 ac will linger north of Zamboanga protected by most of the Imperial AF.

The Nihon Kaigun also sorties in strength: 4 Battleship TFs, a Cruiser group and an
Destroyer division will close within bombardment range of Zamboanga covering the invasion
TFs.

The invasion fleet is made up from 3 TFs carrying 2 full Bdes and half of the 109th Div.
The last half of the 109th goes into reserve in Manila. Currently loaded in 4500 size APs.
Need a reload.

An engineer regiment has been loaded at Manila and will also be available.

I'm uncertain whether Andy will sortie his fleet for Zamboanga. If he only sorties parts
of it, we may be able to outnumber him. If not, a hasty retreat within the air unmbrella in the PI
will be the wises action. If we can't defeat him, we may at least delay him. A full fleet sortie
will burn 100k fuel.

What do the Intel Committee advice? [;)]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/25/44

More mines from the B-29s....

TF 50 encounters mine field at Manila (43,52)

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukari
DD Manazuru
DD Chidori
DD Tsuga
DD Tachikaze
DD Hakaze
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Air Combat

Night Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 18

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
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Andy hits the oil facilities at Brunei and halves the 300 oil there.
Moved a crack 48 ac Jack Interceptor unit there. Will be difficult to protect all
out resource and oil fields from the extreme long range 4Es.

Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 109

No Allied losses

Oil hits 69
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 14

No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 44

No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 16

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 8
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 5
G4M1 Betty x 53
G4M2 Betty x 84
P1Y Frances x 26
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Ki-21 Sally x 66

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 95
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on 503rd USA Para Regiment, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
Ki-21 Sally x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 503rd USA Para Regiment, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 31
Ki-21 Sally x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 3rd NZ/B Division, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J1N1-S Irving x 11
G4M1 Betty x 14
G4M2 Betty x 60
P1Y Frances x 37
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
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[PzB74]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/26/44

SS Rock reported sunk!

TF 41 encounters mine field at Manila (43,52)

Japanese Ships
PC PC-9

Allied Ships
SS Rock, and is sunk
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Air Combat

Again Zamboanga is hit and remains closed. Ground troops must be worn down and very
few reinforcements/supplies have been flown in due to heavy LRCAP.

Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 16

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 4
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
J1N1-S Irving x 4
G4M1 Betty x 43
G4M2 Betty x 62
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Ki-21 Sally x 68

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 2 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 73
Port supply hits 2
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Day Air attack on 3rd NZ/B Division, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 14
Ki-21 Sally x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses - strangely effective Zekes!
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 3rd NZ/B Division, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J1N1-S Irving x 3
G4M1 Betty x 11
G4M2 Betty x 69
P1Y Frances x 49
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 3 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
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Zamboanga

[Honda]

Bloodbath on the way. I like

[Nemo121]

Khorne !

[Przemcio231]

Blood for the Blood God... Nemo[:D][:D][:D]

[invernomuto]

[:D]
WAAAGH !!!!
[:D]

[Nemo121]

LOL! I was wondering if anyone would get it. Bring on the fighta-bombaz eh?  
 
Blood for the Blood God Przemcio. [&o] [&o] [&o]

[Przemcio231]

Whuuzzz Red gotta Fasta....[:D][:D][:D]

[PzB74]

Andy piced Davao as his target - again! This time the B29s were escorted
not only by a large number of Lighthnings, but also Hellcats from approaching carrier TFs!
Bloodbath indeed...The Franks performed on a 1-1 basis vs the P38s. Well, at least we're wearing
out Andy's long range escorts. That could come in handy... [:)]

Andy's cv's closest to Zamboanga including CV Hornet and Formidable didn't conduct any strikes today.
Not sure he spotted my carriers, he got all his fighters on 90% CAP and few bombers on search missions.

In addition a large enemy fleet is sailing NE towards Zamboanga and should arrive shortly. These TFs may
include troops and supplies. I will add another post with screenies and comments soon.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/44

My sub laid mines claimes a victim!

TF 1013 encounters mine field at 25917968,41

Allied Ships
DE Bangust, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cummings
DD Cushing
DE McConnell
DE Weaver
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Air Combat

Night Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing at 2000 feet
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Night Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 15

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
N1K1-J George x 10
J2M Jack x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 69
Mosquito PR.IX x 6
P-38J Lightning x 95
B-29 Superfortress x 97

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 34 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 12 destroyed
J2M Jack: 9 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 22 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 57 destroyed
H8K Emily: 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
C6N Myrt: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 12 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 34 destroyed, 15 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 156
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 33
Ki-21 Sally x 61

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 3 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 18
G4M1 Betty x 52
G4M2 Betty x 55
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 87
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 21
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 39

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 6 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 8 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 503rd USA Para Regiment, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 11
Ki-21 Sally x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 503rd USA Para Regiment, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
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Air Losses

[PzB74]

Seems like Andy is on his way...here is the sit map with comments!

Zamboanga

[PzB74]

Well, Andy is psychic...no doubt about it.
Not much other to add. The KB is gone - again [8|]

Andy moved the bulk of his carriers to a perfect intercept position
West of Zoambanga - evading all our surface combat intercept attempts.

300 Zekes didn't stand a chance to stop the massed air attacks that hit 2 out or 3
carrier TFs and sank all cv's. Not sure how Andy could have found out, sigint is the
only explanation, but even from siging he couldn't possible have guessed that I would
leave the KB in exactly the same position as yesterday.

Well, can't fight divine insight, so I guess we'll just carry on until the end.
Surface Fleet and remaining carriers retreating to Manila. Invasion continues under a
heavy CAP umbrella. Kamikaze units put on high alert. The enemy has lost a lot of fighters
and will be hard pressed to protect their own carriers and intercept our invasion.

Seems like more enemy ships are streaming north from Sulawesi. We hit 2 battleships today
with 250kg bombs...and a destroyer was torpedoed.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/28/44'

Sub/ASW Attacks

Incredibly enough the sub survived...

Sub attack at 41,70

Japanese Ships
SS I-56, hits 20

Allied Ships
DD Cummings, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DE Wesson
DE Weaver
DE Waterman
DE McConnell
DE Acree
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Bombardments

Naval bombardment of Zamboanga, at 39,59

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
CA Kako
CA Mikuma
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato

Allied ground losses:
306 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 7
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Invasions

Our invasion force started unloading!

TF 6 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 6 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 12

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 6
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
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TF 6 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 6 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ships
PC Ch 12

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 6
Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
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TF 14 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 14 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
PC Takuna Maru #7

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 14
Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
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TF 23 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 23 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
DD Namikaze

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 23
Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
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TF 30 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 30 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
PC PC-7

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 30
Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 39

TF 39 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 39 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported
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TF 41 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 41 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
MSW W.10

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 41
Japanese ground losses:
115 casualties reported
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TF 43 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 43 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
MSW W.25

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 43
Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported
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TF 54 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
MSW Rokko Maru

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 54
Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported
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TF 64 encounters mine field at Zamboanga (39,59)
TF 64 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 101
AP Kotobuki Maru #5, Mine hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 64
Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 69
TF 69 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 71
TF 71 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 75
TF 75 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 76
TF 76 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
160 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 78
TF 78 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 79
TF 79 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 80
TF 80 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

Japanese ground losses:
96 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Zamboanga, 39,59, firing at TF 86
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 39,59

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AG AG-5140
MSW Banshu Maru #52, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported
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Air Combat

Not a SINGLE enemy ac over Zamboanga today:

Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J1N1-S Irving x 8
G4M2 Betty x 11
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 11 destroyed
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All ac on Jolo on LRCAP over Zamboanga:

Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5
N1K1-J George x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 30
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-29 Superfortress x 73

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
J2M Jack: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed
B-29 Superfortress: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 24
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Day Air attack on 3rd NZ/B Division, at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-21 Sally x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 301

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 144
F4U-1D Corsair x 26
Corsair IV x 7
SB2C Helldiver x 196
TBM Avenger x 149
SOC-3 Seagull x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 219 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 82 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 15 destroyed
Corsair IV: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 16 destroyed, 25 damaged
TBM Avenger: 20 destroyed, 39 damaged
SOC-3 Seagull: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships - all carriers sink...of course! [8|]
CV Ikoma, Bomb hits 21, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shimozuki, Bomb hits 1
CV Kasagi, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Aso, Bomb hits 18, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Teruzuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 40
D4Y Judy x 60
B7A Grace x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 302
F4U-1D Corsair x 36
Corsair IV x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 40 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 39 destroyed
B7A Grace: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 23 destroyed, 9 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 13
B7A Grace x 16

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 279
F4U-1D Corsair x 36
Corsair IV x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 13 destroyed
B7A Grace: 16 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 45

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 98
F4U-1D Corsair x 18
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 135
TBM Avenger x 76
SOC-3 Seagull x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 45 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 12 destroyed, 5 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 5 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 15 damaged

Japanese Ships - they all sink..of course! [8|]
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 26, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Hosho, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Again, we should have used Kamis...

Day Air attack on TF at 42,69

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 13 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Bomb hits 1
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
1 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
D4Y Judy x 20

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 199
F4U-1D Corsair x 25
Corsair IV x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 13 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged
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Zamboanga KB Kill

This map should be self explanatory?

[PzB74]

Todays air losses

The worst loss is all the Zeke Daitais that won't be back for..a year?
Jap carriers truly doesn't have a role to play in WitP in 1944, that's for sure.

[pauk]

well, what can i say... i know exactly how are you feeling - not only once Andy was just one day ahead of me... at least you may re-capture Zamboaga (i hope)....

[Nemo121]

Damn! Just keep trying to drain his fighters and then hit him with Kamis. You've got to try and salvage something from this and a fighter drain + kami tactic seems the best bet right now.

[FeurerKrieg]

I wouldn't fret too much over loss of the carriers. A bummer for sure, but if they kept all those allied planes from hitting your transports during the first unloading phase, they may have served about as useful a role as they possibly can in the late war, especially if you are able to retake Zamby.

Also, you did take out quite a few of his fighters, which is a rare thing no matter what in 44.

[ChezDaJez]

Also, you did take out quite a few of his fighters, which is a rare thing no matter what in 44.

Yes, the fighter-fighter loss ratio for the day was only 2.5:1 in favor of the allies and considering that his carrier pilots are probably very highly trained, you did well.

Yes, bummer about the carriers but they did their job and protected the transports. Andy must surely have to withdraw his carriers to replenish his losses.

Andy is a wiley opponent and he can be counted on to do what you least expect!

Chez

[LittleJoe]

Yes youve hurt him quite a bit as well, with his Fighter losses, that will set him back a bit.

Forget your Carriers, as your Kamikazes proved earlier in the week, every base you own is now a unsinkable Carrier, from which the Divine Wind can strike

[Bliztk]

Ouch [X(]