Three Times

[Ike99]

Lunga also is shown to be lightly garrisoned,

But that doesn´t mean defenseless.

Date on picture is not correct. 2-23-43

[borner]

Allied air losses this turn 95 Aircraft, including 81 F4f's
 
IKes... well, 79 Zeros, 91 Val, 75 Kates, total 268!!!!    A nice exchange for minor damage to two carriers!!!!!!!   10 Bettys were lost over Irau, but they managed to heavily damage 3AP's. Given the total of fighters there, I thought more CAP wojld fly. Still, the goal was to get enough supplies to Irau to start flying strikes from there. Overall, a 90% successful operation.

[borner]

Ike decided not to try for a second round with his carriers, and my fighter strengh was depleted to the point I needed to retire as well. the good news is IKE lost a large number of very well trained crews. We are very nearly to March 43. Almost half way. IKE has a 4600 point lead.

[bigbaba]

268 japanese carrier planes lost? OUTCH! thats the end of the KB. congratulation for this defensive victory.[&o]

[Ike99]

Ike decided not to try for a second round with his carriers, and my fighter strengh was depleted to the point I needed to retire as well.

That´s too bad, my land based bombers wanted a turn at them.

[Ike99]

268 japanese carrier planes lost? OUTCH! thats the end of the KB. congratulation for this defensive victory.

I would not bet money on this.

[RGIJN]

at least AKAGI´s airgroup still seems to be quite ready (or again) [;)]

is it the No. 301 plane with CDR Fuchida Mitsuo dreaming in it?

[borner]

your carriers ran, mine stayed around for two more turns... and your land based bombers sheltered in fear back at their bases!

[borner]

March 1st. Halfway point of the game.... It is going to be a very interesting last 10 months. Both our fleets are intact, although the recent air battle removed a good part of IKE highly trained carrier pilots, he will have more than enough planes in reserve. Irau is secure and soon will be up to a level 4 strip. Already b-25's and b-26's are flying to IKE's second line bases. no major damage yet, but more planes are on the way
 
PM is still showing as wide open. Gili Gili only with one small inf unit. I am feeling the loss of my APD's earlier. Now just to decide on where to strike at his outer bases and have the big battle IKE is apparently waiting for.
 
 

[Ike99]

although the recent air battle removed a good part of IKE highly trained carrier pilots, he will have more than enough planes in reserve.

The replacement pilots will be well trained too before you see them.

[borner]

That's OK IKE. I will have 3 more carriers, and at least another F4U group on one of them. I see you are not too anxious to try and catch the small convoys going to and from Irau now

[borner]

PM falls!!!!!  I would like to say it was a grand operation worthy of the fine traditions of the US navy, but that would be a stretch. A small TF, landing a small detachment, an Aus ENG unit, and found the base abandoned! Not sure what IKE is up to, but I am sure it will be someting interesting!

[Ike99]

PM falls!!!!! I would like to say it was a grand operation worthy of the fine traditions of the US navy, but that would be a stretch. A small TF, landing a small detachment, an Aus ENG unit, and found the base abandoned! Not sure what IKE is up to, but I am sure it will be someting interesting!

You lost an AP to mine at PM.

Every fighter in the Solomons on Escort and a Betty group fly into a 250 plane CAP unescorted. [8|]

Stupid s h i t.

[borner]

I will gladly trade one AP for PM any day of the year!  Not sure what to say about target selection and such... (see my recent thread about the KB). Once I get the airstrip operational there things will sure get interesting!

[Ike99]

I will gladly trade one AP for PM any day of the year!

You sound like a politicion speaking of inflation. [:D]



Allied Ships
SC 522, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mildura, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lycaon, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Murada, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Neleus, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Adelong, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mungana, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Barwon, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Diomed, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Orungal, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Demodocus, Bomb hits 3, on fire
MSW Toowoomba, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kanimbla, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Ormiston, Torpedo hits 1
SC 517, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Westralia, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

[borner]

Naw, Bush is out of office now!!!!
 
 
Nice strike by IKE. It's the price I pay to get PM up and running quickly, although I had higher hopes for my fighters, and I did not see the KB coming. He may get one more good shot before I have nearly 200 fighters there and can start a good air war to drain his strength.
 
The Empire may strike back my friend, but you ain't my father!!!!   [:D]

[borner]

Ike has been flying either sweeps or CAP over PM. He has lost about 60 fighters to my 20 over the last couple turns.

[borner]

today is a great day in the struggle against Japan. B-17's and B-24's became operational at our new level 5 airbase at PM. Smaller B-25's and B-26's have been active Against IKE's Mid-range bases. He has also apparently given up on his Sweeps and attacks on PM by air.
 
He appears to be happy staying behind his bases, and ready to use the KB in longer range strikes against my coming landings.

[borner]

quick update as a smeak away from painting the kitchen!   Units of teh 6th Aus division landed and captured G-G. Again, Ike pulled out the garrison. Our carriers are taking a tour of the Soloman sea, trying to see if IKE will bring out his fleet. one CS was sunk in port at Shortland. Assorted airbese strikes have cost IKE around 30 Bettys in the first half of April. Not sure exactly when IKE plans to contest a landing, but I am glad he waited until Pearl released a few more heavy units!
 
 

[borner]

Typical report for about the last two weeks.
 
 
IKE's point lead is about 3600 points. With my land based air in effective range on both sides of the map, his fleet will have to be committed sometime soon.
 
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/17/43
Weather: Clear
Sub attack at 19,18
 
Japanese Ships
AP Mitsu Maru #3, Shell hits 5,  on fire
 
Allied Ships
SS S-41, Shell hits 8
 
 
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Sub attack at 18,19
 
Japanese Ships
AP Aiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Allied Ships
SS Drum
 
 
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Air attack on Wewak , at 2,26
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 72
 
 
no losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 113
 
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 115
 
Attacking Level Bombers:
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress at 5000 feet
 
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Air attack on Madang , at 7,30
 
Japanese aircraft
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 10
Beaufort x 25
A-20G Havoc x 12
B-25D Mitchell x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 38
B-26B Marauder x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 115
 
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 80
 
Attacking Level Bombers:
 4 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 3 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 4 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 0 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 4 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 0 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 4 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 0 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x A-20G Havoc at 5000 feet
 3 x Beaufort at 5000 feet
 
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Air attack on Vila , at 32,36
 
Japanese aircraft
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 13
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 12
B-25D Mitchell x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 40
B-26B Marauder x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 190
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 70
 
Attacking Level Bombers:
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 6 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 1 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 5 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 2 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 4 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 2 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 0 x Hudson at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25D Mitchell at 5000 feet
 0 x B-25J Mitchell at 5000 feet
 
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Air attack on Russell Islands , at 35,39
 
 
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 102
TBF Avenger x 12
Beaufighter VIC x 9
P-38G Lightning x 12
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 23
 
Attacking Level Bombers:
 3 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
 3 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
 3 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
 3 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
 
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