Guadalcanal AE AAR Allied NoJoe

[Nikademus]

More revenge for the slaughter of my merchants. Shortlands hit hard by my carriers. The Kamakawa Maru is reported hit by 3 bombs with heavy damage and Intel shows 10% damage caused to the port.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 21, 42
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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
Wirraway x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 22, 42

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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
Wirraway x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
B-26 Marauder x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 10


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 81
TBF-1 Avenger x 30


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Kamikawa Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

a Sanyo AV class AV manuvering ...(Ev 67 / Sp 17)


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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 21


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...

[castor troy]

ORIGINAL: Nikademus

Watchtower's 2nd major troop/personell convoy is a complete success. 1st USMC Air Wing is landed and more supplies unloaded. Henderson field is now well situated with lots of supply and av support. It now boasts two Wildcat and two SBD squadrons...enough force to make the waters around the area uncomfortable for the Japanese. To christien this new change, SBD's raid Shortlands in a long range operation and catch the Japanese napping. Minor units of course but still good for my morale and partially makes up for Joe's bombardment TF using my small resupply TF for target practice. I'm planning an even bigger followup.

NG remains quiet. Milne Bay and PM continue to dig in still further. If Joe decides to go for them instead he's going to find resistance level's higher than imagined (hopefully)



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 19, 42
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
E Yunagi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Penang Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb AP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb AP Bomb

AP bombs? SBDs now carry AP bombs as default load? [:)] What do they drop on normal range, a 1000lb AP bomb?

edit: just noticed that your SBDs from the carriers dropped 500lb GP bombs, so is it a typo in the database that the SBDs from Lunga drop armor piercing bombs?[&:]

[Nikademus]

At default normal and extended ranges, the SBD carries 1000lb and 500lb "GP" bombs. Based on date and experience level, the former can switch a few to 1000lb AP bombs.

[castor troy]

ORIGINAL: Nikademus

At default normal and extended ranges, the SBD carries 1000lb and 500lb "GP" bombs. Based on date and experience level, the former can switch a few to 1000lb AP bombs.

so it´s wrong in the database that those SBDs dropped 500lb AP bombs?

[Nikademus]

I think it's a typo in the report. To my knowledge there is no 500AP bomb in the database.

[Nikademus]

Withdrawing all forces back to Noumea for a short break to refuel and refit. Henderson is now taking up harrasement duties on Shortlands and Tass in lieu of the IJN being anywhere nearby. If I know the head honcho, he's probably busing building up his forces and logistics for a big pulse. Question is, in what direction? My own forces are in good shape and despite the Carriers roving around, my primary base has a decent reserve built up of 35,000 tons of supply and 30k of fuel.



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 23, 42
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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 14
Wirraway x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...


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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 24, 42

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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
Wirraway x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
B-26 Marauder x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 10


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 21


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 13 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...

[Flying Tiger]

could you give us some data on your land based air strength in this scenario? How much have you got sitting in Noumea and Aus? How many airframes sitting in the pool? etc.

[Kwik E Mart]

Is it just me, or are the air-ground attacks causing less damage? Are your pilots getting fatiqued significantly? I would think so, running these missions almost everyday....

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

Is it just me, or are the air-ground attacks causing less damage? Are your pilots getting fatiqued significantly? I would think so, running these missions almost everyday....

Looks about the same to me. [&:]

The fighter bombers tend to do less damage than the level bombers.

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: Flying Tiger

could you give us some data on your land based air strength in this scenario? How much have you got sitting in Noumea and Aus? How many airframes sitting in the pool? etc.

Coint'elenty.

Soon as i get a turn from Herr Big Boss.

[Kwik E Mart]

ORIGINAL: Nikademus

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

Is it just me, or are the air-ground attacks causing less damage? Are your pilots getting fatiqued significantly? I would think so, running these missions almost everyday....

Looks about the same to me. [&:]

The fighter bombers tend to do less damage than the level bombers.

...then i guess it is just me...[:D]

[Nikademus]

I get bold and attempt a risky mid Solomons penetration with a small cruiser/DD task force. Everyone comes back fine and we disrupt the sleep of the Japanese based there.

Intel is still not giving me much but i'm betting on a move against Milne Bay or Port Morosby. Why? Everyone I playtest with seems drawn there like a magnet vs. the scenario's true target no matter the VP level. [:)] Must be a fear of Marines thing. [:D] (well in truth, they are far more formidable in firepower and experience vs. the mostly militia based squads of the Austrialians with the exception of 25th Brigade of the 7th Division.)

In anticipation of a possible move against NG, i continue to plan small reinforcements now that Lunga is supplied, secure and dug in (with an AV of no less than 650)

I have two HQ Corps which can be very beneficial in a fight that have arrived under Mac's SW Pac command, I US Corp and I Aussie Corp. Loading up the former for PM and the latter for MB. MacNik has recalled the Canberra, Australia and Hobart to join the light cruisers Leander and Perth. A request for DD support was granted by Nikmitz in Pearl harbor so half a dozen go with the Oz cruisers from Noumea which is busy refuelling my CV TF's. The op will take a few days given all the ships. Fuel drains to 25k tons just fueling back up the first. The 2nd will drain it even more but as long as i don't run around the map at full speed, i should be able to build back up fuel in time to replenish them again. The carriers will provide distant cover for the two x AP TF's that will deliver the HQ's to their destinations. I have also reinforced both bases with a couple more squadrons and have upgraded several B-17E groups to the new F model. This will reduce Luganaville's ability to harrass Tass for a couple days but the crews will appreciate the rest.

Fifth AF has arrived. It's tempting to ship it to PM to increase it's sortie potential since it is badly overstuffed at the moment. But i decided not to do so because of the airbases small size. I think the HQ will do a better job at Townsville with it's level 6 airbase where i have alot of level bombers available with a very long reach. (its also safer in case PM is attacked. Losing the valuable airHQ for SWPac would be bad)




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 25, 42
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Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

24 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Helena, Shell hits 3

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



CL Helena firing at Shortlands Coastal Gun Regiment


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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 32


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
17 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10
Wirraway x 9
B-26 Marauder x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 8


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 26, 42

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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19


Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 9
Wirraway x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 18


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 3 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...

[Nikademus]

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[Nikademus]

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[Nikademus]

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[Fishbed]

Nik-san, die you imperialistic white dog! The mighty Kaigun empowered by the divine wind will arise and come kick your capitalist pink ass soon and send you back to the West Coast in wrecked rowboats! Get off your planes and come fight us in the Jungle with an overgrown knife and half a bowl of rice, like real samurai warriors do!

* that was a message from the jwilkerson imperial Fanclub *

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: Fishbed

Nik-san, die you imperialistic white dog! The mighty Kaigun empowered by the divine wind will arise and come kick your capitalist pink ass soon and send you back to the West Coast in wrecked rowboats! Get off your planes and come fight us in the Jungle with an overgrown knife and half a bowl of rice, like real samurai warriors do!

* that was a message from the jwilkerson imperial Fanclub *

yeah well everyone knows that JWilkerson is a closet JFB who doesn't know his mean from his mode.

ppfffft.

[:'(]

[Nikademus]

did i call it or what? [:D]

[Nikademus]

R-Area force gives me a bloody nose.......i lose most of one of my SBD squadrons harrassing Shortlands. 14 planes lost. ouch. I'll get even.......I know where he lives. An APD feels my mighty wrath. KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 29, 42
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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...


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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10
Wirraway x 7


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 6 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-31
APD-34, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Japanese CL manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 18)
a Japanese AM manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 12)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 23)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 21)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 19)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 19)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 16)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 18)
a Japanese AM manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 22)
a Japanese DD manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 19)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 17)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 24)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 16)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 41 / Sp 21)


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 22


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 4
B-26 Marauder x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-31
APD-34, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Japanese APD manuvering ...(Ev 62 / Sp 18)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 12)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 24)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 10)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 17)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 23)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 20)
APD-34 manuvering ...(Ev 60 / Sp 15)
APD-34 manuvering changes...(Ev 65 / Sp 13)
APD-34 manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 23)
APD-34 manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 15)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 20)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 16)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 17)


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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 9



Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 8 destroyed



CAP engaged:
Yokohama Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Kamikawa-2 Daitai with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes



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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 30, 42

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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10
Wirraway x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 1


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 11


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 11


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
15 x F4F-4 Wildcat diving from 20000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 9



Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed



CAP engaged:
Yokohama Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Kamikawa-2 Daitai with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

[tigercub]

some things have not changed the first Raid 8 were shot down and the computer still sent a second Raid!

Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 9



Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed



CAP engaged:
Yokohama Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Kamikawa-2 Daitai with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes


Tiger!