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ORIGINAL: Commander Cody
String: An easier, although less informative, way is to see how many MIAs, WIAs and KIAs you have for the turn on the Top Pilots page at the bottom.
Cheers,
CC
ORIGINAL: terje439
253 airframes and 310 engines for him to replace over two turns (not counting those that might be so damaged that they are written off), he cannot be happy about that [X(]
Well done GreyJoy!
Terje
ORIGINAL: GreyJoy
ORIGINAL: terje439
253 airframes and 310 engines for him to replace over two turns (not counting those that might be so damaged that they are written off), he cannot be happy about that [X(]
Well done GreyJoy!
Terje
Thx mate [:)]
welcome back![:D]
ORIGINAL: Cribtop
You know, CAP trapping at Ndeni and elsewhere isn't a bad idea, but I'd probably pull the old Mississippi out of the equation and leave him sniping at agile old DDs.
Asked to comment on the air battle, so I will. I think with Greyjoy getting 10-1 kill ratios against KB without using his Allied aces tells you a lot about Rader's pilot quality. You would think that whatever Rader has left in terms of quality would be on KB, and thus that GJ's B team just splattered Rader's A team, surely a good sign.
However, it is possible that Rader has gone so all in on air frames, and thus has such a surplus in planes, that he chose to offload his good pilots, put rookies on the CVs, and send them on this dangerous mission. I wouldn't really rate this as likely, but it is possible.
Bottom line - I think it's safe to say that the Allies have had enough Karachi, Ndeni, and Tulagi Turkey Shoots that Rader must be hurting. If his back isn't broken yet, it will be soon.
ORIGINAL: Crackaces
ORIGINAL: Cribtop
You know, CAP trapping at Ndeni and elsewhere isn't a bad idea, but I'd probably pull the old Mississippi out of the equation and leave him sniping at agile old DDs.
Asked to comment on the air battle, so I will. I think with Greyjoy getting 10-1 kill ratios against KB without using his Allied aces tells you a lot about Rader's pilot quality. You would think that whatever Rader has left in terms of quality would be on KB, and thus that GJ's B team just splattered Rader's A team, surely a good sign.
However, it is possible that Rader has gone so all in on air frames, and thus has such a surplus in planes, that he chose to offload his good pilots, put rookies on the CVs, and send them on this dangerous mission. I wouldn't really rate this as likely, but it is possible.
Bottom line - I think it's safe to say that the Allies have had enough Karachi, Ndeni, and Tulagi Turkey Shoots that Rader must be hurting. If his back isn't broken yet, it will be soon.
That is my newbie thought and why I asked for the comments. More so GreyJoy has been fighting this very tough campaign, but rather than a gradual lessening of resistance -- I am seeing signs of sudden collapse. Carrier aircraft unable to defend I have to think is a sure sign of a general depletion of pilot resources. I would think the results of GreyJoy's air campaign moving forward would indicate if this is true. If the air attacks are able to continue this pace without resistance I believe this is confirmed. If this extends into Japan proper, I can see the B-29's in 1944 reducing the IJ industry to rubble.
ORIGINAL: Canoerebel
In my game against Miller 27 zillion years ago, I wasn't favorably impressed by the P-40N. I found the P-40K the better performer. However, I wasn't engaging in pilot training while Miller was, so he was at an advantage. In your game, rader's air force may be so weak right now that you could throw up Spads and Sopwith Camels and beat him.
ORIGINAL: Canoerebel
In my game against Miller 27 zillion years ago, I wasn't favorably impressed by the P-40N. I found the P-40K the better performer. However, I wasn't engaging in pilot training while Miller was, so he was at an advantage. In your game, rader's air force may be so weak right now that you could throw up Spads and Sopwith Camels and beat him.
ORIGINAL: kfsgo
ORIGINAL: Canoerebel
In my game against Miller 27 zillion years ago, I wasn't favorably impressed by the P-40N. I found the P-40K the better performer. However, I wasn't engaging in pilot training while Miller was, so he was at an advantage. In your game, rader's air force may be so weak right now that you could throw up Spads and Sopwith Camels and beat him.
Remember that there are really two P-40Ns - the N1 (4 guns, shorter range, 378mph) and the N5/N26 (6 guns, longer range, more bombs, 350mph). The N1 is also more maneuverable, especially down low - it's basically ideal for a bottom layer to formations, while the N5 is a bit marginal against the better Japanese stuff. Of course, between new squadrons and replacements you only get about 75 N1s, so they're a limited resource...
ORIGINAL: GreyJoy
Yup, agree.
Only 75 N1s in total? they end the production so early?[:(]
Well, i think i'll have to live with what we have...
ORIGINAL: Canoerebel
This is great news! Solomon Island North!
Is this prep info sudden, or have you been getting it for quite awhile?
Gets some transport aircraft squadrons up there and start airlifiting in some excess troops from Adak or vicinity. You can increase your garrison markedly in just a few days. Don't delay on this. Even if you have to move the aircraft in stages all the way from Oz, get some going. You'll want them. The sooner the better.
What in the world is rader thinking?
