Dadman/Mogami Scenario 19

Mike_B20 · Post by **Mike_B20** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:46 pm

Really enjoying this AAR guys.
Man there has been some action!
Those poor transports off Luganville...McHales navy had a field day.
Never knew the heavy bombers were so destructive in numbers...they sure made a mess of PM airfield.

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 11:22 pm

Hi, recent events.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/42

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 13

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/42

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 12
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-25D Mitchell x 4
B-26B Marauder x 12
B-17E Fortress x 49
B-24D Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged

1LT P.Gretz of 36th FS is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 130

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 53

Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 67
PT 112

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Efate Port Vila at 55,57

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Sterope, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS Hovey

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/42

Weather: Rain

Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
APD Manley

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/42

Weather: Rain

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/42

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 30

no losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kaika Maru, Bomb hits 1
CA Tone, Bomb hits 2

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 30

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CA Suzuya
DD Oyashio
DD Tanikaze
DD Arare
DD Yudachi
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
AO Neosho, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC 700, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
SC 738, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CA Suzuya
DD Oyashio
DD Tanikaze
DD Arare
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 1
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
PT 67
PT 68
PT 107, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PT 111
PT 112
PT 114
PT 120

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 27

no losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 11
P-38G Lightning x 23

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 11000 feet
7 x Hudson at 11000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 47,45

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 16
B-26B Marauder x 10
A-20B Havoc x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 18 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 5 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 11 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 4 damaged

CPO T. Okumura of DI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 10

Japanese Ships
CV Junyo
CVL Ryujo

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Luganville at 53,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 19
B5N Kate x 12

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 destroyed
D3A Val x 17 damaged
B5N Kate x 4 destroyed
B5N Kate x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 6 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged

2LT H. Phillips of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3

MAJ J. Smith of VMF-223 is KILLED

Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Wilkes
CL Phoenix, Bomb hits 1

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Air attack on TF at 47,45

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
B-26B Marauder x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged

PO1 C.Kawakubo of DI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/42

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 112, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AV Kimikawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11

Port hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 15
P-38G Lightning x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed

1LT H. Stern of 67th FS is credited with kill number 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Hudson at 11000 feet
12 x Hudson at 11000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/13/42

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23

no losses

Port hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 10

no losses

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 11000 feet
6 x Hudson at 11000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/42

Weather: Clear

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/42

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on TF at 49,44

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 21

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Agano
DD Samidare, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Chokai, Bomb hits 1
BB Yamashiro

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 49,44

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
B-26B Marauder x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro, Bomb hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 49,44

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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2 IJN BB up to no good in SOPAC area

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/16/42

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 7
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 8
CA Chokai, Shell hits 4
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 4
CL Agano, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Terusuki, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makinami, Shell hits 2
DD Oyashio, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Arare, Shell hits 2
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Hatsushima, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Ikazuchi
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Ushio
DD Harukaze, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Northampton, Shell hits 2
CL Leander, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Beale, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Bache
DD Wilkes, Shell hits 1
DD Gwin
DD McCalla
DD Russell, Shell hits 1
DD Morris, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 1
DD Dewey, Shell hits 1
DD Hull

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 2
CA Chokai
CA Suzuya
CL Agano, on fire
DD Terusuki, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makinami
DD Oyashio, on fire
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arare, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Yudachi, on fire
DD Hatsushima, on fire
DD Ikazuchi
DD Murakumo, on fire
DD Ushio
DD Harukaze, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis, on fire
CA Northampton, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Leander, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
DD Beale, on fire
DD Bache
DD Wilkes
DD Gwin, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD McCalla, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Russell
DD Morris, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Conyngham
DD Dewey
DD Hull, Shell hits 1

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Air attack on TF at 51,48

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
B-26B Marauder x 19

no losses

Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
DD Terusuki, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 51,48

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 22
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-26B Marauder x 10

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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lost a CL and a DD. 2 IJN DD sank by air after battle

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/17/42

Weather: Overcast

Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
CA Chokai
CA Suzuya
DD Makinami
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio

Allied Ships
SC 706, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
SC 707, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AP George F. Elliot, Shell hits 58, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Orungal, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 131

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
CA Chokai
CA Suzuya
DD Makinami
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio

Allied Ships
AK Alchiba, Shell hits 29, and is sunk
AK Barwon, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
AK Naos
AK Allioth, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AK Gainsar, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 2
BB Yamashiro
CA Chokai
CA Suzuya
DD Makinami, Shell hits 1
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio

Allied Ships
PT 67, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PT 68, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT 111
PT 112
PT 114
PT 120, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Kourouratopo, at 52,48

Allied aircraft

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 9
P-38G Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 4 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 3 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged

PO2 N.Katsuma of F2/253rd Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
CA Ashigara
DD Matsukaze

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 12
P-38G Lightning x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

CPT R.Iverson of 36th FS is credited with kill number 5

Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta
CA Ashigara

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 21
G3M Nell x 13

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 24
P-40E Warhawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 7 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

LTJG F.Matsuyama of F1/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 3

LCDR T. Funaki of F1/252nd Daitai bails out and is CAPTURED

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Sub attack at 18,44

CPT J. Grimm of 40th FS is credited with kill number 4

CPT R.Iverson of 36th FS is KILLED
Japanese Ships
AP Naniwa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

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Crap he turned his TF around and hit me again. I moved the supply TF's back in (I had moved
them 1 hex out yesturday)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/18/42

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack near Posarae at 31,35

Japanese Ships
TK Toho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 15
P-38G Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

PO2 S.Okura of F1/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
DD Matsukaze
CL Naka
DD Inazuma
CL Tenryu

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x Hudson at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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3 BB are moving to LV.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/19/42

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Ground combat at Woodlark Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 996 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Woodlark Island base !!!

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another 6 DD's sent to SWPAC

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/42

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 13
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 15

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 15
B-17E Fortress x 65
B-24D Liberator x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged

1LT P.Grant of 36th FS is credited with kill number 4

Japanese Ships
SS I-5, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 196

Port hits 14
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 35

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 60

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Harukaze, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makinami, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Suzuya, Bomb hits 2

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 97

Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G3M Nell x 9

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

1LT R. Allison of 40th FS is credited with kill number 4

Allied Ships
CA Australia
CLAA Van Heemskerck
CA Quincy

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 9
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 6
P-38G Lightning x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 damaged

1LT D.Hubble of 36th FS is credited with kill number 3

COL W.Kabase of 1st Sentai bails out and is RESCUED

Japanese Ships
AP Yamakisan Maru
AP Unkai Maru #6

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/21/42

Weather: Thunderstorms

All three forward SOPAC bases recieved more bomber groups.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/42

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 23

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 19
P-40E Warhawk x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 3 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 7 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 12 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged

CPT J. Grimm of 40th FS is credited with kill number 6

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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 33

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 28
P-40E Kittyhawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 4 damaged
P-40E Kittyhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Kittyhawk x 4 damaged

LTJG F. Gabriel of VF-2 is credited with kill number 4

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 9

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed

LTJG F.Matsuo of F2/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 2

CPT J. Grimm of 40th FS is KILLED

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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 24
P-40E Kittyhawk x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 9 damaged
P-40E Kittyhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Kittyhawk x 3 damaged

LTJG L Haynes of VF-2 is credited with kill number 8

LCDR J. Banks of VF-2 bails out WOUNDED and is RESCUED

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/42

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 48
B-17E Fortress x 61

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed

1LT N.Conkling of 35th FS is credited with kill number 9

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 12

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 56

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Commenced movement of transports to * for invasion of *. Enemy TF between Gili and TV
(likely heading to bombard Cooktown.)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/25/42

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-174

Allied Ships
DD McCall
DD Stack
DD Sterett

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Sub attack at 38,37

Japanese Ships
AP Sakido Maru, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Sub attack at 38,37

Japanese Ships
AP Canberra Maru, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon, Shell hits 2

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no attack last night.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/42

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 12
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-25D Mitchell x 4
B-26B Marauder x 12
B-17E Fortress x 49
B-24D Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged

1LT P.Gretz of 36th FS is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 130

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 53

Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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What is that enemy TF up to. The only way I can explain it's sitting there is that is contains
CV or is refueling and moving into range for a night high speed run. I've transfered
medium bombers from SOPAC but they will need a week to move into position and rest before
being ready to meet any threat versus SWPAC. I'll keep an eye on this area.
I have ships in reserve I can commit if needed (But they are my offensive resources)

Admiral DadMan · Post by **Admiral DadMan** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 11:56 pm

Crap he turned his TF around and hit me again. I moved the supply TF's back in (I had moved them 1 hex out yesturday)

Hee Hee Hee, I'm soooo naughty.

What is that enemy TF up to. The only way I can explain it's sitting there is that is contains CV or is refueling and moving into range for a night high speed run.

One can never be sure what I might be up to...

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:59 am

Greetings, The allies have begun their northward expansion in SOPAC.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/27/42

Weather: Overcast

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/28/42

Weather: Overcast

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/29/42

Weather: Overcast

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/30/42

Weather: Partly Cloudy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/31/42

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 53,66

Japanese Ships
SS I-4

Allied Ships
AK Bellatrix, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 30
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 19
B-25D Mitchell x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 8 destroyed
Hudson x 13 damaged
B-25D Mitchell x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
CA Ashigara
DD Natsugumo
CL Tenryu
CL Naka

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 26
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 5 destroyed
Hudson x 8 damaged

LTJG V.Endo of F1/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
CA Ashigara

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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At present Irau is an empty airfield. I'm going to bomb it to keep it that way (and get a few
training missions in)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/01/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 15
P-38G Lightning x 48
B-17E Fortress x 66

no losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 45

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 10
B5N Kate x 22

no losses

Allied Ships
AO Sabine
SC 708
TK Cache
SC 750, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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OK whats the Junyo up to?

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/02/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 40,43

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 13
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 17

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-17E Fortress x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 12 damaged

1LT G. Gholson of 36th FS is credited with kill number 7

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 100
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 83

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 21,64

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 12
Beaufort x 12

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 7 damaged
Beaufort x 4 destroyed
Beaufort x 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Junyo, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufort at 200 feet
2 x Beaufort at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/03/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat, near Cooktown at 6,53

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Naka, Shell hits 1
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Natsugumo
DD Inazuma
DD Uranami
DD Matsukaze

Allied Ships
PT 109, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
PT 151
PT 152, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT 157, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT 159, Shell hits 32, on fire, heavy damage
PT 163

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Cooktown at 6,53

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Naka
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 3
CL Tatsuta
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Natsugumo
DD Inazuma
DD Uranami
DD Matsukaze

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
AK Fomalhaut, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Algorab
AK Cetus
AK Eridanus, Shell hits 42, and is sunk
AK Mintaka
AK Murzim
AK Lyra
AK Naos

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Night Time Surface Combat at 0,0

Japanese Ships
ML Okinoshima, Shell hits 31, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Wilson
DD McCall
DD Porter
DD Balch

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Air attack on TF at 14,48

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D Mitchell x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Inazuma

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Enemy BB TF heading towards Cooktown (I'm guessing since that was where my B-17's were
flying out of (was, they moved to CT)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/04/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat at 0,0

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 30, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Shell hits 1
CA Australia
CL Boise
DD Gridley
DD Craven
DD Maury
DD Conyngham
DD Shaw
DD Perkins
DD Farragut
DD Dewey
DD Hull

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Naval bombardment of Port Moresby, at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 3 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 27

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 47

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Air attack on TF at 14,48

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 11
P-38G Lightning x 11

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
DD Makigumo
CL Tatsuta

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Sub attack at 29,36

Japanese Ships
AO Naruto, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
SS Gato, Shell hits 2, on fire

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Oh boy a surface battle (experiance) Another Jap TF sitting out in the middle of no where.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/05/43

Weather: Rain

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/06/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 12
P-38G Lightning x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

1LT D.Hubble of 36th FS is credited with kill number 5

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 18
B-25D Mitchell x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D Mitchell x 3 damaged

1LT J.Kraemer of 36th FS is credited with kill number 7

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 15,62

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
B5N Kate x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 20 damaged

Allied Ships
AO Tippecanoe, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AO Sabine, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 708, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Kaskaskia
AO Tallulah, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Another IJN CV out on the prowl

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/07/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 4, on fire
CA Takao, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Chokai, Shell hits 1
DD Isokaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 59, and is sunk
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ikazuchi, Shell hits 1
DD Ushio, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana, Shell hits 2
CA San Francisco
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
DD Jenkins
DD Chevalier
DD Ammen
DD Aaron Ward
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Preston
DD Worden

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Takao, on fire
CA Chokai, Shell hits 2
DD Isokaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana, Shell hits 1
CA San Francisco
CL Nashville
DD Jenkins
DD Chevalier
DD Ammen, Shell hits 1
DD Aaron Ward
DD Anderson, on fire
DD Preston
DD Worden

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Sub attack at 19,27

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Sub attack at 20,3

Japanese Ships
TK Shinkoku Maru

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

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Sub attack at 20,3

Japanese Ships
ML Tsugaru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 24
P-40E Warhawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

1LT C.Kramer of 41st FS is credited with kill number 7

Allied Ships
AV Thornton
AP Leonard Wood

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 18
B-25D Mitchell x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged
B-25D Mitchell x 5 damaged

1LT U.French of 36th FS is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

1LT G. Callahan of 41st FS is credited with kill number 2

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Chin Lee beat the crap out of that Jap TF.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/08/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 41,44

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

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Sub attack at 40,41

Japanese Ships
CA Takao

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 9
P-38G Lightning x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 4 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged

FO H.Kramer of 36th FS is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
DD Uranami

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
B-24D Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 11 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
DD Natsugumo
CL Tatsuta
DD Makigumo

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/09/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 37,35

Japanese Ships
DD Makinami, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

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Sub attack at 37,35

Japanese Ships
DD Makinami, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 5
P-38G Lightning x 9

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Yamakuni Maru
AP Taian Maru

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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sending TF to land engineers (and 2/3rds of 25th Div) on Santa Cruz and begin new base.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/10/43

Weather: Rain

Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 25
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 9
P-38G Lightning x 8

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 damaged

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/11/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 18,26

Japanese Ships
TK Nippon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 26
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 20 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 122
Guns lost 3

Port hits 14
Port supply hits 6

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 26
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 4
P-38G Lightning x 9

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 26
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 10
B-25D Mitchell x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
B-25D Mitchell x 1 destroyed
B-25D Mitchell x 6 damaged

1LT D.Hubble of 36th FS is credited with kill number 7

Japanese Ships
CV Junyo
DD Yugumo

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M3 Zero x 23
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 3
P-38G Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed

LCDR R.Matsuba of DII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2

1LT G. Gholson of 36th FS bails out and is CAPTURED

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/12/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
G3M Nell x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 24
P-40E Warhawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed

CPT R. Morrissey of 7th FS is credited with kill number 4

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I've decided to capture Irau before proceeding in New Guinea

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/13/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 67

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 3 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen x 7 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen x 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 100

Airbase hits 15
Runway hits 55

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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The flight to Lunga really fatigues the aircrews. I'll rest a day or two and then hit it again.
I need to prevent Lunga from hitting my convoy to Santa Cruz.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/14/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 18,26

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 15
B-26B Marauder x 24

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AP William Ward Burrows

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/15/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 destroyed
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 damaged
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 137

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 20

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 13
B-26B Marauder x 31

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
16 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
10 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Nevea at 50,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 114, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Ki-49 Helen at 100 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/16/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 17

Port hits 4

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 15,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9
B5N Kate x 7
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Boise
DD Shaw, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 60

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Ki-49 Helen at 100 feet

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Large enemy TF heading for Santa Cruz. Everything except PT's retiring.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/17/43

Weather: Clear

Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro, Torpedo hits 1
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Chokai
DD Shimakaze, Shell hits 2
DD Urakaze
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio

Allied Ships
PT 112, Shell hits 53, heavy damage
PT 114
PT 162
PT 168, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
PT 169, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT 176, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Gili Gili, at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 14 destroyed
D3A Val x 19 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 26
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 125

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 69

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 3 damaged

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 23
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 63

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 16

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

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Air attack on TF at 49,41

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 24
TBF Avenger x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 7

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro, Bomb hits 3, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 1 destroyed

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Another enemy CV TF down around Rockhampton. In 16 days Essex arrives.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/18/43

Weather: Clear

Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Chokai
DD Shimakaze
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio, on fire

Allied Ships
AP Esperance Bay, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 136
Guns lost 3

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Ise, Shell hits 2
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 2
CA Chokai
DD Shimakaze
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi
DD Ushio, on fire

Allied Ships
PT 114
PT 162, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Ocili, at 53,44

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 16
Vehicles lost 1

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Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
AK Menkar, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Sub attack at 53,60

Japanese Ships
SS I-174

Allied Ships
MSW Oracle, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
A6M3 Zero x 23
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 62

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 14

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed

LTJG F.Matsuo of F2/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 3

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 48
B-17E Fortress x 96

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 46

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 6 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

2LT C. Sacket of 44th FS is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco
BB Indiana

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
0 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 57

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 14

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged

LTJG F.Oda of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2

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mogami · Post by **mogami** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:00 am

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/19/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 3
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Chokai
DD Shimakaze
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi

Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
MSW Ballarat, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
MSW Cessnock, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Chokai
DD Shimakaze
DD Hatsushima
DD Ikazuchi

Allied Ships
PT 114

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 3
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Chokai
DD Shimakaze
DD Hatsushima, Shell hits 1
DD Ikazuchi

Allied Ships
AV Ballard
AV Curtiss
SC 705
AP Barnett, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
AP George Clymer, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AP Pierce, Shell hits 23, on fire, heavy damage
AP Calvert, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AK Libra
AP Largs Bay
AP Moreton Bay
AP Manunda
AP Westralia, Shell hits 1

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 414
Guns lost 16

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 58

Allied aircraft

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway x 1 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 2

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 39

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x Ki-49 Helen at 100 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 114, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Westralia, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 38

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Ki-49 Helen at 100 feet

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 14
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 56

Allied aircraft

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
no losses

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Westralia, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x Ki-49 Helen at 100 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 10 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Manunda
AV Curtiss, Torpedo hits 1
AV Ballard

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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It seems my surface force commander (Lee) will not react to Ocili. So he is moving there.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/20/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 3
BB Ise, Shell hits 5, on fire
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 3
CA Chokai, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Shimakaze, Shell hits 33, and is sunk
DD Hatsushima, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ikazuchi, Shell hits 28, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Indiana
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Wichita
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
DD Radford
DD Jenkins, Shell hits 1
DD LaValette, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Chevalier, Shell hits 1
DD Saufley
DD Ammen
DD Swanson, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Aaron Ward
DD Preston
DD Worden

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 2
BB Ise, Shell hits 35, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 1
CA Chokai, on fire
DD Hatsushima, Shell hits 34, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, on fire
BB Indiana
CA San Francisco, on fire
CA Wichita
CL Nashville
DD Radford
DD Jenkins
DD LaValette, on fire
DD Chevalier, Shell hits 1
DD Saufley
DD Ammen
DD Swanson, on fire
DD Aaron Ward
DD Preston
DD Worden

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
BB Ise, Shell hits 30, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Chokai, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 1, on fire
BB Indiana
CA San Francisco, on fire
CA Wichita
CL Nashville
DD Radford
DD Jenkins
DD LaValette, on fire
DD Chevalier
DD Saufley
DD Ammen
DD Swanson, on fire
DD Aaron Ward
DD Preston
DD Worden

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 14
B-26B Marauder x 21

no losses

Runway hits 5

Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
14 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 51,41

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 49
TBF Avenger x 32
P-40E Warhawk x 13

no losses

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Fuso, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

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BB's Ise and Fuso along with CA Chokai (and several DD) were sunk

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/21/43

Weather: Rain

Sub attack at 18,26

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Sub attack near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese Ships
SS I-24, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
APD Brooks, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
APD Waters

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 57

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 5 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged

LTJG M.Nakasawa of F2/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 2

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 100

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Urakaze, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hibiki, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Yamashiro, Bomb hits 17, heavy damage
DD Ushio, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 307

Port hits 13
Port fuel hits 7
Port supply hits 6

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
12 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 12
B-26B Marauder x 26

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 13

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 14
G4M1 Betty x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AV Ballard, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Westralia, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Moreton Bay, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 67

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 5 damaged

Allied Ships
MSW Heed
DMS Hovey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on Cairns , at 7,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 14
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 53

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 9

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 5 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 5 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

WO S.Fuchida of 11th Sentai is credited with kill number 2

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Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 10,40

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Since the enemy seems to like to fly fighter sweeps to Cairns. I am transfering fighter groups there.
In 2-3 days I'll put them up 100 percent.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/22/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 16,23

Japanese Ships
TK Kuremente Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 110

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 2050, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 118, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2052, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5090, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 113, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 115, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 106, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2051, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 110, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 103, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 116, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 271

Port hits 17
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 4

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 13
B-26B Marauder x 28

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 33

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
10 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 5
G4M1 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Talbot, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AV Tangier, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD LaValette
AP Ormsby

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/24/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 15

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe x 1 damaged
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
G3M Nell x 3 destroyed
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
J1N1-C Irving x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 122

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 70

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
12 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 15
B-26B Marauder x 30

no losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 25

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/25/43

Weather: Rain

Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
AO Guadalupe

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-C Irving x 1 destroyed
J1N1-C Irving x 1 damaged
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 177

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 76

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 15
B-26B Marauder x 28

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 27

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 36

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/26/43

Weather: Overcast

Naval bombardment of Irau, at 42,43

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 22

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 150
Port supply hits 2

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Sub attack at 16,23

Japanese Ships
TK Nippon Maru
DD Okikaze

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon, Shell hits 2, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Algorab, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Betelgeuse, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lynx, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Matar, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Ocili at 53,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 4

no losses

Allied Ships
TK Bishopdale, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/27/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 18,26

Japanese Ships
TK Nichei Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

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Air attack on TF, near Nevea at 50,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Hovey
MSW Heed, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Nevea at 50,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
G3M Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
MSW Requisite

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Every ship I have in SOPAC is underway for landings on Irau. Should begin tonight.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/28/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 2

no losses

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 1

no losses

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unreported air (or sub) attack on Bombardment TF heading for Gili (2 ships ClAA and DD)
damaged and returning to Cairns. First troops landed on Irau more tonight. I hope the bad weather
holds for 2 more days.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/29/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 17,23

Japanese Ships
DD Ushio

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Gili Gili at 17,42

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kinugasa, Shell hits 9, on fire
CL Naka, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CL Kuma, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 4
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 11
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Makigumo, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Onami, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Isonami
DD Sazanami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hokaze, Shell hits 4, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Colorado, Shell hits 2
CA Australia
CL Cleveland, Shell hits 2
CL Columbia
DD Waller
DD Strong
DD Mullany, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bache, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Brownson
DD Wilkes, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Lardner
DD Barton

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Night Time Surface Combat at 0,0

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 18, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PC Ch 22, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
TK Nissan Maru, Shell hits 31, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Colorado
CA Australia
CL Cleveland
CL Columbia
DD Waller
DD Strong
DD Mullany, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bache, on fire
DD Brownson
DD Wilkes, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey, on fire
DD Lardner
DD Barton

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
D3A Val x 23
B5N Kate x 4
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 destroyed
D3A Val x 17 damaged
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Preston, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Indiana, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Wichita
DD Worden
DD Duncan

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 2

no losses

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Air attack on TF, near Basilaki Island at 18,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
D3A Val x 17
G3M Nell x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
G3M Nell x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Laffey, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mullany, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Basilaki Island at 18,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Mullany, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Ki-49 Helen at 6000 feet

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Well I've been sitting off Irau for long enough to have allowed the enemy to prepare a response.
Must hurry and get out of there.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/30/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 18,26

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 5

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Air attack on TF at 13,46

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 11
B5N Kate x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 6 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Laffey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mullany, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Irau

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 450 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 780 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

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I sent over kill to Irau. OK then, I'll hit Lunga while I up here.

Admiral DadMan · Post by **Admiral DadMan** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:33 am

Mogami says:
I sent over kill to Irau. OK then, I'll hit Lunga while I up here.

Wait till you see what I have in store for you there

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 11:29 pm

Hi, I normally wait for a full text file before posting AAR. But since Dad is so proud of the next few turns I'll post it early.
(PS anyone who does not see that the Japanese are on the decline......)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/31/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
SS I-174

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Sub attack at 18,27

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 28

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell x 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
16 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 9
G3M Nell x 7
G4M1 Betty x 9
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 damaged
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 7 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Nashville, Shell hits 24, Bomb hits 4
DD Aaron Ward, Shell hits 12
DD Welles, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Ammen
DD Saufley, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Helena, Shell hits 16
CA Wichita, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
0 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G3M Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Helena

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged

Allied Ships
DM Sicard

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 10 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Humphreys
AP Harry Lee, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Hayes, Torpedo hits 1

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 4 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Gregory
AP President Jackson

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Radford
CL Helena, Bomb hits 1
CL Nashville

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
D3A Val x 4
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 25

no losses

Allied Ships
DD Welles, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Saufley, Shell hits 24, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 43

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 2
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Asagumo
DD Isonami

Allied Ships
CA Wichita
CL Helena
CL Nashville, on fire
DD Radford
DD Chevalier
DD Ammen
DD Nicholson
DD Aaron Ward
DD Duncan
DD Lansdowne

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
DD Onami, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sazanami, Shell hits 19, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Wichita
CL Helena
CL Nashville, on fire
DD Radford
DD Chevalier, Shell hits 1
DD Ammen
DD Nicholson
DD Aaron Ward
DD Duncan
DD Lansdowne

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Ground combat at Irau

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12512 troops, 157 guns, 12 vehicles

Defending force 770 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 106 to 1 (fort level 9)

Allied forces CAPTURE Irau base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 715

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Had the fast mission freeze at Lunga. TF was supposed to bombard at night and be on way back to
Wunpuko by sunrise.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/01/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 34, on fire
DD Yugumo
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 4
DD Isonami

Allied Ships
PT 36
PT 39, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT 40
PT 43
PT 44
PT 45
PT 59
PT 60
PT 64
PT 178

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu, Shell hits 2
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 11, on fire
AG 101
AG 102
AG 104
AG 121
AG 362
AG 363
AG 364
AG 365
AG 366
AG 367
AG 368
AG 369
AG 370
AG 373
AG 374
AG 375
AG 5029
AG 5030
AG 5031
AG 5032
AG 5048

Allied Ships
PT 124
PT 122
PT 142, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT 143
PT 149
PT 150

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 21

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 53
Guns lost 1

Port hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 35

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 36, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 59
PT 64
PT 43, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 44, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT 40, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 33,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 34
TBF Avenger x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 8 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 14 damaged
TBF Avenger x 9 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 11 damaged

LTJG U.Ohara of DII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2

LCDR J. Waldron of VT-8 bails out and is RESCUED

Japanese Ships
CV Junyo, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 1
BB Musashi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Maya
DD Urakaze

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Air attack on TF at 40,44

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 7 destroyed
B5N Kate x 12 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
CVE Sangamon
CVE Suwannee
CVE Chenango

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/02/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
SS I-174, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Helm
DD Stack

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Night Time Surface Combat at 0,0

Japanese Ships
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 35, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CLAA Atlanta
DD Helm
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Henley
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Stack
DD McCall
DD Porter

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu, Shell hits 33, and is sunk
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 33, and is sunk
AG 101, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AG 102
AG 104
AG 121
AG 362
AG 363
AG 364
AG 365
AG 366
AG 367
AG 368
AG 369
AG 370
AG 373
AG 374
AG 375
AG 5029
AG 5030
AG 5031
AG 5032
AG 5048

Allied Ships
CLAA Atlanta
DD Helm
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Henley
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Stack
DD McCall
DD Porter

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 11

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 12 damaged

Port hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 27

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Naka, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 43
Guns lost 1

Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami

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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 destroyed

LTJG R.Fujiwara of F1/3rd Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
SC 741

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Was that a IJN CV getting pounded while the Jap celebrates sinking USN PT's?

Admiral DadMan · Post by **Admiral DadMan** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 12:07 am

Stupid Yamaguchi (who will soon be yummy sushi). Was supposed to hang back with Junyo and pound exposed S/C's, not get into a pissing match with Mogami's CV's

But this gave me some giggles to watch:

Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 35

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 36, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 59
PT 64
PT 43, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 44, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT 40, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

37mm and 20mm cannon make big holes in PTs

In all fairness though, Mogami is right, and I've not got a lot left. I must say, I'm having quite a bit of fun seeing how much carnage I can wreak upon him.

Remember, possession is 9/10 of the law, and I possess more than what I started with...

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 8:22 pm

Greetings, A few posts to bring the war up to date.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/03/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
CA Wichita, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
SBD Dauntless x 27
TBF Avenger x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
MSW Fumi Maru #2, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 2, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Noshiro Maru #2, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 42,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
B5N Kate x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 9 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Kanimbla, Torpedo hits 1

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Air attack on TF at 42,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 14
B5N Kate x 3
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 11
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Rhesus, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP President Jackson, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Electra, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Monrovia, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Monroe, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Diomed
AP President Adams, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 4, on fire
AK Megrez, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Mercury, Bomb hits 1
AP Crescent City, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP President Polk, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Almaack, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Kanimbla, Shell hits 8, on fire
APD Dent, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
SBD Dauntless x 12

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Fumi Maru #2, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 1, Shell hits 4
MSW Noshiro Maru #2, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 42,44

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 11
B5N Kate x 3
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Megrez, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Leedstown, Bomb hits 2, on fire
APD Little
AK Diomed

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Air attack on TF at 42,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 30

no losses

Allied Ships
AP President Polk, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Monroe, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Adams, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Monrovia, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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I messed up bad there. I thought I'd given orders to everyone. It seems a lot of empty transports
returned to Irau (or were trying to return) They could have had several days moving in opposite
direction.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/04/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 36,38

Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Taylor
DD Monssen
DD Mahan
DD Tucker

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 10

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
TK Toa Maru

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 32

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 4 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 damaged

2LT H. Phillips of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 5

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22

no losses

no losses

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 12

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 2, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Noshiro Maru #2, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 20

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 143

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Sending 2 Sea Bee units to Neva to begin base.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/05/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 7

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 29

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Naka, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 45

Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT 64, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT 59, Shell hits 20, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 45, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 60, Shell hits 20

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 149

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Taganoura Maru

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
D3A Val x 10
B5N Kate x 9
G3M Nell x 10
G4M1 Betty x 27
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
TK Tallulah, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Skylark, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC 751, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Saranac, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 743, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 9
B5N Kate x 20

no losses

Allied Ships
TK Saranac, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 27

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 60, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PT 64, on fire, heavy damage
PT 45, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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OK enough with the stupid stuff. Closed Irau to ship traffic. Moving B-17's up north to base
in normal range of Lunga. Sending my 2 CV out to try to catch the enemy CV west of Irau.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/06/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 7 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 18 damaged
B5N Kate x 4 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 380

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 47

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 10
TBF Avenger x 6

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 3 damaged
TBF Avenger x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze
DD Fubuki, Bomb hits 1
AP Yamagiri Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AP Sasago Maru
AP Oyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
SBD Dauntless x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Shinwa Maru
AP Hokusho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Iwaki Maru

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3

no losses

Japanese Ships
TK Teiyo Maru

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD Dauntless x 11
TBF Avenger x 3

no losses

Japanese Ships
AP Koshu Maru #2
AP Shinsei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hokusho Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yoshinogawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
SBD Dauntless x 8

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Toshi Maru #1, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hagikaze

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A good raid on Lunga. But the one's to come from the closer base should be better.
(more bombs at normal range)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/07/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 38,37

Japanese Ships
AP Hakonesan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/08/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 38,37

Japanese Ships
AP Tosei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
SBD Dauntless x 19
TBF Avenger x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 3 damaged

CPT D. Irwin of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
AP Reiyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Uyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Kinugasa Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AP Tatsuho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tatsuwa Maru
AP Kimishima Maru

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
SBD Dauntless x 3

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Toa Maru

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/09/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
G4M1 Betty x 40
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed

LTJG S.Nakasawa of F1/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 8

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
SBD Dauntless x 10

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Tosei Maru, Bomb hits 1
DD Yukikaze
AP Hirokawa Maru

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All but 2 B-17 groups relocated. Will move Air HQ and remaining bombers while attacking
Lunga.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/10/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 18,27

Japanese Ships
AP Batavia Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 25
F-5A Lightning x 5
B-17E Fortress x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Noshiro Maru #2, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 567
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 3
Port hits 13
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 12

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed

2LT H. Phillips of VMF-223 bails out and is RESCUED

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 2

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Air attack on TF, near Nevea at 50,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G3M Nell x 7
G4M1 Betty x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged

Allied Ships
AP William P. Biddle, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP McCawley, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
SC 741, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 62
PG Warrego, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Neville, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 80

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Nevea at 50,43

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AO Kankakee
MSW Herald

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Nevea at 50,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
G3M Nell x 6
G4M1 Betty x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AP McCawley, on fire
SC 739, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Warrego, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 62, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP William P. Biddle, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Neville, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 46
Vehicles lost 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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ugly

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/11/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 38,37

Japanese Ships
AP Tosei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-17E Fortress x 77

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 9 destroyed
B5N Kate x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
J1N1-C Irving x 1 destroyed
J1N1-C Irving x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 387
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 92

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
SBD Dauntless x 23
TBF Avenger x 12

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 2 damaged

LTJG T.Nagashima of F1/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
AP Kinugasa Maru
DD Fubuki
DD Yukikaze
AP Hakuyo Maru
AP Heiwa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Heito Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Hirokawa Maru
AP Kimishima Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 122

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Air attack on TF, near Kourouratopo at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Australia, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 33
SBD Dauntless x 25
TBF Avenger x 15

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
AP Hirokawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yukikaze
AP Kinugasa Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Heito Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Heiwa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 69

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/12/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 38,37

Japanese Ships
AP Hokuriku Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Sub attack at 18,27

Japanese Ships
TK Nippon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 18
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 120
B-25J Mitchell x 44
B-26B Marauder x 103

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
B-25J Mitchell x 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed

1LT N.Conkling of 35th FS is credited with kill number 10

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 116
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 68

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
16 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
10 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
16 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
7 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-17E Fortress x 59

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 85
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 73

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD Dauntless x 3

no losses

Japanese Ships
AP Hokuriku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 9

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 28
SBD Dauntless x 26
TBF Avenger x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 damaged
TBF Avenger x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Heito Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fubuki
AP Kinugasa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yukikaze
AP Montevideo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Heiwa Maru, heavy damage
AP Hakuyo Maru
AP Hirokawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 99

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I will teach the Japanese that Lunga is off limits to shipping.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/13/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD Dauntless x 6

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AP Hokuriku Maru
AP Kyushu Maru

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Air attack on TF, near Sepi at 38,38

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13
SBD Dauntless x 10
TBF Avenger x 7

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kinugasa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hirokawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Sangetsu Maru
DD Fubuki

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 44

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Runway hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
SBD Dauntless x 10

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Chihaya Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hanakawa Maru
AP Oigawa Maru

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 77

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Air attack on TF, near Sepi at 38,38

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 10

no losses

Japanese Ships
AP Aki Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Teizui Maru
AP Argentina Maru, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
Guns lost 2

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Air attack on TF, near Sepi at 38,38

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3
TBF Avenger x 9

no losses

Japanese Ships
AP Heito Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fubuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Hirokawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Sangetsu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 71

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mogami · Post by **mogami** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 8:23 pm

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/14/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 10
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 28
Beaufighter VIC x 4
P-38G Lightning x 116
B-25J Mitchell x 58
B-26B Marauder x 78

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged
B-25J Mitchell x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged

1LT C. Rainville of 35th FS is credited with kill number 8

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 178
Guns lost 2

Port hits 28
Port supply hits 9

Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x Hudson at 6000 feet
11 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22
SBD Dauntless x 23
TBF Avenger x 10

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

WO T. Sueda of F1/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 2

2LT H. Phillips of VMF-223 is KILLED

Japanese Ships
AP Aki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Argentina Maru
AP Teizui Maru

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Porter

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/15/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 18,27

Japanese Ships
TK Shinkoku Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Runway hits 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/16/43

Weather: Clear

Sub attack at 40,43

Japanese Ships
SS I-165, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

Allied Ships
DD Hutchins
CA Portland
DD Taylor

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 23

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 27
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 115
B-25J Mitchell x 60
B-26B Marauder x 89

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 3 destroyed

1LT W.Heath of 39th FS is credited with kill number 5

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 447
Guns lost 2

Port hits 25
Port supply hits 8

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
16 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
8 x Hudson at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
B-17E Fortress x 72

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

LTJG L.Bando of F1/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 256

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 90

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 39,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 6
G4M1 Betty x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 5 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 9 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 17 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Columbia, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
BB Colorado, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CA Portland
CA Chester
CL Cleveland

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22
SBD Dauntless x 16
TBF Avenger x 30

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Teizui Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Argentina Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 39,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 11 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1
CL Columbia, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Portland, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 2
CA Chester

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Sub attack at 29,21

Japanese Ships
AP Hakonesan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

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The BB and CL are returning to base. The rest of TF continues on to Lunga.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/18/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 25,12

Japanese Ships
AP Hakonesan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 27
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 108
B-25J Mitchell x 43
B-26B Marauder x 76

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell x 1 damaged

1LT J. Jacobs of 35th FS is credited with kill number 7

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 210
Guns lost 2

Port hits 14
Port supply hits 7

Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x Hudson at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
16 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x Hudson at 6000 feet
7 x Hudson at 6000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/19/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 16
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 102
B-25J Mitchell x 53
B-26B Marauder x 88

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged

2LT F. Franz of 67th FS is credited with kill number 2

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 164
Guns lost 1

Port hits 16
Port supply hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
16 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
14 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
10 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
10 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
16 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22
SBD Dauntless x 18
TBF Avenger x 18

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 8 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 14 damaged
TBF Avenger x 6 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 12 damaged

LCDR H. Hoerner of VS-8 bails out and is CAPTURED

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi
CVL Ryuho
CA Kako

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Air attack on TF at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
SBD Dauntless x 18
TBF Avenger x 18

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 15 damaged
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 16 damaged

ENS R.Kubota of AI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 6

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fumizuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Akagi

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Air attack on TF at 31,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 8
B5N Kate x 36

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 damaged
B5N Kate x 26 destroyed
B5N Kate x 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged

PO1 A.Doikawa of AI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3

LT C. Kelly of VF-8 bails out and is CAPTURED

Allied Ships
CV Essex
DD Patterson, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Hornet

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Air attack on TF at 31,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 8
B5N Kate x 9

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged

LT K. Fujiwara of FI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
CV Essex
CV Hornet, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed

2LT F. Drury of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
CVE Suwannee
CVE Chenango

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Air attack on TF, near Shortland Island at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26
SBD Dauntless x 9
TBF Avenger x 7

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
TBF Avenger x 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Urakaze
CL Kinu
CL Tatsuta
CL Jintsu

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Sangamon, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/20/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Port hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet

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Sub attack at 50,57

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
DD Dewey
DD Smith

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 15
P-38G Lightning x 76
B-25J Mitchell x 53
B-26B Marauder x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 269
Guns lost 2

Port hits 13
Port supply hits 3

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
F4U-1 Corsair x 22
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-17E Fortress x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 267

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 74

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
F4U-1 Corsair x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Chenango, Bomb hits 2, on fire

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/21/43

Weather: Clear

Sub attack at 50,57

Japanese Ships
SS I-17, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Smith

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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 6 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 7 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Cleveland, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 25

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 128

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/22/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 50,57

Japanese Ships
SS I-17, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Ellet
DD MacDonough
DMS Zane

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 21

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 79

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/23/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 50,57

Japanese Ships
SS I-17, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Arunta
DD Benham
DD Ellet

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Naval bombardment of Irau, at 42,43

Allied aircraft

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 5 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 12 damaged

Airbase hits 15
Runway hits 58

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Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
DD Chevalier, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
DD Chevalier, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/24/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 18,27

Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

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Naval bombardment of Irau, at 42,43

Allied aircraft

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 3 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 12 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged

Airbase hits 14
Runway hits 32

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
H6K Mavis x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 74

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 54

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 110

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed

2LT K. Sparks of 39th FS is credited with kill number 3

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 2049

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 5101, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5069

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 121, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/25/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 23

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 59
B-26B Marauder x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 5 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell x 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 192

Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 112

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24D Liberator x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally x 6 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 17 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 43

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 11000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator at 11000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 22
B-17E Fortress x 73

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged
J1N1-C Irving x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 407
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 87

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/26/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/28/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 16
B-24D Liberator x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally x 6 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 6 damaged
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 4 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 49

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x PB4Y Liberator at 11000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 11000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 11000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator at 11000 feet

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mogami · Post by **mogami** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 8:24 pm

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/01/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 3
Beaufighter VIC x 12
P-38G Lightning x 69
B-25J Mitchell x 46
B-26B Marauder x 63

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged

1LT I. Lalonde of 67th FS is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 138

Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 56

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/02/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Kourouratopo , at 52,48

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

no losses

Port hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 10

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
F4U-1 Corsair x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged

1LT H. Finn of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
DD Balch
DD Ellet

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Air attack on TF at 39,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Monssen, Bomb hits 1, on fire
BB Idaho

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/03/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 107, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG 109, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG 111, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 114
AG 122
AG 2049, Shell hits 50, and is sunk
AG 2053
AG 2056

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Idaho
CA Chester
CL Cleveland
DD Saufley
DD Waller
DD Ammen
DD Hutchins
DD Lardner
DD Barton
DD Welles
DD Stack
DD Mahan
DD Tucker

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 108
AG 117, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG 5067
AG 5068
AG 5069, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AG 5070, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG 5071
AG 5087
AG 5088
AG 5089, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
AG 5091
AG 2064
AG 2081
AG 2082
AG 2083
AG 2084
AG 2085
AG 2086
AG 2087, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2088, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2089, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
AG 5102
AG 5103

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Idaho
CA Chester
CL Cleveland
DD Saufley
DD Waller
DD Ammen
DD Hutchins
DD Lardner
DD Barton
DD Welles
DD Stack
DD Mahan
DD Tucker

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
H6K Mavis x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32

Airbase hits 24
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 138
Port supply hits 1

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 18

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 362, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 365, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5029, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 370
AG 363, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 40,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 9
B5N Kate x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged
B5N Kate x 18 destroyed
B5N Kate x 22 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Lardner
CL Cleveland
BB Tennessee
DD Welles
BB Idaho
DD Mahan
DD Barton, Bomb hits 1
DD Tucker
DD Stack

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Air attack on TF at 40,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
B5N Kate x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 8 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Chester, Torpedo hits 1
BB Tennessee
DD Welles, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/04/43

Weather: Rain

Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu
CL Kinu, Shell hits 1
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 1
DD Hayanami
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Shiranui
DD Urakaze, Shell hits 2
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Kasumi
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Isonami, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
CA Portland, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Chicago, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Minneapolis
CA Vincennes
CA Canberra, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Taylor
DD DeHaven, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Pringle, Shell hits 2
DD Bush, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Brownson, Shell hits 1
DD Gwin, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD McCalla, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hughes, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cummings

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 5, on fire
CL Kinu
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayanami, Shell hits 2
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shiranui, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Urakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Inazuma, on fire
DD Isonami, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hatsuyuki, Shell hits 1
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
CA Portland, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chicago, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Minneapolis, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Vincennes
CA Canberra, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Fletcher, on fire
DD Taylor, Shell hits 2
DD DeHaven, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Pringle, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bush, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Brownson
DD Gwin, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD McCalla, on fire
DD Hughes, and is sunk
DD Cummings

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Kako, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Wakazuki, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hatsuharu, Shell hits 1
DD Okikaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Portland, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chicago, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Canberra, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Taylor
DD DeHaven, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Pringle, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
DD Brownson
DD Gwin, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD McCalla, on fire
DD Cummings, Shell hits 1

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Sub attack at 48,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-26

Allied Ships
DD Barton, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 21

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 8
Beaufighter VIC x 12
P-38G Lightning x 48
B-25J Mitchell x 49
B-26B Marauder x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell x 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged

1LT M.Larson of 35th FS is credited with kill number 5

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 113

Port hits 23
Port supply hits 6

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x Hudson at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 36,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Chicago, Shell hits 32, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
CA Canberra, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Gwin, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 18

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 2052, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2091
AG 110
AG 116, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2092, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 115, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Cummings

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Gwin, on fire, heavy damage
CA Canberra, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 36,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Vincennes

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IJN handed USN it's *** last night.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/05/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 40,41

Japanese Ships
SS I-175

Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 25

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 14
P-38G Lightning x 112
B-25J Mitchell x 73
B-26B Marauder x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

1LT V.Jennings of 35th FS is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 203
Guns lost 1

Port hits 8
Port supply hits 6

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
11 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
F4U-1 Corsair x 26
B-17E Fortress x 78

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

WO T. Sueda of F1/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 117

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 75

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 9000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 42,44

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 5
G4M1 Betty x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 11 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 9 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Idaho, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tucker
DD Balch

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
0 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 18

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 2095, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2096, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5104, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5106, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5110, Shell hits 4

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/06/43

Weather: Overcast

Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 2093, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2094
AG 2096, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
AG 2097, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
AG 2098, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AG 5105
AG 5107
AG 5109
AG 5110, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG 5111, Shell hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
CL Cleveland
DD Waller
DD Ammen
DD Hutchins
DD Lardner
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Stack
DD Mahan
DD Smith
DD Tucker
DD Balch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 105
AG 119, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AG 120, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 123
AG 351
AG 352
AG 353
AG 354
AG 355
AG 356
AG 357
AG 358
AG 359
AG 360
AG 361

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
CL Cleveland
DD Waller
DD Ammen
DD Hutchins
DD Lardner
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Stack
DD Mahan
DD Smith
DD Tucker
DD Balch

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Ki-57-I Topsy x 4 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 49

Airbase hits 24
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 174

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 16
B-24D Liberator x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally x 8 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 3 damaged
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 1 destroyed
PB4Y Liberator x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 26

Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 18

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 123, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 354, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 356

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/07/43

Weather: Overcast

Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Kumano
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu
CL Tatsuta
DD Hayanami
DD Oyashio
DD Nowaki
DD Asagumo
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
AK Adhara
AK Adelong
AK Mildura
AK Idomeneus, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AK Arided, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Draco, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Sculptor
AK Alkes, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Grumium
AK Alkaid, Shell hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
AK Crux
AK Alderamin
AK Zaurak
AK Shaula, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Irau, at 42,43

Allied aircraft

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 6 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Hayanami, Shell hits 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 21

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 156
Port supply hits 1

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Sub attack at 52,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
DD McCalla, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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OK. The IJN scored it's last unopposed hit on my transports. The USN will hunt down and
defeat the remaining IJN surface assets. Irau IS!!! the forward USN base. The Operation to
capture Lunga is coming soon. (The small landing craft are moving to Irau now)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/08/43

Weather: Rain

I'm going to have to send someone to Lunga to preform a recon on LCU there.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/09/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 94

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 331
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 29
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 138

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
12 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 23
TBF Avenger x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 14 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 6 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged

PO1 A.Doikawa of AI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 4

ENS R.Kubota of AI-1 Daitai bails out and is CAPTURED

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 5
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Balch
CLAA Atlanta, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 11
D3A Val x 8
B5N Kate x 58

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 13 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
B5N Kate x 26 destroyed
B5N Kate x 42 damaged

FO C.Marshall of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 4

WO R.Minobe of AI-1 Daitai bails out and is CAPTURED

Allied Ships
DD Gridley
DD Sterett
DD Henley
DD Saufley, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Tennessee, Torpedo hits 1
DD MacDonough, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Porter
DD Cummings
DD Helm
DD Maury
DD Blue
DD Brownson

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 23
TBF Avenger x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Agano

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Air attack on TF at 41,44

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CLAA Juneau

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged

2LT B. Bailey of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
DM Sicard

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Admiral DadMan · Post by **Admiral DadMan** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 10:37 pm

Holy Cow, Mogami! Do you have an operational BB that I have NOT put a torp into?

Poor Hornet. Back in theater a short while, only to be sent home again with a torpecker stuck in her...

Thank the Gods that I had no CVs for a while, I've built a nice backlog of spare parts for my Naval Air Groups!

Geez, even playing 200% to 100%, he's sure got a lot of steel floating around. I shudder to think if the numbers were even...

IJN barges = SurCom TF bait.

Admiral DadMan · Post by **Admiral DadMan** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 11:14 pm

Originally posted by Admiral DadMan
Holy Cow, Mogami! Do you have an operational BB that I have NOT put a torp into?

Stupid mouth.

I think I'm about to find out...

Full Moon · Post by **Full Moon** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 11:20 pm

Geez, even playing 200% to 100%, he's sure got a lot of steel floating around. I shudder to think if the numbers were even...

I'm shuddering becuase I and Admiral Dadman are playing scen 19 with same ship commitment (both 160%). Thank God for I didn't set it to both 200%:D
And I gotta admit he's very crafty with subs.

Admiral DadMan · Post by **Admiral DadMan** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 11:27 pm

Originally posted by Full Moon
...And I gotta admit he's very crafty with subs.

Thank you.

One of my favorite books is Clay Blair, Jr.'s Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War Against Japan

You've got me pretty worried with what I can see you're brewing

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:36 am

Hi, It's been a few weeks since last update. I had to keep the lid on while trying to capture Tulagi.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/10/43

Weather: Clear

Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Kumano
CA Furutaka
CL Kinu
CL Tatsuta
DD Hayanami
DD Oyashio
DD Nowaki
DD Hagikaze
DD Asagumo
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 124, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT 143
PT 149
PT 150, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
PT 178, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Kumano
CA Furutaka
CL Kinu
CL Tatsuta
DD Hayanami
DD Oyashio, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki
DD Hagikaze
DD Asagumo
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
DMS Hopkins
DMS Trevor, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
MSW Launceton, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
MSW Lismore
MSW Toowoomba, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wollongong
MSW Pursuit, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Requisite
MSW Motive

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 3
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu, Shell hits 2
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 3
DD Hayanami
DD Oyashio, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 1
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 3
DD Brownson
DD Blue
DD Helm
DD Henley
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Wilson, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Gridley, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD McCall
DD Maury, Shell hits 1
DD Cummings
DD Porter
DD Dewey
DD Worden, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arunta

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-57-I Topsy x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 367
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 113

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 47
SBD Dauntless x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 11 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 22 damaged

CPT D. Irwin of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 4

Japanese Ships
CS Nisshin, Shell hits 4
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Agano

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 6
B5N Kate x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 6 damaged

1LT R.Madison of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
MSW Wollongong
DMS Hopkins

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 5
B5N Kate x 25

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 7 destroyed
B5N Kate x 22 damaged

2LT R. Corry of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 4

Allied Ships
DD Worden, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Porter
DD Maury
BB Tennessee
DD Gridley

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AV Thornton

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 110

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Rats, I hate seeing minesweepers get caught in surface battle. Lee did terrible.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/11/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/12/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 2094, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5105
AG 5107, Shell hits 1
AG 5109

Allied Ships
DD McCall
DD Maury
DD Cummings
DD Porter
DD Dewey
DD Arunta

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
no losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 50

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begane minesweeping south of Lunga. (TF returning to Irau since I think enemy may send reaction
TF to hex)

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/13/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 18,27

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/14/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 37

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged

2LT K. Sparks of 39th FS is credited with kill number 6

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged

1LT L. Shipley of 39th FS is credited with kill number 3

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Helm

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
D3A Val x 4
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair x 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Caelum, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Albireo

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/15/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 18,27

Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged

1LT J.Kraemer of 36th FS is credited with kill number 8

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 15
B-24D Liberator x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally x 16 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 20
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 21
P-39D Airacobra x 12
B-17E Fortress x 96

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 261

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 135

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
P-39D Airacobra x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged

1LT R.Vaughn of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 4

Allied Ships
DD Ammen
DD Balch, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged

1LT E.Kraemer of 36th FS is credited with kill number 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/16/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 12
Beaufighter VIC x 15
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-25J Mitchell x 77
B-26B Marauder x 57

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6 damaged
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning x 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged

1LT J. Jacobson of 67th FS is credited with kill number 2

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 80

Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 71

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 21
B-17E Fortress x 77

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged

1LT J.Drake of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 178

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 107

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 114, Shell hits 4

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 10

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 368
AG 121
AG 369

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 6
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged

1LT R.Vaughn of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 6

Allied Ships
DD Stack, Bomb hits 1
DD Ellet

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 12

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 104, Shell hits 4
AG 364, Shell hits 4

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/17/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 2
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 6
CL Kinu, Shell hits 5
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 5
DD Maikaze, Shell hits 2
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 4
DD Shigure, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yugure, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ariake, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Shirayuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Ayanami
DD Yunagi, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
DD Waller, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Ammen, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hutchins, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Brownson, Shell hits 2
DD Blue, Shell hits 1
DD Helm, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Henley
DD Ellet, Shell hits 1
DD Stack, Shell hits 2
DD Mahan, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Smith, Shell hits 2
DD Tucker, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 4
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Kinu, Shell hits 2
CL Tatsuta
DD Maikaze
DD Hagikaze, on fire
DD Shigure, on fire
DD Suzukaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yugure, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ariake, on fire
DD Shirayuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Ayanami
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
DD McCall, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
DD Maury, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Cummings, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arunta, Shell hits 4, on fire
PT 59
PT 143
PT 149
PT 194, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

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well they stopped the bombardment. Another batch of ships coming from PH in 14 days.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/18/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 43,46

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
PT 143

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Sub attack at 46,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-26, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Beale, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
APD Gregory
APD Humphreys

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 34
P-39D Airacobra x 11
B-17E Fortress x 77

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

2LT R. Corry of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 5

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 316

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 82

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Raiders are going to capture Tulagi

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/19/43

Weather: Clear

Sub attack at 35,38

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu
CL Tatsuta
DD Maikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
DD Brownson
DD Henley
DD Ellet
PT 59
PT 143
PT 149

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 9
CA Kumano, Shell hits 3
CL Kinu, Shell hits 3
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 6
DD Maikaze, Shell hits 2
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 9, on fire
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
DD Lang, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
APD Manley
APD Gregory
APD Stringham
APD Waters
APD Dent
APD Humphreys, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
APD Gilmer
APD Sands, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
SC 699
SC 701
SC 702
SC 709, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
SC 744
SC 751

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Sub attack at 35,38

Japanese Ships
AG 115, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 23
P-39D Airacobra x 11
B-17E Fortress x 89

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 368

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 121

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/20/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 43,46

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
APD Gilmer, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/21/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 35,38

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
no losses

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 34

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 32

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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There are enemy troops on Tulagi (recon showed it as empty) Enemy CV in area as well.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/22/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack at 35,38

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Sub attack at 35,38

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Sub attack at 35,38

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M3 Zero x 9
B5N Kate x 30

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
SC 744
DD Henley
SC 701
DD Brownson
APD Stringham
DD Ellet
APD Dent
SC 751

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Air attack on 1st Marine Raider Battalion, at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 27

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2 destroyed

FO U.Newman of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 4

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 32
SBD Dauntless x 56
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 12

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 8 damaged
TBF Avenger x 6 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Kinu, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Maya
DD Ayanami
DD Maikaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tatsuta, Bomb hits 2, on fire

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Sub attack at 35,38

Japanese Ships
AG 2051, Shell hits 23, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1075 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 828 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 101
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 741 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1043 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 85

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OK I transfered a C-47 group to Irau so I can move my Para's there to help. In 19 days
I will again have carriers (2 CVL + the RN CV)

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:37 am

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/23/43

Weather: Rain

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 32
P-39D Airacobra x 15
B-17E Fortress x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 82

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 48

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on 1st Marine Raider Battalion, at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 26

no losses

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 22
SBD Dauntless x 27
P-39D Airacobra x 12

no losses

Japanese Ships
CL Kinu, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 14

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 2056, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5107
AG 114, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1025 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1745 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 252

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1745 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 789 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 844

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Enemy FT reinforced Tulagi.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/24/43

Weather: Rain

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 20
P-39D Airacobra x 12
B-17E Fortress x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 285

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 94

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/25/43

Weather: Rain

Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 10
G4M1 Betty x 3

no losses

Port fuel hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 5000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 5000 feet

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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 26
Ki-21 Sally x 21

Allied aircraft
P-40E Kittyhawk x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Kittyhawk x 2 destroyed

Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
14 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/26/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 11
Beaufighter VIC x 12
P-38G Lightning x 51
B-25J Mitchell x 82
B-26B Marauder x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged

1LT H. Salmon of 39th FS is credited with kill number 4

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 35

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 33

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 19
B-24D Liberator x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Ki-21 Sally x 2 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 4 damaged
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 56
TBF Avenger x 12

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 2 damaged

LTJG S.Nakasawa of F1/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 154

Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 8 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Phobos, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Albireo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged

Allied Ships
AV Thornton
TK Pecos

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/27/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 117
B-25J Mitchell x 97
B-26B Marauder x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 6 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged

1LT I.Jackson of 35th FS is credited with kill number 5

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 210
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 133

Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
16 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 16
B-24D Liberator x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 damaged
D3A Val x 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 3 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 48

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 50

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 33
SBD Dauntless x 62
TBF Avenger x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

1LT S.Erickson of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
3 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
3 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/28/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 48,52

Japanese Ships
SS I-166

Allied Ships
DD Tucker, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 47
A6M3 Zero x 32
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged

1LT F.Kelly of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
AP Kanimbla, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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The IJN has carriers present.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/29/43

Weather: Clear

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
CA Suzuya
CL Agano
CL Abukuma
DD Nowaki
DD Oshio, Shell hits 2
DD Asagumo
DD Arare
DD Murakumo
DD Uranami
DD Satsuki
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
DD Brownson, Shell hits 29, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Henley, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ellet, Shell hits 3, on fire
DMS Long
DM Breese
DM Tracy
DM Sicard, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 275

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged

FO V.Farley of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
AO Brazos

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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 33
D3A Val x 30
B5N Kate x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DM Breese, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DM Tracy, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ellet, on fire
DMS Long, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 30

no losses

Allied Ships
DM Tracy, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DM Breese, Shell hits 20, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ellet, Shell hits 12, on fire
DMS Long, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3240 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1697 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 65

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 176

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1632 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3339 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 186
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 7

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My troops on Tulagi are all gone??? The combat report does not explain why.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/30/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 33
B-17E Fortress x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

1LT H. Finn of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 219

Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 127

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 29

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 149, Shell hits 8, on fire
PT 318, Shell hits 4
PT 59, Shell hits 32, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 143, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 26

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 59, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 143, Shell hits 32, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2
CL Agano
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 2
DD Nowaki
DD Oshio
DD Asagumo
DD Arare
DD Murakumo
DD Uranami
DD Satsuki
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
PT 149, on fire
PT 318

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/31/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
CA Suzuya
CL Agano
CL Abukuma
DD Nowaki
DD Oshio
DD Asagumo
DD Arare
DD Murakumo
DD Uranami
DD Satsuki
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
APD Kilty, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AV Curtiss
AP Fuller
AP President Adams, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Jackson, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP William Ward Burrows
AP Ormsby
AP Feland, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
AP Monrovia
LST 342
LST 343
LST 396
LCI 61
LCI 63
LCI 64
LCI 65
LCI 66
LCI 67
LCI 68
AP Kanimbla, heavy damage
AP Katoomba
AP Westralia, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 439

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Sub attack at 43,44

Japanese Ships
SS I-175

Allied Ships
AK Syrma, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 48

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 20
P-39D Airacobra x 11
B-17E Fortress x 51

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 48

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 87

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/01/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 45
SBD Dauntless x 61
TBF Avenger x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 15

no losses

Japanese Ships
ML Takashima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
ML Saishu, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
ML Yurijima, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
ML Hoko, Bomb hits 1, on fire
ML Hirashima, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
ML Nuwashima, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/02/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/03/43

Weather: Overcast

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/04/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/05/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 38
SBD Dauntless x 64
P-39D Airacobra x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged

1LT K.Madison of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
ML Saishu, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
ML Hoko, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 31

Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 5

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 76

Japanese aircraft losses
no losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 193

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 117

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Minesweepers returning to Irau to clear path to Lunga.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/06/43

Weather: Clear

Sub attack at 33,36

Japanese Ships
AG 116, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 25
SBD Dauntless x 63
P-39D Airacobra x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed

LTJG F.Abe of F1/3rd Daitai is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
ML Hoko, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
ML Saishu, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 62

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 67

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 270
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 114

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 9
G4M1 Betty x 9

no losses

Port hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 5000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 5000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/07/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 32
B-17E Fortress x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

1LT K.Madison of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
ML Nuwashima, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 342

Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 10

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 3

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 112, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AG 107, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5070, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2087, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 14

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 5090
AG 103
AG 118, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 113

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 42
SBD Dauntless x 41
P-39D Airacobra x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

2LT H. Walter of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 3

Japanese Ships
AG 2087, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/08/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Air attack on TF, near Sepi at 38,38

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 13

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 2049, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5089
AG 117
AG 365

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 8 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Stevens
BB Mississippi
DD Conyngham, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 12

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 5101
AG 5114
AG 2089, Shell hits 4

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 49
B5N Kate x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 9 destroyed
D3A Val x 27 damaged
B5N Kate x 6 damaged

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico, Bomb hits 2
CL Phoenix, Bomb hits 1
DD Cony, Bomb hits 1
BB Mississippi, Bomb hits 1
DD Russell
DD LaValette
CA New Orleans
DD Hull
DD Aulick
CL Denver, Bomb hits 1
DD Stanly

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(60kg bombs just bounce off BB's:eek: )

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:39 am

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/09/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 27
P-40E Warhawk x 11
B-17E Fortress x 77

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed

1LT H. Finn of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 4

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 102

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 99

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 28
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 8 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 4 destroyed

CPT L. Everton of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 8

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 10
G4M1 Betty x 11

no losses

Port hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 5000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 5000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 5000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

1LT J.Drake of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 4

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/10/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

My new CV TF (183ac) is heading to Wunpuko. 1 USN CV 2 USN CVL 1 RN CV

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/11/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on Vila , at 32,36

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 73

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 65

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 16

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/12/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on TF at 36,39

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 42

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 367
AG 102, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 370, Shell hits 4
AG 368, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG 374, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 364
AG 375, Shell hits 4
AG 5032, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 366, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5030, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Libra, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Melucta
AK Celeno, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/13/43

Weather: Overcast

Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 15
P-38G Lightning x 72
B-25J Mitchell x 120
B-26B Marauder x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
B-25J Mitchell x 1 damaged

LTJG H.Araki of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 3

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 88

Port hits 26
Port supply hits 2

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
11 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 19
B-24D Liberator x 41

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 45
Guns lost 1

Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
SBD Dauntless x 18
TBF Avenger x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 8 damaged
TBF Avenger x 4 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 25 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga, Torpedo hits 1
CV Akagi
CVL Shoho, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVL Ryujo
CVL Hosho
CS Nisshin

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
SBD Dauntless x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 3 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 16 damaged

LT M. Franger of VF-9 is credited with kill number 2

Japanese Ships
CVL Shoho, on fire
CVL Hosho, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CV Akagi
CVL Ryujo

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
TBF Avenger x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 2 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 16 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Shoho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVL Hosho, on fire, heavy damage
CV Kaga, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 37,47

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 52
B5N Kate x 64

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 10 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 35 destroyed
D3A Val x 30 damaged
B5N Kate x 12 destroyed
B5N Kate x 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged

ENS M.Vaughn of VF-23 is credited with kill number 3

LCDR E.Ogawa of EIII-1 Daitai is KILLED

Allied Ships
CV Essex, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CA Indianapolis
DD Spence
CVL Independence, Bomb hits 2
CLAA San Juan
CV Victorious

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Air attack on TF at 37,47

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 8
B5N Kate x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 4 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Essex, on fire
DD Strong

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Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 37,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 19
Ki-21 Sally x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Ki-21 Sally x 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
MSW Skylark
MSW Starling
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW Whyalla, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hopkins
MSW Lismore

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
1 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF at 35,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
SBD Dauntless x 41
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 8

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 9 damaged
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CS Nisshin, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
P-39D Airacobra x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

1LT S.Jordan of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 2

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Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 37,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 13

no losses

Allied Ships
DMS Hamilton, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1
DMS Dorsey, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DMS Hovey, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 37,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 10
Ki-21 Sally x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Hamilton, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Dorsey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/14/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 11
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 1
CL Agano
CL Abukuma
DD Oshio
DD Asagumo
DD Arare
DD Murakumo
DD Uranami
DD Ayanami
DD Satsuki
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
DMS Hopkins, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Lismore
MSW Wollongong
MSW Requisite, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
MSW Revenge
MSW Skylark
MSW Starling
MSW Swallow
MSW Herald, Shell hits 37, and is sunk
MSW Motive, Shell hits 6, and is sunk

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Sub attack at 48,52

Japanese Ships
SS I-166

Allied Ships
SC 744, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 15
Beaufighter VIC x 14
P-38G Lightning x 72
B-25J Mitchell x 132
B-26B Marauder x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell x 2 damaged

2LT W. Gardner of 35th FS is credited with kill number 3

COL W.Ariyoshi of 11th Sentai is KILLED

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 190

Port hits 16
Port supply hits 9

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 16
B-24D Liberator x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 47

Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 4

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
5 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 9000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 9000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 37
P-39D Airacobra x 15

no losses

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 2090, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AG 112, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 110, Shell hits 4
AG 2050, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG 118
AG 2092, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Anderson
CL Denver
BB Mississippi, Torpedo hits 1

Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 14

no losses

Allied Ships
PT 319, Shell hits 8
PT 320
PT 323, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Sub attack at 48,52

ENS K.Kawabata of F2/6th Daitai bails out and is RESCUED
Japanese Ships
SS I-166

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/15/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/16/43

Weather: Rain

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
P-40E Warhawk x 13
B-17E Fortress x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 87

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 32

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 42

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG 109, Shell hits 8
AG 5089
AG 5029, Shell hits 4
AG 363, Shell hits 8
AG 2087
AG 101
AG 117, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5070, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5069

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 20
D3A Val x 4
B5N Kate x 10

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed

FO R.Gardner of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
MSW Skylark, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 4
Ki-21 Sally x 11

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

FO R.Gardner of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 5

Allied Ships
MSW Starling
MSW Swallow
MSW Lismore

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 37

no losses

Japanese Ships
AG 2095, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5108
AG 5115, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5116, Shell hits 8
AG 5113
AG 2099
AG 5114, Shell hits 4
AG 5104, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-21 Sally x 8

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed

1LT E.Raymond of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
MSW Revenge
MSW Starling

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/17/43

Weather: Overcast

Sub attack near Noumea at 52,67

Japanese Ships
SS I-168

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Current plan is to land on both Tulagi and Lunga around May 1st

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/18/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed

2LT R. Corry of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 7

Allied Ships
AP Leedstown

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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revised date to commence operation May 12th

mogami · Post by **mogami** » Sun Apr 27, 2003 3:22 pm

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/19/43

Weather: Clear

Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
CA Suzuya
CL Agano
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Oshio, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Asagumo
DD Arare, Shell hits 3
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Uranami
DD Ayanami
DD Satsuki
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico
CA New Orleans
CL Phoenix
CL Denver
DD Jenkins
DD LaValette, Shell hits 1
DD Stanly
DD Cony, Shell hits 1
DD Stevens
DD Aulick, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson
DD Russell
DD Conyngham
DD Hull

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Agano, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Oshio, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Arare, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Uranami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Ayanami
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 1
CA New Orleans
CL Phoenix
CL Denver
DD Jenkins
DD LaValette, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stanly, Shell hits 2
DD Cony
DD Stevens, Shell hits 1
DD Aulick, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson
DD Russell, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Conyngham
DD Hull

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
CA Suzuya, on fire
CL Agano, on fire
CL Abukuma, on fire
DD Oshio, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, on fire
DD Arare, on fire, heavy damage
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
DD Uranami, on fire
DD Ayanami
DD Satsuki, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
PT 319
PT 320, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
PT 325, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 3
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Agano, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Oshio, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arare, on fire, heavy damage
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
DD Uranami, on fire
DD Ayanami
DD Satsuki, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tachikaze, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis, Shell hits 35, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Shropshire, Shell hits 46, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

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Air attack on Port Moresby , at 10,40

Allied aircraft
Hudson x 15
Beaufighter VIC x 16
P-38G Lightning x 72
B-25J Mitchell x 133
B-26B Marauder x 16

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 185

Airbase hits 34
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 159

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
10 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24D Liberator x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
D3A Val x 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 13

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator at 6000 feet

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 56
P-39D Airacobra x 14

no losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 54

Port supply hits 2

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
D3A Val x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 206

Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 131

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
12 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF at 41,43

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
TBF Avenger x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 15

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 3 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Arare, on fire, heavy damage
DD Oshio, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tachikaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Satsuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 41,43

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
TBF Avenger x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 15

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Tachikaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed

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I lost 1 CA and several DD but hopefully the IJN is running out of ships. I really do not
want enemy surface ships moving to Lunga to disrupt my landings. My CVL are giving chase trying
to catch the cripples

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/20/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 30,35

Japanese Ships
AG 5104, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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Sub attack at 43,44

Japanese Ships
SS I-175, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton
CLAA San Juan
DD Craven

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Sub attack at 29,31

Japanese Ships
TK Toei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 25
TBF Avenger x 23

Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Arare, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tachikaze, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
SBD Dauntless x 56
P-39D Airacobra x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 14

no losses

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
TBF Avenger x 16

no losses

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 27
SBD Dauntless x 39
P-39D Airacobra x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 14

no losses

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Air attack on TF at 40,42

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 14

no losses

Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair x 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged

FO V.Farley of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
APD Dent

Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/21/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Air attack on TF at 34,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26
TBF Avenger x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
TBF Avenger x 4 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 19 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Ryuho
CV Akagi

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 25
B5N Kate x 42

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 destroyed
D3A Val x 21 damaged
B5N Kate x 12 destroyed
B5N Kate x 22 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 damaged

LT V.Madison of VF-22 is credited with kill number 3

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CV Victorious
CVL Independence
CLAA San Juan

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 9
B5N Kate x 15

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 6 destroyed
B5N Kate x 11 damaged

LTJG M.Sampson of VF-22 is credited with kill number 2

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton, on fire
CVL Independence

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Air attack on TF at 37,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
D3A Val x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged

LCDR G.Nakasawa of AI-2 Daitai is KILLED

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton, on fire
CVL Independence, Bomb hits 1

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Didn't hit the enemy CV but we did do a number on their airgroups.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/22/43

Weather: Partly Cloudy

Sub attack at 27,17

Japanese Ships
TK Sacramento Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 38,39

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 21

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
5 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 12
D3A Val x 5
B5N Kate x 12

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed

2LT M.Farley of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 3

LTJG E.Akashiba of EIII-1 Daitai bails out and is CAPTURED

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Time to try Tulagi again. This time I'm sending 4 units.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/23/43

Weather: Clear

Sub attack at 29,31

Japanese Ships
AP Daifuku Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 106, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG 110, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
AG 113
AG 118
AG 5090, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AG 2052, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AG 2091, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA New Orleans
CL Phoenix
CL Denver
DD Jenkins
DD Stanly
DD Cony
DD Stevens
DD Anderson
DD Conyngham
DD Hull

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 13

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 134

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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 68

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 30

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 118

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 38,39

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 22

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
6 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
F4U-1 Corsair x 22
P-39D Airacobra x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 7 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed

1LT F.Alford of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 6

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/24/43

Weather: Thunderstorms

Sub attack at 44,46

Japanese Ships
SS I-11

Allied Ships
MSW Skylark, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

CPT L. Everton of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 10

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Sub attack at 43,46

Japanese Ships
SS I-168

Allied Ships
LST 399, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AV Curtiss
AP William Ward Burrows

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 24

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/25/43

Weather: Overcast

Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AG 2089
AG 2095
AG 2099, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AG 5106
AG 5108, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AG 5112
AG 5113, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG 5114
AG 5115
AG 5116, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AG 5117
AG 5118

Allied Ships
CA New Orleans
CL Phoenix
CL Denver
DD Jenkins
DD Stanly
DD Cony
DD Stevens
DD Spence
DD Lansdowne
DD Anderson
DD Hammann
DD Conyngham
DD Perkins
DD Hull

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Naval bombardment of Lunga, at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 7

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 157

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Sub attack at 40,43

Japanese Ships
SS I-123, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Stevens
DD Stanly
DD Spence

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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 38,39

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 17

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 44

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 21

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 1 damaged

Allied Ships
LCI 65, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 67, Shell hits 16
LCI 70, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 61, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 96

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
LCI 67, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 65, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 71
LCI 61, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 64

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 14

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged

2LT C. Hay of 44th FS is credited with kill number 2

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2 damaged

Allied Ships
LCI 65, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 68, Shell hits 4
LCI 64, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 116

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 1
E13A1 Jake x 4
Ki-21 Sally x 13

no losses

Allied Ships
LCI 64, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 223, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI 71

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 34

Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
1 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/26/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 76

no losses

no losses

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 78

Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 38,39

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 12

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
3 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet

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Air attack on 18th Marine Engineer Regiment, at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-21 Sally x 15

no losses

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12

Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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Ground combat at Lunga

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13565 troops, 174 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 248 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 184 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 26

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 81

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/27/43

Weather: Clear

Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
P-39D Airacobra x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 11
B-17E Fortress x 64

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 95

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 73

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 12
B5N Kate x 9

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 damaged
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair x 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged

2LT Z. Pond of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 7

Allied Ships
DD Anderson, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Hull
CL Denver
CL Phoenix, Bomb hits 1
DD Stevens
DD Spence

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Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 7
Ki-21 Sally x 11

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Ki-21 Sally x 1 damaged

1LT H. Finn of VMF-124 is credited with kill number 6

Allied Ships
APD McKean
APD Waters
LST 395
APD Dent
AP Wanganella

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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Air attack on 18th Marine Engineer Regiment, at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 14

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6

no losses

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Cony

Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1536 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1135 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 42

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 25

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/28/43

Weather: Clear

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 5
CA Furutaka
DD Hayanami
DD Nowaki
DD Hagikaze
DD Samidare
DD Hatsuharu
DD Ayanami
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
AP Katoomba, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AP Orungal, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 2327
Guns lost 21

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi at 38,39

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 1
CA Furutaka
DD Hayanami
DD Nowaki
DD Hagikaze
DD Samidare
DD Hatsuharu
DD Ayanami
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
APD Manley, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
APD McKean, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
APD Stringham, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
APD Waters
APD Dent
APD Crosby
MSW Wollongong, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
LST 395
LST 396
AP Wanganella

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 123

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Naval bombardment of Tulagi, at 38,39

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22

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Air attack on 172nd Regimental Combat Team, at 38,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 10

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 5

no losses

no losses

Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x Ki-21 Sally at 5000 feet

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Ground combat at Tulagi

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1498 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 4723 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 337

Allied ground losses:
Men lost 64

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