Summary of Operations 12/08/44
South Pacific: Thousand Ships Bay base captured in ground assault by Allied landing force. 259K supply now ashore in Thousand Ships Bay (105K unloaded this game turn). 35 transports (mostly AKA/APA) remain at Thousand Ships Bay unloading supply cargo, 92K still aboard ships. US surface combat TF and US Main and Escort Carrier forces continue providing cover to landing ops.
Operations report entries and AAR’s of landing operations follow. Two additional LST not listed in Operations entries below were also sunk during this game turn’s landing ops.
LST-888 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (system damage 6, float 15, engine 5, returning to base at 9 kts)
LST-603 breaks her back while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (sunk)
LST-664 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (minor damage, ship unloaded and returning to base at 11 kts)
LST-397 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (system damage 7, float 16, engine 3, returning to base at 9 kts)
LST-673 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (minor damage, ship unloaded and returning to base at 11 kts)
LST-672 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (undamaged, ship unloaded and returning to base at 11 kts)
LST-630 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (minor damage, ship unloaded and returning to base at 11 kts)
LST-778 damaged while beaching at Thousand Ships Bay (minor system damage, ship unloaded and returning to base at 11 kts)
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
LST-176
LST-177
APA Harris fired at enemy troops
APA Zeilin fired at enemy troops
APA Henry T. Allen fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-88
LST-70
LST-66
LST-71, heavy damage (system damage 47, float 75, engine 2, returning to base at 3 kts)
LST-72
LST-88 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-634
LST-633
LST-126
LST-125
LST-634 fired at enemy troops
LST-633 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-88
LST-70
LST-66
LST-73
LST-71, heavy damage
LST-88 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-467
LST-447
LST-202
LST-166
LST-125
LST-467 fired at enemy troops
LST-447 fired at enemy troops
LST-202 fired at enemy troops
LST-166 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-888
LST-885
LST-602
LST-88
LST-87
LST-85
LST-83
LST-81
LST-78
LST-75
LST-66
LST-70
LST-71, heavy damage
LST-888 fired at enemy troops
LST-885 fired at enemy troops
LST-602 fired at enemy troops
LST-88 fired at enemy troops
LST-87 fired at enemy troops
LST-85 fired at enemy troops
LST-83 fired at enemy troops
LST-81 fired at enemy troops
LST-78 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-886
LST-881
LST-634
LST-606
LST-466
LST-450
LST-446
LST-240
LST-227
LST-166
LST-125
LST-202
LST-886 fired at enemy troops
LST-881 fired at enemy troops
LST-634 fired at enemy troops
LST-606 fired at enemy troops
LST-466 fired at enemy troops
LST-450 fired at enemy troops
LST-446 fired at enemy troops
LST-240 fired at enemy troops
LST-227 fired at enemy troops
LST-166 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-777
LST-709
LST-639
LST-223
LST-220
LST-171
LST-170
LST-169
LST-777 fired at enemy troops
LST-709 fired at enemy troops
LST-639 fired at enemy troops
LST-223 fired at enemy troops
LST-220 fired at enemy troops
LST-171 fired at enemy troops
LST-170 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST-665
LST-664
LST-599
LST-588
LST-585
LST-397
LST-396
LST-391
LST-217
LST-215
LST-177
LST-180
LST-176
LST-665 fired at enemy troops
LST-664 fired at enemy troops
LST-599 fired at enemy troops
LST-588 fired at enemy troops
LST-585 fired at enemy troops
LST-397 fired at enemy troops
LST-396 fired at enemy troops
LST-391 fired at enemy troops
LST-217 fired at enemy troops
LST-215 fired at enemy troops
LST-177 fired at enemy troops
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AAR of ground assault to capture Thousand Ships Bay base follows. Fortification level at Thousand Ships Bay (before attack) should be noted – as expected, Piilager likely has even the smallest defended bases built up to maximum fortification levels, it has to be assumed this will be the case in most if not all further amphibious actions during the remainder of this campaign. The 17 Japanese planes (all fighters) reported on Thousand Ships Bay airfield last game turn apparently evacuated before the ground combat action below.
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Ground combat at Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 27509 troops, 436 guns, 714 vehicles, Assault Value = 1167
Defending force 3224 troops, 40 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5
Allied adjusted assault: 1072
Japanese adjusted defense: 46
Allied assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 5)
Allied forces CAPTURE Thousand Ships Bay !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1271 casualties reported
Squads: 44 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 52 disabled
Engineers: 52 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 21 (12 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (9 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1 (not yet identified)
Allied ground losses:
207 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Assaulting units:
131st Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd USMC Tank Battalion
2nd Marine Division
3rd Marine Division
1st USMC Tank Battalion
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
III US Amphib Corps
223rd Field Artillery Battalion
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
XIV Corps Artillery
226th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF
65th JNAF AF Unit
5th Naval Construction Battalion
12th Air Defense AA Battalion
13th JAAF AF Coy
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Allied amphibious force reaches Rekata Bay dot hex base (northern end of island with Thousand Ships Bay), unopposed landing operations started during daylight phase. Landing force at Rekata Bay includes US 111 Infantry Rgt and two New Zealand units (N Force & Samoa Detachments), This action is being done to (1) occupy and develop Rekata Bay as a forward air base, also (2) block retreat by Japanese LCU defending Thousand Ships Bay. This landing operation performed without use of an Amphibious Force HQ – some LCU element disruption a result. Some LCU elements of the three units in the landing force above still unloading, also 40 USN Seabee Bn due to come ashore. 10K supply is now ashore with the landing force, an additional 41K supply remains aboard ships to be unloaded. Operations report entries and AAR follow.
LST-670 breaks her back while beaching at Rekata Bay (undamaged, continuing unloading ops)
LCI-549 damaged while beaching at Rekata Bay (minor damage, unloaded and returning to base at 15 kts)
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Amphibious Assault at Rekata Bay (113,134)
TF 520 troops unloading over beach at Rekata Bay, 113,134
Allied ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 49 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 19 (0 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)
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Current base status of Kirakira –57K supply and 46 fuel on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 64K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 885K supply and 48K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Luganville – 2.31 million supply and 263K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Noumea – 4.45 million supply and 3.20 million fuel on hand. Convoy BP-12 (4 DD, 3 APD, 1 AS, 12 transports) arrives from Pearl Harbor with transfers from Central to South/SW Pacific theatre area. Cargo includes US 6th Infantry Division and 18K supply.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 7 N1K2-J George (all on the ground)
• 2 G4M2a Betty (both flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 3 F6F Hellcat (all ops)
• 1 B-29 Superfort (ops)
USAAF 4E bombers continue night airfield raid against Tulagi. Combat Events report entry and latest AAR’s follow.
4 x 11th BG/42nd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Clear sky (28% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Sweep missions by US Marine and NZ LBA fighters plus CV-based fighters from US Main and Escort Carrier forces against Thousand Ships Bay airfield and three airfields in Japanese base complex at Guadalcanal/Tulagi (Lunga, Tassafronga & Tulagi) continue, no reported Japanese CAP fighter opposition. Night Japanese LBA bomber naval air strike against US surface naval TF in Thousand Ships Bay base hex. AAR’s of air actions follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Thousand Ships Bay 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud (28% moonlight)
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 3 damaged
G4M2a Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
BB Idaho
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M2a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 61
F6F-5 Hellcat x 29
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x F6F-5 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 68
F6F-5 Hellcat x 29
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x F6F-5 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 56
F6F-5 Hellcat x 13
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-5 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 5th Naval Construction Battalion, at 114,136 (Thousand Ships Bay)
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 72
TBF-1 Avenger x 8
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40
F6F-5 Hellcat x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x F6F-5 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no detected Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 40 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no detected Japanese planeson airfield, 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/08 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Tatsuhiro Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 10, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
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Summary of Operations 12/08/44 (continued)
Southwest Pacific: 451K supply and 79K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 156K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in SW Pacific theatre operations area.
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue, also extended range ground attack bombing strikes by US 21 Bomber Command B-29’s from Noumea. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 3
B-24J Liberator x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 2
Port hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
B-24J Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 15
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 40
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 14
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Guards Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 60
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 47th Division ...
Also attacking 104th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 13th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – airfield damage 65, port damage 85, 3 Jap TF (29 ships total), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 126 aircraft (94 fighters, 24 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 154K supply on hand, 2505 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71152 troops, 1596 guns, 1843 vehicles, Assault Value = 2476
Defending force 92710 troops, 920 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Japanese ground losses:
444 casualties reported
Squads: 25 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
754th Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
81st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
31st Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
155th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
I Australian Corps
150th USA Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
2/11th Field Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
47th Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
22nd Division
104th Division
116th Division
13th Division
109th Div /2
1st Guards Division
64th Division
22nd Div /2
41st Division
38th Division
42nd Div /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
7th Base Force
31st Army
17th Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
62nd Construction Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
8th Base Force
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Southwest Pacific: 451K supply and 79K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 156K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in SW Pacific theatre operations area.
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue, also extended range ground attack bombing strikes by US 21 Bomber Command B-29’s from Noumea. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 3
B-24J Liberator x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 2
Port hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
B-24J Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 15
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 40
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 14
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Guards Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 60
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 47th Division ...
Also attacking 104th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 13th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – airfield damage 65, port damage 85, 3 Jap TF (29 ships total), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 126 aircraft (94 fighters, 24 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 154K supply on hand, 2505 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71152 troops, 1596 guns, 1843 vehicles, Assault Value = 2476
Defending force 92710 troops, 920 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Japanese ground losses:
444 casualties reported
Squads: 25 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
754th Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
81st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
31st Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
155th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
I Australian Corps
150th USA Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
2/11th Field Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
47th Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
22nd Division
104th Division
116th Division
13th Division
109th Div /2
1st Guards Division
64th Division
22nd Div /2
41st Division
38th Division
42nd Div /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
7th Base Force
31st Army
17th Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
62nd Construction Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
8th Base Force
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
62nd Nav Gd /1
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/08/44 (continued)
Yellow Sea: US patrol sub damaged in daylight action with Japanese surface ASW off SW coast of Korea. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Moppo at 99,54 (adjacent hex W of Moppo)
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 19
Allied Ships
SS Sablefish, hits 5 (system damage 14, no float or engine, returning to base at 19 kts)
SS Sablefish is located by SC Ch 2
Sablefish bottoming out ....
SC Ch 19 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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NW Australia: One Japanese TF’s (possible transport) visible on game map off Bathurst Island north of Darwin, engaged by US patrol sub in action below. 12/08 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 12, Moving East
US patrol sub sunk in daylight action with Japanese surface ASW off Bathurst Island near Darwin. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Darwin at 75,122 (adjacent hex NW of Bathurst Island)
Japanese Ships
E No.64
E No.207
Allied Ships
SS Haddo, hits 16, heavy damage (sunk)
SS Haddo is located by E No.64
E No.207 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.64 attacking submerged sub ....
Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in NW Australia operations area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 2 Ki-43 Oscar (both ops)
• 1 G4M1 Betty (ops)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Japanese LBA bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Groote Eylandt resume. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3
G4M3a Betty x 4
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
6 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 17
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 27
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-43-IIIa Oscar bombing from 100 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn ...
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Morning Air attack on 12th RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 12th RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Current base status at Groote Eylandt – 2000 supply on hand, airfield service damage 100, runway damage 99, port damage 60.
DEI: Two actions involving a British patrol sub in sea area between Palembang and Singapore. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Muntok at 50,89 (night action, NW of Palembang)
Japanese Ships
TK Ayagiri Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Templar
TK Ayagiri Maru is sighted by SS Templar
SS Templar launches 2 torpedoes at TK Ayagiri Maru
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ASW attack near Singkawang at 53,89 (daylight action, S of Sinkawang)
Japanese Ships
E No.27
Allied Ships
SS Templar
SS Templar is located by E No.27
Templar bottoming out ....
E No.27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 125 aircraft (102 fighters, 23 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 213 aircraft (194 fighters, 9 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 26 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 F-5A Lightning (flak)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Yellow Sea: US patrol sub damaged in daylight action with Japanese surface ASW off SW coast of Korea. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Moppo at 99,54 (adjacent hex W of Moppo)
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 19
Allied Ships
SS Sablefish, hits 5 (system damage 14, no float or engine, returning to base at 19 kts)
SS Sablefish is located by SC Ch 2
Sablefish bottoming out ....
SC Ch 19 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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NW Australia: One Japanese TF’s (possible transport) visible on game map off Bathurst Island north of Darwin, engaged by US patrol sub in action below. 12/08 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 12, Moving East
US patrol sub sunk in daylight action with Japanese surface ASW off Bathurst Island near Darwin. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Darwin at 75,122 (adjacent hex NW of Bathurst Island)
Japanese Ships
E No.64
E No.207
Allied Ships
SS Haddo, hits 16, heavy damage (sunk)
SS Haddo is located by E No.64
E No.207 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.64 attacking submerged sub ....
Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in NW Australia operations area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 2 Ki-43 Oscar (both ops)
• 1 G4M1 Betty (ops)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Japanese LBA bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Groote Eylandt resume. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3
G4M3a Betty x 4
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
6 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 17
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 27
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-43-IIIa Oscar bombing from 100 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn ...
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Morning Air attack on 12th RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 12th RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Current base status at Groote Eylandt – 2000 supply on hand, airfield service damage 100, runway damage 99, port damage 60.
DEI: Two actions involving a British patrol sub in sea area between Palembang and Singapore. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Muntok at 50,89 (night action, NW of Palembang)
Japanese Ships
TK Ayagiri Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Templar
TK Ayagiri Maru is sighted by SS Templar
SS Templar launches 2 torpedoes at TK Ayagiri Maru
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ASW attack near Singkawang at 53,89 (daylight action, S of Sinkawang)
Japanese Ships
E No.27
Allied Ships
SS Templar
SS Templar is located by E No.27
Templar bottoming out ....
E No.27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 125 aircraft (102 fighters, 23 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 213 aircraft (194 fighters, 9 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 26 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 F-5A Lightning (flak)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/09/44
South Pacific: Japanese LCU remaining at Thousand Ships Bay eliminated in ground assault by Allied forces. 292K supply now on hand in Thousand Ships Bay base (33K unloaded this game turn). 37 amphibious transports (AKA/APA) covered by US surface combat TF and Escort Carrier force remain at Thousand Ships Bay unloading supply cargo, 98K still aboard ships. Construction activity to expand size 2(3) airfield at Thousand Ships Bay has started, no reported effect from Japanese night bombing raid below. Transfer of 49 US Aviation Force LCU from Ndeni into Thousand Ships Bay via air transport mostly complete, all elements of this unit expected to arrive during next game turn. Plans are to quickly transfer LBA fighters (US Marine and/or NZ Corsair squadrons) into Thousand Ships Bay airfield – these aircraft already moved forward to airfields on Kirakira and Rennell Island. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (21% moonlight)
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 2 damaged
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M2a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 27334 troops, 436 guns, 714 vehicles, Assault Value = 1145
Defending force 1918 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
Allied adjusted assault: 1663
Japanese adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 237 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2666 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 261 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (30 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 5
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd USMC Tank Battalion
3rd Marine Division
1st USMC Tank Battalion
2nd Marine Division
131st Combat Engineer Regiment
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
223rd Field Artillery Battalion
226th Field Artillery Battalion
III US Amphib Corps
XIV Corps Artillery
148th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion
49th Aviation Base Force /1
Defending units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF
5th Naval Construction Battalion
65th JNAF AF Unit
12th Air Defense AA Battalion
13th JAAF AF Coy
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Allied landing force captures Rekata Bay dot hex base (northern end of island with Thousand Ships Bay) without any reported ground combat. Construction of airfield facilities started at Rekata Bay using engineer elements of Allied combat units plus US 40 Seabee Bn. 29K supply now on hand with Allied LCU in Rekata Bay.
Current base status of Kirakira –56K supply and no fuel on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 66K supply on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 890K supply and 48K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Luganville – 2.32 million supply and 262K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.50 million supply and 3.20 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese aircraft losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 48 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no detected Jap aircraft visible on airfield, airfield damage 43, 10 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/09 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 7, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 8, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 16, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 16, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Moving Northeast
South Pacific: Japanese LCU remaining at Thousand Ships Bay eliminated in ground assault by Allied forces. 292K supply now on hand in Thousand Ships Bay base (33K unloaded this game turn). 37 amphibious transports (AKA/APA) covered by US surface combat TF and Escort Carrier force remain at Thousand Ships Bay unloading supply cargo, 98K still aboard ships. Construction activity to expand size 2(3) airfield at Thousand Ships Bay has started, no reported effect from Japanese night bombing raid below. Transfer of 49 US Aviation Force LCU from Ndeni into Thousand Ships Bay via air transport mostly complete, all elements of this unit expected to arrive during next game turn. Plans are to quickly transfer LBA fighters (US Marine and/or NZ Corsair squadrons) into Thousand Ships Bay airfield – these aircraft already moved forward to airfields on Kirakira and Rennell Island. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (21% moonlight)
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 2 damaged
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M2a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Thousand Ships Bay (114,136)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 27334 troops, 436 guns, 714 vehicles, Assault Value = 1145
Defending force 1918 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
Allied adjusted assault: 1663
Japanese adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 237 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2666 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 261 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (30 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 5
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd USMC Tank Battalion
3rd Marine Division
1st USMC Tank Battalion
2nd Marine Division
131st Combat Engineer Regiment
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
223rd Field Artillery Battalion
226th Field Artillery Battalion
III US Amphib Corps
XIV Corps Artillery
148th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion
49th Aviation Base Force /1
Defending units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF
5th Naval Construction Battalion
65th JNAF AF Unit
12th Air Defense AA Battalion
13th JAAF AF Coy
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Allied landing force captures Rekata Bay dot hex base (northern end of island with Thousand Ships Bay) without any reported ground combat. Construction of airfield facilities started at Rekata Bay using engineer elements of Allied combat units plus US 40 Seabee Bn. 29K supply now on hand with Allied LCU in Rekata Bay.
Current base status of Kirakira –56K supply and no fuel on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 66K supply on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 890K supply and 48K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Luganville – 2.32 million supply and 262K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.50 million supply and 3.20 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese aircraft losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 48 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no detected Jap aircraft visible on airfield, airfield damage 43, 10 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/09 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 7, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 8, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 16, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 16, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Moving Northeast
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/09/44 (continued)
Japanese Home Islands: US patrol sub damaged off Korea last game turn intercepted and sunk by Japanese surface ASW in daylight action while starting its return to base. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63 (adjacent hex N of Amami Oshima)
Japanese Ships
E Awaji
E Uji
Allied Ships
SS Sablefish, hits 10, heavy damage (sunk)
SS Sablefish is located by E Awaji
Sablefish diving deep ....
E Uji fails to find sub and abandons search
E Awaji attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Central Pacific: Contact reported between US patrol sub and Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Ponape at 122,112 (NE of Ponape)
Japanese Ships
PB Marei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Dace
SS Dace launches 2 torpedoes at PB Marei Maru
PB Marei Maru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sigint entry for 12/09 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/09 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: E W-39 reported in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
Groote Eylandt base falls to Japanese in assault by airborne troops. Construction of airfield facilities at Groote Eylandt had been completed to size 4(5), no port facilities were built. Airfield and port facilities at Groote Eylandt both had heavy damage at the time of its fall. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Groote Eylandt (82,130)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 871 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34
Defending force 1273 troops, 0 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Groote Eylandt !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
1281 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 114 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 22 (22 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
1st Glider Inf. Rgt /1
Defending units:
35th USN Naval Construction Battalion
12th RAAF M/W Sqn
3rd RAAF M/W Sqn
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in NW Australia operations area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 N1K1-J George (ops)
• 1 G3M3 Nell (ops)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
AAR’S of LBA bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Groote Eylandt prior to capture by Japanese forces follow.
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 9
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th RAAF M/W Sqn ...
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 30
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-43-IIIa Oscar bombing from 100 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th RAAF M/W Sqn ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-67-Ia Peggy x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-67-Ia Peggy bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-43-IIIa Oscar bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Sigint entry for 12/09 reports Jap 23 JAAF Bn (base force LCU) now located in Darwin, this unit transferred to Australia from Cam Ranh Bay.
DEI: British patrol sub in contact with Japanese surface ASW in sea area near Palembang. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Toboali at 51,94 (night action, adjacent hex NE of Toboali)
Japanese Ships
E Tsubame
Allied Ships
SS Thorough
SS Thorough is sighted by escort
E Tsubame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 137 aircraft (112 fighters, 25 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 162 aircraft (141 fighters, 6 bombers), airfield damage 4, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU (+1 from last report).
RAF and USAAF 4E bombers launch night bombing raid against Magwe airfield, raid intercepted by Japanese night fighters. 3 USAAF (2 B-24D Liberator, 1 B-17E Fortress) bombers destroyed, no RAF plane losses. 16 Japanese planes reported destroyed either air-to-air or on the ground. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.355 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
5 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
7 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
5 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Light cloud (21% moonlight)
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 7
B-17E Fortress x 7
B-24D Liberator x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 2 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 8 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Liberator B.III bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 8
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 9 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 59 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.III bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed.
• 7 Ki-61 Tony (all on the ground)
• 3 N1K1-J George (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-48 Lily (on the ground)
• 5 J1N1-Sa Irving (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-17E Fortress (flak)
• 2 B-24D Liberator (1 ops, 1 unknown)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo) (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Japanese Home Islands: US patrol sub damaged off Korea last game turn intercepted and sunk by Japanese surface ASW in daylight action while starting its return to base. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63 (adjacent hex N of Amami Oshima)
Japanese Ships
E Awaji
E Uji
Allied Ships
SS Sablefish, hits 10, heavy damage (sunk)
SS Sablefish is located by E Awaji
Sablefish diving deep ....
E Uji fails to find sub and abandons search
E Awaji attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Central Pacific: Contact reported between US patrol sub and Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Ponape at 122,112 (NE of Ponape)
Japanese Ships
PB Marei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Dace
SS Dace launches 2 torpedoes at PB Marei Maru
PB Marei Maru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sigint entry for 12/09 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/09 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: E W-39 reported in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
Groote Eylandt base falls to Japanese in assault by airborne troops. Construction of airfield facilities at Groote Eylandt had been completed to size 4(5), no port facilities were built. Airfield and port facilities at Groote Eylandt both had heavy damage at the time of its fall. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Groote Eylandt (82,130)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 871 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34
Defending force 1273 troops, 0 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Groote Eylandt !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
1281 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 114 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 22 (22 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
1st Glider Inf. Rgt /1
Defending units:
35th USN Naval Construction Battalion
12th RAAF M/W Sqn
3rd RAAF M/W Sqn
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in NW Australia operations area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 N1K1-J George (ops)
• 1 G3M3 Nell (ops)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
AAR’S of LBA bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Groote Eylandt prior to capture by Japanese forces follow.
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 9
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th RAAF M/W Sqn ...
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 30
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-43-IIIa Oscar bombing from 100 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th RAAF M/W Sqn ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 35th USN Naval Construction Battalion, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-67-Ia Peggy x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-67-Ia Peggy bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Groote Eylandt, at 82,130
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd RAAF M/W Sqn, at 82,130 (Groote Eylandt)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-43-IIIa Oscar bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Sigint entry for 12/09 reports Jap 23 JAAF Bn (base force LCU) now located in Darwin, this unit transferred to Australia from Cam Ranh Bay.
DEI: British patrol sub in contact with Japanese surface ASW in sea area near Palembang. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Toboali at 51,94 (night action, adjacent hex NE of Toboali)
Japanese Ships
E Tsubame
Allied Ships
SS Thorough
SS Thorough is sighted by escort
E Tsubame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 137 aircraft (112 fighters, 25 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 162 aircraft (141 fighters, 6 bombers), airfield damage 4, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU (+1 from last report).
RAF and USAAF 4E bombers launch night bombing raid against Magwe airfield, raid intercepted by Japanese night fighters. 3 USAAF (2 B-24D Liberator, 1 B-17E Fortress) bombers destroyed, no RAF plane losses. 16 Japanese planes reported destroyed either air-to-air or on the ground. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.355 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
5 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
7 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
5 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Light cloud (21% moonlight)
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 7
B-17E Fortress x 7
B-24D Liberator x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 2 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 8 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Liberator B.III bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 8
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 9 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 59 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.III bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed.
• 7 Ki-61 Tony (all on the ground)
• 3 N1K1-J George (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-48 Lily (on the ground)
• 5 J1N1-Sa Irving (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-17E Fortress (flak)
• 2 B-24D Liberator (1 ops, 1 unknown)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo) (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/09/44 (continued)
Southwest Pacific: 449K supply and 79K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea plus Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 9 Ki-44 Tojo (all flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 P-38 Lightning (ops)
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue, also extended range ground attack bombing strikes by US 21 Bomber Command B-29’s from Noumea. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
Mitchell II x 16
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 3
P-38L Lightning x 20
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 12
P-38L Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
P-38L Lightning x 40
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
P-38L Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 24
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
P-38L Lightning x 40
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
P-38L Lightning x 40
No Allied losses
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 18
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 116th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 22nd Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
P-38L Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Jap naval air strike against US destroyer TF operating in Buna base hex. In addition to interdicting Japanese ships entering Buna, the destroyer TF also successfully acting as bait for Jap naval air strikes (LRCAP from Port Moresby in place to intercept the Jap strike). AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 9
Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 5 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
35th FG/40th FS with P-38L Lightning (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38L Lightning (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – airfield damage 84, port damage 68, no Jap TF, 27 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 127 aircraft (92 fighters, 31 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul – 181 aircraft (115 fighters, 26 bombers), 5 Jap TF (23 ships total), 9 ships in port (4 DD, 3 xAKL, 1 SS, 1 SST), 38 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 152K supply on hand, 2543 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71440 troops, 1596 guns, 1843 vehicles, Assault Value = 2544
Defending force 92974 troops, 919 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2113
Japanese ground losses:
410 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
31st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
1st Marine Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/6th Armoured Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
9th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
82nd Mortar Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
I Australian Corps
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2/13th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
155th USA Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
150th USA Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
64th Division
22nd Division
47th Division
1st Guards Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
13th Division
109th Div /2
42nd Div /2
38th Division
116th Division
104th Division
22nd Div /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
8th Base Force
1st Naval Const Bn /1
31st Army
3rd Cavalry Brigade
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
17th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
14th Naval Construction Battalion
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
62nd Construction Battalion
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Night surface naval action in Buna base hex between Japanese destroyer TF and US PT-boats. AAR follows.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Matsukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Oite
DD Hayate
Allied Ships
PT-144
PT-146, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-148
PT-155
PT-223
PT-226
PT-228
PT-229
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-148 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-146 at 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-226 at 4,000 yards
PT-155 engages DD Hatakaze at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-148 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 5,000 yards
PT-223 engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
PT-146 sunk by DD Shimakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Gowker, I.F. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-223 at 6,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 11,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-155 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Southwest Pacific: 449K supply and 79K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea plus Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 9 Ki-44 Tojo (all flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 P-38 Lightning (ops)
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue, also extended range ground attack bombing strikes by US 21 Bomber Command B-29’s from Noumea. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
Mitchell II x 16
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 3
P-38L Lightning x 20
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 12
P-38L Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
P-38L Lightning x 40
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
P-38L Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 24
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
P-38L Lightning x 40
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
P-38L Lightning x 40
No Allied losses
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 18
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 116th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 22nd Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
P-38L Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Jap naval air strike against US destroyer TF operating in Buna base hex. In addition to interdicting Japanese ships entering Buna, the destroyer TF also successfully acting as bait for Jap naval air strikes (LRCAP from Port Moresby in place to intercept the Jap strike). AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 9
Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 5 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
35th FG/40th FS with P-38L Lightning (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38L Lightning (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – airfield damage 84, port damage 68, no Jap TF, 27 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 127 aircraft (92 fighters, 31 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul – 181 aircraft (115 fighters, 26 bombers), 5 Jap TF (23 ships total), 9 ships in port (4 DD, 3 xAKL, 1 SS, 1 SST), 38 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 152K supply on hand, 2543 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71440 troops, 1596 guns, 1843 vehicles, Assault Value = 2544
Defending force 92974 troops, 919 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2113
Japanese ground losses:
410 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
31st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
1st Marine Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/6th Armoured Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
9th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
82nd Mortar Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
I Australian Corps
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2/13th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
155th USA Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
150th USA Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
64th Division
22nd Division
47th Division
1st Guards Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
13th Division
109th Div /2
42nd Div /2
38th Division
116th Division
104th Division
22nd Div /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
8th Base Force
1st Naval Const Bn /1
31st Army
3rd Cavalry Brigade
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
17th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
14th Naval Construction Battalion
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
62nd Construction Battalion
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Night surface naval action in Buna base hex between Japanese destroyer TF and US PT-boats. AAR follows.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Matsukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Oite
DD Hayate
Allied Ships
PT-144
PT-146, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-148
PT-155
PT-223
PT-226
PT-228
PT-229
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-148 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-146 at 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-226 at 4,000 yards
PT-155 engages DD Hatakaze at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-148 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 5,000 yards
PT-223 engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
PT-146 sunk by DD Shimakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Gowker, I.F. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-223 at 6,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 11,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-155 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/10/44
South Pacific: An amphibious landing TF with construction engineers (26 & 27 USN Naval Construction Rgts) plus 10K supply arrived at Ontong Java dot hex base NE of Rekata Bay. Ontong Java hex remained under Allied control throughout this campaign, allowing it to be occupied without any necessary ground assault to capture it. Short term plans are to establish airfield facilities for use in operating LBA naval search operations into open sea areas of Central Pacific north of the Solomons.
Japanese fighter sweeps and raids over Thousand Ships Bay base hex, intercepted by CAP fighters from US Escort Carrier force. 52 Japanese and 28 US fighter planes reported destroyed in action. Two US Marine VMF squadrons (48 F4U-1 Corsairs total) transferred into Thousand Ships Bay airfield via Rennell Island, both squadrons now resting pilots and expected to be fully operational next game turn. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 9
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 90
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 44
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 83
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-44-IIc Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 14
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 4
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 63
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 9
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 43
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24900 and 30900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Current status at Rekata Bay dot hex base – 45K supply on hand. Unloading of cargo from all amphibious transport ships completed, amphibious TF now returning to base. US surface combat TF (13 DD) at Rekata Bay departing Rekata Bay to launch surface naval interdiction raids against Japanese controlled base hexes at Munda and Shortlands. Airfield construction at Rekata Bay is underway.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 327K supply on hand. US Escort Carrier force remains at Thousand Ships Bay along with transport ships (from invasion force) still unloading additional supply cargo. Airfield construction activity continues.
Current base status of Kirakira –56K supply and 10K fuel on hand. With a stockpile of fuel on hand plus arrival of an AGP (tender) at Kirakira, plans are underway to begin transfer of PT-boats into Kirakira for interdiction of Japanese ship traffic inside the Guadalcanal-Tulagi base complex. 49 PT are currently available (in port) at Ndeni, these PT are being transferred to Kirakira. Ndeni is planned to be used as a forward repair/maintenance port for PT operating from Kirakira.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 68K supply on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 900K supply and 47K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.32 million supply and 262K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Noumea – 4.50 million supply and 3.20 million fuel on hand (unchanged). Transport convoy WP-284 (1 CM, 1 AVP, 6 AGP, 2 AE, 3 APA, 7 APD, 4 landing ships, 7 transports) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii. Non-transport ships in this convoy as well as cargo are part of transfers now underway from Central Pacific to South/SW Pacific theatre operations area. Cargo aboard WP-284 includes three LCU (31 US Infantry Rgt, HQ US Eighth Army, 10 USMC Field Artillery Bn) and 58K supply. All non-transport ships arriving with WP-284 are being detached from the convoy for employment in South/SW Pacific theatres.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 24 N1K2-J George (23 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 13 Ki-44 Tojo (all air-to-air)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 28 F6F Hellcat (20 air-to-air, 8 ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 27 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 2 aircraft (both fighters), airfield damage 29, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 4 aircraft (all fighters), 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/10 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Madras Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
South Pacific: An amphibious landing TF with construction engineers (26 & 27 USN Naval Construction Rgts) plus 10K supply arrived at Ontong Java dot hex base NE of Rekata Bay. Ontong Java hex remained under Allied control throughout this campaign, allowing it to be occupied without any necessary ground assault to capture it. Short term plans are to establish airfield facilities for use in operating LBA naval search operations into open sea areas of Central Pacific north of the Solomons.
Japanese fighter sweeps and raids over Thousand Ships Bay base hex, intercepted by CAP fighters from US Escort Carrier force. 52 Japanese and 28 US fighter planes reported destroyed in action. Two US Marine VMF squadrons (48 F4U-1 Corsairs total) transferred into Thousand Ships Bay airfield via Rennell Island, both squadrons now resting pilots and expected to be fully operational next game turn. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 9
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 90
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 44
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 83
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-44-IIc Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 14
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 4
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 63
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 9
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 43
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24900 and 30900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Current status at Rekata Bay dot hex base – 45K supply on hand. Unloading of cargo from all amphibious transport ships completed, amphibious TF now returning to base. US surface combat TF (13 DD) at Rekata Bay departing Rekata Bay to launch surface naval interdiction raids against Japanese controlled base hexes at Munda and Shortlands. Airfield construction at Rekata Bay is underway.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 327K supply on hand. US Escort Carrier force remains at Thousand Ships Bay along with transport ships (from invasion force) still unloading additional supply cargo. Airfield construction activity continues.
Current base status of Kirakira –56K supply and 10K fuel on hand. With a stockpile of fuel on hand plus arrival of an AGP (tender) at Kirakira, plans are underway to begin transfer of PT-boats into Kirakira for interdiction of Japanese ship traffic inside the Guadalcanal-Tulagi base complex. 49 PT are currently available (in port) at Ndeni, these PT are being transferred to Kirakira. Ndeni is planned to be used as a forward repair/maintenance port for PT operating from Kirakira.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 68K supply on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 900K supply and 47K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.32 million supply and 262K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Noumea – 4.50 million supply and 3.20 million fuel on hand (unchanged). Transport convoy WP-284 (1 CM, 1 AVP, 6 AGP, 2 AE, 3 APA, 7 APD, 4 landing ships, 7 transports) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii. Non-transport ships in this convoy as well as cargo are part of transfers now underway from Central Pacific to South/SW Pacific theatre operations area. Cargo aboard WP-284 includes three LCU (31 US Infantry Rgt, HQ US Eighth Army, 10 USMC Field Artillery Bn) and 58K supply. All non-transport ships arriving with WP-284 are being detached from the convoy for employment in South/SW Pacific theatres.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 24 N1K2-J George (23 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 13 Ki-44 Tojo (all air-to-air)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 28 F6F Hellcat (20 air-to-air, 8 ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 27 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 2 aircraft (both fighters), airfield damage 29, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 4 aircraft (all fighters), 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/10 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Madras Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
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Summary of Operations 12/10/44 (continued)
Southwest Pacific: 453K supply and 79K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea plus Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 B5N2 Kate (flak)
• 13 N1K2-J George (all air-to-ai)
• 2 Ki-44 Tojo (both air-to-air)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 4 P-47D Thunderbolt (all ops)
• 3 Spitfire VIII (all ops)
• 2 A-20G Havoc (both ops)
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue, also extended range ground attack bombing strikes by US 21 Bomber Command B-29’s from Noumea. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
Mitchell II x 16
B-24J Liberator x 21
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 3
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 22
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 52
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 48
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 29
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 22
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 104th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 104th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 61
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 13th Division ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 24
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 23
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 16
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 35
No Allied losses
Port hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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US destroyer TF continues operating in Buna base hex.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Ichiyo Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Wilson
DD Farragut
DD Worden
DD Allen
DD Chew
Reduced sighting due to 21% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 21% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Moosbrugger, Fred crosses the 'T'
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Farragut engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Hammann engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Jap naval air strike against US destroyer TF operating in Buna base hex. In addition to interdicting Japanese ships entering Buna, the destroyer TF also successfully acting as bait for Jap naval air strikes (LRCAP from Port Moresby in place to intercept the Jap strike). AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Moderate rain (10% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Allen
DD Hammann
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Hammann
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 69
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
475th FG/433rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 30
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 68
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 13 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 21 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(24 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 65
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 78 minutes
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
20 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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US destroyer TF intercepts lone Japanese PB probably operating as a transport in Buna base hex. AAR follows.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Ichiyo Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Wilson
DD Farragut
DD Worden
DD Allen
DD Chew
Reduced sighting due to 21% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 21% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Moosbrugger, Fred crosses the 'T'
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Farragut engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Hammann engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – airfield damage 72, port damage 87, 1 Jap TF (4 ships, visible on map as submarine TF), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 131 aircraft (94 fighters, 29 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 5 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul – 181 aircraft (115 fighters, 26 bombers), 5 Jap TF (25 ships total), 7 ships in port (1 DD, 4 xAKL, 2 PG), 39 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 152K supply on hand, 2579 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71668 troops, 1596 guns, 1843 vehicles, Assault Value = 2582
Defending force 93206 troops, 919 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2134
Japanese ground losses:
655 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
754th Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
2/4th Armoured Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Marine Division
32nd Infantry Division
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
81st Infantry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
9th Australian Division
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
I Australian Corps
2/11th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
82nd Mortar Battalion
9th RAAF Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
150th USA Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
13th Division
1st Guards Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
104th Division
42nd Div /2
116th Division
22nd Division
109th Division
47th Division
41st Division
38th Division
22nd Div /2
64th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
31st Army
1st Naval Const Bn /1
7th Base Force
8th Base Force
14th Naval Construction Battalion
62nd Construction Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Night surface naval action in Buna base hex between Japanese destroyer TF and US PT-boats. AAR follows.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Matsukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Oite
DD Hayate
Allied Ships
PT-144
PT-146, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-148
PT-155
PT-223
PT-226
PT-228
PT-229
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-148 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-146 at 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-226 at 4,000 yards
PT-155 engages DD Hatakaze at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-148 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 5,000 yards
PT-223 engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
PT-146 sunk by DD Shimakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Gowker, I.F. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-223 at 6,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 11,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-155 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Southwest Pacific: 453K supply and 79K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea plus Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 B5N2 Kate (flak)
• 13 N1K2-J George (all air-to-ai)
• 2 Ki-44 Tojo (both air-to-air)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 4 P-47D Thunderbolt (all ops)
• 3 Spitfire VIII (all ops)
• 2 A-20G Havoc (both ops)
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue, also extended range ground attack bombing strikes by US 21 Bomber Command B-29’s from Noumea. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
Mitchell II x 16
B-24J Liberator x 21
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 3
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 22
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 52
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 48
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 29
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 22
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 104th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 104th Division, at 99,129 (Buna)
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 61
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 13th Division ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 24
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 23
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 16
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 35
No Allied losses
Port hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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US destroyer TF continues operating in Buna base hex.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Ichiyo Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Wilson
DD Farragut
DD Worden
DD Allen
DD Chew
Reduced sighting due to 21% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 21% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Moosbrugger, Fred crosses the 'T'
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Farragut engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Hammann engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Jap naval air strike against US destroyer TF operating in Buna base hex. In addition to interdicting Japanese ships entering Buna, the destroyer TF also successfully acting as bait for Jap naval air strikes (LRCAP from Port Moresby in place to intercept the Jap strike). AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Moderate rain (10% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Allen
DD Hammann
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Hammann
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 69
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
475th FG/433rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 30
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 68
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 13 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 21 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(24 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 65
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 78 minutes
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
20 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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US destroyer TF intercepts lone Japanese PB probably operating as a transport in Buna base hex. AAR follows.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Ichiyo Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Wilson
DD Farragut
DD Worden
DD Allen
DD Chew
Reduced sighting due to 21% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 21% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Moosbrugger, Fred crosses the 'T'
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Farragut engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Hammann engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wilson engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Chew engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Ichiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – airfield damage 72, port damage 87, 1 Jap TF (4 ships, visible on map as submarine TF), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 131 aircraft (94 fighters, 29 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 5 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul – 181 aircraft (115 fighters, 26 bombers), 5 Jap TF (25 ships total), 7 ships in port (1 DD, 4 xAKL, 2 PG), 39 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 152K supply on hand, 2579 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71668 troops, 1596 guns, 1843 vehicles, Assault Value = 2582
Defending force 93206 troops, 919 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2134
Japanese ground losses:
655 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
754th Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
2/4th Armoured Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Marine Division
32nd Infantry Division
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
81st Infantry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
9th Australian Division
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
I Australian Corps
2/11th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
82nd Mortar Battalion
9th RAAF Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
150th USA Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
13th Division
1st Guards Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
104th Division
42nd Div /2
116th Division
22nd Division
109th Division
47th Division
41st Division
38th Division
22nd Div /2
64th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
31st Army
1st Naval Const Bn /1
7th Base Force
8th Base Force
14th Naval Construction Battalion
62nd Construction Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Night surface naval action in Buna base hex between Japanese destroyer TF and US PT-boats. AAR follows.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Matsukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Oite
DD Hayate
Allied Ships
PT-144
PT-146, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-148
PT-155
PT-223
PT-226
PT-228
PT-229
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-229 at 5,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-148 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-146 at 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-229 at 4,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-226 at 4,000 yards
PT-155 engages DD Hatakaze at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-148 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 5,000 yards
PT-223 engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
PT-146 sunk by DD Shimakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-144 at 5,000 yards
Gowker, I.F. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-228 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-223 at 6,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Hayate engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-228 at 11,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-155 at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-229 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/10/44 (continued)
Eastern US: Transport convoy EX-98 (24 ships) departs for Australia via Capetown. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 116K supply and 1600 fuel, no LCU or air units. This particular part of my transport convoy system (EX/XE convoys) has evolved into a secondary role of cargo transport between the mainland US and Australia – a larger part of this traffic now originating from the US West Coast. At this point in the campaign, ships currently employed in EX/XE convoy routes are surplus to convoy transport needs elsewhere – this due both to the large numbers of transport ships (xAK, TK) entering the game as reinforcements and also the low casualty rate of large Allied transport ships throughout this campaign. Operation of EX/XE transport convoys now being continued as an infrastructure for future transport of Allied LCU reinforcements (mostly arriving in United Kingdom) in 1945 into forward operating theatres on-map. Several options are now under consideration for where Allied LCU reinforcements from Europe will be employed when they become available.
Australia: Transport convoy WX-36 (17 ships) arrives from mainland US. Cargo aboard the convoy includes three LCU (5220 Engineer Construction Brigade, 29 USN Naval Construction Rgt, 51 Aviation Base Force), three air units (two USAAF recon, one USN VT squadron), 112K supply and 19K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/10 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sumatra Maru reported in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 19, Moving East
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 77, no visible Jap LCU or TF.
DEI: British patrol sub operating near Palembang intercepts Japanese TF. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Muntok at 51,91 (N of Palembang)
Japanese Ships
TK Tensho Maru
Allied Ships
SS Thorough
TK Tensho Maru is sighted by SS Thorough
SS Thorough launches 2 torpedoes
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 117 aircraft (97 fighters, 20 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 183 aircraft (165 fighters, 9 bombers), airfield damage 2, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kalemyo, at 59,42
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Eastern US: Transport convoy EX-98 (24 ships) departs for Australia via Capetown. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 116K supply and 1600 fuel, no LCU or air units. This particular part of my transport convoy system (EX/XE convoys) has evolved into a secondary role of cargo transport between the mainland US and Australia – a larger part of this traffic now originating from the US West Coast. At this point in the campaign, ships currently employed in EX/XE convoy routes are surplus to convoy transport needs elsewhere – this due both to the large numbers of transport ships (xAK, TK) entering the game as reinforcements and also the low casualty rate of large Allied transport ships throughout this campaign. Operation of EX/XE transport convoys now being continued as an infrastructure for future transport of Allied LCU reinforcements (mostly arriving in United Kingdom) in 1945 into forward operating theatres on-map. Several options are now under consideration for where Allied LCU reinforcements from Europe will be employed when they become available.
Australia: Transport convoy WX-36 (17 ships) arrives from mainland US. Cargo aboard the convoy includes three LCU (5220 Engineer Construction Brigade, 29 USN Naval Construction Rgt, 51 Aviation Base Force), three air units (two USAAF recon, one USN VT squadron), 112K supply and 19K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/10 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sumatra Maru reported in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 19, Moving East
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 77, no visible Jap LCU or TF.
DEI: British patrol sub operating near Palembang intercepts Japanese TF. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Muntok at 51,91 (N of Palembang)
Japanese Ships
TK Tensho Maru
Allied Ships
SS Thorough
TK Tensho Maru is sighted by SS Thorough
SS Thorough launches 2 torpedoes
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 117 aircraft (97 fighters, 20 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 183 aircraft (165 fighters, 9 bombers), airfield damage 2, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kalemyo, at 59,42
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Comment:
I remember discussing the dots as an alternative strategy quite awhile ago when direct assault proved too difficult. You have implemented it well. Pillager is now in a bind, 30 LCUs which now are isolated and unlikely to be utilized without great difficulty.
With that in mind, the question becomes, what next? Air power will keep the forces now surrounded isolated. Ships will not be able to resupply nor evacuate the enemy. In a few months, they will have exhausted supply, no flights, no nothing. However, you have expended considerable force in securing the dots. In time, a couple of months or so, most of the assault units can be relieved and moved onto the next dot project.
What I have found against the AAR in my campaign is that once the enemy exhausts supply, it is quite vulnerable (like the Chinese in the beginning except better trained.) In the PI, which I invaded two months ago, I have waltzed through Mindanao, taken Cebu, and just about everything else I have attacked including Legapsi this past turn. Defense is negligible with no enemy in supply. Manila is out of supply.
The learning here is out of supply forces, while a problem in the hex they occupy, are not a problem anywhere else. Thus, you will not need to keep huge assault troop forces hemming them in. Air power and suitable defense forces for your bases is all that is necessary, along with the stationing of suitable SAG forces to deal with any stray naval forces attempting to break the blockade. In other words, you can keep doing this. Down side, you will run out of time before defeating Pillager, but you have figured out how to beat his strategy. Next time, if there is a next time, you will be able to implement it faster. I am impressed with how you have done this.
John (johnjohn)
I remember discussing the dots as an alternative strategy quite awhile ago when direct assault proved too difficult. You have implemented it well. Pillager is now in a bind, 30 LCUs which now are isolated and unlikely to be utilized without great difficulty.
With that in mind, the question becomes, what next? Air power will keep the forces now surrounded isolated. Ships will not be able to resupply nor evacuate the enemy. In a few months, they will have exhausted supply, no flights, no nothing. However, you have expended considerable force in securing the dots. In time, a couple of months or so, most of the assault units can be relieved and moved onto the next dot project.
What I have found against the AAR in my campaign is that once the enemy exhausts supply, it is quite vulnerable (like the Chinese in the beginning except better trained.) In the PI, which I invaded two months ago, I have waltzed through Mindanao, taken Cebu, and just about everything else I have attacked including Legapsi this past turn. Defense is negligible with no enemy in supply. Manila is out of supply.
The learning here is out of supply forces, while a problem in the hex they occupy, are not a problem anywhere else. Thus, you will not need to keep huge assault troop forces hemming them in. Air power and suitable defense forces for your bases is all that is necessary, along with the stationing of suitable SAG forces to deal with any stray naval forces attempting to break the blockade. In other words, you can keep doing this. Down side, you will run out of time before defeating Pillager, but you have figured out how to beat his strategy. Next time, if there is a next time, you will be able to implement it faster. I am impressed with how you have done this.
John (johnjohn)
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Johnjohn,
Welcome back. I fully agree the “small ball” strategy of taking lightly defended and/or dot hex bases is proving effective in being able to start and establish some kind of Allied advance. In the Solomons, my primary objective is establishing significant air bases within fighter sweep range (5-6 hexes) of Rabaul. The main idea around Rabaul is neutralizing it, not necessarily capturing it. Rabaul is certainly useful to me if it can be taken, but not with 38 Japanese LCU stationed in it. I’ve launched naval surface raids (both bombardment and naval combat) into Rabaul – these eliminating much of Pillager’s small transport ship capacity to supply Buna even on a modest scale. Naval bombardment also caused significant damage to Japanese air transport capacity from Rabaul to Buna. Allied capture of Milne Bay also proved a turning point in the action at Buna – Buna now within range of PT-boats plus the base has the capacity to support regular US surface naval activity off Buna. All of this is interdicting Pillager’s ability to keep Buna going for the Japanese side. Effects of this interdiction is shown in numbers of destroyed Japanese LCU elements rising in recent AAR’s of Allied ground combat at Buna. Buna is now becoming winnable for the Allies, possibly sooner rather than later.
After Buna and the Solomons, things could be slightly more problematic. There is the matter of reaching and successfully invading the Marianas. Based on the almost certain probability of maximum fortification sizes on all islands plus known (many units identified) Japanese LCU garrisons on each island, entering the Marianas via frontal attack is inviting a repeat of my current experience at Buna. Pillager’s Japanese army in the Pacific outnumbers Allied ground forces I have available. The fall of China in 1943 plus a sizable number of Japanese LCU reinforcements through 1944 made this development virtually inevitable. Check a posting Pillager made in a thread re:China in the War Room. From my point of view, there was little surprise to me in what he said.
Another point on the Marianas… entering the Central Pacific area from the Solomons and Buna makes the KB relevant. Pillager’s most likely strategy is employing KB as a “fleet in being” beyond reach of any Allied attack as long as possible; even if he doesn’t use it, I still need to account for it. To a large extent this negates the use of my US Main Carrier force as a means of directly supporting any invasion in the Marianas – I have to save its “shots” (planes and air sorties) for use against the KB if it shows up. Having a large carrier battle is not necessarily in Pillager's best interest.
Some interesting options occurring in 1945 with Allied ground forces entering as reinforcements from Europe (mid to late summer) around where they can be most effectively used. I may find myself doing something less than obvious in a campaign where Allied victory is less then certain.
Welcome back. I fully agree the “small ball” strategy of taking lightly defended and/or dot hex bases is proving effective in being able to start and establish some kind of Allied advance. In the Solomons, my primary objective is establishing significant air bases within fighter sweep range (5-6 hexes) of Rabaul. The main idea around Rabaul is neutralizing it, not necessarily capturing it. Rabaul is certainly useful to me if it can be taken, but not with 38 Japanese LCU stationed in it. I’ve launched naval surface raids (both bombardment and naval combat) into Rabaul – these eliminating much of Pillager’s small transport ship capacity to supply Buna even on a modest scale. Naval bombardment also caused significant damage to Japanese air transport capacity from Rabaul to Buna. Allied capture of Milne Bay also proved a turning point in the action at Buna – Buna now within range of PT-boats plus the base has the capacity to support regular US surface naval activity off Buna. All of this is interdicting Pillager’s ability to keep Buna going for the Japanese side. Effects of this interdiction is shown in numbers of destroyed Japanese LCU elements rising in recent AAR’s of Allied ground combat at Buna. Buna is now becoming winnable for the Allies, possibly sooner rather than later.
After Buna and the Solomons, things could be slightly more problematic. There is the matter of reaching and successfully invading the Marianas. Based on the almost certain probability of maximum fortification sizes on all islands plus known (many units identified) Japanese LCU garrisons on each island, entering the Marianas via frontal attack is inviting a repeat of my current experience at Buna. Pillager’s Japanese army in the Pacific outnumbers Allied ground forces I have available. The fall of China in 1943 plus a sizable number of Japanese LCU reinforcements through 1944 made this development virtually inevitable. Check a posting Pillager made in a thread re:China in the War Room. From my point of view, there was little surprise to me in what he said.
Another point on the Marianas… entering the Central Pacific area from the Solomons and Buna makes the KB relevant. Pillager’s most likely strategy is employing KB as a “fleet in being” beyond reach of any Allied attack as long as possible; even if he doesn’t use it, I still need to account for it. To a large extent this negates the use of my US Main Carrier force as a means of directly supporting any invasion in the Marianas – I have to save its “shots” (planes and air sorties) for use against the KB if it shows up. Having a large carrier battle is not necessarily in Pillager's best interest.
Some interesting options occurring in 1945 with Allied ground forces entering as reinforcements from Europe (mid to late summer) around where they can be most effectively used. I may find myself doing something less than obvious in a campaign where Allied victory is less then certain.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/11/44
Southwest Pacific: 465K supply and 93K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea plus Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 3 N1K2-J George (2 on the ground, 1 either air-to-air or ops)
• 1 N1K1-J George (ops)
• 1 Ki-84 Frank (undetermined, either air-to-air or ops)
• 3 Ki-61 Tony (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 3 Ki-44 Tojo (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 2 J2M3 Jack (both ops)
• 16 Ki-45 Nick (10 air-to-air, 2 on the ground, 4 ops)
• 3 J1N1-Sa Irving (all air-to-air)
• 1 B5N2 Kate (flak)
• 1 Ki-49 Helen (on the ground)
• 3 H6K4-L Mavis (2 on-the-ground, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 A-20G Havoc (air-to-air)
• 5 B-25 Mitchell (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 3 Mitchell II (all air-to-air)
• 2 B-29 Superfort (both ops)
• 7 B-24 Liberator (3 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 3 PB4Y-1 Liberator (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue. Early raids of Allied bombers were intercepted by Japanese CAP fighters (probably based at Lae or nearby) before Allied fighter sweeps could intervene – note sequence of AAR’s below. Most Allied bombers operating over Buna are coming from NE Australia bases, fighters in actions over Buna based on New Guinea (Port Moresby and Terapo). AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 5
N1K1-J George x 6
N1K2-J George x 9
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 2
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 22
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 21
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed
B-25H Mitchell: 1 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 4000.
Raid is overhead
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
48th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 1
N1K1-J George x 4
N1K2-J George x 4
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 1
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 7
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 91 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 98 minutes
48th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 234 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 114 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 210 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 1
N1K1-J George x 3
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
B-24J Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 114 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 159 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 1
N1K1-J George x 1
N1K2-J George x 2
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 28
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 63 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 120 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-38L Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet
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US destroyer TF continues operating in Buna base hex. No reported surface naval combat actions, destroyer TF was attacked in a night naval air strike by Jap LBA torpedo planes. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (7% moonlight)
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
DD Farragut
DD Worden
DD Allen
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – port and airfield damage both 100, 1 Jap TF (10 ships, visible on map as submarine TF), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 98 aircraft (77 fighters, 18 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul (after raid below) – 92 aircraft (31 fighters, 24 bombers), airfield damage 18, 4 Jap TF (14 ships total), 3 ships in port (2 PG, 1 xAKL), 39 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Night bombing raid by 20 US Bomber Command B-29’s against Rabaul airfield. Moderate damage reported to Rabaul airfield facilities (above), 24 Japanese planes reported destroyed (17 air-to-air, 7 on the ground). Two USAAF B-29’s lost in action (both ops). Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x 444th BG/676th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 444th BG/677th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 462nd BG/768th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 462nd BG/769th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 462nd BG/770th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 468th BG/792nd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 468th BG/793rd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms (7% moonlight)
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 18
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 11
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 10
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 149K supply on hand, 2622 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71853 troops, 1596 guns, 1842 vehicles, Assault Value = 2618
Defending force 93093 troops, 918 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2129
Japanese ground losses:
895 casualties reported
Squads: 63 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (3 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
31st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
81st Infantry Division
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
9th Australian Division
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
165th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
1st Medium Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
2/11th Field Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
9th RAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
1st Guards Division
41st Division
104th Division
116th Division
38th Division
109th Division
47th Division
22nd Div /2
22nd Division
13th Division
64th Division
42nd Div /2
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
7th Base Force
62nd Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
31st Army
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
14th Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Southwest Pacific: 465K supply and 93K fuel on hand in Milne Bay.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 225K supply and 10K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea plus Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 3 N1K2-J George (2 on the ground, 1 either air-to-air or ops)
• 1 N1K1-J George (ops)
• 1 Ki-84 Frank (undetermined, either air-to-air or ops)
• 3 Ki-61 Tony (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 3 Ki-44 Tojo (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 2 J2M3 Jack (both ops)
• 16 Ki-45 Nick (10 air-to-air, 2 on the ground, 4 ops)
• 3 J1N1-Sa Irving (all air-to-air)
• 1 B5N2 Kate (flak)
• 1 Ki-49 Helen (on the ground)
• 3 H6K4-L Mavis (2 on-the-ground, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 A-20G Havoc (air-to-air)
• 5 B-25 Mitchell (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 3 Mitchell II (all air-to-air)
• 2 B-29 Superfort (both ops)
• 7 B-24 Liberator (3 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 3 PB4Y-1 Liberator (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue. Early raids of Allied bombers were intercepted by Japanese CAP fighters (probably based at Lae or nearby) before Allied fighter sweeps could intervene – note sequence of AAR’s below. Most Allied bombers operating over Buna are coming from NE Australia bases, fighters in actions over Buna based on New Guinea (Port Moresby and Terapo). AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 5
N1K1-J George x 6
N1K2-J George x 9
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 2
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 22
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 21
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed
B-25H Mitchell: 1 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 4000.
Raid is overhead
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
48th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 1
N1K1-J George x 4
N1K2-J George x 4
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 1
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 7
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 91 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 98 minutes
48th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 234 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 114 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 210 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 1
N1K1-J George x 3
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
B-24J Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 114 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 159 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 1
N1K1-J George x 1
N1K2-J George x 2
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 28
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 63 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 120 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-38L Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet
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US destroyer TF continues operating in Buna base hex. No reported surface naval combat actions, destroyer TF was attacked in a night naval air strike by Jap LBA torpedo planes. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (7% moonlight)
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
DD Farragut
DD Worden
DD Allen
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – port and airfield damage both 100, 1 Jap TF (10 ships, visible on map as submarine TF), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 98 aircraft (77 fighters, 18 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul (after raid below) – 92 aircraft (31 fighters, 24 bombers), airfield damage 18, 4 Jap TF (14 ships total), 3 ships in port (2 PG, 1 xAKL), 39 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Night bombing raid by 20 US Bomber Command B-29’s against Rabaul airfield. Moderate damage reported to Rabaul airfield facilities (above), 24 Japanese planes reported destroyed (17 air-to-air, 7 on the ground). Two USAAF B-29’s lost in action (both ops). Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x 444th BG/676th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 444th BG/677th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 462nd BG/768th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 462nd BG/769th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 462nd BG/770th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 468th BG/792nd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 468th BG/793rd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms (7% moonlight)
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 18
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 11
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 10
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 149K supply on hand, 2622 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71853 troops, 1596 guns, 1842 vehicles, Assault Value = 2618
Defending force 93093 troops, 918 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2129
Japanese ground losses:
895 casualties reported
Squads: 63 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (3 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
31st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
81st Infantry Division
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
9th Australian Division
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
165th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
1st Medium Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
2/11th Field Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
9th RAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
1st Guards Division
41st Division
104th Division
116th Division
38th Division
109th Division
47th Division
22nd Div /2
22nd Division
13th Division
64th Division
42nd Div /2
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
7th Base Force
62nd Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
31st Army
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
14th Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Summary of Operations 12/11/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Japanese night bombing raid on Thousand Ships Bay airfield. No reported damage to airfield facilities. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud (7% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 8
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 11 damaged (5 planes now remain damaged)
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Daylight raids by Japanese fighters over Thousand Ships Bay base hex continue, intercepted by CAP fighters from US Escort Carrier force. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 96 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 76
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 104 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 8
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 67
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18900 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 24
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 29000.
Raid is overhead
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Bombing raid by US Escort Carrier force planes against Japanese positions on Guadalcanal. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on 38th Division, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 13
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
TBF-1 Avenger x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Current status at Rekata Bay dot hex base – 44K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 346K supply on hand, no airfield damage. US Escort Carrier force remains at Thousand Ships Bay. Transport ships from invasion force still unloading supply cargo, unloading operations expected to complete next game turn.
Current base status of Kirakira –59K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 68K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 908K supply and 47K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.34 million supply and 260K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.56 million supply and 3.19 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 13 N1K2-J George (air-to-air & ops, exact numbers undetermined)
• 6 Ki-84 Frank (air-to-air & ops, exact numbers undetermined)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 28 F6F-3 Wildcat (24 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 1 F4U-1A Corsair (on the ground)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 17 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – airfield damage 11, no visible Jap planes on airfield, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 43 aircraft (all fighters), 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/11 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 13, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 9, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 7, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 16, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Japanese night bombing raid on Thousand Ships Bay airfield. No reported damage to airfield facilities. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud (7% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 8
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 11 damaged (5 planes now remain damaged)
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Daylight raids by Japanese fighters over Thousand Ships Bay base hex continue, intercepted by CAP fighters from US Escort Carrier force. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 96 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 76
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 24000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 104 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 8
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 67
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18900 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 24
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 22000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 29000.
Raid is overhead
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Bombing raid by US Escort Carrier force planes against Japanese positions on Guadalcanal. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on 38th Division, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 13
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
TBF-1 Avenger x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Current status at Rekata Bay dot hex base – 44K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 346K supply on hand, no airfield damage. US Escort Carrier force remains at Thousand Ships Bay. Transport ships from invasion force still unloading supply cargo, unloading operations expected to complete next game turn.
Current base status of Kirakira –59K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 68K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 908K supply and 47K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.34 million supply and 260K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.56 million supply and 3.19 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 13 N1K2-J George (air-to-air & ops, exact numbers undetermined)
• 6 Ki-84 Frank (air-to-air & ops, exact numbers undetermined)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 28 F6F-3 Wildcat (24 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 1 F4U-1A Corsair (on the ground)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 17 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – airfield damage 11, no visible Jap planes on airfield, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 43 aircraft (all fighters), 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/11 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 13, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 9, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 7, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 16, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/11/44 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/11 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/11 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 54, no visible Jap LCU or TF.
Detected status of Jap base at Wessel Islands – airfield damage 100, port damage 64, 1 Jap LCU, no Jap TF
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 113 aircraft (95 fighters, 18 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 184 aircraft (173 fighters, 3 bombers), airfield damage 2, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. Fighter sweep missions occurred per game turn orders, scheduled ground attack bombing missions failed to launch. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/11 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/11 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 54, no visible Jap LCU or TF.
Detected status of Jap base at Wessel Islands – airfield damage 100, port damage 64, 1 Jap LCU, no Jap TF
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 113 aircraft (95 fighters, 18 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 15 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 184 aircraft (173 fighters, 3 bombers), airfield damage 2, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. Fighter sweep missions occurred per game turn orders, scheduled ground attack bombing missions failed to launch. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Comment:
Small works in the Solomons and to a lessor extent in PNG. But then what? The southern approach is likely out, too well defended. The cenpac approach is likely out, same issues in the Marianas, so then what? The only way to ensure safe supply is to build an air bridge across the Pacific. Small ball suggests Midway, Wake (retake), Marcus (take) and then hop onto the lessor defended dots north of Iwo Jima. That gets you just off shore. The bombing campaign will have to come from the north, so some of the dots are needed off the Aleutians for the B-29s. Pillager has made his deployment. You just need to get onto islands that are not part of the greater defense plan. After Marcus you likely will need to garrison the dots, too easy for Tokyo to send out an invasion force and push you off. You can make it expensive for them, but that is secondary. Pile on the engineers, build the bases and fortifications, and hold on. I would do that after you take bases a little closer for the B-29s.
Essentially this is the cut off the head and the arms go limp approach. It also keeps you away from any significant bases that could gang up on you. Marcus is reachable from some of the Marianas. The Iwo dots are not. Okinawa can't reach them either, only the home islands can do so. That is a problem, but you can build airfields on five or six dots and the pounding from Tokyo will be very costly for them. Stack up groups in the rear and run them in to replace those which are depleted.
Just thinking out loud since I don't see any advantage to running southward along PNG. When you get to Sorong, then what? No where to go. You could go north and grab the dots around Truk, maybe Truk itself. But same problem and very difficult to supply with Marshalls in enemy hands. So the very North and the Midway, Wake, Marcus line seem the only likely approach. For what it is worth.
John
Small works in the Solomons and to a lessor extent in PNG. But then what? The southern approach is likely out, too well defended. The cenpac approach is likely out, same issues in the Marianas, so then what? The only way to ensure safe supply is to build an air bridge across the Pacific. Small ball suggests Midway, Wake (retake), Marcus (take) and then hop onto the lessor defended dots north of Iwo Jima. That gets you just off shore. The bombing campaign will have to come from the north, so some of the dots are needed off the Aleutians for the B-29s. Pillager has made his deployment. You just need to get onto islands that are not part of the greater defense plan. After Marcus you likely will need to garrison the dots, too easy for Tokyo to send out an invasion force and push you off. You can make it expensive for them, but that is secondary. Pile on the engineers, build the bases and fortifications, and hold on. I would do that after you take bases a little closer for the B-29s.
Essentially this is the cut off the head and the arms go limp approach. It also keeps you away from any significant bases that could gang up on you. Marcus is reachable from some of the Marianas. The Iwo dots are not. Okinawa can't reach them either, only the home islands can do so. That is a problem, but you can build airfields on five or six dots and the pounding from Tokyo will be very costly for them. Stack up groups in the rear and run them in to replace those which are depleted.
Just thinking out loud since I don't see any advantage to running southward along PNG. When you get to Sorong, then what? No where to go. You could go north and grab the dots around Truk, maybe Truk itself. But same problem and very difficult to supply with Marshalls in enemy hands. So the very North and the Midway, Wake, Marcus line seem the only likely approach. For what it is worth.
John
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Johnjohn,
What happens after the Solomons is a good question. Pillager does not appear to have developed bases in the northern Marianas (Pagan and three dot-hex bases). Northern part of the Marianas may prove to be an entry point for an Allied direct assault on the Marianas. The key here is establishing Allied airfields anywhere in the Marianas, however small they are along with the means to transfer LBA into the northern Marianas once there are Allied airfields there capable of operating planes.
I’m suspecting Pillager may not have much of an investment in holding the Marshalls at this point in the campaign. I’m already considering a campaign in the Marshalls, moving south to north from an entry point in the northern Gilberts (Abemama and/or Tabiteuea). Preparations are well underway for an invasion of Abemama from South Pacific theatre using US forces transferred there from Central Pacific. A campaign in the Marshalls would employ much the same strategy now being done in the Solomons, the end point of this advance being an Allied capture of Wake and Marcus. Allied control of Wake and Marcus highly useful if not mandatory for a move into the northern Marianas.
A second approach using the main South/SW Pacific theatre forces is moving west along the northern coast of New Guinea, bypassing the current front-line Japanese bases in Lae and surrounding area (creating yet another large pocket of Jap LCU). This could allow Allied invasions of locations from Ulithi west to Babeldaob – this also outflanking the main Marianas bases. Allied control of northwestern New Guinea also providing access to the southern Philippines (Mindanao) and surrounding area.
An Allied China strategy in mid to late-1945 is also not out of the question – using the Soviets plus Allied LCU reinforcements entering the game from Europe (moving them via India rather than transfer to the Pacific). A rather substantial Allied ground force of US divisions from Europe plus the British/Indian army already in place and a modest (though significant) Chinese army rebuilt in India from assorted “refugees” could force its way into southern China via the Burma road. This force along with the Soviets would be an invasion of China from both north and south.
Before losing this campaign I’m intending to get creative.
What happens after the Solomons is a good question. Pillager does not appear to have developed bases in the northern Marianas (Pagan and three dot-hex bases). Northern part of the Marianas may prove to be an entry point for an Allied direct assault on the Marianas. The key here is establishing Allied airfields anywhere in the Marianas, however small they are along with the means to transfer LBA into the northern Marianas once there are Allied airfields there capable of operating planes.
I’m suspecting Pillager may not have much of an investment in holding the Marshalls at this point in the campaign. I’m already considering a campaign in the Marshalls, moving south to north from an entry point in the northern Gilberts (Abemama and/or Tabiteuea). Preparations are well underway for an invasion of Abemama from South Pacific theatre using US forces transferred there from Central Pacific. A campaign in the Marshalls would employ much the same strategy now being done in the Solomons, the end point of this advance being an Allied capture of Wake and Marcus. Allied control of Wake and Marcus highly useful if not mandatory for a move into the northern Marianas.
A second approach using the main South/SW Pacific theatre forces is moving west along the northern coast of New Guinea, bypassing the current front-line Japanese bases in Lae and surrounding area (creating yet another large pocket of Jap LCU). This could allow Allied invasions of locations from Ulithi west to Babeldaob – this also outflanking the main Marianas bases. Allied control of northwestern New Guinea also providing access to the southern Philippines (Mindanao) and surrounding area.
An Allied China strategy in mid to late-1945 is also not out of the question – using the Soviets plus Allied LCU reinforcements entering the game from Europe (moving them via India rather than transfer to the Pacific). A rather substantial Allied ground force of US divisions from Europe plus the British/Indian army already in place and a modest (though significant) Chinese army rebuilt in India from assorted “refugees” could force its way into southern China via the Burma road. This force along with the Soviets would be an invasion of China from both north and south.
Before losing this campaign I’m intending to get creative.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/12/44
Southwest Pacific: 465K supply and 93K fuel on hand in Milne Bay (unchanged).
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 224K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in SW Pacific theatre operations area.
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue. This game turn is first offensive air combat action of this campaign using P-51D Mustangs. I have older P-51 variants (A & B) in a small number of front-line air units – squadrons equipped with P-51A/B have been employed mainly as CAP fighters due to lighter armament on these planes (compared to P-47’s) plus a limited supply of P-51A and B replacement pool planes. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 11
B-17F Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 25000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-38L Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet
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US destroyer TF continues operating in Buna base hex. No reported surface naval combat actions, destroyer TF attack in Japanese night naval air strike. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (3% moonlight)
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Allen
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M2a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Surface naval raid at Rabaul base hex by US destroyers, this TF diverted from the Thousand Ships Bay invasion force to Rabaul after completion of that operation. Several Japanese ships in Rabaul evaded combat. A large (18 VP) Jap TK was intercepted and sunk, several reports of fuel cargo on fire before its sinking. One US destroyer heavily damaged from ship collision. AAR’s follow.
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Day Time Surface Combat, at Rabaul 106,125, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
MTB G-841
Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
DD Remey
DD Norman Scott
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD Maury
DD Downes
DD MacDonough
DD Dale
DD Talbot
DD Dent
DD Sands
DD Rathburne
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese PT Boat TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, at Rabaul 106,125, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CMc Kuroshima
Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
DD Remey
DD Norman Scott
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD Maury
DD Downes
DD MacDonough
DD Dale
DD Talbot
DD Dent
DD Sands
DD Rathburne
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Mine Laying TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, at Rabaul 106,125, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TK Jinei Maru, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
DD Remey
DD Norman Scott
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD Maury
DD Downes
DD MacDonough
DD Dale, heavy damage (ship collision, system damage 1, float 64, engine 82, returning to base at 2 kts)
DD Talbot
DD Dent
DD Sands
DD Rathburne
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Halsey Powell engages TK Jinei Maru at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Rathburne engages TK Jinei Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Rathburne engages TK Jinei Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages TK Jinei Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Dale engages TK Jinei Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Halsey Powell engages TK Jinei Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Dale collides with DD Gridley at 106 , 125
DD Halsey Powell engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Talbot engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
TK Jinei Maru sunk by DD Sigourney at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – port and airfield damage both 100, 2 Jap TF (19 ships, both visible on map as submarine TF), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 117 aircraft (86 fighters, 24 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 5 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul – 104 aircraft (49 fighters, 26 bombers), airfield damage 13, 1 Jap TF (1 ship, visible on map as submarine TF), 3 ships in port (2 PG, 1 xAKL), 39 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 147K supply on hand, 2612 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71996 troops, 1595 guns, 1842 vehicles, Assault Value = 2641
Defending force 92932 troops, 914 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2150
Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2/6th Armoured Regiment
31st Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
82nd Mortar Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
I Australian Corps
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
150th USA Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
155th USA Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
13th Division
116th Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
41st Division
109th Division
1st Guards Division
104th Division
22nd Division
38th Division
64th Division
42nd Div /2
47th Division
22nd Div /2
144th Infantry Regiment
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
62nd Construction Battalion
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
8th Base Force
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
31st Army
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
17th Naval Construction Battalion
62nd Nav Gd /1
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Southwest Pacific: 465K supply and 93K fuel on hand in Milne Bay (unchanged).
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.28 million supply and 155K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 224K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in SW Pacific theatre operations area.
Allied port and airfield bombing strikes and fighter sweeps against Buna continue. This game turn is first offensive air combat action of this campaign using P-51D Mustangs. I have older P-51 variants (A & B) in a small number of front-line air units – squadrons equipped with P-51A/B have been employed mainly as CAP fighters due to lighter armament on these planes (compared to P-47’s) plus a limited supply of P-51A and B replacement pool planes. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 11
B-17F Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 25000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna, at 99,129
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-38L Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet
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US destroyer TF continues operating in Buna base hex. No reported surface naval combat actions, destroyer TF attack in Japanese night naval air strike. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (3% moonlight)
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Allen
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M2a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Surface naval raid at Rabaul base hex by US destroyers, this TF diverted from the Thousand Ships Bay invasion force to Rabaul after completion of that operation. Several Japanese ships in Rabaul evaded combat. A large (18 VP) Jap TK was intercepted and sunk, several reports of fuel cargo on fire before its sinking. One US destroyer heavily damaged from ship collision. AAR’s follow.
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Day Time Surface Combat, at Rabaul 106,125, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
MTB G-841
Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
DD Remey
DD Norman Scott
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD Maury
DD Downes
DD MacDonough
DD Dale
DD Talbot
DD Dent
DD Sands
DD Rathburne
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese PT Boat TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, at Rabaul 106,125, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CMc Kuroshima
Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
DD Remey
DD Norman Scott
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD Maury
DD Downes
DD MacDonough
DD Dale
DD Talbot
DD Dent
DD Sands
DD Rathburne
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Mine Laying TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, at Rabaul 106,125, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TK Jinei Maru, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
DD Remey
DD Norman Scott
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD Maury
DD Downes
DD MacDonough
DD Dale, heavy damage (ship collision, system damage 1, float 64, engine 82, returning to base at 2 kts)
DD Talbot
DD Dent
DD Sands
DD Rathburne
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Halsey Powell engages TK Jinei Maru at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Rathburne engages TK Jinei Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Rathburne engages TK Jinei Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages TK Jinei Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Dale engages TK Jinei Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Halsey Powell engages TK Jinei Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Dale collides with DD Gridley at 106 , 125
DD Halsey Powell engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Talbot engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Maury engages TK Jinei Maru at 7,000 yards
TK Jinei Maru sunk by DD Sigourney at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Detected status of Jap base at Buna – port and airfield damage both 100, 2 Jap TF (19 ships, both visible on map as submarine TF), 28 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – 117 aircraft (86 fighters, 24 bombers), 11 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status at Wau – unidentified Jap planes based on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Salamaua – 5 Jap LCU.
Detected base status at Rabaul – 104 aircraft (49 fighters, 26 bombers), airfield damage 13, 1 Jap TF (1 ship, visible on map as submarine TF), 3 ships in port (2 PG, 1 xAKL), 39 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Allied forces at Buna continue ground bombardment attack. 147K supply on hand, 2612 AV (total) operational. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 71996 troops, 1595 guns, 1842 vehicles, Assault Value = 2641
Defending force 92932 troops, 914 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2150
Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2/6th Armoured Regiment
31st Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
82nd Mortar Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
I Australian Corps
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
150th USA Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
155th USA Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
13th Division
116th Division
70th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
41st Division
109th Division
1st Guards Division
104th Division
22nd Division
38th Division
64th Division
42nd Div /2
47th Division
22nd Div /2
144th Infantry Regiment
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
62nd Construction Battalion
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
8th Base Force
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
31st Army
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
17th Naval Construction Battalion
62nd Nav Gd /1
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/12/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status at Rekata Bay dot hex base – 44K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 366K supply on hand. US Escort Carrier force, surface combat TF and remaining amphibious transports now departing Thousand Ships Bay.
AAR’s of latest air actions over Thousand Ships Bay base hex follow.
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 13
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 61
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 18000.
Raid is overhead
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 31
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 54
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 105 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 2
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 33
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Current base status of Kirakira –59K supply and 10K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Rennell Island – 67K supply on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 908K supply and 47K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.35 million supply and 255K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.57 million supply and 3.19 million fuel on hand.
US Marine and NZ fighters continue sweep missions over Japanese base complex at Tulagi-Guadalcanal, targeting Lunga airfield. Current objective of Allied air missions over Tulagi-Guadalcanal is suppression of Japanese air strength “inside the pocket”. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 7
Ki-84a Frank x 15
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 7
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 Ki-84 Frank (12 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 6 Ki-44 Tojo (all air-to-air)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 15 F6F-3 Wildcat (11 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 8 F4U-1 Corsair (6 air-to-air, 2 ops)
Closer examination of the current status in VF squadrons aboard US escort carriers vs F6F Hellcat plane losses reported in the Intelligence Reports display (Aircraft Losses) is indicating actual planes destroyed somewhat less than reported numbers. Pilot losses in US Escort Carrier forces were very light compared to number of destroyed planes, possibly indicating many F6F plane losses in actions over Thousand Ships Bay were operational rather than air-to-air.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 13 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – airfield damage 1, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – unidentified Jap planes visible on airfield, 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/12 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher Report: E Miyake reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 99,124 near Saidor, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka, Speed 16, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 3, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,127 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 13, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 103,127 near Gasmata, Speed 16, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 12, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,131 near Kiriwina Island, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka, Speed 19, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 6, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 103,127 near Gasmata, Speed 11, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 3, Moving Southeast
South Pacific: Current status at Rekata Bay dot hex base – 44K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 366K supply on hand. US Escort Carrier force, surface combat TF and remaining amphibious transports now departing Thousand Ships Bay.
AAR’s of latest air actions over Thousand Ships Bay base hex follow.
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 13
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 61
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 18000.
Raid is overhead
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 31
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 54
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Thousand Ships Bay, at 114,136
Raid detected at 105 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 2
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 33
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VRF-7F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Current base status of Kirakira –59K supply and 10K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Rennell Island – 67K supply on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 908K supply and 47K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.35 million supply and 255K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.57 million supply and 3.19 million fuel on hand.
US Marine and NZ fighters continue sweep missions over Japanese base complex at Tulagi-Guadalcanal, targeting Lunga airfield. Current objective of Allied air missions over Tulagi-Guadalcanal is suppression of Japanese air strength “inside the pocket”. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 7
Ki-84a Frank x 15
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 7
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 13000 feet
CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 Ki-84 Frank (12 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 6 Ki-44 Tojo (all air-to-air)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 15 F6F-3 Wildcat (11 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 8 F4U-1 Corsair (6 air-to-air, 2 ops)
Closer examination of the current status in VF squadrons aboard US escort carriers vs F6F Hellcat plane losses reported in the Intelligence Reports display (Aircraft Losses) is indicating actual planes destroyed somewhat less than reported numbers. Pilot losses in US Escort Carrier forces were very light compared to number of destroyed planes, possibly indicating many F6F plane losses in actions over Thousand Ships Bay were operational rather than air-to-air.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 13 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – airfield damage 1, 10 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – unidentified Jap planes visible on airfield, 12 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/12 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher Report: E Miyake reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 99,124 near Saidor, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka, Speed 16, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 3, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,127 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 13, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 103,127 near Gasmata, Speed 16, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 12, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,131 near Kiriwina Island, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka, Speed 19, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 6, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 103,127 near Gasmata, Speed 11, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 3, Moving Southeast
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/12/44 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/12 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Ocean Island, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Intercepted radio signals from unknown Japanese TF (not visible on game map) at hex location 111, 104 (N of Truk) reported in 12/12 Sigint entry. US Main Carrier force is operating in sea area S of Truk between Rabaul and Truk – now being diverted northward toward Truk for possible intercept.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/12 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: AK Kumagawa Maru reported in port at Darwin
Sigint report entry for 12/12 reports Jap 23rd Infantry Division now located at Darwin, this unit transferred to Darwin from Endeh (DEI). Two identified Jap divisions now located in NW Australia – 48th Infantry Division previously reported in Australia, 48 Division divided into sub-units (“A” and “B” located in Darwin as of 10/24, “C” sub-unit reported at Katherine on 12/01).
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 53, 1 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Wessel Islands – airfield damage 100, port damage 55, no visible Jap LCU or TF.
DEI: British patrol sub (SS Templar) hit and damaged in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol SE of Singkawang (hex location 53, 89). Reported damage to SS Templar – system damage 14, float 6, no engine, returning to base at 14 kts.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 174 aircraft (158 fighters, 10 bombers), no airfield damage, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 2 C-47 Skytrain (both ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/12 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Ocean Island, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Intercepted radio signals from unknown Japanese TF (not visible on game map) at hex location 111, 104 (N of Truk) reported in 12/12 Sigint entry. US Main Carrier force is operating in sea area S of Truk between Rabaul and Truk – now being diverted northward toward Truk for possible intercept.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/12 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: AK Kumagawa Maru reported in port at Darwin
Sigint report entry for 12/12 reports Jap 23rd Infantry Division now located at Darwin, this unit transferred to Darwin from Endeh (DEI). Two identified Jap divisions now located in NW Australia – 48th Infantry Division previously reported in Australia, 48 Division divided into sub-units (“A” and “B” located in Darwin as of 10/24, “C” sub-unit reported at Katherine on 12/01).
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 53, 1 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Wessel Islands – airfield damage 100, port damage 55, no visible Jap LCU or TF.
DEI: British patrol sub (SS Templar) hit and damaged in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol SE of Singkawang (hex location 53, 89). Reported damage to SS Templar – system damage 14, float 6, no engine, returning to base at 14 kts.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 174 aircraft (158 fighters, 10 bombers), no airfield damage, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 2 C-47 Skytrain (both ops)
Allied fighter sweeps and ground attack air strikes against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area continue. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Happy Labor Day!
Meant to reply sooner. The AAR packed Pagan in my campaign and I took the three dots surrounding it. Those are marginal bases, small harbors, small Air Fields, and not much help. I use them to pound the Pagan force while the larger islands get upgraded. I will probably do the same around Iwo, which the AAR has packed. Level one AF with 350 planes on it, mostly fighters. When I raided the place those bastards caused serious problems. So much for the thinking a level one base can only operate 10 or so planes. This is like a level 9 base. Unbelievable. (Each enemy squadron has less than 10 planes in them. 35 squadrons. Damn AAR is gaming the game.) Since I took the Marshalls, I have no interest in the Wake Marcus line, which I have ignored. Same for the dots off Alaska and Russia. Not needed so no effort directed there.
In my campaign the enemy has no supply in the islands anymore. Most of the oil pipeline is now cutoff. Nothing is moving or flying in the PI. My troops are on Pawan (porta Princessa and Taytay) with a far reach out to sea. I have ten dds patrolling the waters and sinking a good number of tankers and escorts. I am at Legaspi, building it up for the march to Manila. No defenses anywhere atm.
What this means is cutting off supply has a very detrimental impact on the enemy. Those large garrisons require a lot of supply. Cut it off and those planes don't fly once the existing supply is consumed. Something to consider.
The enemy KB may be real trouble, but at this stage of the game it is a one shot deal for pillager. If he uses it he loses it. If not the ships, the planes. Factor it in but don't worry too much about it.
I am not sure I would worry about Burma/China/India at this point. All that reinforcement may be better used closer to Japan. One thing I remember is the domino effect. The hardest step is getting started. Then the dominos start to fall and before long you are entrenched and the enemy is running. You have a real opportunity to ruin pillager's day up North. You may not get to Tokyo, but so what? With the 8th AAF added to the XXth and XXIst, you just bomb the crap outta them. Most of your fighters make great ground unit attackers as well. You have a lot more strength to play with than you may realize. Plus you will be able to move, rather freely. Pillager is basically stuck with his deployment. Those guys on the islands are not going anywhere.
You have the subs, the troops, the planes, and the carriers to support the effort to take whatever you want (as long as it is not heavily defended.) You may need to move faster than you have been able to do thus far, but I know you have the upper hand. You just need to play it. Trick after trick after trick going to you. So think about using your speed advantage and movement ability to knock P off balance.
In my campaign I was able to invest Sarma (which was Allied) and build it up. B-24s at Moresby took out all the airbases. I used Sarma to launch my moves against Biak, Manowakari and Sorong. After that those troops took Davao and the rest of the island. Cebu, Pawan, Legaspi, all fell in due course. For all practicable purposes, the PI is an allied lake.
My plan is to get into the Bonins, then Okinawa, then the home islands. I have 15 months left in which to do it. John
Meant to reply sooner. The AAR packed Pagan in my campaign and I took the three dots surrounding it. Those are marginal bases, small harbors, small Air Fields, and not much help. I use them to pound the Pagan force while the larger islands get upgraded. I will probably do the same around Iwo, which the AAR has packed. Level one AF with 350 planes on it, mostly fighters. When I raided the place those bastards caused serious problems. So much for the thinking a level one base can only operate 10 or so planes. This is like a level 9 base. Unbelievable. (Each enemy squadron has less than 10 planes in them. 35 squadrons. Damn AAR is gaming the game.) Since I took the Marshalls, I have no interest in the Wake Marcus line, which I have ignored. Same for the dots off Alaska and Russia. Not needed so no effort directed there.
In my campaign the enemy has no supply in the islands anymore. Most of the oil pipeline is now cutoff. Nothing is moving or flying in the PI. My troops are on Pawan (porta Princessa and Taytay) with a far reach out to sea. I have ten dds patrolling the waters and sinking a good number of tankers and escorts. I am at Legaspi, building it up for the march to Manila. No defenses anywhere atm.
What this means is cutting off supply has a very detrimental impact on the enemy. Those large garrisons require a lot of supply. Cut it off and those planes don't fly once the existing supply is consumed. Something to consider.
The enemy KB may be real trouble, but at this stage of the game it is a one shot deal for pillager. If he uses it he loses it. If not the ships, the planes. Factor it in but don't worry too much about it.
I am not sure I would worry about Burma/China/India at this point. All that reinforcement may be better used closer to Japan. One thing I remember is the domino effect. The hardest step is getting started. Then the dominos start to fall and before long you are entrenched and the enemy is running. You have a real opportunity to ruin pillager's day up North. You may not get to Tokyo, but so what? With the 8th AAF added to the XXth and XXIst, you just bomb the crap outta them. Most of your fighters make great ground unit attackers as well. You have a lot more strength to play with than you may realize. Plus you will be able to move, rather freely. Pillager is basically stuck with his deployment. Those guys on the islands are not going anywhere.
You have the subs, the troops, the planes, and the carriers to support the effort to take whatever you want (as long as it is not heavily defended.) You may need to move faster than you have been able to do thus far, but I know you have the upper hand. You just need to play it. Trick after trick after trick going to you. So think about using your speed advantage and movement ability to knock P off balance.
In my campaign I was able to invest Sarma (which was Allied) and build it up. B-24s at Moresby took out all the airbases. I used Sarma to launch my moves against Biak, Manowakari and Sorong. After that those troops took Davao and the rest of the island. Cebu, Pawan, Legaspi, all fell in due course. For all practicable purposes, the PI is an allied lake.
My plan is to get into the Bonins, then Okinawa, then the home islands. I have 15 months left in which to do it. John