Summary of Operations 01/02/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 198K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2381 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna resumes. Based on Japanese LCU’s listed in AAR below, identity of the Jap LCU eliminated in last game turn’s deliberate ground attack appears to be 3 Cavalry Brigade. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77433 troops, 1785 guns, 2020 vehicles, Assault Value = 2387
Defending force 39177 troops, 258 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 133
Japanese ground losses:
409 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
32nd Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
Americal Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
9th Australian Division
2/11th Field Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
192nd USAAF Base Force
1st Medium Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
150th USA Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
I Australian Corps
2nd Medium Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
155th USA Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
1st Guards Division
22nd Division
116th Division
109th Div /2
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
7th Base Force
1st Naval Const Bn /1
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
8th Base Force
31st Army
13th Division
144th Infantry Regiment
17th Naval Construction Battalion
47th Division
64th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 582K supply and 104K fuel on hand. Japanese 2E torpedo bombers launch night naval air strikes against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex..AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Clear sky (75% moonlight)
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
xAK Spar Hitch
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y2 Frances x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y2 Frances: 1 damaged
P1Y2 Frances: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand (unchaged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul. Most Allied bomber plane losses below due to air-to-air interception while on naval search.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 2 N1K2-J George (both on the ground)
• 2 Ki-84 Frank (both on the ground)
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (on the ground)
• 1 Ki-45 Nick (air-to-air)
• 5 A6M5 Zero (3 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 5 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
• 1 P1Y2 Frances (flak)
• 3 D3A2 Val (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (ops) - Australian
• 2 A-20 Havoc (1 flak, 1 ops)
• 2 SBD-5 Dauntless (both air-to-air)
• 1 TBM-1C Avenger (air-to-air)
• 1 PBY-5 Catalina (air-to-air) - Dutch
Allied night bombing raids against Wau and Lae airfields. Many Allied 2E and 4E bomber squadrons in NE Australia stood down to recover damaged planes (rate of plane repair unusually slow in the last few game turns). Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (75% moonlight)
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain (75% moonlight)
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – no vislble Jap aircraft or LCU, one Jap TF (4 ships including 2 MTB).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 64 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 6, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 21 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 16 aircraft (all fighters), 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 218 aircraft (48 fighters, 105 bombers, 65 other planes probably transports), 3 Jap TF (7 ships total), no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata (after raid above) – 5 aircraft (1 fighter, 4 bombers), airfield damage 26, 5 Jap LCU.
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Summary of Operations 01/02/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 10K supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 30K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 230K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.05 million supply and 105K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.63 million supply and 286K fuel on hand. Convoy detachment WP-299C (7 ships) arrives from mainland US with 31K supply and 21K fuel cargo aboard.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.63 million supply and 3.29 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 PBJ-1D Mitchell (probable ops)
• 1 F-5E Lightning (ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU. US Marine and NZ fighters continue unopposed sweeps over Tassafronga base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, no reported airfield damage, 8 Jap LCU, visible Allied minefield in base hex. Night raid against Tulagi airfield by US 2E bombers continues. US Marine and NZ fighters also continue unopposed daylight sweeps. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x VMB-433 PBJ-1D Mitchell stray due to night
7 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Overcast {75% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 4
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 8
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/02 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 12, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships 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 108,124 near Lihir, Speed 1, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 14, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 23, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 20, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 18, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 17, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 17, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 22, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 23, Moving Southeast
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 10K supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 30K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 230K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.05 million supply and 105K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.63 million supply and 286K fuel on hand. Convoy detachment WP-299C (7 ships) arrives from mainland US with 31K supply and 21K fuel cargo aboard.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.63 million supply and 3.29 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 PBJ-1D Mitchell (probable ops)
• 1 F-5E Lightning (ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU. US Marine and NZ fighters continue unopposed sweeps over Tassafronga base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, no reported airfield damage, 8 Jap LCU, visible Allied minefield in base hex. Night raid against Tulagi airfield by US 2E bombers continues. US Marine and NZ fighters also continue unopposed daylight sweeps. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x VMB-433 PBJ-1D Mitchell stray due to night
7 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Overcast {75% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 4
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 8
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/02 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 12, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships 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 108,124 near Lihir, Speed 1, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 14, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 23, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 20, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 18, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 17, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 17, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 22, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 23, Moving Southeast
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Summary of Operations 01/02/45 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/02 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Maleolap, 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. 01/02 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – one Jap LCU.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 129 aircraft (108 fighters, 21 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 168 aircraft (152 fighters, 5 bombers), no reported airfield damage, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 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 operations area.
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. 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: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 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 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
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 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 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 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 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 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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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/02 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Maleolap, 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. 01/02 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – one Jap LCU.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 129 aircraft (108 fighters, 21 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 168 aircraft (152 fighters, 5 bombers), no reported airfield damage, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 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 operations area.
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. 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: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 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 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
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 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 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 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 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 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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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/03/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 197K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2446 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna continues. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77579 troops, 1785 guns, 2020 vehicles, Assault Value = 2423
Defending force 39274 troops, 246 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 156
Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
81st Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
2/6th Armoured Regiment
9th Australian Division
189th USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
I Australian Corps
155th USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
2/13th Field Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
9th RAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
150th USA Base Force
1st Medium Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
22nd Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
64th Division
109th Div /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
1st Naval Const Bn /1
31st Army
14th Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
47th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Division
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
7th Base Force
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
8th Base Force
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 581K supply and 102K fuel on hand. Japanese 2E bombers launch night naval air strike against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex..AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (64% moonlight)
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y2 Frances x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Farragut
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand (unchaged).
Current status of Terapo base – 220K supply and 10K fuel on hand. Japanese fighter sweep easily repelled by US Marine CAP fighters. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on Terapo, at 96,127
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-322 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 12 N1K1-J George (all air-to-air)
• 2 Ki-84 Frank (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-43 Oscar (on the ground)
• 3 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-17F Fortress (ops)
• 2 Mitchell II (1 flak, 1 ops) – Dutch
Allied night bombing raids against Wau and Lae airfields continue. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.18 Sqn RAAF Mitchell II stray due to night
6 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 90th BG/320th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x No.18 Sqn RAAF Mitchell II stray due to night
5 x 90th BG/320th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
7 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (64% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 9
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (64% moonlight)
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 79 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 3, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 25 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 28, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 21 aircraft (all fighters), 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 226 aircraft (60 fighters, 110 bombers, 56 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – no visible Japanese planes on airfield, airfield damage 48, 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 197K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2446 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna continues. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77579 troops, 1785 guns, 2020 vehicles, Assault Value = 2423
Defending force 39274 troops, 246 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 156
Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
81st Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
2/6th Armoured Regiment
9th Australian Division
189th USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
I Australian Corps
155th USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
2/13th Field Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
9th RAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
150th USA Base Force
1st Medium Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
22nd Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
64th Division
109th Div /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
1st Naval Const Bn /1
31st Army
14th Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
47th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Division
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
7th Base Force
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
8th Base Force
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 581K supply and 102K fuel on hand. Japanese 2E bombers launch night naval air strike against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex..AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (64% moonlight)
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y2 Frances x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Farragut
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand (unchaged).
Current status of Terapo base – 220K supply and 10K fuel on hand. Japanese fighter sweep easily repelled by US Marine CAP fighters. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on Terapo, at 96,127
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-322 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 12 N1K1-J George (all air-to-air)
• 2 Ki-84 Frank (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-43 Oscar (on the ground)
• 3 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-17F Fortress (ops)
• 2 Mitchell II (1 flak, 1 ops) – Dutch
Allied night bombing raids against Wau and Lae airfields continue. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.18 Sqn RAAF Mitchell II stray due to night
6 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 90th BG/320th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x No.18 Sqn RAAF Mitchell II stray due to night
5 x 90th BG/320th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
7 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (64% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 9
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (64% moonlight)
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 79 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 3, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 25 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 28, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 21 aircraft (all fighters), 6 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 226 aircraft (60 fighters, 110 bombers, 56 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – no visible Japanese planes on airfield, airfield damage 48, 5 Jap LCU.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/03/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 10K supply on hand (unchanged). Fast transport TF (12 APD) arrives with 800 supply cargo.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand. Airfield now expanded to size 3(3), construction of small port facility starting.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 227K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.05 million supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.65 million supply and 300K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.66 million supply and 3.33 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 8 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/03 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Yuzan Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 3, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 111,132 near Choiseul Bay, Speed 22, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 19, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 17, Moving Northeast
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 10K supply on hand (unchanged). Fast transport TF (12 APD) arrives with 800 supply cargo.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand. Airfield now expanded to size 3(3), construction of small port facility starting.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 227K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.05 million supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.65 million supply and 300K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.66 million supply and 3.33 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 8 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/03 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Yuzan Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 3, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 111,132 near Choiseul Bay, Speed 22, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 19, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 17, Moving Northeast
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/03/45 (continued)
Yellow Sea: US patrol sub intercepts Jap transport TF off western coast of Korea. Jap TF remains detected and visible on map – TF contains 4 ships and moving on NW heading. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Moppo at 99,53 (due W of Moppo)
Japanese Ships
xAKL Indus Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flounder
xAKL Indus Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
SS Flounder launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Indus Maru
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/03 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Jaluit, 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. 01/03m,. Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Darwin (two entries)
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – one Jap LCU.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 121 aircraft (94 fighters, 27 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 168 aircraft (153 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 2 C-47 Skytrain (both ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. Latest 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: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 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 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 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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Yellow Sea: US patrol sub intercepts Jap transport TF off western coast of Korea. Jap TF remains detected and visible on map – TF contains 4 ships and moving on NW heading. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Moppo at 99,53 (due W of Moppo)
Japanese Ships
xAKL Indus Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flounder
xAKL Indus Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
SS Flounder launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Indus Maru
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/03 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Jaluit, 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. 01/03m,. Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Darwin (two entries)
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – one Jap LCU.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 121 aircraft (94 fighters, 27 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 168 aircraft (153 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 2 C-47 Skytrain (both ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. Latest 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: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 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 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 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)
Summary of Operations 01/04/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 196K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Amphibious TF (9 APD, 38 LST & LCM) arrives in Buna with 56K supply cargo, TF attacked in night naval air strike by Jap LBA bombers. Allied LCU at Buna have 2491 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna continues. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77952 troops, 1785 guns, 2020 vehicles, Assault Value = 2488
Defending force 39639 troops, 237 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2/6th Armoured Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
9th Australian Division
97th Field Artillery Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
39th Aviation Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
6th RAAF Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
150th USA Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
64th Division
1st Guards Division
22nd Division
116th Division
41st Division
109th Div /2
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
31st Army
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
1st Naval Const Bn /1
47th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Division
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
104th Division
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
38th Div /1
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 7
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 42000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 581K supply and 102K fuel on hand (unchanged). Night naval air strikes by Japanese LBA bombers against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex continue. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LCI-62
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 A6M5 Zero (12 air-to-air, 2 on the ground)
• 7 N1K1-J George (all on the ground)
• 2 N1K2-J George (both on the ground)
• 2 Ki-61 Tony (both on the ground)
• 2 Ki-43 Oscar (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 2 G4M3a Betty (1 air-to-air, 1 flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (air-to-air)
Allied night bombing raids against Lae and Salamaua airfields. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
3 x 40th BG/44th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
4 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
3 x 444th BG/677th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 444th BG/678th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 462nd BG/768th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 462nd BG/770th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 468th BG/793rd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 468th BG/794th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed on ground
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Salamaua, at 98,127
Weather in hex: Clear sky (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 damaged
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 57 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 15, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 24 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 4, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua (after raid above) – no Jap aircraft visible on airfield, no reported airfield damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 268 aircraft (53 fighters, 140 bombers, 73 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 1 aircraft (bomber), airfield damage 47, 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 196K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Amphibious TF (9 APD, 38 LST & LCM) arrives in Buna with 56K supply cargo, TF attacked in night naval air strike by Jap LBA bombers. Allied LCU at Buna have 2491 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna continues. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77952 troops, 1785 guns, 2020 vehicles, Assault Value = 2488
Defending force 39639 troops, 237 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2/6th Armoured Regiment
193rd Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
9th Australian Division
97th Field Artillery Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
39th Aviation Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
189th USAAF Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
6th RAAF Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
150th USA Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
64th Division
1st Guards Division
22nd Division
116th Division
41st Division
109th Div /2
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
31st Army
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
1st Naval Const Bn /1
47th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Division
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
104th Division
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
38th Div /1
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 7
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 42000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 581K supply and 102K fuel on hand (unchanged). Night naval air strikes by Japanese LBA bombers against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex continue. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LCI-62
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 A6M5 Zero (12 air-to-air, 2 on the ground)
• 7 N1K1-J George (all on the ground)
• 2 N1K2-J George (both on the ground)
• 2 Ki-61 Tony (both on the ground)
• 2 Ki-43 Oscar (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 2 G4M3a Betty (1 air-to-air, 1 flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (air-to-air)
Allied night bombing raids against Lae and Salamaua airfields. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
3 x 40th BG/44th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
4 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
3 x 444th BG/677th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 444th BG/678th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 462nd BG/768th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
3 x 462nd BG/770th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 468th BG/793rd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 468th BG/794th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 11
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (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-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed on ground
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Salamaua, at 98,127
Weather in hex: Clear sky (57% moonlight)
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 damaged
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 57 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 15, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 24 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 4, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua (after raid above) – no Jap aircraft visible on airfield, no reported airfield damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 268 aircraft (53 fighters, 140 bombers, 73 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 1 aircraft (bomber), airfield damage 47, 5 Jap LCU.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/04/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 10K supply on hand (unchanged). Fast transport TF completes unloading and departs without incident. Amphibious TF with 51 Marine Defense Bn and 5K supply cargo arrives.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 223K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –82K supply and 14K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.06 million supply and 108K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.67 million supply and 307K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.66 million supply and 3.35 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 8 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex. An undetected Japanese TF reported in Tulagi base hex, one ship reported hit by Allied minefield during night phase. An unidentified Jap TF now detected and visible on map at Munda base hex, this TF reported as containing 3 ships and moving on NW heading. AAR follows.
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TF 670 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Japanese Ships
E Ikuna, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/04 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: E No.49 reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
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 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed 22, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 8, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed 21, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 12, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 3, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 12, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,130 near Torokina, Speed 21, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 113,137 near Tassafaronga, Speed 17, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 25, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 111,134 near Munda, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,125 near Rabaul, Speed 20, Moving West
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 10K supply on hand (unchanged). Fast transport TF completes unloading and departs without incident. Amphibious TF with 51 Marine Defense Bn and 5K supply cargo arrives.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 223K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –82K supply and 14K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.06 million supply and 108K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.67 million supply and 307K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.66 million supply and 3.35 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 8 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex. An undetected Japanese TF reported in Tulagi base hex, one ship reported hit by Allied minefield during night phase. An unidentified Jap TF now detected and visible on map at Munda base hex, this TF reported as containing 3 ships and moving on NW heading. AAR follows.
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TF 670 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Japanese Ships
E Ikuna, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/04 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: E No.49 reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
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 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed 22, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 8, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed 21, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 12, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 3, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 12, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,130 near Torokina, Speed 21, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 113,137 near Tassafaronga, Speed 17, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 25, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 111,134 near Munda, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,125 near Rabaul, Speed 20, Moving West
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/04/45 (continued)
Central Pacific: Multiple Sigint entries for 01/04 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Roi-Namur, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 115 aircraft (98 fighters, 17 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 181 aircraft (164 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-25H Mitchell (ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. 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 21 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 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 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 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 9 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 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
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 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 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 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
Also attacking 5th Mortar Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 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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Central Pacific: Multiple Sigint entries for 01/04 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Roi-Namur, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 115 aircraft (98 fighters, 17 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 181 aircraft (164 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-25H Mitchell (ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. 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 21 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 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 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 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 9 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 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
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 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 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 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
Also attacking 5th Mortar Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 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)
Summary of Operations 01/05/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 223K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2433 operational AV (total) after combat below. 2 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex (21 Jap LCU likely eliminated in action this game turn). Deliberate ground assault launched by Allied forces against Japanese LCU at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 101511 troops, 1883 guns, 2760 vehicles, Assault Value = 2533
Defending force 40058 troops, 226 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 205
Allied adjusted assault: 3628
Japanese adjusted defense: 113
Allied assault odds: 32 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
7983 casualties reported
Squads: 167 destroyed, 131 disabled
Non Combat: 130 destroyed, 383 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 51 (36 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Allied ground losses:
680 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 81 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Vehicles lost 36 (1 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade
754th Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
81st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
43rd Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
I Australian Corps
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
22nd Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
41st Division
109th Div /2
31st Army
14th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
64th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
13th Division
47th Division
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
38th Div /1
144th Infantry Regiment Wiped Out at Buna by attrition
3rd Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Buna by attrition
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Buna
Japanese Unit(s) Wiped Out at Buna by attrition
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A series of naval actions occurred between a Japanese surface combat TF and Allied ships operating in or near Buna base hex. Allied amphibious TF (48 ships including 9 APD, 10 LSM, 29 LST) with 53K supply aboard was unloading cargo at Buna, this covered by a destroyer TF and several groups of US PT-boats. Some cargo unloading was completed before combat below, unloading ops were aborted and transports left Buna after combat. Most Allied transports either fully or partially unloaded cargo before combat actions. Allied ships sunk by surface naval actions and naval air strikes include 1 PT, 8 LST and 1 LCM; ships with significant damage include 5 LST, 1 LSM and 1 APD. Three Japanese DD reported sunk, one CL heavily damaged (fire) from hitting Allied mine in Buna base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Buna at 100,130 (adjacent hex SE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-100
Allied Ships
LSM-59
LSM-59 is sighted by SS RO-100
SS RO-100 launches 2 torpedoes at LSM-59
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Sub attack near Buna at 100,128 (adjacent hex NE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
CA Myoko
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Noshiro
DD Sagiri
DD Asakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
SS Thresher
SS Thresher launches 2 torpedoes at DD Shimakaze
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kisaragi attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Noshiro
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Shimakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Kisaragi, Shell hits 1
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
DD Farragut
DD Alden, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
DD John D. Edwards, Shell hits 3, on fire (system damage 27, float 13, engine 7, no fire, reached Milne Bay at 24 kts)
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 8,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards launches Torpedoes at DD Asakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Alden launches Torpedoes at CL Kiso at 8,000 yards
DD Farragut launches Torpedoes at DD Asakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Farragut fires at DD Asakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Farragut fires at DD Kisaragi at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Farragut at 3,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Farragut at 3,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD Alden at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD John D. Edwards at 7,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 7,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Farragut at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Hammann at 7,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD Duncan at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Sigourney at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Bryant at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages DD John D. Edwards at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD John D. Edwards at 10,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Sagiri at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Duncan at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Sigourney at 10,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Hammann at 10,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD Farragut at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD John D. Edwards at 13,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 13,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD Farragut at 13,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Hammann at 13,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages DD Shimakaze at 13,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Shimakaze at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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TF 524 encounters mine field at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Mine hits 1, on fire
DD Asakaze, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
DD Sagiri, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (reported sunk)
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
PT-231
PT-234
PT-235
PT-236
PT-237, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-238
PT-240
PT-241
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-238 at 6,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-237 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-241 at 6,000 yards
PT-235 engages CL Tama at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-240 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-238 at 5,000 yards
PT-237 sunk by CL Tama at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-235 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-231 at 5,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-234 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
PT-240 collides with PT-236 at 99 , 129
CL Kiso engages PT-241 at 6,000 yards
PT-236 engages CL Tama at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-240 at 6,000 yards
De Lucia, F.D. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-240 at 9,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-238 at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-236 at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-234 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-241 at 12,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-240 at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-235 at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-231 at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-240 at 14,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-231 at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
LST-22, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-24, Shell hits 1, on fire (system damage 5, float 13, engine 1, moving at 9 kts)
LST-40
LST-44
LST-119
LST-121, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
LST-456
LST-457, Shell hits 1 (later sunk)
LST-469
LST-477, Shell hits 1 (system damage 66, float 36, engine 14, fire 15, moving at 6 kts)
LST-482, Shell hits 3 (system damage 35, float 17, engine 7, moving at 8 kts)
LST-483, Shell hits 1 (system damage 50, float 16, engine 11, fire 1, moving at 8 kts)
LST-635, Shell hits 19, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
LST-636, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
LSM-50, Shell hits 1 (system damage 16, float 2, moving at 12 kts)
LSM-51
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-636 at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-636 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-636 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-457 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-121 at 10,000 yards
LST-22 sunk by CA Myoko at 10,000 yards
Massive explosion on LSM-50
CL Kiso engages LSM-50 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-636 at 9,000 yards
LST-636 sunk by CL Kiso at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-457 at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-477 at 6,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-469 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-483 at 3,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 3,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-24 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LST-635 sunk by CA Myoko at 2,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-482 at 2,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-121 at 2,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-157
PT-158
PT-161
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-157 at 6,000 yards
PT-157 engages DD Kisaragi at 6,000 yards
Jordan V. orders Allied TF to disengage
CL Tama engages PT-157 at 6,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-34 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-34 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages PT-157 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-34 at 13,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-161 at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Myoko engages PT-34 at 15,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-161 at 15,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-157 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
LST-24, on fire
LST-40
LST-44
LST-119
LST-121, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
LST-456
LST-457
LST-469
LST-477
LST-482
LST-483
LST-635, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
LSM-50
LSM-51
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Landing Craft TF evades combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
LST-121, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
LST-635, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 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...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-121 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-121 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-121 at 6,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LST-121 sunk by CA Myoko at 2,000 yards
LST-121 sunk by CA Myoko at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
APD Manley
APD Colhoun, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
APD Gregory
APD McKean, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage (system damage 66, float 59, engine 5, fire 88, moving at 11 kts)
LST-338, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
LST-339
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-354
LST 5, Shell hits 1 (no damage)
LST 163, Shell hits 1 (system damage 7, float 1, engine 1, still at full movement)
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages APD McKean at 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD Manley at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 5 at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-342 at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-341 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD McKean at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD Colhoun at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD Manley at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 163 at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-341 at 12,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-338 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST 163 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-341 at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-338 at 10,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 5 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD Manley at 15,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 15,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD Colhoun at 15,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages APD McKean at 15,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 163 at 15,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 163 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Buna at 100,130 (adjacent hex SE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-100, hits 9 (still visible on game map)
Allied Ships
LST-335
LST-27
APD Weber
APD Bunch
SS RO-100 is sighted by escort
RO-100 bottoming out ....
APD Weber attacking submerged sub ....
APD Bunch attacking submerged sub ....
APD Bunch is out of ASW ammo
APD Weber is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Goodenough Island at 101,130, Range 26,000 Yards (adjacent hex NW of Goodenough Island)
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships (this TF left Buna base hex after aborting unloading ops)
LST-24
LST-40
LST-44
LST-119
LST-456
LST-457
LST-469
LST-477
LST-482, Shell hits 1, heavy fires (system damage 35, float 17, engine 7, moving at 8 kts)
LST-483
LSM-50
LSM-51
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
CA Myoko engages LST-483 at 26,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-482 at 26,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-469 at 26,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Japanese night and daylight naval air strikes against Allied amphibious TF and destroyer group operating at Buna. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky (46% moonlight)
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
G4M3a Betty x 9
P1Y2 Frances x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M3a Betty: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
APD Raymond W. Herndon
LST-341
LST-635
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 9
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LST-44
LST-40
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 100,128
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 8 damaged
Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards, on fire (see damage report above)
DD Duncan
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Goodenough Island at 102,130 (adjacent hex N of Goodenough Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 4 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
LST-119, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires (system damage 42, float 17, engine 8, moving at 8 kts)
LST-477, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage (see damage report above)
LST-483, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires (see damage report above)
LST-457, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
LST-456, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
12 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-477
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Goodenough Island at 102,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 4 damaged
Allied Ships
LST-40, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
LST-469, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
LSM-51, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-40
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-469
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LSM-51
Massive explosion on LST-469
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Allied LBA dive and torpedo bombers launch daylight naval air strikes against Japanese surface combat ships departing Buna. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Goodenough Island at 101,130 (adjacent hex NW of Goodenough Island)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kisaragi, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kiso
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Kisaragi
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Kiriwina Island 102,131
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 12
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 2 damaged
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Kiriwina Island 102,131
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 580K supply and 102K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 134K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 6 Ki-84 Frank (1 air-to-air, 3 on the ground, 2 ops)
• 19 Ki-61 Tony (9 air-to-air, 2 on the ground, 8 ops)
• 1 Ki-45 Nick (air-to-air)
• 37 Ki-43 Oscar (34 air-to-air, 3 ops)
• 5 N1K2-J George (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 18 N1K1-J George (16 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 8 J1N1-S Irving (all air-to-air)
• 6 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
• 4 A6M5 Zero (3 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 1 P1Y2 Frances (ops)
• 2 G4M1 Betty (1 flak, 1 ops)
• 2 D4Y3 Judy (both flak)
• 2 B5N2 Kate (1 air-to-air, 1 flak)
• 1 Ki-49 Helen bomber (on the ground)
• 2 Ki-49 Helen transport (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 2 H6K4-L Mavis (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 11 P-47 Thunderbolt (7 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 4 B-29 Superfort (all air-to-air)
• 1 Beaufort VIII (flak)
Allied night airfield bombing raids against Lae, Wau and Rabaul airfields. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
3 x 40th BG/44th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
4 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
4 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator 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
5 x 462nd BG/769th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 462nd BG/770th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 468th BG/792nd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
8 x 38th BG/823rd BS B-17F Fortress stray due to night
5 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms (46% moonlight)
Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 2
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
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:
53rd Sentai/A 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
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (46% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
No Allied losses
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 Rabaul, at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms (46% moonlight)
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
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
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 100, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 4 damaged
Runway hits 5
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 (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-II KAI Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 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 (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 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, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 14000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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USAAF fighters launch sweeps against Lae airfield. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 22
N1K2-J George x 9
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 37
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 17
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 8 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 26 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13
N1K2-J George x 6
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 19
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 10
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (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 7000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (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 4000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19330.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (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 1000, scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
N1K2-J George x 2
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 4
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 6
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 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 2000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 39000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 32000.
Raid is overhead
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 36090.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
S-303 Hikotai 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 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 31000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 2
N1K2-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
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 1000, scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-303 Hikotai 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 7000, scrambling fighters to 34980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (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 3000, scrambling fighters to 35980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 18 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 23, 12 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 24 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 32, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua –11 Jap LCU (+2 from last report). Japanese LCU in hex location 99, 128 (adjacent coastal hex between Salamaua and Buna) no longer visible on map in this hex, it is likely Pillager has withdrawn these units from the hex into Salamaua base.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul (after raids above) – 240 aircraft (61 fighters, 124 bombers, 55 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – no Jap planes visible on airfield, airfield damage 46, 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 223K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2433 operational AV (total) after combat below. 2 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex (21 Jap LCU likely eliminated in action this game turn). Deliberate ground assault launched by Allied forces against Japanese LCU at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 101511 troops, 1883 guns, 2760 vehicles, Assault Value = 2533
Defending force 40058 troops, 226 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 205
Allied adjusted assault: 3628
Japanese adjusted defense: 113
Allied assault odds: 32 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
7983 casualties reported
Squads: 167 destroyed, 131 disabled
Non Combat: 130 destroyed, 383 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 51 (36 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Allied ground losses:
680 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 81 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Vehicles lost 36 (1 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade
754th Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
81st Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
43rd Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
I Australian Corps
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
22nd Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
41st Division
109th Div /2
31st Army
14th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
64th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
13th Division
47th Division
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
38th Div /1
144th Infantry Regiment Wiped Out at Buna by attrition
3rd Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Buna by attrition
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Buna
Japanese Unit(s) Wiped Out at Buna by attrition
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A series of naval actions occurred between a Japanese surface combat TF and Allied ships operating in or near Buna base hex. Allied amphibious TF (48 ships including 9 APD, 10 LSM, 29 LST) with 53K supply aboard was unloading cargo at Buna, this covered by a destroyer TF and several groups of US PT-boats. Some cargo unloading was completed before combat below, unloading ops were aborted and transports left Buna after combat. Most Allied transports either fully or partially unloaded cargo before combat actions. Allied ships sunk by surface naval actions and naval air strikes include 1 PT, 8 LST and 1 LCM; ships with significant damage include 5 LST, 1 LSM and 1 APD. Three Japanese DD reported sunk, one CL heavily damaged (fire) from hitting Allied mine in Buna base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Buna at 100,130 (adjacent hex SE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-100
Allied Ships
LSM-59
LSM-59 is sighted by SS RO-100
SS RO-100 launches 2 torpedoes at LSM-59
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Sub attack near Buna at 100,128 (adjacent hex NE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
CA Myoko
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Noshiro
DD Sagiri
DD Asakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
SS Thresher
SS Thresher launches 2 torpedoes at DD Shimakaze
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kisaragi attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Noshiro
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Shimakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Kisaragi, Shell hits 1
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
DD Farragut
DD Alden, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
DD John D. Edwards, Shell hits 3, on fire (system damage 27, float 13, engine 7, no fire, reached Milne Bay at 24 kts)
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 8,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards launches Torpedoes at DD Asakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Alden launches Torpedoes at CL Kiso at 8,000 yards
DD Farragut launches Torpedoes at DD Asakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Farragut fires at DD Asakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Farragut fires at DD Kisaragi at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD John D. Edwards at 3,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Farragut at 3,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Farragut at 3,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD Alden at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD John D. Edwards at 7,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 7,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Farragut at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Hammann at 7,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD Duncan at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Sigourney at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Bryant at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages DD John D. Edwards at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD John D. Edwards at 10,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Sagiri at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Duncan at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Sigourney at 10,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Hammann at 10,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD Farragut at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages DD John D. Edwards at 13,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD John D. Edwards at 13,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD Farragut at 13,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Hammann at 13,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages DD Shimakaze at 13,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Shimakaze at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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TF 524 encounters mine field at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Mine hits 1, on fire
DD Asakaze, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
DD Sagiri, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (reported sunk)
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
PT-231
PT-234
PT-235
PT-236
PT-237, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-238
PT-240
PT-241
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-238 at 6,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-237 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-241 at 6,000 yards
PT-235 engages CL Tama at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-240 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-238 at 5,000 yards
PT-237 sunk by CL Tama at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-235 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-231 at 5,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-241 at 5,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-234 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
PT-240 collides with PT-236 at 99 , 129
CL Kiso engages PT-241 at 6,000 yards
PT-236 engages CL Tama at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-240 at 6,000 yards
De Lucia, F.D. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-240 at 9,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-238 at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-236 at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-234 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages PT-241 at 12,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-240 at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-235 at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-231 at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-240 at 14,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-231 at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
LST-22, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-24, Shell hits 1, on fire (system damage 5, float 13, engine 1, moving at 9 kts)
LST-40
LST-44
LST-119
LST-121, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
LST-456
LST-457, Shell hits 1 (later sunk)
LST-469
LST-477, Shell hits 1 (system damage 66, float 36, engine 14, fire 15, moving at 6 kts)
LST-482, Shell hits 3 (system damage 35, float 17, engine 7, moving at 8 kts)
LST-483, Shell hits 1 (system damage 50, float 16, engine 11, fire 1, moving at 8 kts)
LST-635, Shell hits 19, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
LST-636, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
LSM-50, Shell hits 1 (system damage 16, float 2, moving at 12 kts)
LSM-51
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-636 at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-636 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-636 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-457 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-121 at 10,000 yards
LST-22 sunk by CA Myoko at 10,000 yards
Massive explosion on LSM-50
CL Kiso engages LSM-50 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-636 at 9,000 yards
LST-636 sunk by CL Kiso at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-457 at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-477 at 6,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-469 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-483 at 3,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-635 at 3,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 3,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-24 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LST-635 sunk by CA Myoko at 2,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-482 at 2,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-121 at 2,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-157
PT-158
PT-161
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CL Tama engages PT-157 at 6,000 yards
PT-157 engages DD Kisaragi at 6,000 yards
Jordan V. orders Allied TF to disengage
CL Tama engages PT-157 at 6,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-34 at 6,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-34 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages PT-157 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-34 at 13,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-161 at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Myoko engages PT-34 at 15,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages PT-161 at 15,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages PT-157 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
LST-24, on fire
LST-40
LST-44
LST-119
LST-121, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
LST-456
LST-457
LST-469
LST-477
LST-482
LST-483
LST-635, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
LSM-50
LSM-51
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Landing Craft TF evades combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi
Allied Ships
LST-121, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
LST-635, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 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...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-121 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-121 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-121 at 6,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-121 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LST-121 sunk by CA Myoko at 2,000 yards
LST-121 sunk by CA Myoko at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Shimakaze
DD Kisaragi, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
APD Manley
APD Colhoun, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
APD Gregory
APD McKean, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage (system damage 66, float 59, engine 5, fire 88, moving at 11 kts)
LST-338, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
LST-339
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-354
LST 5, Shell hits 1 (no damage)
LST 163, Shell hits 1 (system damage 7, float 1, engine 1, still at full movement)
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages APD McKean at 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD Manley at 11,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 5 at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-342 at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-341 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD McKean at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD Colhoun at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD Manley at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 163 at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST-341 at 12,000 yards
CL Tama engages LST-338 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages APD McKean at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST 163 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages LST-341 at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages LST-338 at 10,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages APD McKean at 8,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 5 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD Manley at 15,000 yards
CL Kiso engages APD McKean at 15,000 yards
CA Myoko engages APD Colhoun at 15,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages APD McKean at 15,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 163 at 15,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages LST 163 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Buna at 100,130 (adjacent hex SE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-100, hits 9 (still visible on game map)
Allied Ships
LST-335
LST-27
APD Weber
APD Bunch
SS RO-100 is sighted by escort
RO-100 bottoming out ....
APD Weber attacking submerged sub ....
APD Bunch attacking submerged sub ....
APD Bunch is out of ASW ammo
APD Weber is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Goodenough Island at 101,130, Range 26,000 Yards (adjacent hex NW of Goodenough Island)
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships (this TF left Buna base hex after aborting unloading ops)
LST-24
LST-40
LST-44
LST-119
LST-456
LST-457
LST-469
LST-477
LST-482, Shell hits 1, heavy fires (system damage 35, float 17, engine 7, moving at 8 kts)
LST-483
LSM-50
LSM-51
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
CA Myoko engages LST-483 at 26,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-482 at 26,000 yards
CA Myoko engages LST-469 at 26,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Japanese night and daylight naval air strikes against Allied amphibious TF and destroyer group operating at Buna. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky (46% moonlight)
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
G4M3a Betty x 9
P1Y2 Frances x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M3a Betty: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
APD Raymond W. Herndon
LST-341
LST-635
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 9
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LST-44
LST-40
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 100,128
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 8 damaged
Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards, on fire (see damage report above)
DD Duncan
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Goodenough Island at 102,130 (adjacent hex N of Goodenough Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 4 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
LST-119, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires (system damage 42, float 17, engine 8, moving at 8 kts)
LST-477, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage (see damage report above)
LST-483, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires (see damage report above)
LST-457, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
LST-456, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
12 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-477
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Goodenough Island at 102,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 4 damaged
Allied Ships
LST-40, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
LST-469, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
LSM-51, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-40
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-469
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LSM-51
Massive explosion on LST-469
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Allied LBA dive and torpedo bombers launch daylight naval air strikes against Japanese surface combat ships departing Buna. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Goodenough Island at 101,130 (adjacent hex NW of Goodenough Island)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 20
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kisaragi, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kiso
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Kisaragi
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Kiriwina Island 102,131
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 12
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 2 damaged
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Kiriwina Island 102,131
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Tama
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 580K supply and 102K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 134K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 6 Ki-84 Frank (1 air-to-air, 3 on the ground, 2 ops)
• 19 Ki-61 Tony (9 air-to-air, 2 on the ground, 8 ops)
• 1 Ki-45 Nick (air-to-air)
• 37 Ki-43 Oscar (34 air-to-air, 3 ops)
• 5 N1K2-J George (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 18 N1K1-J George (16 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 8 J1N1-S Irving (all air-to-air)
• 6 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
• 4 A6M5 Zero (3 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 1 P1Y2 Frances (ops)
• 2 G4M1 Betty (1 flak, 1 ops)
• 2 D4Y3 Judy (both flak)
• 2 B5N2 Kate (1 air-to-air, 1 flak)
• 1 Ki-49 Helen bomber (on the ground)
• 2 Ki-49 Helen transport (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 2 H6K4-L Mavis (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 11 P-47 Thunderbolt (7 air-to-air, 4 ops)
• 4 B-29 Superfort (all air-to-air)
• 1 Beaufort VIII (flak)
Allied night airfield bombing raids against Lae, Wau and Rabaul airfields. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
3 x 40th BG/44th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
4 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/499th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
4 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator 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
5 x 462nd BG/769th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 462nd BG/770th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
7 x 468th BG/792nd BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
8 x 38th BG/823rd BS B-17F Fortress stray due to night
5 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms (46% moonlight)
Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A 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
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 2
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
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:
53rd Sentai/A 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
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (46% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
No Allied losses
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 Rabaul, at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms (46% moonlight)
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
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
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 100, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 4 damaged
Runway hits 5
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 (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-II KAI Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 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 (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 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, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 14000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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USAAF fighters launch sweeps against Lae airfield. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 22
N1K2-J George x 9
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 37
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 17
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 8 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 26 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13
N1K2-J George x 6
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 19
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 10
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (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 7000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (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 4000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19330.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (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 1000, scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
N1K2-J George x 2
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 4
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 6
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 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 2000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 39000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 32000.
Raid is overhead
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 36090.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
S-303 Hikotai 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 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 31000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 2
N1K2-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
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 1000, scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-303 Hikotai 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 7000, scrambling fighters to 34980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (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 3000, scrambling fighters to 35980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 18 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 23, 12 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 24 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 32, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua –11 Jap LCU (+2 from last report). Japanese LCU in hex location 99, 128 (adjacent coastal hex between Salamaua and Buna) no longer visible on map in this hex, it is likely Pillager has withdrawn these units from the hex into Salamaua base.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul (after raids above) – 240 aircraft (61 fighters, 124 bombers, 55 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – no Jap planes visible on airfield, airfield damage 46, 5 Jap LCU.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/05/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 13K supply on hand. 51 US Marine Defense Bn and some supply unloads without incident. Amphibious TF remains at Ontong Java and continues unloading additional supply cargo.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 219K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.08 million supply and 113K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.69 million supply and 307K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.66 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand.
Convoy detachment WP-302B (6 ships) arrives in Suva with 37K supply and 3K fuel cargo aboard. Other parts of convoy WP-302 are enroute to Auckland, Noumea and Luganville.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 R4D-1 Skytrain (probable ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 8 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex, one US PT-boat sunk by mine hit. US PT-boats also encounter Japanese TF with surface ASW ships operating on possible transport mission. Combat Events report entry and AAR’s follow.
PT-80 hits Mk 6 Mine at Tulagi
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TF 412 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Allied Ships
PT-80, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (sunk)
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Tulagi 114,137, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E Shonan
E Okinawa
E Yaku
Allied Ships
PT-66
PT-77
PT-82
PT-83
PT-84
PT-103
PT-105
PT-106
PT-107
PT-108
PT-109
PT-110
PT-111
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 57% moonlight: 7,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 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...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-110 at 7,000 yards
PT-108 engages E Shonan at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-111 at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-103 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-108 at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
PT-109 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-110 at 6,000 yards
PT-107 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-111 at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-109 at 7,000 yards
PT-82 engages E Shonan at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Yaku at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-109 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-66 at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-110 engages E Okinawa at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-103 at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-103 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
E Yaku engages PT-110 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-109 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
E Yaku engages PT-111 at 13,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-110 at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU. Allied minefield now visible in base hex.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/05 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 111,134 near Munda, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 23, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 22, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,130 near Buna, Speed 8, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 114,136 near Thousand Ships Bay, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 113,136 near Russell Islands, Speed 19, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 10, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,131 near Goodenough Island, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 12, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 102,131 near Kiriwina Island, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 20, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 111,133 near Panggoe, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 111,132 near Choiseul Bay, Speed 23, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,132 near Treasury Islands, Speed 17, Moving East
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 13K supply on hand. 51 US Marine Defense Bn and some supply unloads without incident. Amphibious TF remains at Ontong Java and continues unloading additional supply cargo.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 219K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.08 million supply and 113K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.69 million supply and 307K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.66 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand.
Convoy detachment WP-302B (6 ships) arrives in Suva with 37K supply and 3K fuel cargo aboard. Other parts of convoy WP-302 are enroute to Auckland, Noumea and Luganville.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 R4D-1 Skytrain (probable ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 8 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex, one US PT-boat sunk by mine hit. US PT-boats also encounter Japanese TF with surface ASW ships operating on possible transport mission. Combat Events report entry and AAR’s follow.
PT-80 hits Mk 6 Mine at Tulagi
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TF 412 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Allied Ships
PT-80, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (sunk)
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Tulagi 114,137, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E Shonan
E Okinawa
E Yaku
Allied Ships
PT-66
PT-77
PT-82
PT-83
PT-84
PT-103
PT-105
PT-106
PT-107
PT-108
PT-109
PT-110
PT-111
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 57% moonlight: 7,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 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...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-110 at 7,000 yards
PT-108 engages E Shonan at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-111 at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-103 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-108 at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
PT-109 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-110 at 6,000 yards
PT-107 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-111 at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-109 at 7,000 yards
PT-82 engages E Shonan at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Yaku at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-109 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-66 at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Okinawa at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-111 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-110 engages E Okinawa at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-103 at 7,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-103 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT-111 engages E Shonan at 6,000 yards
E Yaku engages PT-110 at 6,000 yards
E Shonan engages PT-109 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
E Yaku engages PT-111 at 13,000 yards
E Okinawa engages PT-110 at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU. Allied minefield now visible in base hex.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/05 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 111,134 near Munda, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 23, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 22, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,130 near Buna, Speed 8, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 114,136 near Thousand Ships Bay, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 113,136 near Russell Islands, Speed 19, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 10, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,131 near Goodenough Island, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 12, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 102,131 near Kiriwina Island, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 20, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 111,133 near Panggoe, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 111,132 near Choiseul Bay, Speed 23, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,132 near Treasury Islands, Speed 17, Moving East
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/05/45 (continued)
Yellow Sea: US patrol sub intercepts Japanese transport. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Keijo at 101,50 (night action due W of Keijo)
Japanese Ships
xAK Havana Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flounder
xAK Havana Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
SS Flounder launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Havana Maru
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/05 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 132 aircraft (106 fighters, 26 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-25H Mitchell (ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. 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 rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 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 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
64 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 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (four actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 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 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 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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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 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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Yellow Sea: US patrol sub intercepts Japanese transport. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Keijo at 101,50 (night action due W of Keijo)
Japanese Ships
xAK Havana Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flounder
xAK Havana Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
SS Flounder launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Havana Maru
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/05 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 132 aircraft (106 fighters, 26 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-25H Mitchell (ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. 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 rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 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 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
64 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 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (four actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 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 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 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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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 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)
Summary of Operations 01/06/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 228K supply and 12K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2466 operational AV (total) after combat below. Two Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied forces resume ground bombardment against Japanese LCU at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77899 troops, 1785 guns, 2019 vehicles, Assault Value = 2475
Defending force 3538 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 26
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Marine Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
81st Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
754th Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
9th Australian Division
2nd Medium Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
I Australian Corps
82nd Mortar Battalion
6th RAAF Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
150th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
109th Div /2
31st Army
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 619K supply and 103K fuel on hand. Japanese LBA bombers launch night naval attack strikes against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Light rain (35% moonlight)
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 11
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Sigourney
DD Bryant
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 14
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LSM-52
LSM-58
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 13
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 4 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
DD Sigourney
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LSM-55
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 7
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LSM-55
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 134K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
US APD damaged last game turn in Buna amphibious supply operation intercepted and sunk by Jap patrol subs while returning to base. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Buna at 100,130 (night action SE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-100
Allied Ships
APD McKean, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD McKean is sighted by SS RO-100
SS RO-100 launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack at Goodenough Island 100,131
Japanese Ships
SS RO-113
Allied Ships
APD McKean, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
SS RO-113 launches 2 torpedoes
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 B6N2 Jill (air-to-air)
• 3 B5N2 Kate (1 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24 Liberator (ops)
• 1 F-7A Liberator (flak)
Allied night airfield bombing raids continue against Wau and Lae airfields. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 444th BG/677th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (35% moonlight)
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (35% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 48 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 2 Jap TF (2 ships total, including one PC), 12 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 34 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 35, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua –11 Jap LCU. .
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 207 aircraft (30 fighters, 128 bombers, 49 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – no Jap planes visible on airfield, airfield damage 31, 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 228K supply and 12K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2466 operational AV (total) after combat below. Two Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied forces resume ground bombardment against Japanese LCU at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77899 troops, 1785 guns, 2019 vehicles, Assault Value = 2475
Defending force 3538 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 26
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Marine Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
81st Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
754th Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
9th Australian Division
2nd Medium Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
I Australian Corps
82nd Mortar Battalion
6th RAAF Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
150th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
109th Div /2
31st Army
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 619K supply and 103K fuel on hand. Japanese LBA bombers launch night naval attack strikes against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Light rain (35% moonlight)
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 11
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Sigourney
DD Bryant
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 14
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LSM-52
LSM-58
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 13
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 4 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
DD Sigourney
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LSM-55
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 7
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
LSM-55
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 134K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
US APD damaged last game turn in Buna amphibious supply operation intercepted and sunk by Jap patrol subs while returning to base. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Buna at 100,130 (night action SE of Buna)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-100
Allied Ships
APD McKean, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD McKean is sighted by SS RO-100
SS RO-100 launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack at Goodenough Island 100,131
Japanese Ships
SS RO-113
Allied Ships
APD McKean, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
SS RO-113 launches 2 torpedoes
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 B6N2 Jill (air-to-air)
• 3 B5N2 Kate (1 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24 Liberator (ops)
• 1 F-7A Liberator (flak)
Allied night airfield bombing raids continue against Wau and Lae airfields. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/531st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 444th BG/677th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
5 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (35% moonlight)
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (35% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raids above) – 48 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 2 Jap TF (2 ships total, including one PC), 12 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 34 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 35, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua –11 Jap LCU. .
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 207 aircraft (30 fighters, 128 bombers, 49 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 50 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – no Jap planes visible on airfield, airfield damage 31, 5 Jap LCU.
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Summary of Operations 01/06/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 15K supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 216K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.10 million supply and 114K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.70 million supply and 310K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.69 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 7 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/06 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
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 Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 102,131 near Kiriwina Island, Speed 13, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 20, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Shofuku Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 6, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 21, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 12, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 21, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 15K supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 216K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.10 million supply and 114K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.70 million supply and 310K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.69 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – 7 Jap LCU. Allied minefield visible in base hex.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 01/06 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
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 Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 102,131 near Kiriwina Island, Speed 13, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 20, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Darwin is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Shofuku Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 6, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 21, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 12, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 21, Moving Northwest
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/06/45 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/06 reports intercepted radio transmissions from an unidentified Japanese TF at hex location 120, 116 (S of Ponape). Jap TF not visible on game map.
Australia: Transport convoy WX-42 (4 AM, 1 APD, 15 LSM, 29 transports) arrives from mainland US. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 815 & 819 Towed Tank Destroyer Bns, three air units (1 night fighter, 1 patrol, 1 transport), 93K supply and 27K fuel. All ships in WX-42 other than transports to remain in Australia for employment in South/SW Pacific theatre operations.
DEI: US patrol sub damaged in action with Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Makassar at 63,107 (S of Makassar)
Japanese Ships
DD Mikazuki
DD Yunagi
Allied Ships
SS Caiman, hits 1 (system damage 6, float 3, returning to base at 19 kts)
SS Caiman launches 2 torpedoes at DD Mikazuki
Caiman diving deep ....
DD Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 97 aircraft (81 fighters, 16 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 222 aircraft (205 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 3 C-47 Skytrain (all ops)
Allied air operations against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Afternoon Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 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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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 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:
27 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
Also attacking 4th Mortar Battalion ...
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 01/06 reports intercepted radio transmissions from an unidentified Japanese TF at hex location 120, 116 (S of Ponape). Jap TF not visible on game map.
Australia: Transport convoy WX-42 (4 AM, 1 APD, 15 LSM, 29 transports) arrives from mainland US. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 815 & 819 Towed Tank Destroyer Bns, three air units (1 night fighter, 1 patrol, 1 transport), 93K supply and 27K fuel. All ships in WX-42 other than transports to remain in Australia for employment in South/SW Pacific theatre operations.
DEI: US patrol sub damaged in action with Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Makassar at 63,107 (S of Makassar)
Japanese Ships
DD Mikazuki
DD Yunagi
Allied Ships
SS Caiman, hits 1 (system damage 6, float 3, returning to base at 19 kts)
SS Caiman launches 2 torpedoes at DD Mikazuki
Caiman diving deep ....
DD Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 97 aircraft (81 fighters, 16 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 222 aircraft (205 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 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 operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 3 C-47 Skytrain (all ops)
Allied air operations against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Afternoon Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 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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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 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:
27 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
Also attacking 4th Mortar Battalion ...
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wneumann
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/07/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 226K supply and 17K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2489 operational AV (total) after combat below. No detected Japanese LCU remain in Buna base hex. Allied ground forces launch deliberate ground assault, this attack appearing to eliminate both Japanese LCU that were still at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 101189 troops, 1883 guns, 2759 vehicles, Assault Value = 2508
Defending force 3506 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Allied adjusted assault: 6051
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 6051 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3027 casualties reported
Squads: 282 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 155 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 36 (36 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
2/4th Armoured Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
31st Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
193rd Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
9th Australian Division
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
39th Aviation Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
I Australian Corps
163rd USA Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
109th Div /2
31st Army
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Buna
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Preparations now underway to begin transferring Allied LCU from Buna to rear-area bases to draw replacement elements for combat losses and recover fatigue/disruption levels. Current plans are to move most LCU overland from Buna to Port Moresby, the majority of these units to be transported from Port Moresby to Australia to complete rebuilding and recovery. Combat LCU now at Buna (except those remaining there as garrison) will also begin preparation for future objective(s) during this time.
Current status of Milne Bay base – 632K supply and 106K fuel on hand. No reported Japanese air activity this game turn over Milne Bay base hex.
US surface ASW in action against Japanese patrol sub in sea passage between Milne Bay and Buna. AAR follows/
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ASW attack near Goodenough Island at 100,131 (NW of Milne Bay)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-101, hits 5
Allied Ships
DD Downes
LST-45
LCI-788
LCI-443
LCI-333
LCI-327
LCI-63
SS RO-101 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Downes
RO-101 bottoming out ....
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Goodenough Island at 100,131
Japanese Ships
SS RO-101, hits 20, on fire, heavy damage (reported sunk)
Allied Ships
SC-702
SC-742
SC-741
SC-740
SS RO-101 is sighted by escort
SC-742 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-742 is out of ASW ammo
SC-741 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-741 is out of ASW ammo
SS RO-101 forced to surface!
SC-741 firing on surfaced sub ....
SC-740 firing on surfaced sub ....
SC-742 firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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USAAF 2E bombers launch ground attack air strike against Japanese LCU garrison on Kiriwina Island, this attack also intended to identify Jap ground unit(s) located at Kiriwina. 22 JAAF Base Force was already known to be located on Kiriwina Island, this unit previously identified by intelligence data (Sigint) as of 11/15/44. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on 22nd JAAF Base Force, at 102,131 (Kiriwina Island)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J11 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 129K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 3 Ki-84 Frank (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (on the ground)
• 3 A6M5 Zero (all air-to-air)
• 5 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (ops)
• 1 TBM-1C Avenger (ops)
Allied night airfield bombing raids continue against Wau and Lae airfields. A night bombing raid against Gasmata airfield (A-20G Havocs) from Milne Bay failed to launch (cause unknown). Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
4 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x 43rd BG/403rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/673rd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
4 x 38th BG/822nd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – unidentified Jap aircraft visible on airfield, no visible LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 58 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, no Jap TF, 12 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 34 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 7, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 11 Jap LCU. .
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 239 aircraft (37 fighters, 149 bombers, 53 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 51 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 226K supply and 17K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2489 operational AV (total) after combat below. No detected Japanese LCU remain in Buna base hex. Allied ground forces launch deliberate ground assault, this attack appearing to eliminate both Japanese LCU that were still at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 101189 troops, 1883 guns, 2759 vehicles, Assault Value = 2508
Defending force 3506 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Allied adjusted assault: 6051
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 6051 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3027 casualties reported
Squads: 282 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 155 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 36 (36 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
2/4th Armoured Regiment
43rd Infantry Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
31st Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
193rd Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
9th Australian Division
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
39th Aviation Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
I Australian Corps
163rd USA Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
109th Div /2
31st Army
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Buna
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Preparations now underway to begin transferring Allied LCU from Buna to rear-area bases to draw replacement elements for combat losses and recover fatigue/disruption levels. Current plans are to move most LCU overland from Buna to Port Moresby, the majority of these units to be transported from Port Moresby to Australia to complete rebuilding and recovery. Combat LCU now at Buna (except those remaining there as garrison) will also begin preparation for future objective(s) during this time.
Current status of Milne Bay base – 632K supply and 106K fuel on hand. No reported Japanese air activity this game turn over Milne Bay base hex.
US surface ASW in action against Japanese patrol sub in sea passage between Milne Bay and Buna. AAR follows/
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ASW attack near Goodenough Island at 100,131 (NW of Milne Bay)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-101, hits 5
Allied Ships
DD Downes
LST-45
LCI-788
LCI-443
LCI-333
LCI-327
LCI-63
SS RO-101 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Downes
RO-101 bottoming out ....
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Goodenough Island at 100,131
Japanese Ships
SS RO-101, hits 20, on fire, heavy damage (reported sunk)
Allied Ships
SC-702
SC-742
SC-741
SC-740
SS RO-101 is sighted by escort
SC-742 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-742 is out of ASW ammo
SC-741 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-741 is out of ASW ammo
SS RO-101 forced to surface!
SC-741 firing on surfaced sub ....
SC-740 firing on surfaced sub ....
SC-742 firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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USAAF 2E bombers launch ground attack air strike against Japanese LCU garrison on Kiriwina Island, this attack also intended to identify Jap ground unit(s) located at Kiriwina. 22 JAAF Base Force was already known to be located on Kiriwina Island, this unit previously identified by intelligence data (Sigint) as of 11/15/44. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on 22nd JAAF Base Force, at 102,131 (Kiriwina Island)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J11 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 129K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 3 Ki-84 Frank (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (on the ground)
• 3 A6M5 Zero (all air-to-air)
• 5 J2M3 Jack (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (ops)
• 1 TBM-1C Avenger (ops)
Allied night airfield bombing raids continue against Wau and Lae airfields. A night bombing raid against Gasmata airfield (A-20G Havocs) from Milne Bay failed to launch (cause unknown). Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
4 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x 43rd BG/403rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/673rd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
4 x 38th BG/822nd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – unidentified Jap aircraft visible on airfield, no visible LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 58 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, no Jap TF, 12 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raids above) – 34 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 7, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 11 Jap LCU. .
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 239 aircraft (37 fighters, 149 bombers, 53 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 51 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/07/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 15K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 213K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 85K supply on hand.
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.11 million supply and 113K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.70 million supply and 309K fuel on hand. Convoy detachment WP-302C (5 ships) arrives from mainland US with 31K supply and 2500 fuel cargo aboard.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.69 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand (unchanged). Convoy detachment WP-302A (10 ships) arrives from mainland US with 31K supply and 73K fuel cargo aboard.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga (after raid below) – 9 Jap LCU, airfield damage 24, no visible planes on airfield. USAAF 4E bombers launch night raid against Tassafronga airfield. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – 7 Jap LCU, no reported airfield damage, no visible planes on airfield. Allied minefield visible in base hex. USAAF 4E bombers launch night raid against Tulagi airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x 497th BG/870th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
6 x 497th BG/870th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (25% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga (after raid below) – 11 Jap LCU, no reported airfield damage, no visible planes on airfield. US 2E bombers launch night raid against Lunga airfield. Combat Events report entry and AAR’s follow.
5 x VMB-433 PBJ-1D Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Coastwatcher entries from 01/07 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Woodlark Island
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: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 16, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 15, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 77,123 near Bathurst Island, Speed 8, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Teisen Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 12, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 19, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 14, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 18, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 18, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 15K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 213K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 85K supply on hand.
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.11 million supply and 113K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.70 million supply and 309K fuel on hand. Convoy detachment WP-302C (5 ships) arrives from mainland US with 31K supply and 2500 fuel cargo aboard.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.69 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand (unchanged). Convoy detachment WP-302A (10 ships) arrives from mainland US with 31K supply and 73K fuel cargo aboard.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga (after raid below) – 9 Jap LCU, airfield damage 24, no visible planes on airfield. USAAF 4E bombers launch night raid against Tassafronga airfield. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – 7 Jap LCU, no reported airfield damage, no visible planes on airfield. Allied minefield visible in base hex. USAAF 4E bombers launch night raid against Tulagi airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x 497th BG/870th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
6 x 497th BG/870th BS B-29-1 Superfort stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (25% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga (after raid below) – 11 Jap LCU, no reported airfield damage, no visible planes on airfield. US 2E bombers launch night raid against Lunga airfield. Combat Events report entry and AAR’s follow.
5 x VMB-433 PBJ-1D Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (25% moonlight)
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Coastwatcher entries from 01/07 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Woodlark Island
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: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 16, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 15, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 77,123 near Bathurst Island, Speed 8, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Teisen Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 12, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 19, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 14, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 14, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 18, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 18, Moving Northwest
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/07/45 (continued)
Yellow Sea: US patrol sub intercepts small Jap transport off western coast of Korea in a night action. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Kaishu at 100,49 (W of Keijo)
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Flounder
xAKL Kokuyo Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
Captain of SS Flounder elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Central Pacific: Sigint entries for 01/07 report intercepted radio transmissions from multiple locations – Kwajalein, Majuro, Maleolap and Funafuti. Detected base status at Kwajalein shows unidentified Japanese ship(s) disbanded in port, otherwise no visible Japanese forces or activity at any of the four locations above.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 112 aircraft (92 fighters, 20 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 203 aircraft (187 fighters, 9 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India operations area.
Allied air operations against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Afternoon 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 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 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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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 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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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 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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Yellow Sea: US patrol sub intercepts small Jap transport off western coast of Korea in a night action. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Kaishu at 100,49 (W of Keijo)
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Flounder
xAKL Kokuyo Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
Captain of SS Flounder elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Central Pacific: Sigint entries for 01/07 report intercepted radio transmissions from multiple locations – Kwajalein, Majuro, Maleolap and Funafuti. Detected base status at Kwajalein shows unidentified Japanese ship(s) disbanded in port, otherwise no visible Japanese forces or activity at any of the four locations above.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 112 aircraft (92 fighters, 20 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 203 aircraft (187 fighters, 9 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India operations area.
Allied air operations against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Afternoon 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 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 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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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 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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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 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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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/08/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 241K supply and 17K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2532 operational AV (total). No Japanese LCU visible in Buna base hex.
Overland movement of selected Allied combat LCU from Buna to Port Moresby has started, this the first “leg” of transfer to rear-area bases for rebuilding/recovery. Sea transport of LCU out of Buna was not considered due to current size of port facilities at Buna (size 3), number of LCU being transferred to the rear-area and quantity of transport ships required to move them, plus proximity of Buna to the front line and vulnerability of transport shipping in Buna to attack by Japanese surface naval and air strikes during movement and cargo loading ops (Port Moresby a more manageable location as a loading point for sea transport). Allied combat units now moving overland to Port Moresby also re-prepping for future objectives. Some combat units at Buna also scheduled for upgrading of LCU elements, this activity likely to be carried out in Australia where supply and LCU support elements are in greater quantities.
Current status of Milne Bay base – 637K supply and 111K fuel on hand. Japanese night naval air strikes against empty Allied transport shipping (at sea) departing Milne Bay for return to NE Australia. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 100,135 (SW of Milne Bay)
Weather in hex: Severe storms (17% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
xAP Kwangtung
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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US surface ASW in action against Japanese patrol sub in Milne Bay base hex. AAR follows.
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ASW attack at Milne Bay 101,133
Japanese Ships
SS RO-114
Allied Ships
SC-703
SC-738
SS RO-114 is located by SC-703
SC-738 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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USAAF 2E bombers continue ground attack air strike against Japanese LCU garrison on Kiriwina Island. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on 22nd JAAF Base Force, at 102,131 (Kiriwina Island)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 51 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J11 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 129K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 2 Ki-61 Tony (both on the ground)
• 1 N1K2-J George (on the ground)
• 2 B6N2 Jill (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24D1 Liberator (flak)
• 4 PBJ-1J Mitchell (1 air-to-air, 3 flak)
• 2 B-25C Mitchell (both air-to-air)
• 1 A-20G Havoc (flak)
Allied night airfield bombing raids against Rabaul and various targets in eastern New Guinea. Attempted night airfield strike against Gasmata (A-20 Havocs) failed to reach target. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 22nd BG/2nd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/498th BS B-25C Mitchell stray due to night
4 x 417th BG/673rd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/675th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
7 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 345th BG/498th BS B-25C Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1J Mitchell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
PBJ-1J Mitchell: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1J Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 5 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 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 100, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
B-25H Mitchell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Salamaua, at 98,127
Weather in hex: Moderate rain (17% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 30 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 15, no Jap TF, 11 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raid above) – 37 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage 7, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 11 Jap LCU, 1 Jap TF (one ship, visible on map as submarine TF). .
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 228 aircraft (40 fighters, 147 bombers, 41 other planes probably transports), airfield damage 3, no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 51 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 241K supply and 17K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2532 operational AV (total). No Japanese LCU visible in Buna base hex.
Overland movement of selected Allied combat LCU from Buna to Port Moresby has started, this the first “leg” of transfer to rear-area bases for rebuilding/recovery. Sea transport of LCU out of Buna was not considered due to current size of port facilities at Buna (size 3), number of LCU being transferred to the rear-area and quantity of transport ships required to move them, plus proximity of Buna to the front line and vulnerability of transport shipping in Buna to attack by Japanese surface naval and air strikes during movement and cargo loading ops (Port Moresby a more manageable location as a loading point for sea transport). Allied combat units now moving overland to Port Moresby also re-prepping for future objectives. Some combat units at Buna also scheduled for upgrading of LCU elements, this activity likely to be carried out in Australia where supply and LCU support elements are in greater quantities.
Current status of Milne Bay base – 637K supply and 111K fuel on hand. Japanese night naval air strikes against empty Allied transport shipping (at sea) departing Milne Bay for return to NE Australia. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 100,135 (SW of Milne Bay)
Weather in hex: Severe storms (17% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
xAP Kwangtung
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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US surface ASW in action against Japanese patrol sub in Milne Bay base hex. AAR follows.
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ASW attack at Milne Bay 101,133
Japanese Ships
SS RO-114
Allied Ships
SC-703
SC-738
SS RO-114 is located by SC-703
SC-738 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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USAAF 2E bombers continue ground attack air strike against Japanese LCU garrison on Kiriwina Island. AAR follows.
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Morning Air attack on 22nd JAAF Base Force, at 102,131 (Kiriwina Island)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 51 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J11 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.25 million supply and 129K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 2 Ki-61 Tony (both on the ground)
• 1 N1K2-J George (on the ground)
• 2 B6N2 Jill (1 on the ground, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24D1 Liberator (flak)
• 4 PBJ-1J Mitchell (1 air-to-air, 3 flak)
• 2 B-25C Mitchell (both air-to-air)
• 1 A-20G Havoc (flak)
Allied night airfield bombing raids against Rabaul and various targets in eastern New Guinea. Attempted night airfield strike against Gasmata (A-20 Havocs) failed to reach target. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x No.23 Sqn RAAF B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 22nd BG/2nd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/498th BS B-25C Mitchell stray due to night
4 x 417th BG/673rd BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/675th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/19th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
7 x 3rd BG/90th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 345th BG/498th BS B-25C Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 11
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1J Mitchell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
PBJ-1J Mitchell: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1J Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Rabaul, at 106,125
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 9
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-902 Hikotai with J1N1-Sa Irving (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 5 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 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 100, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
B-25H Mitchell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Salamaua, at 98,127
Weather in hex: Moderate rain (17% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 30 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 15, no Jap TF, 11 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raid above) – 37 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage 7, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 11 Jap LCU, 1 Jap TF (one ship, visible on map as submarine TF). .
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 228 aircraft (40 fighters, 147 bombers, 41 other planes probably transports), airfield damage 3, no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 51 Jap LCU, defensive minefield visible on map.
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Summary of Operations 01/08/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 16K supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 209K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 85K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.10 million supply and 113K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.71 million supply and 309K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.74 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand.
Convoy detachment WP-303B (5 ships) arrives at Suva from mainland US with 31K supply and 2500 fuel cargo aboard. Other detachments of WP-303 still enroute to Noumea and Luganville.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga (after raid below) – 9 Jap LCU, airfield damage 26, no visible planes on airfield. USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Tassafronga airfield. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – 7 Jap LCU, airfield damage 26, no visible planes on airfield. Allied minefield visible in base hex. USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Tulagi airfield. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (17% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga (after raid below) – 11 Jap LCU, airfield damage 5, no visible planes on airfield. US 2E bombers continue night raid against Lunga airfield. Combat Events report entries and latest AAR’s follow.
7 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
8 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Coastwatcher entries from 01/08 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 6 ships reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships 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 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 9, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 7, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 97,121 near Hansa Bay, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
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: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 19, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 17, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 7, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 19, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 16K supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 29K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 209K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 85K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –86K supply and 14K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.10 million supply and 113K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.71 million supply and 309K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.74 million supply and 3.37 million fuel on hand.
Convoy detachment WP-303B (5 ships) arrives at Suva from mainland US with 31K supply and 2500 fuel cargo aboard. Other detachments of WP-303 still enroute to Noumea and Luganville.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga (after raid below) – 9 Jap LCU, airfield damage 26, no visible planes on airfield. USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Tassafronga airfield. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – 7 Jap LCU, airfield damage 26, no visible planes on airfield. Allied minefield visible in base hex. USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Tulagi airfield. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (17% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga (after raid below) – 11 Jap LCU, airfield damage 5, no visible planes on airfield. US 2E bombers continue night raid against Lunga airfield. Combat Events report entries and latest AAR’s follow.
7 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
8 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (17% moonlight)
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Coastwatcher entries from 01/08 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 6 ships reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships 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 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 14, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 9, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 7, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 97,121 near Hansa Bay, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
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: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 19, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 17, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 7, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 19, Moving Northwest