"It's the economy, stupid" BTSL NY59G (J) vs Gen Patton (A)

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:33 am

43 Nov 22 to 24: DS appears!!

Subs: [>:]

CVs:
My 2 new CVs and CVL leave Tokyo.
A CV TF and SC TF is spotted on 23rd at 10 East Tabiteuea. In response, KB weights anchor at Kusaie and heads SE. Theme song from "Jaws" plays in the background!! [:D]
DS strikes at supply TF at Tabiteuea on 24th. KB is ordered to close and ATTACK!!!

China:
Chungking - 6th hexside is now Japan's and base is isolated. 190 Helens bomb AF on 1 of 3 days (weather).

CenPac:
Tabiteuea - The bait is set and DS bites on 23rd. Will Brian keep them here and allow 1200 planes of KB to attack on 24th??

Morning Air attack on TF, near Tabiteuea at 137,134

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3b Zero x 16
N1K1-J George x 16

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
FM-1 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 82
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 51
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3b Zero: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Yuri Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMc Mogami Maru #7, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
AMc Fuji Maru #11, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Bandoeng Maru
xAK Otori Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Taigen Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Ueizuru Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMc Fumi Maru #5, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Nissho Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Hokuzyu Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Uyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 1
xAK Yamakisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Akasi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Yahiko Maru
xAK Yoshida Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Daijukyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Cheribon Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
2 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
19 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with A6M3b Zero (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Otori Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Taigen Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Uyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMc Fuji Maru #11
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Yuri Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tabiteuea at 137,134

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3b Zero x 8
N1K1-J George x 4

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Yuri Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yahiko Maru
xAK Yoshida Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Nissho Maru, and is sunk
xAK Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Daijukyo Maru, on fire
xAK Sinkoku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with A6M3b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Yuri Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Yoshida Maru #3
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Daijukyo Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tabiteuea at 137,134

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3b Zero x 13
N1K1-J George x 16

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
FM-1 Wildcat x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 81
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 70
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3b Zero: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Surabaya Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Hokuzyu Maru, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk
xAK Daijukyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
xAK Taigen Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Cheribon Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
E No.14
xAK Bandoeng Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
PB Kyo Maru #7, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Yahiko Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
E No.6, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Sinkoku Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
25 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 5000 feet
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 5000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 15000 feet
1 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 5000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 5000 feet
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with A6M3b Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Hokuzyu Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese xAK
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Std-A Cargo class xAK
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Cheribon Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Daijukyo Maru
Kyo Maru #7 dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Bandoeng Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Sinkoku Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Surabaya Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tabiteuea at 137,134

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3b Zero x 6
N1K1-J George x 5

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Surabaya Maru, and is sunk
xAK Daijukyo Maru, and is sunk
xAK Cheribon Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Bandoeng Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with A6M3b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 79 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Surabaya Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Daijukyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Cheribon Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Husimi Cargo class xAK

Notes:
Losses for 23rd - 17 Akasi Class xAK, E, 3 AMc, PB. Air are 28J vs 58A and 9 KIA

Ok, back to bed as I woke up shortly after 1pm to sleep on whether to go full speed or stay at mission and hope to get 8 hexes away from DS. <thinking poise>

obvert · Post by **obvert** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:36 am

You lost a lot of xAK there, but if that means you get a favourable CV battle, it's worth it. Especially since he'll be slightly weaker after losing some planes. I'd go flank speed and see if you can get very close, or even behind him on the PH side. If you then battle you'll have a great chance to pick off wounded.

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:50 am

All Ahead Flank!!

Mike Solli · Post by **Mike Solli** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:55 am

Lecivius · Post by **Lecivius** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:31 am

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ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:58 pm

43 Nov 25: DS vs KB at 7 hexes apart with Light Clouds means....

Lowpe · Post by **Lowpe** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:33 pm

[:-]TEASE! Looks like nothing happened to the Deathstar or you attack fractured and failed.[:(] Attacking into severe storms is tough, especially for the torpedo bombers.

HansBolter · Post by **HansBolter** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:28 pm

ORIGINAL: obvert

You lost a lot of xAK there, but if that means you get a favourable CV battle, it's worth it. Especially since he'll be slightly weaker after losing some planes. I'd go flank speed and see if you can get very close, or even behind him on the PH side. If you then battle you'll have a great chance to pick off wounded.

He won't be slightly weaker if he is using his replenishment carriers in their intended role.....

I'll keep preaching this and lauding the obvious benefits until it actually catches on.

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:01 pm

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 25, 43
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ASW attack near Tarawa at 135,127 [1 NW of Tarawa] My first thought is that Brian now knows something is going on.

Japanese Ships
BC Kawachi
CA Chishima
CA Ashigara
DD Akigumo
DD Takanami
DD Makinami
DD Makigumo
DD Kazegumo

Allied Ships
SS Silversides, hits 1

SS Silversides is sighted by escort
Silversides diving deep ....
DD Takanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Makinami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Makigumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Tarawa at 135,127

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi
BB Iwaki
BB Hitachi
BB Owari
DD Shimozuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Baraharu
DD Ariake
DD Yugure
DD Wakaba

Allied Ships
SS Silversides

SS Silversides launches 6 torpedoes at CV Akagi [small skip in heart beat]
Silversides diving deep ....
DD Baraharu fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 148,137 [1SW]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 87
D4Y3 Judy x 135
N1K4-A George x 124

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 34
FM-1 Wildcat x 47
F4U-1A Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 188

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 11 destroyed, 11 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 8 destroyed by flak
D4Y3 Judy: 36 destroyed, 22 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 12 destroyed by flak
N1K4-A George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Lexington
CVL Jacksonville
CVL Cowpens, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
BB North Carolina, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire
CVL Independence, Torpedo hits 1
BB Indiana, Torpedo hits 1
CV Essex, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CVL Princeton
BB Washington
CA Astoria

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
6 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
6 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
5 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
6 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
6 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
10 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
9 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-22 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VMF-114 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-115 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers

Ammo storage explosion on CV Essex
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Cowpens
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Essex

About 10% get hits and they are spread out, so I don't know if I will be able to sink anything in follow up strikes or tomorrow.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 148,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 42
D4Y3 Judy x 10
N1K4-A George x 32

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 28
FM-1 Wildcat x 43
F4U-1A Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 165

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 15 destroyed
D4Y3 Judy: 4 destroyed
N1K4-A George: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VMF-114 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-115 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (6 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers

12 CV fighter groups plus 5 Marine groups. A healthy CAP vs a weak strike = Judys and Jills dying.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131 [9 ENE of Tabiteuea and 7 hexes from DS]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 51
N1K4-A George x 120

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 50
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 52
TBF-1 Avenger x 33

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 11 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 7 destroyed, 11 damaged
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 destroyed by flak
SBD-5 Dauntless: 31 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak
TBF-1 Avenger: 16 destroyed, 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CV Hiryu
CV Tokachi
CV Kaimon
CV Zuikaku
CV Kushiro
CV Renkaku
BC Kawachi
CVL Aso
CVL Shinryu

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

Not enough to punch through my CAP. Will KB come out unscratched??

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 39
N1K4-A George x 91

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

A very weak fragment gets chewed up.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 37
N1K4-A George x 66

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 31276.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (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 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

More lambs to the slaughter. [:D]

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 148,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
FM-1 Wildcat x 37
F4U-1A Corsair x 33
F6F-3 Hellcat x 150

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-22 with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 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 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 1 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VMF-114 with FM-1 Wildcat (7 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VMF-115 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes

My late arrivals get eaten up.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 148,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
FM-1 Wildcat x 37
F4U-1A Corsair x 33
F6F-3 Hellcat x 145

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (13 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-22 with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 1 on standby, 1 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VMF-114 with FM-1 Wildcat (7 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VMF-115 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes

Sound effects are lambs getting slaughtered.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 148,137

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 86
D4Y3 Judy x 69
N1K4-A George x 157

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 31
FM-1 Wildcat x 43
F4U-1A Corsair x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 142

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 16 destroyed, 8 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 10 destroyed by flak
D4Y3 Judy: 26 destroyed, 8 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 4 destroyed by flak
N1K4-A George: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVL Cowpens
CV Lexington, Torpedo hits 1
CVL Jacksonville, Bomb hits 2, on fire
BB Washington, Torpedo hits 2
CVL Monterey
CVL Belleau Wood
BB South Dakota, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CV Bunker Hill

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
1 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 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 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-22 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VMF-114 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VMF-115 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

The PM phase sees my initial strike go after a 2nd TF with hits spread out.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 148,137

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 105 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 31
D4Y3 Judy x 6
N1K4-A George x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27
FM-1 Wildcat x 36
F4U-1A Corsair x 17
F6F-3 Hellcat x 121

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 11 destroyed
D4Y3 Judy: 3 destroyed
N1K4-A George: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F4U-1A Corsair: 4 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 80 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 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 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14645.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-114 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-115 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

Another fragment gets treated roughly.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 51
N1K4-A George x 116

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7
TBF-1 Avenger x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 15 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
23 planes vectored on to bombers
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

Another Allied strike gets eaten up and KB remains unharmed.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 46
N1K4-A George x 104

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 25
SBD-5 Dauntless x 21
TBF-1 Avenger x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 13 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 11 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Aso

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 7610.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

150 George's allow only one Avenger to get into launch position.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 37
N1K4-A George x 81

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 144,131

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 27
N1K4-A George x 56

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 31276.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

KB comes out with just her strike air groups hurting. The slowest part of KB with Hiyo and Junyo don't make the battle. [:(]

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Sub attack near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59

Japanese Ships
E Chiburi
E No.15
E Nomi

Allied Ships
SS Drum, hits 14, and is sunk

SS Drum launches 2 torpedoes at E Chiburi
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 is out of ASW ammo
E No.15 is out of ASW ammo
SS Drum forced to surface!
E No.15 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Chiburi firing on surfaced sub ....
E Nomi firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.15 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Chiburi firing on surfaced sub ....
E Nomi firing on surfaced sub ....
E Chiburi firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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ASW attack near Manado at 76,99

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 11
SC Ch 10
TK Kanzaki Maru
TK Nishi Maru
SC Ch 12

Allied Ships
SS O21

SS O21 is sighted by escort
SC Ch 12 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Note:
KB is ordered to SE of Baker and hopes to sink something.....[;)]

Air losses were high for both of us.

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Lowpe · Post by **Lowpe** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:45 pm

Nicely done.[&o]

Your cap was low...and all the same altitude. You got lucky.[:-], because 14K altitude was ideal to counter this strike. Amazing, and knowing you it wasn't blind luck.[:)]

I am not sure how the Allies think a 60 fighter escort would get thru...but if they would have struck at 15K with an approach at 18K many more bombers would have gotten thru.

Strange to see the George, but somehow invigorating![:)]

Allies had way too much CAP at 5k and 10k and not nearly enough at 15k and 20k. Have you been attacking him very low?

Super well done.

obvert · Post by **obvert** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:24 pm

Anytime you get a clear strike where you hurt the Allies for nothing sunk or even damaged in return, you gotta be happy! Well done! [&o]

He has some choices to make for tomorrow. Keep the DS around and risk it all, or give up a few fast BB, a CV and a CVL.

Mike Solli · Post by **Mike Solli** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:00 pm

Ouchie! What are you aircraft losses? How much power for tomorrow's attack?

GetAssista · Post by **GetAssista** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:17 pm

Something seems wrong with those carrier capable modded Georges. Only 26 lost out of 150+ escort flying twice against 200+ CAP predominantly Hellcats? Pilot quality is not an issue for the Allies in the end of 43 I believe, so that looks a bit too strong, me being a JFB.

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:17 pm

Ouchie! What are you aircraft losses? How much power for tomorrow's attack?

Go back and look, Mike. I posted a screen shot of Air Losses.

I had some Jill and Judy groups almost totally wiped out. Some near by Judy and Jill groups were flown out to the CVs to allow some degree of strike capability so I can pursue.

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:21 pm

Something seems wrong with those carrier capable modded Georges. Only 26 lost out of 150+ escort flying twice against 200+ CAP predominantly Hellcats? Pilot quality is not an issue for the Allies in the end of 43 I believe, so that looks a bit too strong, me being a JFB.

There wasn't enough A2A between fighters for my liking, so the Judy/Jill took the losses hard. Yes, there are two versions of the George that can be placed on CVs, but the Allies do get more Hellcats and Corsairs in this mod. I was surprised to still see Wildcats being used.

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:25 pm

Anytime you get a clear strike where you hurt the Allies for nothing sunk or even damaged in return, you gotta be happy! Well done! [&o]

He has some choices to make for tomorrow. Keep the DS around and risk it all, or give up a few fast BB, a CV and a CVL.

I'm hoping that Essex was hurt enough with the Ammo Explosion and maybe some BBs are at risk. I cannot believe that KB escaped without any damage to her ships. [:)]

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:29 pm

Allies had way too much CAP at 5k and 10k and not nearly enough at 15k and 20k. Have you been attacking him very low?

Thanks for the kind words, Jeff. [&o]

I've been attacking between 10k and 14k for the whole war. Fighters at 14k, DBs at 13k, and TBs at 12k. This is Brian's first game to get to '43, let alone the whole war. I'm almost to my longest game which was to Apr '44 before my opponent quit (RL issues).

Lowpe · Post by **Lowpe** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:21 pm

ORIGINAL: GetAssista

Something seems wrong with those carrier capable modded Georges. Only 26 lost out of 150+ escort flying twice against 200+ CAP predominantly Hellcats? Pilot quality is not an issue for the Allies in the end of 43 I believe, so that looks a bit too strong, me being a JFB.

Japan probably did have an edge in pilot quality, but the CAP was primarily set too low to be super effective.

However Michael divined it, he had perfect settings both on offense and defense. Impressive![&o]

Bif1961 · Post by **Bif1961** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:56 pm

A slaughter against massive CAPs, but as the KB was unscathed and caused major damage to a CV, CVL and 3 BBs he could be in serious trouble if you have enough to go after him for one more day. He might have to cut his loses and sacrifice a few ships to save the rest or just risk another toe to toe day and hope for better results. Nice to see you able to best the DS. Looking forward to round two as the heavy weights go toe to toe , maybe.

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:54 am

43 Nov 26: The "Battle off Baker Island" rages on....

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 26, 43
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Baker Island at 150,137, Range 21,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago, Shell hits 2
CA Maya
CA Chokai
DD Arashio
DD Natsugumo
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 1
DD Arare, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
DD Samidare
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
CV Lexington
CVL Jacksonville
CA Indianapolis, Shell hits 1
CA Northampton, Shell hits 1
CL Cleveland
DD Fletcher
DD Abbot
DD Ammen
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Boyd
DD Braine
DD Brownson
DD Delphy
DD Woodbury
DD S.P. Lee

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 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...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Indianapolis at 21,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA Indianapolis at 21,000 yards
CA Takao engages CA Indianapolis at 21,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages CA Maya at 21,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages DD Kawakaze at 21,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Woodbury at 21,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Woodbury at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages CA Chokai at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Indianapolis at 23,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA Northampton at 23,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages CA Chokai at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Cleveland at 23,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Kawakaze at 23,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Woodbury at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Boyd at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Charles Ausburne at 23,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages DD Natsugumo at 23,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages DD Arashio at 23,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Fletcher at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
CA Takao engages CV Lexington at 25,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA Northampton at 25,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Arare at 25,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Boyd at 25,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Charles Ausburne at 25,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages DD Natsugumo at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards
CV Lexington , CVL Jacksonville screened from combat
- escorted by DD S.P. Lee , DD Woodbury , DD Delphy ,
DD Brownson , DD Braine , DD Boyd ,
DD Charles Ausburne , DD Aulick , DD Ammen ,
DD Abbot , DD Fletcher
CA Chokai engages CV Lexington at 26,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Indianapolis at 26,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Cleveland at 26,000 yards
CA Takao engages CV Lexington at 26,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages DD Kawakaze at 26,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Asagumo at 26,000 yards
CV Lexington screened from combat
CL Cleveland engages CA Chokai at 26,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Northampton at 26,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages CA Chokai at 26,000 yards
CA Atago engages CL Cleveland at 26,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Kawakaze at 26,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Yamakaze at 26,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Brownson at 26,000 yards
CL Cleveland engages DD Asagumo at 26,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Yamagumo at 26,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Arashio at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Northampton at 27,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Northampton at 27,000 yards
CA Takao engages CA Indianapolis at 27,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Cleveland at 27,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Kawakaze at 27,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Woodbury at 27,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Natsugumo at 27,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Ammen at 27,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Fletcher at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards
CA Maya engages CV Lexington at 28,000 yards
CA Northampton engages CA Maya at 28,000 yards
CA Northampton engages CA Atago at 28,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages CA Takao at 28,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Umikaze at 28,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Yamakaze at 28,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Delphy at 28,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Asagumo at 28,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Aulick at 28,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Abbot at 28,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Fletcher at 28,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
CV Lexington , CVL Jacksonville screened from combat
- escorted by DD S.P. Lee , DD Woodbury , DD Delphy ,
DD Brownson , DD Braine , DD Boyd ,
DD Charles Ausburne , DD Aulick , DD Ammen ,
DD Abbot , DD Fletcher
CA Chokai engages CA Northampton at 30,000 yards
CA Maya engages CV Lexington at 30,000 yards
CA Atago engages CV Lexington at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards
CV Lexington , CVL Jacksonville screened from combat
- escorted by DD S.P. Lee , DD Woodbury , DD Delphy ,
DD Brownson , DD Braine , DD Boyd ,
DD Charles Ausburne , DD Aulick , DD Ammen ,
DD Abbot , DD Fletcher
CA Chokai engages CV Lexington at 29,000 yards
CA Maya engages CV Lexington at 29,000 yards
CA Atago engages CV Lexington at 29,000 yards
CA Takao engages CV Lexington at 29,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Samidare at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
CV Lexington screened from combat
- escorted by DD S.P. Lee , DD Woodbury , DD Delphy ,
DD Brownson , DD Braine , DD Boyd ,
DD Charles Ausburne , DD Aulick , DD Ammen ,
DD Abbot , DD Fletcher
CA Maya engages CV Lexington at 30,000 yards
CA Atago engages CV Lexington at 30,000 yards
CA Maya engages CV Lexington at 30,000 yards
CA Northampton engages CA Maya at 30,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages CA Atago at 30,000 yards
CA Takao engages CA Northampton at 30,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Umikaze at 30,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Woodbury at 30,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Delphy at 30,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Brownson at 30,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Braine at 30,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Boyd at 30,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Charles Ausburne at 30,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Natsugumo at 30,000 yards
CA Atago engages DD Ammen at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards
CA Takao engages CV Lexington at 29,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Northampton at 29,000 yards
CA Takao engages CA Indianapolis at 29,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Kawakaze at 29,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Samidare at 29,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Asagumo at 29,000 yards
CA Northampton engages DD Yamagumo at 29,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages DD Arashio at 29,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Abbot at 29,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Fletcher at 29,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Even since I player John 3rd in G'canal scenario just after AE came out, I almost always have my CVs "follow" a SC TF. He sent in his Kongos back then and severely damaged my 2 CV TFs. I was rubbing my hands in glee when this popped up. Not happy with the result, but his DDs did their job.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 152,137

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms - weather not on my side, again.

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 76
D4Y2 Judy x 52
D4Y3 Judy x 66
N1K4-A George x 175

Allied aircraft = 479 plane CAP
F4F-3 Wildcat x 78
F4F-4 Wildcat x 184
FM-1 Wildcat x 36
F4U-1A Corsair x 22
F6F-3 Hellcat x 159

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 19 destroyed, 12 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 3 destroyed by flak
D4Y2 Judy: 11 destroyed, 12 damaged
D4Y2 Judy: 3 destroyed by flak
D4Y3 Judy: 27 destroyed, 12 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 4 destroyed by flak
N1K4-A George: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Tangier, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CVE Copahee
CVE Altamaha, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CVE Chenango, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CVE Chandeleur
CV Bunker Hill - plenty of Judy/Jill appeared over this ship, but none were able to hit her....damn!!
CA Salt Lake City
CVL Monterey
CL Denver
CVL Belleau Wood, Torpedo hits 2
CVE Moffat
CVE Suwannee, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVE Nassau, Torpedo hits 1
CVE Hammondsport
CA Baltimore
CVE Long Island, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Sangamon, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVE Pocomoke, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
13 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
15 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
9 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 24 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-105 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-103 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-104 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

Ammo storage explosion on CVE Altamaha
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Long Island
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Bogue class CVE
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Chenango
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Long Island

Plenty of CVEs are present to add to DS CAP and targets for my Judy & Jill. I may get lucky and a few ships were sunk, but I'm not holding my breathe over it. Again, not enough A2A between fighters before the Judy & Jill are attacked.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 150,136

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 41
N1K4-A George x 115

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Shokaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Ryujo-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Ryukaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Renkaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Taiho-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Aso-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Shinryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Unryu-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Tokachi-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Kushiro-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Kaimon-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Taikaku-1 with N1K4-A George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 152,137

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 14

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 77
F4F-4 Wildcat x 173
FM-1 Wildcat x 35
F4U-1A Corsair x 22
F6F-3 Hellcat x 154

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (14 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (7 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (7 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (11 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 81 minutes
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-105 with F4F-3 Wildcat (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-103 with F4F-3 Wildcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-104 with F4F-3 Wildcat (9 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14180.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 152,137

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 30
D4Y2 Judy x 25
D4Y3 Judy x 14
N1K4-A George x 174

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 40
F4F-4 Wildcat x 127
FM-1 Wildcat x 37
F4U-1A Corsair x 23
F6F-3 Hellcat x 161

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 16 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y2 Judy: 11 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 9 destroyed
D4Y3 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
N1K4-A George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 4 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Hammondsport
CVE Nassau
CVE Suwannee

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VMO-251 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 24 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-101 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-102 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-105 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-103 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
CLV F-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-111 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-112 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

Less than 10 Judy & Jill make it through.

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 126,46

Japanese Ships
PC PB-70, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage SUNK
PC PB-69

Allied Ships
SS Finback

SS Finback launches 2 torpedoes at PC PB-70
Finback diving deep ....
PC PB-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC PB-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC PB-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC PB-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC PB-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Notes:
Air Losses are heavy for Japan...226 (109 Judy, 81 Jill, and just 9 George) vs 39A.

Screenshot - A part of KB is highlighted to the west (over 400 planes worth) and NEVER participated in these clash. I had 9 CVs & 4 CVLs involved.

KB and Company are ordered back to Truk. I went through my non-KB based DB and TB groups harvesting their most experienced pilots.

The question for my readers...Was it worth it? Did I buy myself more time?? I don't know if I sunk anything, but the shipyard at Pearl will be busy for some time.

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