1945: It Sux 2 B Japan - Roger Neilson as the Allies

[durnedwolf]

So Roger is busy blotting out my remaining shipping around Japan. I've little-to-no fighter groups left for CAP and it's damned-if-I-do-damned-if-I-don't to leave then in a TF or disband them to a port.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 29, 45
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Night Air attack on Utsonomiya , at 115,60

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y2-S Judy x 1
J1N1-S Irving x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
B-24J Liberator x 51

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK France Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVE Shinyo, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Shimane Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Shima Maru, Bomb hits 1
AV Sagara Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Yamasimo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Kuroshio Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Sagami Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Kiyokawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Nitiran Maru, Bomb hits 1
AS Rio de Janiero Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Sado Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Bushu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Toyohasi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Sanyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Akitsushima, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Turuga Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Ejiri Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Lisbon Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Kyokuho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Asashio Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Peking Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
E Yasoshima, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Terukuni Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Gyoshin Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Rakuto Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Senko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Kashima Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Arimasan Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Kinugawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AO Hayasui, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Kasagisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Montreal Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AO Nippon Maru, Bomb hits 1
AS Hakkai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Kanzyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Tsurushima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Ryochi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Rikko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Sanuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CM Tokiwa, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Hoten Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK San Luis Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Shinryu Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Katuragi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Tensho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Fukurei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Kumanoyama, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Africa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
ML G-303, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Venice Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Ukishima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Port hits 14
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-S Irving (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 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
302 Ku S-3 with D4Y2-S Judy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
332 Ku S-3 with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

Fuel storage explosion on CVE Shimane Maru
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Shimane Maru
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Shinyo
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Shimane Maru
Massive explosion on AS Hakkai Maru


Here is KB, currently on their swan-song.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
A6M5 Zero x 6
A6M5b Zero x 10
A6M5c Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 40

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 14 destroyed
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M5 Zero x 4
A6M5b Zero x 5
A6M5c Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
TBM-3 Avenger x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-3 Avenger: 6 destroyed
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
A6M5 Zero x 2
A6M5b Zero x 5
A6M5c Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 4 destroyed
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
BB Musashi

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Okinoerabushima at 96,65

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M5 Zero x 8
B6N2 Jill x 18

Allied aircraft
Hellcat I x 11
Hellcat F.II x 8
Seafire IIC x 6
Seafire L.III x 6
Kittyhawk IV x 11
FM-2 Wildcat x 3
F4U-1D Corsair x 12
F6F-5 Hellcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 11 destroyed, 3 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AP Gen. W.M.Mitchell
AKA Lenoir

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-86 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VF-25 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
No.801 Sqn FAA with Hellcat F.II (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
No.808 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
No.879 Sqn FAA with Seafire IIC (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
No.723 Sqn FAA with Seafire L.III (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
440930 with Kittyhawk IV (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
No.1845 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Banzai! - Endo O. in a B6N2 Jill is willing to die for the Emperor


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M5 Zero x 1
A6M5b Zero x 4
A6M5c Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M5 Zero x 1
A6M5b Zero x 4
A6M5c Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho
CV Amagi
CVL Shoho

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Raid is overhead
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M5 Zero x 4
A6M5b Zero x 22
A6M5c Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 17
F6F-5 Hellcat x 44

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-5 Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 14 damaged
F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CV Amagi
CV Akagi
CV Zuikaku
CA Mikuma
CVL Ryuho

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x F6F-5 Hellcat bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 2 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x F6F-5 Hellcat bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 16
A6M5c Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 16
A6M5c Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter 21 x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter 21: 8 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080.
Raid is overhead
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 13
A6M5c Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
TBM-3 Avenger x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-3 Avenger: 4 destroyed
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M5 Zero x 2
A6M5b Zero x 10
A6M5c Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito FB.VI: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tokunoshima at 97,65

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M5 Zero x 6
A6M5b Zero x 4
B6N2 Jill x 101

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 7
Kittyhawk IV x 11
F6F-5 Hellcat x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 11 destroyed, 21 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
LST-740, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Oregonian
TK Mobilstation, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-797, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST 385, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LSI(L) Glenroy, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
LST-808
LST-888, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK Paul M Gregg
LSI(L) Empire Arquebus
LST-804, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
LST-887, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-803, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST-883
LST-809
LST 383
LST-175
LST-882, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
LST-807, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
747 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 90 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 145 destroyed, 37 disabled
Vehicles lost 210 (187 destroyed, 23 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
17 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
15 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
21 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
10 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
440930 with Kittyhawk IV (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
No.273 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
26 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Okinoerabushima at 96,65

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
B6N2 Jill x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F-5 Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AP Gen. M.C.Meigs

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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For an allied fanboy's wet dream check out all of the shipping I lost this turn on the attached combat report...

[Nomad]

I guess you are out of places to hide your ships.

[durnedwolf]

ORIGINAL: Nomad

I guess you are out of places to hide your ships.

lol - I'm outta fuel and pretty much everything else. My CAP is a laugh. Yup - Roger should be fixin' to invade Japan soon.

[Q-Ball]

I'm surprised you are out of HI...I know you inherited this game, but fuel shipments must have stopped very early for that to happen. If factories run into 1944, you should have an ample stockpile of HI points

That would also explain lack of fuel and supply!

[durnedwolf]

We are around June 10 as I type.

I was able to get that TF for fuel to Tokyo and refueled my carriers, a few BC and cA, and a few DD. I was really quite proud of getting the fuel and getting my TF back to Tokyo in one piece. I loaded all my best fighters, dive bombers, and Torpedo Bombers onto my carriers.

I was able to sink a few ships between Japan and Formosa but Roger has so many TFs around the area that my air groups pretty much went after small-cheese instead of any of the meatier task forces that mouse-intel could see on the map.

Eventually, I was running short on fuel with no opportunity to get more. I drove KB back east and into the Kurile Islands towards the Sea of Okhotsk, where it looked like there were a few allied carriers.

There were more than a "few" enemy carriers.

KB ran into an allied SCTF near Uruppu-jima at night that spanked my ships and a few of my carriers. Later, during the day, there were far too many allied aircraft attacking my TF for my older fighters on CAP to prevent damage to my carrier group. And my attack aircraft, when they attacked then enemy carriers, their escorts were not strong enough to really do anything.

The whole thing was a bad dream but from the options I had available, there wasn't much else to do. W/O fuel, they'd have just been sunk by Rogers aircraft later in the game.

So for now, I really have no navy left and my aircraft in and around Japan are totally outmatched and outgunned. In truth, I'm just waiting for an invasion to throw my Japanese troops at.

[durnedwolf]

End of the Road. I learned a lot from the experience. Thanks to Roger for letting me work through the end game as Japan.

[RangerJoe]

ORIGINAL: durnedwolf

End of the Road. I learned a lot from the experience. Thanks to Roger for letting me work through the end game as Japan.

And as long as you enjoyed it. [:D]

[PaxMondo]

congrats on finishing the game ...

[&o][&o][&o]

[CaptBeefheart]

Congratulations! What was the end date?

Cheers,
CB

[durnedwolf]

ORIGINAL: CaptBeefheart

Congratulations! What was the end date?

Cheers,
CB

September 1st, 1945. Roger clobbered the heck out of Japan. I was surprised it was only a marginal victory for him. I had nothing left to throw at him except rocks...

[Nomad]

If it ended September 1st, 1945, then he missed a decisive victory by one day:

In addition, if the Allies score
an Automatic Victory after August 31, 1945, the victory scored will only be an Allied Marginal
Victory (unless the Allies have used 3 or more A-bombs, in which case the game would end
a draw).

[RogerJNeilson]

I have just had an interesting peek into the other side. I have to thank Mike for taking this on so we both could see what happened. I will conclude my own AAR in the next few days. I must put on record he had a thankless task which he took on and made me think a lot. A great opponent and he kept me busy during these months of pretty much lockdown for me.

If anyone wants to see where we were in detail from my side feel free to drop me an email and I will send the last Allied orders and password.

Roger

[Bif1961]

Good job to you both taking the conflict to the end is the exception and not the rule and I am sure there were many lessons learned by going the distance that can be applied in future contests.

[durnedwolf]

We've decided to go a few more rounds. Roger really-really wants to take out Tokyo and I really-really want to see what a nuke does in this game. So much to learn and I've only been playing this game for a mere 16 years or so... [:)]

[durnedwolf]

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Morning Air attack on Nagasaki/Sasebo , at 102,58

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 61 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29B Superfort x 1

No Allied losses

ATOMIC BOMB hits 1



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[CaptBeefheart]

What, no damage? Damp squib? Didn't that happen to Canoerebel?

Holy anticlimax, Batman!

Cheers,
CB

[BBfanboy]

Need to see the industry damage, if any.