16 December 1944
Surprise!!!
Ask a dumb question...
KB did decide to appear... against my Wake force. They showed up 5 hexes directly
Northeast of the island. My jeeps put up a fight, but in the end got slaughtered.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 136,98
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 194
B6N2a Jill x 76
B7A2 Grace x 89
D4Y3 Judy x 100
D4Y4 Judy x 29
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 134
F6F-5 Hellcat x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M8 Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 15 destroyed, 13 damaged
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
B7A2 Grace: 15 destroyed, 6 damaged
B7A2 Grace: 2 destroyed by flak
D4Y3 Judy: 12 destroyed, 15 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 3 destroyed by flak
D4Y4 Judy: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
CVE Sargent Bay, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Munda
CVE Bismarck Sea, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CVE Makin Island, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CVE Breton, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CVE Santee, Torpedo hits 1
CVE Kwajalein, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Lunga Point, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Admiralty Island, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires
CVE Corregidor, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DE Tisdale
CVE Roi, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CVE Bougainville, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Attu, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Matanikau, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CVE Salamaua, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Anzio, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Steamer Bay, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DE George E. Davis
CVE Hollandia, Bomb hits 2, on fire
APA Clay, Torpedo hits 2
CVE Barnes, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CL Detroit
DE Dennis
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
21 x B6N2a 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
17 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x B7A2 Grace 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
21 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
9 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
8 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
5 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
3 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
10 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-33 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-42 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-81 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-82 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-83 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VC(F)-84 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-85 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-86 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-88 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-90 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-91 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VRF-9F with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 15 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Makin Island
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Roi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Salamaua
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Steamer Bay
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Hollandia
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Hollandia
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Corregidor
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Casablanca class CVE
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Bismarck Sea
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Anzio
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Kwajalein
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Admiralty Island
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Admiralty Island
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Admiralty Island
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Barnes
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Barnes
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Matanikau
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Matanikau
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Matanikau
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 136,98
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 171
B6N2a Jill x 81
B7A2 Grace x 60
D4Y3 Judy x 106
D4Y4 Judy x 68
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 31
F6F-3 Hellcat x 82
F6F-5 Hellcat x 33
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M8 Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
B7A2 Grace: 8 destroyed, 4 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 11 destroyed, 5 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y4 Judy: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
D4Y4 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 6 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Breton, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Santee, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Kasaan Bay, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Barnes, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Hollandia, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CVE Steamer Bay, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CL Detroit
DE Dennis
CVE Bismarck Sea, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CVE Bougainville, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CVE Lunga Point, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
CVE Roi, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVE Matanikau, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVE Makin Island, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
APA Custer
CVE Salamaua, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CVE Anzio, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Melvin, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
CVE Attu, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Munda, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Mertz, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD McNair
Aircraft Attacking:
1 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
13 x B7A2 Grace 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
16 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
5 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
9 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
2 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
11 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
6 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
2 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
15 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
12 x B6N2a 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
13 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
11 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
12 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
10 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
5 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
1 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 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
4 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
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 D4Y4 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-33 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-42 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-83 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VC(F)-85 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VC(F)-86 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-87 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-88 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-90 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-91 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VC(F)-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-81 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-82 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-84 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VRF-9F with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Hollandia
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Hollandia
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Hollandia
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Santee
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Santee
Massive explosion on CVE Lunga Point
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Anzio
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Lunga Point
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Attacker class CVE
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Anzio
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Salamaua
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Bougainville
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Matanikau
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Attu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring an Allied CVE
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Bougainville
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Munda
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Roi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Barnes
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Kasaan Bay
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Munda
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Munda
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Matanikau
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Attu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Makin Island
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Makin Island
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Mertz
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Melvin
Morning Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 137,98
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 5 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
DD Stanly
APA Burleson, Bomb hits 1
AKA Starr, Bomb hits 1
APA Grimes, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
10 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 137,98
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B7A2 Grace x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
B7A2 Grace: 3 damaged
B7A2 Grace: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
DD Stanly
APA Karnes, Torpedo hits 1
AKA Tyrell
DD Stockham
Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B7A2 Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 137,98
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 16
D4Y3 Judy x 19
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M8 Zero: 1 destroyed
D4Y3 Judy: 13 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 3 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
APA New Kent, Bomb hits 2
DD Stevens
APA Noble, Bomb hits 1, on fire
APA Granville, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AKA Starr, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Stockham
Allied ground losses:
184 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
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:
VC(F)-33 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Massive explosion on APA Granville
My response. At least I drew some blood out of the deal.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 133,93
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 131
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 26
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40
F6F-5 Hellcat x 10
TBF-1 Avenger x 18
TBM-1C Avenger x 68
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M8 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 2 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 destroyed, 4 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 25 destroyed, 9 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Maya
CV Soryu, Torpedo hits 2
CV Akagi
CV Katsuragi
CV Hiryu
CV Shinano
CV Aso
CV Kasagi
BB Hiei
CV Taiho
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
1 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
1 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
1 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Shinano-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 8 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 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Kasagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 8 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 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Aso-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 6 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 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Ikoma-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Katsuragi-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 133,93
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 125
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 19
F6F-3 Hellcat x 34
F6F-5 Hellcat x 16
TBM-1C Avenger x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M8 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 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 4 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (2 airborne, 5 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 5000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 8 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 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Shinano-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 32870.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Katsuragi-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Kasagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Ikoma-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 133,93
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 103
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
TBM-1C Avenger x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M8 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 3 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 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Shinano-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 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 18 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 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 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Katsuragi-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Kasagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Aso-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Ikoma-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 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 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 133,93
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M8 Zero x 89
Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 9 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M8 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Shinano-1 with A6M8 Zero (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M8 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Katsuragi-1 with A6M8 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Kasagi-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Aso-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Ikoma-1 with A6M8 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M8 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M8 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Not what I expected, as I was assuming a direct western approach, if at all. My fleet carriers are moving at flank speed and should easily reach his positon next turn. Hopefully he's atritted enough for me to hit him good. Maybe I can end this show for good next turn.
This was a weird event:
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kwajalein Island at 132,116
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B7A2 Grace x 7
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
B7A2 Grace: 3 destroyed
B7A2 Grace: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
YMS-148
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B7A2 Grace releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF-313 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 31690 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 31690.
Raid is overhead
VMF-322 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-323 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
The lines seemed to indicate they came from the
East of Kwajalein. I've upped my CAP there.
I've bagged three subs in the last two days.
ASW attack near Sydney at 91,168
Japanese Ships
SS I-6, hits 23, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DE LaPrade
APA Feland
APA Bladen
APA Appling
APA Gilliam
APA Missoula
APA Lowndes
APA Highlands
APA Dauphin
APA Windsor
APA Leon
APA Knox
APA Elmore
APA Du Page
AKA Andromeda
AKA Oberon
AKA Uvalde
AKA Todd
AKA Stokes
AKA Valencia
AKA Vinton
AKA Tolland
AKA Capricornus
AKA Arneb
LSD White Marsh
LSD Shadwell
LSD Rushmore
LSD Ashland
LSD Oak Hill
LSD Epping Forest
LSD Carter Hall
LSD Casa Grande
LSD Belle Grove
LCS(L)-19
DE Samuel B. Roberts
DE McCoy Reynolds
DE Raymond
SS I-6 is sighted by escort
DE Samuel B. Roberts fails to find sub and abandons search
DE McCoy Reynolds attacking submerged sub ....
DE Raymond attacking submerged sub ....
Underwater explosion, debris and oil appear on surface!
Escort abandons search for sub
Submarine attack near Ponape at 120,109
Japanese Ships
SS I-174, hits 18, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Collett
BB Wisconsin
CA Salt Lake City
CA Indianapolis
CL Pasadena
CLAA Reno
CLAA Juneau
DD Cooper
DD Newcomb
DD Mullany
SS I-174 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Collett
I-174 diving deep ....
DD Newcomb fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mullany fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mullany fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mullany
fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mullany attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-174 forced to surface!
DD Newcomb firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Newcomb firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
Submarine attack near Wake Island at 136,98
Japanese Ships
SS RO-65, hits 22, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD McKee
DD Mertz
DD Melvin
SS RO-65 is sighted by escort
RO-65 bottoming out ....
DD Mertz attacking submerged sub ....
DD Melvin attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-65 forced to surface!
DD Melvin firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves