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Posted: **Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:51 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 12, 44
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Sub attack near Terempa at 55,84

Japanese Ships
xAK Hawaii Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Mogamigawa Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
xAK Tatuwa Maru
DD Numakaze
E Kanju
xAP Hakone Maru
xAK Iburi Maru

Allied Ships
SS Picuda, hits 14, on fire, heavy damage

SS Picuda launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Hawaii Maru
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze attacking submerged sub ....
SS Picuda forced to surface!
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Numakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Numakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kanju firing on surfaced sub ....
xAP Hakone Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Iburi Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

yet another sub sunk... like I said, a bad two weeks for the Silent Service.

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.14
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Growler

SS Growler is located by E No.14
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Aogashima at 113,65

Japanese Ships
E No.28

Allied Ships
SS Tang, hits 16, heavy damage

SS Tang launches 6 torpedoes at E No.28
Tang diving deep ....
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.28 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

Tang is alive but might not make it.

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Sub attack near Terempa at 54,84

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki
xAK Daijo Maru
xAK Akitsushima Maru
xAK Yamaoka Maru
xAK Yamazato Maru
xAKL Fuchu Maru
xAKL Tokiwasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS KXII

SS KXII launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hatsuyuki
KXII bottoming out ....
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kanoya at 103,63

Japanese Ships
E No.16
E No.19
E No.20

Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 18, heavy damage

SS Tautog launches 4 torpedoes at E No.16
Tautog diving deep ....
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 attacking submerged sub ....
SS Tautog forced to surface!
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.19 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.19 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.20 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.19 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.16 firing on surfaced sub ....
Contact with submarine is lost

...ditto Tautog. I wasnt lying about their charmed lives.

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ASW attack near Lucena at 79,80

Japanese Ships
PB Ichiyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sawfish, hits 3

SS Sawfish is sighted by escort
PB Ichiyo Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Ichiyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ichiyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,62

Japanese Ships
E No.14
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 7, heavy damage

SS Wahoo is located by E No.14
Wahoo diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

Super Es on fire today.

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ASW attack near Muntok at 49,89

Japanese Ships
xAK Yuzan Maru
xAK Sanura Maru
xAK Otake Maru
xAK Jinshu Maru
PB Tama Maru

Allied Ships
SS Telemachus

SS Telemachus is sighted by escort
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.8
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is located by E No.8
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
E Kanju, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
xAK Tatuwa Maru, Shell hits 41, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Naruto Maru, Shell hits 32, and is sunk
xAK Mogamigawa Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
xAK Shinanogawa Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
xAK Koryu Maru, Shell hits 34, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Kosei Maru, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Iburi Maru, Shell hits 29, and is sunk
xAP Hakone Maru, Shell hits 35, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA London, Shell hits 12, on fire
CL Emerald
CL Ceylon, Shell hits 1
CL Denver, Shell hits 2
DD Buchanan, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Endicott, Shell hits 2
DD Stack, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Reid
DD Van Galen
DD Paladin
DD Gilmer, Shell hits 4

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 20,000 yards
CA London fires at xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 20,000 yards
CL Denver fires at xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 20,000 yards
CL Ceylon fires at xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 20,000 yards
CA London fires at xAK Iburi Maru at 20,000 yards
CL Denver fires at xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 20,000 yards
CA London fires at xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 20,000 yards
CL Ceylon fires at xAK Naruto Maru at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CA London engages xAK Iburi Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Iburi Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Stack engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
CL Denver engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 12,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Naruto Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Gilmer at 12,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Stack engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Endicott at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Buchanan at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA London engages xAK Kosei Maru at 9,000 yards
CL Denver engages E Kanju at 9,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAP Hakone Maru at 9,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAP Hakone Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Paladin at 9,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Reid at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Stack at 9,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Buchanan at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Gilmer at 9,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAK Naruto Maru at 9,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Naruto Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Paladin at 9,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Kosei Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAP Hakone Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Buchanan at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAP Hakone Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Kosei Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Buchanan engages xAK Kosei Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAK Naruto Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Stack at 8,000 yards
DD Buchanan engages xAK Koryu Maru at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Van Galen at 4,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAP Hakone Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAP Hakone Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Iburi Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Gilmer at 4,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Paladin at 4,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 4,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD Buchanan
DD Buchanan sunk by xAK Naruto Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAP Hakone Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA London engages DD Numakaze at 2,000 yards
CA London engages E Kanju at 2,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Iburi Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Gilmer at 2,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Mogamigawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Stack engages DD Numakaze at 2,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Endicott at 2,000 yards
DD Numakaze sunk by CA London at 2,000 yards
xAK Iburi Maru sunk by CL Denver at 2,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Kosei Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Kosei Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Naruto Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Denver engages E Kanju at 2,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAP Hakone Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Naruto Maru at 2,000 yards
xAP Hakone Maru sunk by CL Emerald at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Naruto Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAK Naruto Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
E Kanju sunk by CA London at 2,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Mogamigawa Maru sunk by DD Stack at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Koryu Maru sunk by CA London at 2,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA London engages xAK Naruto Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Naruto Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Naruto Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Naruto Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA London engages xAK Naruto Maru at 14,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 14,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Naruto Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Naruto Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA London engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 18,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
CA London engages xAK Tatuwa Maru at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
Task forces break off...

With Singapores airfield out of action and not many other airfields in range, I take a risk. It pays off. Makes up for the subs getting reamed.

Incidentally the Allies still managed to be utterly incompetent compared to the near mystical crews of the Japanese merchant marine and sub chasing auxiliaries. Look at how much of a fight an E and a DD, stuck at convoy speed, put up. The Allies couldn't hit beans, the Japs couldn't miss. It's just as well the Japanese had popguns and the Allies had armour - hardware alone made this one sided. CA London took such a beating (from the guns on a flippin' E, [:D] [8|]) that she's taken 20 sys damage and needs yard time.

And Buchanan got sunk by a popgun hitting a magazine. [8|]

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 22,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Kari, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
xAKL Daigen Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
xAKL Genkai Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
xAK Hasuna Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
xAKL Tihuku Maru, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA London, on fire
CL Emerald
CL Ceylon
CL Denver
DD Endicott
DD Stack, heavy fires
DD Reid
DD Van Galen
DD Paladin
DD Gilmer

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 19,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAK Hasuna Maru at 11,000 yards
xAK Hasuna Maru sunk by CL Ceylon at 11,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA London engages E Kari at 8,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages E Kari at 8,000 yards
CL Emerald engages E Kari at 8,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Denver engages E Kari at 8,000 yards
E Kari sunk by CL Denver at 8,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Paladin engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Emerald engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Stack engages xAKL Tihuku Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Tihuku Maru
xAKL Tihuku Maru sunk by CL Denver at 7,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAKL Daigen Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages xAKL Genkai Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Endicott engages xAKL Genkai Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Denver engages xAKL Genkai Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages xAKL Genkai Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAKL Genkai Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAKL Genkai Maru at 7,000 yards
xAKL Genkai Maru sunk by CL Denver at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.12
E No.11

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill is sighted by escort
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.12 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco, hits 3

Captain of SS Cisco elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 50,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CL Denver

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 51,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7
B-25H Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Akitsushima Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAKL Fuchu Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Noshiro Maru, Shell hits 4
xAKL Tokiwasan Maru, Shell hits 14
xAK Yamaoka Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Daijo Maru, Shell hits 6, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yomei Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tatuharu Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Kenan Maru
xAK Yamazato Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Massive explosion on xAK Yomei Maru

Malaya has supply now, and for once the weather allows Georgetown to conduct air ops in Storms in the Pacific. And the CAP has been cleared away from Singapore.

Slaughter ensues.

Fun though the combat report may be, I think my foe has already written these guys off. Either way... the only good Jap ship is a sunk Jap ship so whatever!

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
B-25C Mitchell x 26

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Ternate , at 78,102

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dadjangas , at 78,93

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 49,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 51,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
P-51B Mustang x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Daijo Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Tatuharu Maru, on fire
xAK Tsurushima Maru
xAK Yamazato Maru, on fire
xAK Akitsushima Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 51,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Yomei Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Yamaoka Maru, heavy fires
xAK Tatuharu Maru, Shell hits 7, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Fuchu Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 51,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAKL Fuchu Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Yamaoka Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tsurushima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Noshiro Maru, Shell hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA London

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 51,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
B-25H Mitchell x 5
P-51B Mustang x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamazato Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Toan Maru, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Otoriyama Maru
xAK Tsurushima Maru
xAKL Tokiwasan Maru, Shell hits 18, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kenan Maru, Shell hits 18
xAK Noshiro Maru, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 51,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-51B Mustang x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Otoriyama Maru, Shell hits 11, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Tokiwasan Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 10
B-29-1 Superfort x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *

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Sub attack near Muntok at 49,89

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamagata Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Yagi Maru
PB Muroran Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tudor, hits 2

SS Tudor launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Yamagata Maru
Tudor bottoming out ....
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.12, Shell hits 1
E No.11, Shell hits 1
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Ling, hits 18, and is sunk

SS Ling is located by E No.12
Ling diving deep ....
E No.12 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 attacking submerged sub ....
SS Ling forced to surface!
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.11 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.11 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.11 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.12 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.11 firing on surfaced sub ....
E No.9 firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.9
E No.12
E No.11

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill is located by E No.9
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5063 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8313 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 264

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Posted: **Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:55 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 13, 44
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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,86

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki

Allied Ships
SS Taurus, hits 5

SS Taurus launches 6 torpedoes at DD Hatsuyuki
Taurus bottoming out ....
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsuyuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsuyuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsuyuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsuyuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsuyuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsuyuki is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,86

Japanese Ships
xAK Eikyo Maru
xAK Manshu Maru
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Tantalus, hits 4

SS Tantalus is sighted by escort
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Singapore at 49,83

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
MTB 278

SS I-10 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy MTB
MTB 278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
MTB 278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
MTB 278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
MTB 278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
MTB 278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Torishima at 108,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru
E W-18

Allied Ships
SS Raton

SS Raton is sighted by escort
Raton diving deep ....
E W-18 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-18 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
E No.16
E No.19

Allied Ships
SS Angler, hits 4

SS Angler launches 6 torpedoes at E No.16
Angler diving deep ....
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Torishima at 108,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Seisyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E W-18

Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla

SS Cabrilla launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Seisyo Maru
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Moppo at 99,54

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-75

Allied Ships
SS Bang

SS Bang is located by SC CHa-75
SC CHa-75 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-75 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-75 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-75 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-75 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Malacca at 49,82, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Natsushio
DD Kisaragi
DD Matsukaze

Allied Ships
MGB No. 381, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
MGB No. 382
MTB 278

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CL Natori engages MTB 278 at 20,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages MTB 278 at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CL Natori engages MGB No. 381 at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages MGB No. 381 at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MGB No. 381 at 13,000 yards
CL Natori engages MGB No. 381 at 13,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages MGB No. 381 at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Natori engages MTB 278 at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages MGB No. 381 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Natori engages MGB No. 382 at 11,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages MGB No. 381 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MGB No. 381 at 12,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages MGB No. 381 at 12,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages MGB No. 382 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Natori engages MGB No. 382 at 9,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MGB No. 382 at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages MGB No. 381 at 9,000 yards
MGB No. 381 sunk by DD Natsushio at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 278 at 10,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages MGB No. 382 at 10,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages MGB No. 382 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CL Natori engages MGB No. 382 at 15,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages MGB No. 382 at 15,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages MGB No. 382 at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
Task forces break off...

The IJN actually sortie their Singapore cruiser force in return!

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
B-24J Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 5th SNLF, at 43,66 (Great Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 8
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3
P-51B Mustang x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
B-25C Mitchell x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Ternate , at 78,102

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Cagayan , at 79,89

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dadjangas , at 78,93

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Great Nicobar , at 43,66

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
B-25H Mitchell x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 3 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 13

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 4
Spitfire Vc Trop x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane FR.IIb: 1 destroyed
Spitfire Vc Trop: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet *

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 8

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 2
Spitfire Vc Trop x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 6 damaged

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 6 damaged

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

Airbase hits 20
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5063 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8286 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 265

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Posted: **Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:14 pm**

There's already evidence of capitulation on Mindanao... theres a convoy at Butuan apparently loading troops, and the IJ troops at Dadjangas and Davao are moving northwards.

I've not built Talaud up to my expectations yet but even so, in the face of a Japanese collapse like this I figure it must be time to press the enemy.

Landings at Jolo and Dadjangas are being readied, it'll take a while to load everything up at Sorong, which is only a port 4 - though it does have >500 naval support. Engineers are loaded up too to capitalise on taking Jolo ASAP. There are still undamaged Japanese airfields in locations other than Mindanao - Jolo is an airfield 4, Tacloban is an airfield 8, there are more besides if you go further north still - so its not totally risk free, especially as KB was sighted up near Manila not long ago.

I have a further invasion force already prepped for Davao. And behind that, even more waves if need be.

The USN is bringing a lot to this party. Two CVE TFs with 200 a/c each. The USN CV force, which has about 1250 aircraft aboard. Several SAGs. In fact there are so many ships in NW Papua, operating from such tiny ports, that fuel is a HUGE concern. I've got about a dozen AOs operating in the area and its just not enough. Every TK I got is hauling fuel. xAKs from Australia, which does actually have fuel amazingly, are dragging the stuff to Rabaul. The thirst of the capital ships is incredible though. Lack of fuel is a big reason for why I'm not using my navy more aggressively in this area.

But I've built up enough to use the lot in at least one operation. I'd be wary of 1000 plane strikes but theres no evidence that the IJAAF is capable of such a thing anymore, whether by mismanagement or Allied awesomeness the IJAAF seems to be mostly wiped out right now. I am told he is sorting his industry out, all the more reason to move ASAP.

Gambier Bay will be involved. I cannot lose. [;)]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 14, 44
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.11
E No.12

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill is located by E No.11
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.12 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is located by E No.10
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 90,97

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
F4U-1A Corsair x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 3 destroyed, 9 damaged
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
DE Eisele
LST-354
DE Spangler, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-343

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
4 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VMF-217 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 11000
Raid is overhead
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Raid is overhead

Radar is important! But lack of fuel, lack of transport, lack of spare baseforces, the priorities of the philippines... it all adds up.

It's probably time to pull out garrisons from places like Port Moresby and Wessell Island now.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 8

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AMC Awata Maru
xAK Samarang Maru
xAK Gozan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 5 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
B-24J Liberator x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 44

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Djemadja at 53,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-51B Mustang x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Otowasan Maru, Shell hits 15, Bomb hits 2, on fire
TK Gen'yo Maru, Shell hits 3
TK Akebono Maru, Shell hits 9, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

It's going to get worse... now Johore Baru is in Allied hands I've moved up attack bombers and Wellingtons for naval search to there. The Java Sea is about to become an Allied lake.

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Ternate , at 78,102

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IV x 9
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Djemadja at 53,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Akebono Maru, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1
TK Gen'yo Maru, Shell hits 1
TK Otowasan Maru, Shell hits 10, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dadjangas , at 78,93

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
310 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 57 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 40,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
P-38J Lightning x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *
3 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Djemadja at 53,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Wakataka, Bomb hits 1
TK Omurosan Maru, Shell hits 9
TK Otowasan Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Gen'yo Maru
TK Akebono Maru, Shell hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Djemadja at 53,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Akebono Maru, on fire
TK Omurosan Maru, Shell hits 8
E Wakataka
TK Otowasan Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Gen'yo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 90,97

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 9

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
F4U-1A Corsair x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 6 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VMF-217 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
348th FG/342nd FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Awata Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Nasusan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 5 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Massive explosion on AMC Awata Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 3
Wellington GR.VIII x 16
Wellington B.X x 16

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Sub attack near Djemadja at 53,84

Japanese Ships
E Wakataka, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Spirit

SS Spirit launches 6 torpedoes at E Wakataka
Spirit bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5063 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8272 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 263

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Sibolga (44,79)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2037 troops, 12 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 64

Defending force 4114 troops, 64 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 147

Japanese adjusted assault: 54

Allied adjusted defense: 448

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 8

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 19 (2 destroyed, 17 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
5th Recon Regiment
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
268th Motorised Brigade

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Ground combat at Taung Gyi (59,48)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 11851 troops, 176 guns, 129 vehicles, Assault Value = 476

Defending force 9112 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 338

Allied adjusted assault: 390

Japanese adjusted defense: 217

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
292 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
207 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
6th Australian Division
1st RAF Advanced Base Force

Defending units:
59th Division

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Ground combat at Lahat (47,92)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 8473 troops, 144 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 374

Defending force 885 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

Allied adjusted assault: 164

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 164 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Lahat !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
981 casualties reported
Squads: 44 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
82nd (West African) Division

Defending units:
55th Cavalry Regiment
II./143rd Infantry Battalion

Africans at Bengkoelen moving towards Palembang, and driving the enemy before them...

But will any of this matter in the final analysis when the enemy is sitting on 1.5 million HI points?

Probably would've been better and less bloody to go the Hokkaido Route.

Posted: **Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:31 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 15, 44
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Submarine attack near Terempa at 54,84

Japanese Ships
TK Gen'yo Maru

Allied Ships
SS KXII

TK Gen'yo Maru is sighted by SS KXII
SS KXII launches 2 torpedoes at TK Gen'yo Maru

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Submarine attack near Terempa at 54,84

Japanese Ships
TK Omurosan Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Surf

TK Omurosan Maru is sighted by SS Surf
SS Surf launches 6 torpedoes at TK Omurosan Maru

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ASW attack near Muntok at 49,89

Japanese Ships
PB Yokae Maru

Allied Ships
SS Telemachus, hits 4

SS Telemachus is sighted by escort
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yokae Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yokae Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yokae Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Djemadja at 53,84

Japanese Ships
TK Akebono Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pargo

TK Akebono Maru is sighted by SS Pargo
SS Pargo launches 6 torpedoes at TK Akebono Maru

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ASW attack near Morotai at 81,102

Japanese Ships
SS I-23, hits 8, heavy damage

Allied Ships
APD Kilty
APD Belknap
APD Noa
APD Overton

SS I-23 is sighted by escort
APD Belknap fails to find sub and abandons search
APD Noa attacking submerged sub ....
APD Overton attacking submerged sub ....
APD Noa attacking submerged sub ....
APD Overton attacking submerged sub ....
APD Noa fails to find sub and abandons search
APD Overton fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Overton attacking submerged sub ....
APD Overton fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Overton fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Overton fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Singapore at 49,83

Japanese Ships
SS I-10, hits 17

Allied Ships
CL Denver
CL Emerald
DD Van Galen
DD Reid
DD Endicott
DD Gilmer
DD Paladin

SS I-10 is sighted by escort
I-10 bottoming out ....
DD Gilmer fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Paladin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Paladin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Paladin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Paladin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Paladin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Paladin attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
DD Natsushio
DD Kisaragi, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
CL Ceylon
CL Denver
DD Endicott
DD Reid
DD Van Galen
DD Paladin
DD Gilmer, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Rain with 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 28% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 4,000 yards
CL Denver fires at CL Natori at 4,000 yards
CL Emerald launches Torpedoes at DD Kisaragi at 4,000 yards
DD Gilmer launches Torpedoes at DD Matsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Reid launches Torpedoes at DD Kisaragi at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Emerald at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Emerald at 2,000 yards
DD Gilmer sunk by DD Kisaragi at 2,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Kisaragi at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Denver at 4,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Ceylon at 4,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Reid at 4,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 4,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Denver at 4,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Matsukaze at 4,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Emerald at 4,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 4,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages DD Kisaragi at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Denver at 8,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Paladin at 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Matsukaze at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...

The Three Stooges come back in. Minus a few, as CA London had to retire to fix the damage the ASW forces did... Gilmer promptly gets waxed.

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Submarine attack near Terempa at 54,84

Japanese Ships
TK Omurosan Maru, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS KXII

TK Omurosan Maru is sighted by SS KXII
SS KXII launches 2 torpedoes at TK Omurosan Maru

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Submarine attack near Terempa at 54,84

Japanese Ships
TK Omurosan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Surf

TK Omurosan Maru is sighted by SS Surf
SS Surf launches 6 torpedoes at TK Omurosan Maru

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ASW attack near Singkawang at 55,87

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki

Allied Ships
SS Tantalus, hits 5

SS Tantalus is sighted by escort
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 49,83, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Shell hits 27, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kisaragi, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
CL Ceylon
CL Denver, Shell hits 3
DD Endicott
DD Reid, Shell hits 1
DD Van Galen
DD Paladin, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
CL Denver engages CL Natori at 12,000 yards
CL Denver engages DD Matsukaze at 12,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Emerald at 12,000 yards
CL Denver engages DD Natsushio at 12,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages DD Natsushio at 12,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Matsukaze at 12,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Matsukaze at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Denver engages CL Natori at 8,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Ceylon at 8,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD Paladin
DD Paladin sunk by DD Natsushio at 8,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Van Galen at 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Natsushio at 8,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Denver at 8,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages CL Natori at 8,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages DD Kisaragi at 8,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Van Galen at 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 8,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Denver at 8,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages DD Matsukaze at 8,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Emerald at 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Van Galen at 8,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Natsushio at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages CL Natori at 11,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Matsukaze at 11,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL Emerald at 11,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages DD Van Galen at 11,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Kisaragi at 11,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages CL Natori at 12,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Matsukaze at 12,000 yards
CL Emerald engages CL Natori at 12,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Natsushio at 12,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 12,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Matsukaze at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Denver engages CL Natori at 11,000 yards
CL Emerald engages DD Kisaragi at 11,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 11,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 11,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 11,000 yards
Hirata M. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages CL Natori at 9,000 yards
CL Emerald engages CL Natori at 9,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Van Galen at 9,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 9,000 yards
DD Kisaragi sunk by DD Endicott at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Denver engages CL Natori at 10,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages DD Matsukaze at 10,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 10,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages DD Matsukaze at 10,000 yards
DD Endicott engages DD Natsushio at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Van Galen at 8,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Denver engages DD Natsushio at 10,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages DD Natsushio at 10,000 yards
CL Emerald engages DD Natsushio at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Van Galen engages DD Matsukaze at 14,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Endicott at 14,000 yards
CL Emerald engages DD Natsushio at 14,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CL Denver engages DD Matsukaze at 18,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Reid at 18,000 yards
CL Emerald engages DD Natsushio at 18,000 yards
orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CL Denver engages DD Matsukaze at 22,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages DD Natsushio at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
CL Ceylon engages DD Natsushio at 25,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Things change by day, but even so... those IJ warships punched far, FAR above their weight, they were just outgunned by about 4 to 1.

Singapore is now clear of IJ a/c and clear of ships.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 40,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 146 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 5
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Spitfire VIII x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 26000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 5
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Spitfire VIII x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 6 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

Sparring continues around the Burma/China border, but its a strategic sideshow pretty much and my grip on Burma is not endangered in any case.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Yuzan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 5 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

I only train naval heavies in low naval, just a personal rule I keep, there is no houserule on the topic in this game. I've had them ready at Babeldoab for a while now to try and catch the forces loading up at Butuan.

I have some DD raiders (of course) also headed for Butuan, the 38 knot DDs are really good for that sort of thing even in the face of enemy air power. And with Mindanaos airfields all out of action I think the risk is reasonable compared to the reward.

If I was him I'd have a small SAG at Butuan to hold off the almost inevitable Allied DD raid, he must know me by now, but recon suggests theres only the merchants, with their AMC.

Recon has been known to be wrong of course... and KB is around there.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 15
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington GR.VIII x 16
Wellington B.X x 32

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 43

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 18

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 28

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 23
P-38H Lightning x 6
P-38J Lightning x 25

No Allied losses

Port hits 20
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dadjangas , at 78,93

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 27

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...

Ground attacks now as 14th Army is about to cross the straits to Singapore.

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 16

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 4
Spitfire Vc Trop x 3
Spitfire VIII x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane FR.IIb: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet *

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 13 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 80,89

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Akagi Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
xAK Neikai 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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 5 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 38

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-51B Mustang x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 7, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 2, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Crippled before the bombers showed up, hence the high hit rate.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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ASW attack near Lucena at 79,80

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-32
SC CHa-7

Allied Ships
SS Sawfish, hits 6

SS Sawfish is located by SC CHa-32
Sawfish bottoming out ....
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-7 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-7 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-7 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-7 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5068 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8229 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 256

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Taung Gyi (59,48)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11713 troops, 176 guns, 129 vehicles, Assault Value = 455

Defending force 8910 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 317

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
6th Australian Division
1st RAF Advanced Base Force

Defending units:
59th Division

Posted: **Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:45 pm**

Well overdue for a post about the sub war I think. As per usual I make a post on it every 5 weeks or so of game time but the stats only include 4 weeks so I miss a little each time.

With that in mind - it's been a bad month for the Silent Service. Allied losses stand at 8 subs lost and several more crippled, including perhaps 2 more in grave risk of sinking before reaching a friendly port. So double or even triple the norm.

The subs in question being - Tally Ho, KXVIII, Darter, Croaker, Tilefish, Ling, Tautog, Hammerhead.

In exchange, Allied submarines have claimed to have sunk...

7 TK
8 AK
3 PB
4 E
2 DD
2 AO
1 SC

Home 27, Away 8-10

So a busy month for the submarines all round really. While the kill ratio has dipped somewhat, the high losses can in part be explained by the high tempo of operations. The enemy seems to be using a lot of four E ASW TFs now, and seems to have more Es around in general which would perhaps explain why things have gone somewhat south.

Submarine losses represent about a third of all IJ ships reported sunk this month, due to almost constant surface combat around Singapore. I think thats something of an aberration though due to the near suicidal tactics of the IJN near Singapore.

Posted: **Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:21 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 16, 44
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Butuan at 80,89, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 25 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamagiku Maru, Shell hits 9, heavy fires
xAK Yuzan Maru, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Nansin Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 48, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD McCord
DD Stephen Potter
DD Sproston
DD Stembel
DD Trathen, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
3598 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 189 destroyed, 125 disabled
Engineers: 15 destroyed, 23 disabled
Guns lost 14 (13 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends loading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 17% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
DD Trathen engages SC Ch 48 at 5,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Nansin Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Stephen Potter engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Trathen engages SC Ch 48 at 5,000 yards
xAK Nansin Maru sunk by DD Trathen at 5,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Stephen Potter engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Trathen engages SC Ch 48 at 3,000 yards
DD Stembel engages xAK Yuzan Maru at 3,000 yards
xAK Yuzan Maru sunk by DD Sproston at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on SC Ch 48
DD Trathen engages SC Ch 48 at 4,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Yamagiku Maru at 4,000 yards
SC Ch 48 sunk by DD Stembel at 4,000 yards
DD Sproston engages xAK Yamagiku Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Trathen engages xAK Yamagiku Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Stembel engages xAK Yamagiku Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Sproston engages xAK Yamagiku Maru at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

Ohhh man. USN DDs find evacuees, and lay down some serious hurt. Including an AK carrying a squadron of Franks. Nice. The DDs end up 3 hexes from Babeldaob after their raid, so fairly safe from reprisal.

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.8
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is located by E No.8
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Dinagat at 81,87

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Akagi Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Azuma Maru

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 5 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Naval Liberators still trying, but 500lb bombs just aren't enough to sink even merchants unless you get a lot of hits in. This scattering of hits is just making a few new skylights to the cargo hold. Still, it all adds up.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 10
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 18

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 43rd Const Co , at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 35

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Port hits 9
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Butuan is clearly his evac port of choice, so making sure its wrecked seems like a nice idea.

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 43rd Const Co , at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3
P-51B Mustang x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Ternate , at 78,102

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 27

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
218 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 50

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

Mostly ground attack to try and cover the troops headed over the straits today... that didnt work out so well alas...

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Morning Air attack on 17th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 13

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dadjangas , at 78,93

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 59,86

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Sanura Maru, Shell hits 7
xAK Sanuki Maru
xAK Kuretake Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Bombers at Johore Baru. Very very few fly though, there are 3 squadrons of attack bombers there, so 40 bombers ish. Looks like some of his shipping at least isnt a decoy, as these were laden with something. Evacuees from Java, at a guess.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 19

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 158 NM, estimated altitude 43,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 5
Hurricane FR.IIb x 3
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 41500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 7

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 4
Hurricane FR.IIb x 3
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 24 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 8 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Sasebo 8th SNLF, at 59,68 (Kompong Chhnang)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 11 damaged
Beaufighter TF.X: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Beaufighter TF.X bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Wellington B.X x 16
B-25C Mitchell x 15

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 59,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kunitu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Nichibi Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Sanuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Jinshu Maru

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 66 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singkawang at 54,87

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #2, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Ranzan Maru, Shell hits 7, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Seisho Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

The Java Sea is my lake now!

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Afternoon Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 2
Hurricane FR.IIb x 3
Spitfire Vc Trop x 5
Spitfire VIII x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Hurricane FR.IIb: 1 destroyed
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed
Spitfire VIII: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (1 airborne, 1 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 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 23090.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes

Really not sure what this effort in eastern Burma is all about...

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Sub attack near Djemadja at 53,84

Japanese Ships
PB Yokae Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Spirit

SS Spirit launches 6 torpedoes at PB Yokae Maru
Spirit bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is located by E No.10
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Singkawang at 55,88

Japanese Ships
E Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS KXII, hits 1

SS KXII is sighted by escort
KXII bottoming out ....
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri attacking submerged sub ....
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5068 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8225 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 253

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 104104 troops, 1908 guns, 2878 vehicles, Assault Value = 4017

Defending force 57546 troops, 577 guns, 581 vehicles, Assault Value = 1418

Allied adjusted assault: 1274

Japanese adjusted defense: 10273

Allied assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 8)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
1159 casualties reported
Squads: 54 destroyed, 94 disabled
Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 93 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 54 disabled
Guns lost 45 (17 destroyed, 28 disabled)
Vehicles lost 41 (6 destroyed, 35 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
14542 casualties reported [:(]
Squads: 116 destroyed, 1925 disabled
Non Combat: 63 destroyed, 339 disabled
Engineers: 75 destroyed, 193 disabled
Guns lost 376 (36 destroyed, 340 disabled)
Vehicles lost 99 (34 destroyed, 65 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
209th Combat Engineer Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
96th Chinese Division
Merrills Marauders Regiment
25th Indian Division
72nd British Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
99th Indian Brigade
25th Australian Brigade
255th Indian Tank Brigade
36th Indian Brigade
50th Tank Brigade
2nd Australian Brigade
5th Indian Division
254th Armoured Brigade
29th British Brigade
2nd British Division
9th Australian Division
2/9th Field Regiment
14th Army
I Australian Corps
2/13th Field Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
6th Medium Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XXXIII Indian Corps
2/11th Field Brigade
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
4th INA Nehru Regiment
30th Recon Regiment
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
34th
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
2nd Tank Division
1st INA Subhas Regiment
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
32nd Division
1st RTA/B Division
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
36th JNAF AF Unit
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
Southern Fleet
92nd JAAF AF Bn
9th RF Gun Battalion
15th JAAF AF Bn
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
55th JNAF AF Unit
23rd Port Unit
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
35th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Air Division
Southern Army
96th JAAF AF Bn
7th Area Army
32nd Port Unit
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
42nd Air Defense AA Regiment
201st JAAF AF Bn
30th Field Artillery Regiment
63rd JAAF AF Bn
29th Army
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
5th Air Division
53rd Const Co
49th JNAF AF Unit
55th JAAF AF Bn
3rd JAAF AF Coy

Well, what to say here? That hurt! The troops were in pretty good order when at Johore Baru, so wasn't expecting to be reamed quite so badly. The Brigades and the US division suffered the most, the brigades are all on <40 AV now. I've stood them all down, and the yanks too. On the plus side I imagine the AV will be recovered fairly fast, and the big guns in the arty units seems to have mostly survived intact. Next round we'll see how the bombardments fare, but this is going to be an enormous siege which will make Singergrad of '42 look like a picnic.

Worth doing though I think to have a major port in the China Sea in my hands once more, not to mention making sure 1500 AV of expeditionary Japs bother the Allies no more. And having Malaya entirely secured means a shorter front for 14th Army should I wish to push eastwards.

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Ground combat at Taung Gyi (59,48)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11714 troops, 176 guns, 129 vehicles, Assault Value = 455

Defending force 8922 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 320

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

Assaulting units:
6th Australian Division
1st RAF Advanced Base Force

Defending units:
59th Division

Really got no idea what was going on here, a division hitting Burma from the east. It's pulling back now. I've ordered some of my smaller units, small armoured battalions and such, to various points in eastern Burma on the trails to act as scouts should there be more coming.

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:38 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 18, 44
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Sub attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamura Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Kaika Maru
xAK Nitimei Maru
xAK Satsuma Maru
xAK Fusemi Maru
xAK Tamahoko Maru
PB Fukuei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yamura Maru
Amberjack diving deep ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 359 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
MTB 284, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

Was being a bit blase about the mines here, MTBs eh? their lives are cheap! But the mines did so much damage after a while that I finally pulled them out.

Incidentally one mine hit on an MTB succeeded in only damaging it - pretty bad, but it didnt sink, and made it back to Malacca. Is IJ using hand grenades as naval mines or something? [:D]

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Sub attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
PB Kaika Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Nitimei Maru
xAK Satsuma Maru
xAK Fusemi Maru
xAK Tamahoko Maru
PB Fukuei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack launches 4 torpedoes at PB Kaika Maru
Amberjack diving deep ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Terempa at 56,84

Japanese Ships
TK Rikko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Kamome

Allied Ships
SS Flier

SS Flier launches 6 torpedoes at TK Rikko Maru
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 359 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
MTB 276, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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TF 359 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
MTB 276, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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TF 359 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
MTB 277, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco, hits 2

SS Cisco is sighted by escort
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 40,750 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 40

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 4
Hurricane FR.IIb x 2
Spitfire Vc Trop x 5
Spitfire VIII x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Hurricane FR.IIb: 1 destroyed
Spitfire VIII: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 36750 feet

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 34000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 133 NM, estimated altitude 42,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
A6M5b Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 2
Spitfire Vc Trop x 5
Spitfire VIII x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 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 38000 and 38750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (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 35000 , scrambling fighters to 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 7

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 2
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Spitfire VIII x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (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 35000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 9
FM-2 Wildcat x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-20 with F6F-3 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
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-27 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
Raid is overhead
347th FG/67th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
475th FG/431st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 149 NM, estimated altitude 40,750 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 2
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Spitfire VIII x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (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 35000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 36,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 1
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet *

CAP engaged:
3rd FG/7th FS CACW with P-40N Warhawk (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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 20
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 55

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 16 damaged
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed on ground
Spitfire VIII: 9 damaged
Spitfire VIII: 1 destroyed on ground
Spitfire Vc Trop: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Lots of fighting over Lashio, still can't see what strategic significance it has yet. I pull the bombers back out of there and move fighters in.

So happens that he knows to 'stick and move'. Eventually these attacks ceased - as soon as B29s started reconning likely launch bases in Vietnam and China...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 4
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 29

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 52

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

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

Port hits 17
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

None shall escape... if the heavies have anything to say about it.

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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
B-25C Mitchell x 25

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dadjangas , at 78,93

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 38500 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3
P-51B Mustang x 22

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Submarine attack near Terempa at 56,84

Japanese Ships
TK Rikko Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pargo

TK Rikko Maru is sighted by SS Pargo
SS Pargo attacking TK Rikko Maru on the surface

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.9
E No.12
E No.11

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill launches 6 torpedoes at E No.9
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.12 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.11 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort
Amberjack diving deep ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
SS Amberjack eludes DD Yukaze by diving deep
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5068 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8265 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 252

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:37 am**

Missed a day but never mind. Nothing momentous happened in it.

Momentous stuff is coming up though...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 19, 44
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TF 359 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
MTB 275, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Kyosai
TK Goyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
MTB 279
MTB 281
MTB 283, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 17,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
MTB 283 engages TK Goyo Maru at 8,000 yards
MTB 279 engages TK Goyo Maru at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
MTB 283 engages TK Goyo Maru at 6,000 yards
MTB 279 engages TK Goyo Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
MTB 281 engages TK Goyo Maru at 5,000 yards
MTB 279 engages TK Goyo Maru at 5,000 yards
Putta I. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
MTB 279 engages TK Goyo Maru at 9,000 yards
MTB 279 engages TK Goyo Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
MTB 283 engages TK Goyo Maru at 10,000 yards
MTB 279 engages TK Goyo Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 109 NM, estimated altitude 40,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 5
A6M5b Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 9
P-40N26 Warhawk x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
8th PG/20th TRS with P-40N26 Warhawk (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 6

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 9
P-40N26 Warhawk x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G3M3 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 34330 and 39500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8th PG/20th TRS with P-40N26 Warhawk (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 36500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 9
P-40N26 Warhawk x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N26 Warhawk: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 23060.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 39500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8th PG/20th TRS with P-40N26 Warhawk (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14380.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-20 with F6F-3 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
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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
Raid is overhead
347th FG/67th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
475th FG/431st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 11
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 57

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 8
P-40N26 Warhawk x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed on ground
Wellington B.X: 1 destroyed on ground
B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed on ground
Wellington GR.VIII: 1 destroyed on ground
Vengeance I: 3 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8th PG/20th TRS with P-40N26 Warhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14380.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes

Even with the a/c destroyed on the deck, the final tally was only about 1:1 for the Japs. Though thats a lot better than normal, admittedly.

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Morning Air attack on Lashio , at 62,46

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 11

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 5
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.135 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
8th PG/20th TRS with P-40N26 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11570.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.134 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 67 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 16

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 43

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 41010
Raid is overhead

I guessed the guys hitting Lashio came from here. They didn't. But the sight of heavies over potential airfields had its moral effect regardless...

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 12
B-29-1 Superfort x 16

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 41010
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 13
B-24J Liberator x 22
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Working on getting a proper base for the heavies so no more half loads when hitting Singapore, but everything takes time in this game... Medan is mine and an AF 7 but its totally destroyed and will take time to fix. When I get engineers there... SEAC is rather engineer short.

Next time I play I'll send a load of EABs and SeaBees to SEAC I think, there are engineers twiddling their thumbs all over the Pacific but none in SEAC where they are badly needed.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
P-38J Lightning x 6
P-51B Mustang x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 56

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 20
Runway hits 71

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Preparatory bombing of Jolo begins... the Allied planned landings at Jolo, Dadjangas and Davao are now drawing near... the whole USN is with them pretty much.

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Morning Air attack on 43rd Const Co , at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, heavy damage

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7
F4U-1A Corsair x 17

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Naval Guard Unit, at 59,68 (Kompong Chhnang)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 14

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 14 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter TF.X bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 24

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Goyo Maru, Shell hits 14, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Kamikaze tanker...

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.8
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is located by E No.8
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5068 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8205 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 245

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:47 am**

Troops hit the beach in Mindanao today.

I have three prongs to the planned assault - Jolo, which together with Singapore means most of the SRA will be cut off from Japan. Dadjangas, which has been abandoned and I chose ages ago in the absence of recon (had to prep for landings I knew nothing about bear in mind, was still fighting in Cannibal Island while those guys were prepping), and Davao, where he has some minor defence.

A further amphib TF of engineers for Jolo is a couple of days behind the main prong.

There is a LOT of USN naval presence for this op. The entire carrier fleet is going to nose into the Sulu Sea, following them is a big SAG with Iowa and New Jersey for surface protection. The carrier fleet can muster up about 1300 a/c at the moment. Each of the three prongs also has a CVE force, each containing about 200 aircraft. The CVE torpedo bombers are set for search and ASW with a few on naval attack, but the CVs and CVLs are the usual naval/rest. And each of the CVE forces also has a 'small' cruiser force, which is 1 or 2 cruisers + half a dozen DDs.

A mighty armada indeed. Literally hundreds of warships. Where the IJN is was unknown at this time.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 20, 44
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAKL Mitsu Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Kongo Maru #2
SC CHa-28
xAK Kaisyo Maru
xAK Yamayuri Maru
xAK Brasil Maru
xAKL Shinnan Maru
PB Kyo Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo launches 6 torpedoes at xAKL Mitsu Maru #3
Segundo diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.12
E No.11

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill launches 4 torpedoes at E No.12
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.12 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Brasil Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Kongo Maru #2
SC CHa-28
xAK Kaisyo Maru
xAK Yamayuri Maru
xAKL Shinnan Maru
PB Kyo Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Scabbardfish

SS Scabbardfish launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Brasil Maru
Scabbardfish diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

I replaced Bowfin with these two off Hokkaido, for some reason there's always a little traffic there. I wasn't wrong, the wolfpack pounces.

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ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,65

Japanese Ships
E No.28

Allied Ships
SS Snook, hits 16, heavy damage

SS Snook is located by E No.28
Snook diving deep ....
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 attacking submerged sub ....
Underwater explosion, debris and oil appear on surface!
Escort abandons search for sub

Snook sinks. She was paired up with Muskallange...

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ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,65

Japanese Ships
E No.24
E No.28

Allied Ships
SS Muskallunge, hits 1

SS Muskallunge is located by E No.24
Muskallunge diving deep ....
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.28 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Who does get away with it.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 17th Indian Division, at 59,65 (Siem Reap)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 29

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 2
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 13
Liberator GR.VI x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai Det with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13500
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
Wellington GR.XIII x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 11
B-24J Liberator x 24
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 17
P-38J Lightning x 6
P-51B Mustang x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 39

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Nav Gd Unit , at 43,66 (Great Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

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

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-C Irving: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Recon suggested a/c here and Baybay is near the planned landings on the south of Mindanao - and in range of heavies from Babeldaob. So I trashed it. Turned out it was only some forward placed japanese recon though.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singkawang at 55,86

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Kyosai, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

The message that the Java Sea is mine hasn't got through yet... but perhaps this was a ship marooned in Java.

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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Mosquito FB.VI x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 13

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, heavy damage

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

A costly error on my part, I make em all the time... Perfect I am not! Adequate is about it.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Amphibious Assault at Dadjangas (78,93)

TF 318 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 78,93

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Dadjangas is empty, the troops take it unopposed. It's only the first of 3 planned landings though...

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5060 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 189

Defending force 8193 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 242

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:57 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 21, 44
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Submarine attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Akagane Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

xAK Akagane Maru is sighted by SS Segundo
SS Segundo launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Akagane Maru

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Akagane Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Scabbardfish

SS Scabbardfish launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Akagane Maru

Akagane Maru was left behind by the convoy, massive overkill ensues.

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Sub attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
TK Ryuei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Mitu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack launches 6 torpedoes at TK Ryuei Maru
Amberjack diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

This up by the straits to Manila. Lots of IJ there...

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.12, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E No.11

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill, hits 1

SS Hawkbill launches 4 torpedoes at E No.12
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.11 is out of ASW ammo
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Despite 1944 super Es the USN submarines are still able to sink Es and get away with it. The kill ratio of E to SS looks to be about 1:1 in fact. I dont know how many super Es he gets but I got a lot of subs.

Though the submarine war will become irrelevant soon I suspect.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
347th FG/67th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (2 airborne, 6 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 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
475th FG/431st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 29

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 13

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai Det with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13500
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 10
B-24J Liberator x 22
B-25H Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8
P-51B Mustang x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-C Irving: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Didn't look nuked enough to me. [:'(]

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Morning Air attack on 58th , at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Mosquito FB.VI x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
B-29-1 Superfort x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7
F4U-1A Corsair x 17

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near San Jose at 76,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 53
F6F-3 Hellcat x 87
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 31
SBD-5 Dauntless x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 9
TBM-1C Avenger x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Bomb hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CA Suzuya, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Isokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Hatsukaze
DD Asashio, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Michishio, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Yahagi, Bomb hits 1
DD Akatsuki

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
24 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Musashi

Musashi and friends were hanging around near the northern end of the Sulu Sea. The Battle of the Sulu Sea begins! The CVs are ordered to nudge forward a little as theres no way Musashi was sunk.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,83

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24
SBD-5 Dauntless x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
TBM-1C Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Nissen Maru, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Tamahoko Maru, Bomb hits 8, and is sunk
xAK Satsuma Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Fusemi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Giyu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Nitimei Maru, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
PB Fukuei Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Massive explosion on xAK Tamahoko Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nissen Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nitimei Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tamahoko Maru

Turns out there are convoys all over the place! Now the CVs are near the whole map lights up with red.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 73,81

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Kenan Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Tsurushima Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Amakusa, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hatsuyuki

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Amakusa
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tsurushima Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Busuanga at 77,81

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 14
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 33

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Karii, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
TK Eiyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Rokko Maru #2, Bomb hits 12, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Eiyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Rokko Maru #2
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Karii

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Banggi at 69,85

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16
TBM-1C Avenger x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAKL Raizan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Hiyori Maru
xAKL Shinshui Maru
xAKL Shinsoku Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Naruo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoengselor at 70,94

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 15
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Ohio Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
PB Ichiyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
21 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Ichiyo Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,83

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
TBM-1C Avenger x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
A6M5 Zero x 110
A6M5b Zero x 34
A6M5c Zero x 25
N1K1-J George x 8
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 12

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

Manila is stacked... Reports of the IJAAFs demise appear to be exaggerated.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 73,81

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 15

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

Japanese Ships
xAK Tsurushima Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Hatsuyuki
E Amakusa, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kuretake

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near San Jose at 76,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 29
F6F-3 Hellcat x 47
SBD-5 Dauntless x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires
CA Suzuya
DD Akatsuki
DD Michishio, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hatsukaze
DD Isokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Asashio, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Musashi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese DD
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Isokaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese DD

Given the number of a/c nearby and the lack of air cover, Musashi got away light...

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Banggi at 69,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28
SBD-5 Dauntless x 33

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAKL Naruo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAKL Shinshui Maru, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk
xAKL Shun Yuan, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Hiyori Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 17
xAKL Sakae Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Naruo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Shun Yuan
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Shinshui Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Hiyori Maru

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Pre-Invasion action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma
CL Helena
DD Mullany
DD Miller
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-78
LCI(G)-76
LCI-535
LCI-536

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB Oklahoma firing at 85th JAAF AF Coy
CL Helena firing at 85th JAAF AF Coy
DD Mullany firing at 85th JAAF AF Coy
DD Miller firing at 85th JAAF AF Coy
LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
DD Mullany fired at enemy troops

Here we go... charge!!!

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Amphibious Assault at Jolo (74,90)

TF 332 troops unloading over beach at Jolo, 74,90

Allied ground losses:
328 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 76 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 40 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 25 (0 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Vehicles lost 44 (0 destroyed, 44 disabled)

13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 44 accidentally lost during unload of 38th Infantry Div /2
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 38th Infantry Div /7

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5060 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8168 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 242

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Dagua (95,119)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1750 troops, 4 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Defending force 176 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 34

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 34 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
112th Cavalry Regiment
608th Coast AA Regiment
158th USA Base Force

Defending units:
7th Air Division

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:15 pm**

Well... June 22 1944 turns out to be THE DECISIVE BATTLE.

Turns out it happened entirely by accident. IJ CVs ordered not to react did in fact react and entered the Sulu Sea. Which caused Allied CVs, also ordered not to react, to react into the Sulu Sea themselves.

The fleets also managed to spread themselves all over the place, one TF didn't react at all, the others ended up spread over three hexes.

And on top of that, the CVE taskforce at Jolo was close enough to get involved as well.

An interesting note - the CV force that didnt react was the leading TF. So perhaps its the follow orders that allow TF reaction.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 22, 44
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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-78
LCI(G)-76
LCI-535

LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops

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ASW attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
PB Kantori Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort
Amberjack diving deep ....
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kantori Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is sighted by escort
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-166
LST-124
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-78
LCI(G)-76
LCI-535

LST-166 fired at enemy troops
LST-124 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-586
LCI-581
LCI-535

LCI-586 fired at enemy troops
LCI-581 fired at enemy troops

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

18 mines cleared

Got some minesweepers in there finally.

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

34 mines cleared

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-36, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Ikomasan Maru
xAKL Arisan Maru
xAKL Kojun Maru

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 6 torpedoes at SC CHa-36
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2168

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 16
A6M5 Zero x 138
A6M5b Zero x 54
A6M5c Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 67
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 31
SBD-5 Dauntless x 130
TBF-1 Avenger x 22
TBM-1C Avenger x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 11 destroyed, 35 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 destroyed by flak
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 destroyed, 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho, Bomb hits 1
CV Soryu, Bomb hits 1
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Amagi, Bomb hits 1
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 2, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 2
CVE Unyo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVL Ryuho
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 2
CV Unryu, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
CVL Mizuho
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 1
CV Junyo
CV Zuikaku
CVE Kaiyo, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
14 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 9 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 9 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 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 23 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers

Fuel storage explosion on CV Hiyo
Ammo storage explosion on CV Unryu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Unryu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Akagi

Everything was hugely uncoordinated... on both sides. Due in part to all the fleets running around like madmen with idiot admirals in charge... sigh, par for the course.

In 1944 though, unlike all the other times this happened, the USN has a big numerical advantage. Some lucky hits too didn't hurt.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
A6M5 Zero x 124
A6M5b Zero x 50
A6M5c Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 63
TBM-1C Avenger x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 17 destroyed, 13 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 7 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Unyo, on fire
CV Shokaku
CVL Ryuho
CV Hiyo, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Taiho, heavy fires
CVL Nisshin
BB Kongo
CVL Mizuho
CV Amagi
CV Zuikaku
CV Akagi, heavy fires
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1
CVE Chuyo, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
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 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 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 19 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 15190.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 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 29 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Taiho
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Chuyo [:D]
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Chuyo

Shattered sword indeed.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7
A6M5 Zero x 96
A6M5b Zero x 34
A6M5c Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 31
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 18
SBD-5 Dauntless x 68
TBM-1C Avenger x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Nisshin, Bomb hits 2, on fire
BB Hyuga
CV Akagi, heavy fires
BB Hiei
CA Kumano
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
CV Amagi, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
DD Wakazuki
DD Susuzuki
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(17 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Akagi
Fuel storage explosion on CV Amagi [:D]
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Amagi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Nisshin
Ammo storage explosion on CV Shokaku [:D]
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Shokaku
Fuel storage explosion on CV Shokaku [:D]

For once, the Allies were lucky. Looks like a Midway happened! Bombs littering the decks?

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 49
A6M5b Zero x 3
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24
TBF-1 Avenger x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Chiyoda
CV Kaga, Torpedo hits 2
CA Nachi

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 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 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 25
A6M5b Zero x 2
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24
SBD-5 Dauntless x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Shinyo, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Kaga, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akigumo
DD Amagiri
CA Nachi
DD Shinonome

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b 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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-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 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c 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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 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 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Ammo storage explosion on CVE Shinyo
Fuel storage explosion on CV Kaga
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Shinyo

Sheer weight of numbers is wearing the CAP down...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 18
A6M5b Zero x 1
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 41
TBM-1C Avenger x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
DD Asagiri

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c 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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 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 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Zuikaku-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuiho-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
263 Ku S-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 5
Wellington B.X x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 8
Liberator GR.VI x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 5
B-24J Liberator x 16
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 25
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 10
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 30

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 33

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-C Irving: 3 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terempa at 55,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AKE Hoeisan Maru, Shell hits 33, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AKE Ada Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Udon Thani , at 61,59

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 100 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 11
A6M5b Zero x 10
D4Y1 Judy x 53
D4Y2 Judy x 15

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104
SOC-1 Seagull x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 30 destroyed, 3 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed by flak
D4Y2 Judy: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Tulagi
CVE St. Lo
CVE Liscome Bay
CVE Natoma Bay
CVE Fanshaw Bay
CVE Nehenta Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (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 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Shades of Taffy 6, for some reason the Japs ignore the CVs right next to them and launch a big wave at the CVEs protecting the landings at Jolo... the Hellcats on board are not the best fighter squadrons in the fleet (air skill 60-65 depending on average) but the balsa wood planes go down in droves and the CVEs prove lucky.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 11
B6N1 Jill x 10

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 85
SOC-1 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (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 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 10
B6N2 Jill x 17
D4Y1 Judy x 21

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 58
SOC-1 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 7 destroyed, 4 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Liscome Bay
CVE St. Lo
CVE Wake Island
CVE Tulagi

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

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Another strike at the CVEs...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,86

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 27
B6N1 Jill x 30
D4Y1 Judy x 57

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 31
F6F-3 Hellcat x 83

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 6 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 14 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 29 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 8 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVL Bataan
CVL Langley
CVL Cabot
CV Franklin
CA Quincy
DD William Porter

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers

Banzai! - Obayashi F. in a D4Y1 Judy is willing to die for the Emperor

I was expecting the worst when I saw this... one of the CVTFs that had split off on its own got some tender loving care. A lot of bombers broke through the CAP, but the CVs led a charmed life, and the AAA was very heavy - no hits.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 72,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
A6M5 Zero x 41
A6M5b Zero x 9
B6N1 Jill x 16
B6N2 Jill x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 50

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 40
F6F-3 Hellcat x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 5 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 12 destroyed, 14 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 7 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
CV Enterprise
CVL Independence
CLAA Reno

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
10 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

Banzai! - Sakai D. in a B6N2 Jill is willing to die for the Emperor

Shades of Babylon 5's Battle of the Line going on here... but no hits.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 72,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 30
F6F-3 Hellcat x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,86

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N1 Jill x 15

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVL Bataan

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2061

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 44

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 34
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 53
TBM-1C Avenger x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 17 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho
CV Zuikaku
CV Soryu
CV Amagi, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ryujo
CVE Kaiyo, on fire
CVE Unyo
CVL Mizuho, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CVL Ryuho
CV Taiho, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CV Junyo
BB Kirishima
DD Sazanami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 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 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 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 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Mizuho

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 20

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
TBM-1C Avenger x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, Torpedo hits 3
CV Unryu, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVL Nisshin, Torpedo hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Akagi, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Amagi, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Kongo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
Soryu-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

Fuel storage explosion on CV Akagi
Ammo storage explosion on CVL Nisshin

After all that, the Allied accuracy with torpedoes was pretty dismal. Until, oddly enough, the Avengers of the CVEs at Jolo get stuck in. Suddenly they can't miss.

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terempa at 55,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-20, Shell hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 21
B6N1 Jill x 2
B6N2 Jill x 16
D4Y1 Judy x 39

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 65
SOC-1 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
B6N2 Jill: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 9 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Manila Bay
CVE Tulagi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Liscome Bay, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Natoma Bay, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
CVE Wake Island
CVE Fanshaw Bay
CVE St. Lo, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stanly, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
9 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 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 18 minutes
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (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 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE St. Lo

St Lo sinks immediately. The others are badly damaged.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
B6N1 Jill x 10
D4Y1 Judy x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 23
F6F-3 Hellcat x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 5 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CV Franklin

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Iwaki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Hardhead

SS Hardhead launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Iwaki Maru

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Pre-Invasion action off Davao (79,91)

40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Hull
LST-174
DD Worden
LST-175

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

DD Hull firing at 67th Field AA Battalion
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Davao (79,91)

TF 15 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 79,91

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Engineer Vehicle damaged beyond repair during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt /2

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5060 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8137 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2511 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108

Defending force 8407 troops, 37 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 291

Assaulting units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
67th Field AA Battalion
29th Fld AA Gun Co
131st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

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Ground combat at 64,45 (near Paoshan)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 4636 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 222

Defending force 113998 troops, 649 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4213

Assault collapses, attacking force wiped out

Japanese ground losses:
4358 casualties reported
Squads: 260 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 290 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 43 (43 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
6th RTA Division

Defending units:
2nd Reserve Division
53rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
120th Red Chinese Division
12th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
6th New Chinese Corps
115th Red Chinese Division
31st Chinese Corps
60th Chinese/A Corps
91st Chinese Corps
60th Chinese/B Corps
1st Chinese Base Force
31st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Chinese Base Force
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
11th Group Army
33rd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
NCAC
8th Belfast Heavy Regiment
41st AA Regiment

Dunno what this was. Whatever it was, it went wrong for the Thais.

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Ground combat at Dagua (95,119)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1750 troops, 4 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Defending force 140 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 69

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 69 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
203 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
112th Cavalry Regiment
608th Coast AA Regiment
158th USA Base Force

Defending units:
7th Air Division

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Ground combat at Jolo (74,90)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 16456 troops, 364 guns, 249 vehicles, Assault Value = 604

Defending force 115 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 821

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 821 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Jolo !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 11 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 4 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 13 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 10 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 14 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
38th Infantry Division
1st Filipino Inf Regiment
9th Marine Regiment
251st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
85th JAAF AF Coy

Some Japanese flyboys were clearly not so smart. A whole bunch of a/c on the damaged and sunk carriers diverted to Jolo - where some Americans were waiting for them.

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Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:17 pm**

The only thing sadder than a battle won is a battle lost. A lot of the airgroups on the CVs are down to the single digits in men and machines. A bloody day, especially for bombers.

Here are the air losses for the Big Day.

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:18 pm**

And reported naval losses after the big day.

...pretty one sided.

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:32 pm**

With the CV airgroups devastated and a big angry red plane icon over Manila I do not chase after the baddies. I order the CVs back towards Jolo.

I do however peel off some SAGs. Iowa and New Jersey's SAG is committed to raid northern Sulu Sea - turns out the admiral didn't bother to retire. [8|] Also some DDs were peeled off to raid northern Borneo, as there's masses of shipping up there and little air power, the fighting is all to the NE of there. And one of the cruiser forces is ordered up to the north coast of Borneo as well.

So Day 3 of the Battle of the Sulu Sea turns out to be a battlewagon day.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 23, 44
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ASW attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort
Amberjack diving deep ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)

32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Hull
LST-174
DD Worden
LST-175

Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Hull firing at 32nd Nav Gsn Unit
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

91 mines cleared

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Brunei at 66,85, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TK Baiei Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
TK Shimotsu Maru, Shell hits 25, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 34, Shell hits 2
SC Ch 42, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 34 at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 34 at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 34 at 3,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Baiei Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

There are those raiders going in. I love my DD flotillas...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Choun Maru #21, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
SC Ch 7, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 7 at 2,000 yards
PB Choun Maru #21 sunk by DD Morrison at 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 7 at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 7 sunk by DD Wickes at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 101,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Bordeaux Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Seikai Maru
xAKL Oridono Maru
DD Kazegumo

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Bordeaux Maru
Searaven diving deep ....
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco launches 4 torpedoes at E No.10
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-175
LST-174
DD Worden

75mm Infantry Gun battery firing at LST-174

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

11 mines cleared

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84, Range 16,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 14
CA Mogami, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Niizuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Makigumo, Shell hits 2
DD Makinami, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey, Shell hits 9
CA Baltimore, Shell hits 1
CA Boston, Shell hits 1
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 2
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 1
CL Biloxi, Shell hits 1
DD Heermann, Shell hits 1
DD Hickox
DD David Taylor
DD Tingey
DD Uhlmann, Shell hits 1
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Waller, Shell hits 1
DD Cassin, Shell hits 1

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 16,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Biloxi at 16,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages BB New Jersey at 16,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makigumo at 16,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Makigumo at 16,000 yards
DD Heermann engages DD Makigumo at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 14,000 yards
BB Iowa engages BB Kirishima at 14,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kongo at 14,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 14,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CA Boston at 14,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makinami at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Wadleigh at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Cassin at 14,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages DD Waller at 14,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Wadleigh at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Wadleigh at 14,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Makigumo at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Hickox at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 12,000 yards
BB Iowa engages BB Kirishima at 12,000 yards
CA Boston engages CA Mogami at 12,000 yards
CA Baltimore engages CA Kumano at 12,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CA Mogami at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Santa Fe at 12,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Honolulu at 12,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makigumo at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages DD Waller at 12,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Wadleigh at 12,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Heermann at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 8,000 yards
CA Mogami engages BB New Jersey at 8,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Cassin at 8,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages CA Kumano at 8,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Susuzuki at 8,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Makinami at 8,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Makigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages DD Makinami at 8,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Tingey at 8,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD David Taylor at 8,000 yards
DD Hickox engages DD Makigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Heermann engages BB Kirishima at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 11,000 yards
BB Kongo engages BB New Jersey at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Biloxi at 11,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Makinami at 11,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages DD Makigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Waller at 11,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Susuzuki at 11,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Makigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages DD Makinami at 11,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD David Taylor at 11,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Heermann at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 15,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Hiei at 15,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kongo at 15,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 15,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CA Mogami at 15,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Honolulu at 15,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makinami at 15,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Waller at 15,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Tingey at 15,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD David Taylor at 15,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Hickox at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 18,000 yards
CA Kumano engages BB New Jersey at 18,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CA Boston at 18,000 yards
CL Santa Fe engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Honolulu at 18,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Wakazuki at 18,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages DD Cassin at 18,000 yards
DD David Taylor engages DD Susuzuki at 18,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages DD Wadleigh at 18,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
DD David Taylor engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
DD Hickox engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
DD Heermann engages DD Makigumo at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 21,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 21,000 yards
BB Kongo engages BB Iowa at 21,000 yards
CA Kumano engages BB New Jersey at 21,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Makinami at 21,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Wakazuki at 21,000 yards
DD Wakazuki engages DD Uhlmann at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages BB New Jersey at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 25,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CA Mogami at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Honolulu at 25,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Cassin at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Wadsworth at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Uhlmann at 25,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD David Taylor at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Hiei at 27,000 yards
BB Kongo engages CA Boston at 27,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CA Baltimore at 27,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Biloxi at 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Makigumo at 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Wakazuki at 27,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Wadsworth at 27,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD David Taylor at 27,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Hickox at 27,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Heermann at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
BB Hiei engages BB New Jersey at 30,000 yards
BB Hiei engages BB New Jersey at 30,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 30,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Wadsworth at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Wadleigh at 30,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Tingey at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD David Taylor at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Heermann at 30,000 yards
Task forces break off...

...Not something you see every day. [:D] There was a fair bit of reacting going on, which does expose the Americans to air attack but there is some surface action.

Unfortunately the Three Stooges are in charge of Allied SAGs. Aside from the hits on Japanese destroyers and superstructure hits, the Allies manage 1 penetrating hit in the whole battle - a 16 inch shell Kirishima. All the rest is 5 or 6 inch stuff bouncing off heavy armour. [8|]

Jap gunners on the other hand didnt seem to have a problem with hitting - New Jersey took several heavy shell hits - but none of them penetrated the armour, even at 8000 yards.

Iowa class = badass [:'(]

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Teishun Maru
xAP Asama Maru
xAP Tatsuta Maru
xAP Argentina Maru
xAP Naminoue Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
SC Ch 52

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2007
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2181

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
YMS BYMS-2007 engages xAP Tatsuta Maru at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,86, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Kamome, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
TK Tatekawa Maru, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK Asashio Maru, Shell hits 31, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Knapp engages E Kamome at 7,000 yards
TK Tatekawa Maru sunk by DD Morrison at 7,000 yards
DD Knapp engages E Kamome at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages E Kamome at 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Wickes engages E Kamome at 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Morrison engages E Kamome at 6,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Wickes engages E Kamome at 4,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Asashio Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Morrison engages E Kamome at 3,000 yards
DD Knapp engages E Kamome at 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 3,000 yards
TK Asashio Maru sunk by DD Morrison at 3,000 yards
E Kamome sunk by DD Knapp at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

Quite a productive raid for these guys!

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Sub attack near Kanoya at 103,62

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kojun Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish

SS Flying Fish launches 6 torpedoes at xAKL Kojun Maru

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Taytay at 75,83, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 4 destroyed
D4Y2 Judy: 1 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey, on fire
CA Baltimore
CA Boston
CL Honolulu
CL Santa Fe
CL Biloxi
DD Heermann
DD Hickox
DD David Taylor
DD Tingey
DD Uhlmann
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Waller
DD Cassin

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB New Jersey at 14,000 yards
DD Waller engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Iowa at 14,000 yards
CL Biloxi engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
DD Tingey engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
DD Hickox engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
DD Heermann engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CV Akagi at 11,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB New Jersey at 11,000 yards
DD Waller engages CV Akagi at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Tingey engages CV Akagi at 9,000 yards
CV Akagi sunk by BB Iowa at 9,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Iowa at 9,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages CL Biloxi at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

That has to be every AFB battleship lovers wet dream. [:D] I was already writing off my Iowas when I saw the moron admiral sit there in daylight, but this cheered me up. She probably woulda sunk anyway but still, that is a memorable moment.

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,86, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 42, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 10,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 9,000 yards
DD Morrison engages SC Ch 42 at 9,000 yards
SC Ch 42 sunk by DD Knapp at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Growler, hits 2

SS Growler is located by E No.15
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
G3M3 Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 damaged
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 18
D4Y1 Judy x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 2 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 7 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
DD Waller
CA Baltimore
DD Tingey
BB New Jersey, on fire
CL Santa Fe

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

Nooooo not my Iowa BBs...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 49,83

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2061

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 12
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Boston
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
9 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 100 kg SAP Bomb

Banzai! - Takenaka I. in a Ki-48-IIa Lily is willing to die for the Emperor

I'm reminded of the Dutch airforce in 1942... level bombers with tiny lil bombs trying to spit into Gods eye.

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 6 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Boston
BB Iowa

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Boston
BB Iowa

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Banzai! - Takenaka E. in a Ki-49-IIb Helen is willing to die for the Emperor

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 10
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 8th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 3
B-24J Liberator x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 24
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 79,91 (Davao)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 53
FM-2 Wildcat x 22

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 131st Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd JNAF Coy ...
Also attacking 32nd Nav Gsn Unit ...
Also attacking 131st Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 8
P-51B Mustang x 23

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Miura Det , at 79,91 (Davao)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 25
FM-2 Wildcat x 23

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 67th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 29th Fld AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 32nd Nav Gsn Unit ...
Also attacking Miura Det ...
Also attacking 67th Field AA Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
B-25H Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Teishun Maru, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Argentina Maru, Shell hits 6, Bomb hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Naminoue Maru, Shell hits 19
xAP Tatsuta Maru, Shell hits 14, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Shell hits 5, Bomb hits 1
xAP Ukishima Maru, Shell hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
11 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

These guys just showed up in Singers today, no warning, no nothing. Kamikazes unloading supply no doubt. Attack bombers pounce.

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Morning Air attack on Udon Thani , at 61,59

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14

No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 29th Fld AA Gun Co , at 79,91 (Davao)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
FM-2 Wildcat x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 17
F6F-3 Hellcat x 76
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 30
TBF-1 Avenger x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 4 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 7 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 5, on fire
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 8, on fire
DD Wakazuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Makinami, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Mogami
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima

The Allied CVs are still in range. Apparently the IJN SAG reacted to Iowa's sortie, and came back south into range. So the death ride of the Iowa/New Jersey had a point there, it lured these guys back so they could be pasted some more.

Both of us incidentally are not at all amused with the diabolical reaction mechanics. They'd be fine if you could turn the damn thing off, as it is, its the very worst of liabilities, especially in an operation like this, where the IJN was going to have to delicately skirt around the Allies. The IJN being idiots and charging in was their death knell.

It happens to both sides of course. In 1944 the Allies have the whip hand so it was the IJN that got mullered. But not so in 1941-43. It happened to the Allies at Milne Bay who got waxed utterly in the first quarter of '43 despite CV parity.

Bad weather covering some of the Allied TFs when they ran all over the Sulu Sea like headless chickens could have reversed things dramatically as well, but only due to them running around like headless chickens in the first place.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoengselor at 68,93

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
SBD-5 Dauntless x 6

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Awajisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
E Shimushu, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Awajisan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Shimushu

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
SBD-5 Dauntless x 19
TBM-1C Avenger x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Susuzuki, on fire
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Kongo class BB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Susuzuki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kongo

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
A6M5b Zero x 4
G3M3 Nell x 13
N1K1-J George x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 5 damaged
G3M3 Nell: 4 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 49,83

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 4
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 5
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 18 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage [:(]
CL Santa Fe
BB New Jersey
CA Baltimore
DD Waller

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
22 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Banzai! - Ginowa U. in a Ki-49-IIb Helen is willing to die for the Emperor

All things considered I got away very light.

A BB that fires her magazines dry while shooting at enemy surface ships is never a BB wasted. [:'(]

And she might make it. Maaaaybe. I think she's out of the war though either way.

...Same prognosis for the Japs I think.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Calapan at 78,79

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
A6M5c Zero x 3
N1K1-J George x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 4

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (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 12000
Raid is overhead
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Naminoue Maru, Shell hits 3, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Ukishima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Asama Maru, Shell hits 19, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 14
B6N2 Jill x 3
D4Y1 Judy x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 2 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 5 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Biloxi

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 96
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 27
SBD-5 Dauntless x 27
TBF-1 Avenger x 16
TBM-1C Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 16, heavy fires
DD Susuzuki, on fire
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kongo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Ise class BB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Mogami
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kumano

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 6 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
CA Boston
CA Baltimore

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB New Jersey

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
TBF-1 Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28
TBM-1C Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kongo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kumano
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CA

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, heavy fires
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese BC

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Makigumo

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese BB

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-175
LST-177
LST-176
DD Worden
LST-174

LST-175 fired at enemy troops
75mm Infantry Gun battery firing at LST-175

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5062 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 189

Defending force 8137 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2454 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 103

Defending force 8897 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 288

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

Assaulting units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
67th Field AA Battalion
131st Naval Construction Battalion
29th Fld AA Gun Co
3rd JNAF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7122 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 288

Defending force 3643 troops, 64 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 102

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 126

Japanese adjusted defense: 82

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
927 casualties reported
Squads: 28 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 33 (13 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled

Assaulting units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

Defending units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
3rd JNAF Coy
29th Fld AA Gun Co
67th Field AA Battalion
131st Naval Construction Battalion
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:34 pm**

Landings continue at Davao... I'm trying to disengage the fleet still, with Iowa limping along at 1 hex. CV Hornet has been badly hit to but has made Jolo. IJN submarines in the area are a worry but there are aggressive ASW patrols to screen my retreat.

The CVs are escorting the stricken Iowa, several Japanese attacks are beaten off with heavy loss in the Sulu Sea.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 24, 44
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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-175
LST-174
LST-179
LST-176

LST-175 fired at enemy troops

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Kosin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AM Wa 101
xAK Kurohime Maru
xAKL Sunten Maru
xAKL Malacca Maru
AM Wa 105

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Kosin Maru
Ronquil diving deep ....
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Wa 105 attacking submerged sub ....
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Jolo at 74,91

Japanese Ships
SS I-43, hits 17, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Wickes
DD Thatcher

SS I-43 is sighted by escort
I-43 diving deep ....
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Thatcher attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wickes cannot reach attack position over SS I-43
DD Wickes loses contact with SS I-43
DD Thatcher attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-43 eludes DD Thatcher by hugging bottom
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Thatcher fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wickes fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Thatcher fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thatcher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco launches 6 torpedoes at E No.10
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.10 is out of ASW ammo
E No.10 is out of ASW ammo
E No.10 is out of ASW ammo
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-177
LST-174
LST-179
LST-175

LST-177 fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-202
LST-177
LST-174
LST-175
LST-179

LST-202 fired at enemy troops

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Denver

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2
N1K1-J George x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 59
F6F-3 Hellcat x 254

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 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 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 14 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
31 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 16 on standby, 15 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 10 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 9 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 13
B6N2 Jill x 7
D4Y1 Judy x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 56
F6F-3 Hellcat x 245

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 5 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 23 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 15 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
31 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 12

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 50
F6F-3 Hellcat x 212

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 26 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 43
F6F-3 Hellcat x 168

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 19 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai Det with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13500
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8
P-51B Mustang x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 3
B-24J Liberator x 16

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 5th SNLF, at 43,66 (Great Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Udon Thani , at 61,59

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
G3M3 Nell x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 37
F6F-3 Hellcat x 128

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Culion at 75,79

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Nissan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Shoyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
TK Kyoko Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Kyoko Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Shoyo Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 73,87

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAKL Ayaha Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7
A6M5 Zero x 28
A6M5c Zero x 11
N1K1-J George x 8
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 13

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 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 6 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 110

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (16 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 109

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 34
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 9000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Denver

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 8
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-180
LST-175
LST-174
LST-177
LST-176
LST-179

LST-180 fired at enemy troops
LST-175 fired at enemy troops
LST-174 fired at enemy troops

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5062 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 8145 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 240

Assaulting units:
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Cavalry Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
36th/B Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1787 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Defending force 8875 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Assaulting units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
131st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF Coy
29th Fld AA Gun Co
67th Field AA Battalion
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7090 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Defending force 2742 troops, 56 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Allied adjusted assault: 376

Japanese adjusted defense: 43

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Davao !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
1285 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 27 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 52 (51 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 7

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

Defending units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
67th Field AA Battalion
29th Fld AA Gun Co
131st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:36 pm**

The cruisers I ordered to raid the north coast of Borneo arrive finally, they were some time behind the DDs due to their slower speed. But there is still IJ activity there and they amass quite a haul. AOs are surely precious.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 25, 44
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ASW attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
E Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 4 torpedoes at E Kunashiri
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E W-24, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AO Hayamoto, Shell hits 42, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AO Sata, Shell hits 43, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Tsurumi, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel, Shell hits 1
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 25% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
CA Astoria engages E W-24 at 3,000 yards
E W-24 sunk by CA Northampton at 3,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AO Sata at 3,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD Taylor engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD Spence engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages AO Sata at 3,000 yards
DD Hoel engages AO Sata at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
CL Montpelier engages AO Hayamoto at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AO Sata at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages AO Sata at 2,000 yards
AO Hayamoto sunk by DD Taylor at 2,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
AO Tsurumi sunk by DD Hoel at 3,000 yards
AO Sata sunk by DD Spence at 3,000 yards
AO Sata sunk by DD Spence at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Burias at 80,81

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 8
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 3
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 48

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
696 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (5 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 9th JAAF AF Coy /1 ...
Also attacking 32nd Nav Gsn Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 77th Infantry Brigade, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 6th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Sibolga , at 44,79

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Burias at 80,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 12
A6M5b Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Burias at 80,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 5
A6M5b Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 2
TBM-1C Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Kuremente Maru
SC Ch 19
TK Terukawa Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Terukawa Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 71,80

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Matsumoto Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
TK Mirii Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
PB Eiko Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Mirii Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Kuremente Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Shonan Maru #6, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
TK Samui Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Takashima Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 19, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Shonan Maru #6
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Takashima Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,82

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Toen Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Toen Maru

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 516 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 8121 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 238

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
36th/B Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:40 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 26, 44
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Sub attack near Zamboanga at 74,87

Japanese Ships
SS I-30, hits 10

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
BB South Dakota
CLAA Atlanta
DD Bullard
DD Colahan
DD Cogswell
DD Charrette
DD Capps

SS I-30 launches 6 torpedoes at CV Saratoga
DD Colahan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cogswell fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Charrette attacking submerged sub ....
DD Capps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Colahan fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Charrette attacking submerged sub ....
DD Charrette fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Erk... but fortunate, Iowa is a much easier target.

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 101,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Azuma Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Taketoyo Maru
PB Showa Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Azuma Maru
Searaven diving deep ....
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 72,82, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Kuretake, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 32% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 32% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 2,000 yards
CL Montpelier fires at E Kuretake at 2,000 yards
DD Taylor fires at E Kuretake at 2,000 yards
Kashima, M. orders Japanese TF to disengage
E Kuretake engages CA Astoria at 2,000 yards
E Kuretake engages DD Spence at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
E Kuretake engages CA Astoria at 5,000 yards
E Kuretake sunk by CA Astoria at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 101,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru, Torpedo hits 1
E W-18

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Oridono Maru
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Jolo at 74,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 1

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, heavy damage
DD Cassin

SS I-182 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Iowa [X(]
I-182 diving deep ....
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cassin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

And I spoke too soon! A miracle. Iowa's speed is in the single digits, a sitting duck, but the submarine misses. Unhappy that there were even two sub attacks though, there is so much ASW in the area.
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Submarine attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Flounder

xAK Oridono Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
SS Flounder attacking xAK Oridono Maru on the surface
SS Flounder low on gun ammo, Johnson, C.A. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 99,65

Japanese Ships
E W-18

Allied Ships
SS Skate, hits 1

SS Skate is sighted by escort
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Cam Ranh Bay , at 64,72

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Id Tony x 40
Ki-84a Frank x 24

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
30th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

Lightnings are simply outmatched in '44. Which is unfortunate as they remain my only long range fighter. Their performance is poor enough that the guaranteed bounce from high altitude is no longer decisive.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 13
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 10

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 45

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 54th Division, at 106,95 (Guam)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Not happy about the terribly few hits on supply that my massed bombers manage. This continues over the next month...

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington GR.VIII: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai Det with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13500
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 32nd Division, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 7
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 41

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd Naval Construction Battalion, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 14

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9357 troops, 96 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 8160 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 243

Japanese adjusted assault: 244

Allied adjusted defense: 35

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hami !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
649 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 55 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
9302 casualties reported
Squads: 401 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 673 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 55 (55 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
36th/B Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Hami was the last Chinese base on the map, so the Chinese flag is nowhere to be found now. I guess he's playing for pride.

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Ground combat at Sibolga (44,79)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4123 troops, 64 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 148

Defending force 2597 troops, 18 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 50

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 63

Japanese adjusted defense: 436

Allied assault odds: 1 to 6 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
268th Motorised Brigade

Defending units:
5th Recon Regiment
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th JNAF AF Unit

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:44 pm**

We're doing turns at a hell of a rate, 3 or 4 per day it seems at times. Hence the lack of updating here, no time!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 27, 44
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ASW attack near Jolo at 74,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 4

Allied Ships
DD Wickes
DD Thatcher

SS I-182 is sighted by escort
DD Wickes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thatcher attacking submerged sub ....
DD Thatcher is out of ASW ammo
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wickes loses contact with SS I-182
DD Wickes is out of ASW ammo
DD Thatcher fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wickes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wickes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Sub hunting around Jolo and south of Mindanao continues as the fleet continues to slowly extricate itself...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 66,84, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 19, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Low visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 19 sunk by CA Astoria at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 19 sunk by CA Astoria at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,86, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kantori Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
TK Nissho Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
TK Sanraku Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
TK Sanraku Maru sunk by CA Astoria at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
CA Northampton engages TK Nissho Maru at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on TK Nissho Maru
TK Nissho Maru sunk by CL Montpelier at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Montpelier engages PB Kantori Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Montpelier engages PB Kantori Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages PB Kantori Maru at 4,000 yards
PB Kantori Maru sunk by CA Astoria at 4,000 yards
PB Kantori Maru sunk by CA Astoria at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PC Kaki, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
TK Mitu Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends loading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Taylor engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
TK Mitu Maru sunk by DD Hoel at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
PC Kaki engages DD Taylor at 2,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
PC Kaki sunk by DD Yarnall at 2,000 yards
PC Kaki sunk by DD Yarnall at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kamitsu Maru, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Poor visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 4,000 yards
PB Kamitsu Maru sunk by CA Northampton at 4,000 yards
PB Kamitsu Maru sunk by CA Northampton at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

My opponent just does not give a f*** about the IJN anymore. There isn't even an attempt to run away. I guess he considers these guys to be expendable now the SRA has been pretty much cut off.

I still wouldn't be quite so suicidal if I was in his position mind...

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.14

Allied Ships
SS Growler

SS Growler is sighted by escort
Growler diving deep ....
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Jolo at 74,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Morrison
DD Knapp
DD Wickes

SS I-182 is sighted by escort
DD Morrison attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morrison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Morrison attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morrison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Morrison attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morrison loses contact with SS I-182
DD Morrison is out of ASW ammo
SS I-182 forced to surface!
DD Knapp firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Wickes firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 98,59

Japanese Ships
E No.11
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Pipefish, hits 7, heavy damage

SS Pipefish launches 6 torpedoes at E No.11
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 attacking submerged sub ....
Underwater explosion, debris and oil appear on surface!
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.15
E No.14

Allied Ships
SS Growler, hits 15, heavy damage

SS Growler is located by E No.15
Growler diving deep ....
E No.14 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Japanese ASW is brutal this month. I actually decide to slowly ease down on submarine warfare - repaired and new subs are not being sent into the fray around the Home Islands anymore, instead they are trying a more tactical role, around the Philippines.

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Submarine attack near Daito Shoto at 100,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tinosa

xAK Oridono Maru is sighted by SS Tinosa
SS Tinosa launches 6 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Dadjangas at 77,92

Japanese Ships
SS I-175, hits 6, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CLAA Atlanta
DD Brownson
DD Colahan
DD Cogswell
DD Charrette
DD Capps

SS I-175 is sighted by escort
DD Colahan fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Cogswell fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Charrette attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-175 eludes DD Charrette by diving deep
DD Capps attacking submerged sub ....
DD Charrette fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Capps fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Capps attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 42
A6M5c Zero x 12
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 37000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 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 38000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 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 to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3

No Allied losses

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

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 10

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 23
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 37
Airbase supply hits 13
Runway hits 48

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 37
A6M5c Zero x 11
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15730 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 23730 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 46000 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 43000 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38000 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 18730 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 19730 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 25730 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Emerald

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:47 pm**

The war settling into a routine again now the fleet has escaped the immediate threat area around Jolo. Massive bombing of Singapore in an attempt to burn up supply proves to be fruitless despite the lack of resistance. Manila is a mighty fortress bristling with aircraft and the Allies can't yet make a dent, on the other hand, air superiority over Mindanao seems to be mine.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 28, 44
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ASW attack near Catanduanes at 83,80

Japanese Ships
E Kurahashi

Allied Ships
SS Pollack, hits 23, heavy damage

SS Pollack is sighted by escort
E Kurahashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kurahashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kurahashi attacking submerged sub ....
E Kurahashi attacking submerged sub ....
Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 98,57

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan

SS Gabilan is located by E No.9
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 13
Wellington B.X x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 58th ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Tank Regiment, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Tank Regiment, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10
P-51B Mustang x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 33
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 17

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Port hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 44
A6M5c Zero x 11
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 37

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (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 to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 36000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (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 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Raid is overhead
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 33

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:49 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 29, 44
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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 99,58

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Piranha, hits 4

SS Piranha is sighted by escort
Piranha diving deep ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Tapul at 73,90

Japanese Ships
SS I-3, hits 31, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Evans
DD Bryant
DD Bennion

SS I-3 is sighted by escort
DD Evans attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-3 forced to surface!
DD Evans firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Bryant firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Bennion firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill is located by E No.9
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington GR.VIII: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 12
Liberator B.III x 11
B-24J Liberator x 11
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 44
Port hits 1

No supply hits!

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 8
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-29-1 Superfort x 37
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAP Ukishima Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 4
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Amphibious Assault at Manado (75,99)

TF 204 troops unloading over beach at Manado, 75,99

Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Bren AAMG (x2) lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Medium Rgt /2

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 72603 troops, 1611 guns, 2526 vehicles, Assault Value = 3177

Defending force 58443 troops, 603 guns, 617 vehicles, Assault Value = 1491

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
510 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 29 (10 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Vehicles lost 36 (20 destroyed, 16 disabled)

Assaulting units:
2nd British Division
36th Indian Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
255th Indian Tank Brigade
99th Indian Brigade
2nd Australian Brigade
29th British Brigade
Merrills Marauders Regiment
5th Indian Division
32nd Infantry Division
96th Chinese Division
50th Tank Brigade
72nd British Brigade
254th Armoured Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
25th Indian Division
25th Australian Brigade
9th Australian Division
2/9th Field Regiment
XXXIII Indian Corps
2nd Indian Field Regiment
2/11th Field Brigade
88th Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
6th Medium Regiment
14th Army
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
I Australian Corps
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
4th INA Nehru Regiment
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
1st INA Subhas Regiment
30th Recon Regiment
2nd Tank Division
32nd Division
34th
1st RTA/B Division
49th JNAF AF Unit
9th RF Gun Battalion
30th Field Artillery Regiment
55th JNAF AF Unit
92nd JAAF AF Bn
201st JAAF AF Bn
32nd Port Unit
29th Army
96th JAAF AF Bn
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
23rd Port Unit
15th JAAF AF Bn
Southern Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
36th JNAF AF Unit
3rd Air Division
42nd Air Defense AA Regiment
Southern Fleet
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
7th Area Army
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
53rd Const Co
63rd JAAF AF Bn
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
5th Air Division
35th JAAF AF Bn
55th JAAF AF Bn
3rd JAAF AF Coy

Can't bombard despite the massive superiority in guns the Allies have. Just about every British artillery regiment is here it seems. And aerial bombardment isnt proving to be that effective either.

Singergrad '44 is making Singergrad '42 look small.

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