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ORIGINAL: JocMeister

ORIGINAL: GreyJoy

Well, I think it's not a bad tactic. Japan can sacrifice few LCUs if that means denying the allies Rangoon (which is the most important base in that region) for some more months. Also without Rangoon the Burma road remains closed...which is a very good news for Japan!

Yeah, but with only 1800 AV its not much of a delay?

It seems likely to be enough. What is the transit time from Perth to the Burma Theater?

Any updates??

For the more experienced players, what will I need to bring in to capture this base??

Although I do not qualify as an experienced player, I will answer this as somebody that has successfully pulled off a Southeast Asia invasion and termination of the game by 1944 [8D]

The urban environment and experienced troops combined make a concoction that is difficult to break. My solution N=2 was to smash and isolate the IJA from arriving in Rangoon with fresh troops. The troops that did arrive were disabled and disrupted making the multipliers for urban and forts act on low adjusted AV values. It looks like you are looking at fresher troops? Thus the ticket might be exhausting supply by isolation and disruption of the troops is my recipe for breaking the enemy rather than overwhelming AV/Firepower. The real question is the use of 4E's to disrupt the enemy LCU's before deliberate attacks and the supplies used by attacking the port/airfield. A real siege situation here ...

Oct 16 thru 20 in 1943.
Going back to play catch up as game is now in early December.

Key: TT = Torpedo; bb = ground bombardment; c = casualties; b = base hits; s = supply hits; r = runway hits; p = port hits; f = fuel hits; AV = Assault Value; DC = Depth Charged; (*) = destroyed aircraft; If odds are underlined, they are the Allies; BG = Bomber Group of 48 planes (4 x 12 bomber squadrons); FG fighter group = 25 fighter planes if American

16th - PT Boats fail to slow down Fast Transport TF (CL, 4 DD) at Horn Island. Over 100 Helens hit stack to NE of Esperance before another deliberate attack wipes out two more LCUs. Chinese LCUs attacked by ground bombardments and air around Lanchow. Multiple BB TF hit my troops at Rangoon (6 DD & 2 CA, CL, 5 DD).

17th - BB TF hits Rangoon again. Same same around Lanchow. Air attacks outside of Esperance.

18th - One PT sunk at Horn against 2 CL, 4 DD. Action around Lanchow and Esperance same. 85 Helens attack my troops at Pegu.

19th - Oscar sweeps over Sian. Over 150 PVs, Ansons, Mitchells hit AF at Horn with P-38 sweeps. 150 Helens before another attack outside Esperance. Three more LCUs eliminated. Sweeping P-38s are meet by Nicks and Georges over Shortland. I lose 30 P-38s to 22 for Japan. Ouch!!

20th - Allies have DD sunk at Horn when 2 CL, 4 DDs face my CA, CL, 8 DDs. A 2nd surface combat between CL, 5 DD vs 2 Allied CL, 8 DDs does nothing. In China, my blocking force east of Lanchow is defeated, Sian has Oscar sweeps, and Helens visit Wuchow.

Oct 21 thru 25 in 1943.
A pause in action in Burma. Solomons heats up.

Key: TT = Torpedo; bb = ground bombardment; c = casualties; b = base hits; s = supply hits; r = runway hits; p = port hits; f = fuel hits; AV = Assault Value; DC = Depth Charged; (*) = destroyed aircraft; If odds are underlined, they are the Allies; BG = Bomber Group of 48 planes (4 x 12 bomber squadrons); FG fighter group = 25 fighter planes if American

21st - My 2 CL, 8 DDs bombard Horn. P-38s sweep. In China, Sian sees Oscar sweeps, troops south of Lanchow are hit from air and by ground bb attacks. Over 130 Helens hit cut off troops to NW of Esperance before deliberate attack wipes out 5 more LCUs. My deliberate attack on trail 3 EEN of Chaing Mai goes no where. Four bases in lower Solomons expand.

22nd - Fast Transports land at Groote Eylandt. Sian swept and troops SE of Lanchow bombed by over 50 Sally. 9th Australian Division is trashed when it does a shock attack when crossing river from Bassien into Rangoon.[X(][:@] An expensive lesson here!?! Troops NW of Esperance see another 130 Helens.

Pegu - AF is 1(7) 2% with 459 supply and "Max Draw" of only 500. Since Nick retreated faster than expected, most of mine here are late in starting their prep for Moulmein. Also, most of those divisions need adequate supply to allow device upgrades. Need to get the '43 version.

23rd - Horn is again busy as CL, 7 DD Fast Transport push past 11 PT. 150 bombers hit the AF again after P-38 sweeps. After 140 Helens visit my troops NW of Esperance, another deliberate attack results in my big NZ AA Bde being destroyed. [:(] Shortland is a major air " fur ball." I lose 16 Corsairs, but his shipping is sunk in port by 4e bombers from Rennell Island.

24th - Skies over Shortland are empty as sweeps come in before SBDs find the few PBs and xAKs. Almost 300 B-24s from Rennell, Cooktown, and Luganville flatten AF. [:D] My 150 2e bombers hit Horn AF. Allied air power flexed today. [:)]

25th - Fast Transports to Horn (CL, 7 DD) find 8 Fletcher DD. I get 5 hits vs Japan's 2. P-38s sweep. Oscars and Sally hit Sian. +180 Helens hit my troops 3 EEN of Chaing Mai.

Meanwhile, we are now in mid-January '44 and KB shows up!!

Jan 12th '44.....

You are in almost the same position I was in. But I think your navy are in better shape then mine was. And my grunts were in a lot better shape then yours is! [:)]

Part of KB had reacted to bring it in closer than the 7 hexes. Only 20 Jill & Judy make it through the CAP. CVL Hermes takes her 4th TT hit and sinks while another CVE gets a bomb hit.

The Allied counter-strike is not as strong as I would have hoped. 3 CVs are hit by bombs as only 13 Avengers were present.

KB is due west of Manus Island.

Allied CV/CVEs are 1 SE of Umboi Island.

Since I've neglected this AAR for so long, [:-] I'll post the Combat Report and make comments there. I'll go back to something shorter later.

This is second day of landings at Umboi and Finscheffen.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 12, 44
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Invasion Support action off Umboi Island (100,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

91 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA George Clymer
DD Trathen
DD Tenedos

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

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Finschhafen (100,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
SC PC-784
SC PC-580
APA La Salle
DD Dewey

SC PC-784 fired at enemy troops
SC PC-580 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Umboi Island (100,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
SC-633
SC-631
APA President Hayes

SC-633 fired at enemy troops
SC-631 fired at enemy troops

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ASW attack near Wakkanai at 123,48

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-35

Allied Ships
SS Hake

SS Hake is located by SC CHa-35
Hake bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Night Naval bombardment of Umboi Island at 100,125 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

86 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Phoenix
CL Boise
CL Honolulu
DD Cassin
DD Lamson
DD Mahan
DD Fanning
DD Terry
DD Sproston
DD Saufley
DD Hoel

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 1

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Phoenix
Kure 7th SNLF firing at CL Phoenix
CL Phoenix firing at Kure 7th SNLF
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Boise
CL Boise firing at 21st Division
Kure 7th SNLF firing at CL Honolulu
CL Honolulu firing at Kure 7th SNLF
Kure 7th SNLF firing at DD Cassin
DD Cassin firing at Kure 7th SNLF
DD Lamson firing at Umboi Island
DD Mahan firing at 21st Division
DD Fanning firing at 21st Division
DD Terry firing at 21st Division
DD Sproston firing at Kure 7th SNLF
Kure 7th SNLF firing at DD Sproston
DD Saufley firing at 21st Division
DD Hoel firing at 21st Division

Note to self - Kure 7th SNLF is the one with CD guns!!
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ASW attack near Georgetown at 48,75

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 19

Allied Ships
SS Muskallunge

SS Muskallunge is sighted by escort
SC Ch 19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Wakkanai at 122,48

Japanese Ships
PB Tomitu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Angler

SS Angler is sighted by escort
Angler bottoming out ....
PB Tomitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tomitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tomitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tomitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tomitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Utan Melintang at 48,76

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-48
SC CHa-8
SC CHa-56

Allied Ships
SS Dace, hits 2

SS Dace launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-48
SC CHa-56 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-48 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-56 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-56 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-56 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-56 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-56 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-56 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Umboi Island (100,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

105 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Swan
APA George Clymer
DD Trathen
DD Tenedos

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

PC Swan fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Finschhafen (100,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
SC PC-784
SC PC-580
APA La Salle
DD Dewey

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

SC PC-784 fired at enemy troops
SC PC-580 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Finschhafen (100,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
SC PC-784
SC PC-580
APA La Salle
DD Dewey

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

SC PC-784 fired at enemy troops
SC PC-580 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Umboi Island (100,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Zealandia, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Thatcher
DD Renshaw
APA George Clymer

12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Zealandia at 15,000 yards
DD Renshaw firing to suppress enemy battery at 15,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Umboi Island (100,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Marella, Shell hits 1
DD Hammann
AP Gen. T.H.Bliss, Shell hits 2
SC-633
SC-631
APA President Hayes

8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Marella at 11,000 yards
DD Hammann firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AP Gen. T.H.Bliss at 11,000 yards
DD Hammann firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Marella at 11,000 yards
DD Hammann firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards
SC-633 fired at enemy troops
SC-631 fired at enemy troops

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Sub attack near Wakkanai at 123,48

Japanese Ships
xAK Kiyoshima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Pa-2

Allied Ships
SS Hake

SS Hake launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kiyoshima Maru
Hake bottoming out ....
PB Pa-2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Pa-2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Pa-2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Pa-2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Pa-2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

My 4 to 6 subs operating off Sakhalin Island has steadily gotten his ships here with the loss of just 1 or 2 subs for months. [:)]
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Morning Air attack on Chungking , at 76,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6
P-43A-1 Lancer x 8
P-66 Vanguard x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 32000 feet

CAP engaged:
4th FG/21st FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 25800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4th FG/22nd FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 25800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4th FG/23rd FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 25800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
4th FG/24th FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 25800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
11th FG/41st FS CAF with P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
11th FG/42nd FS CAF with P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
11th FG/43rd FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (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 to 26600.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
11th FG/44th FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (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 to 26600.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

This is third day in row of massive sweeps and then city bombing attacks across China. I don't have the fighters to spare nor the Aviation Support to cover the bases.
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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 32000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 18

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Tank Regiment, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 44
F4U-1A Corsair x 18

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 31000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Tank Regiment, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 18
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
F4U-1A Corsair x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 31000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 13 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 36000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 36000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet

CAP engaged:
50th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
66th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 34000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 66

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 16 damaged
G3M3 Nell: 3 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 19 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 18 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 45
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 86

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

A surprise attack here after months of no counter strikes on my AFs behind the front lines. I got sloppy and din't have any CAP. Shame on me!! [:@][:-]
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 101,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 176
B6N2 Jill x 137
B6N2a Jill x 26
D4Y1 Judy x 10
D4Y3 Judy x 63

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 172
F6F-3 Hellcat x 492

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 8 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 42 destroyed, 14 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 2 destroyed by flak
B6N2a Jill: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed
D4Y3 Judy: 16 destroyed, 2 damaged
D4Y3 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak

Very few firing passes on his Zeros before they go after his Judy & Jill. Over 140 get through my CAP. I "think" I set my Corsairs too high (31K) and will set them down to 20k now. Thankfully, they went after my CVE TF vs the CV TF.

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Suwannee
CVE Nassau
CVE Chenango, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage
CVE Santee
CVE Barnes, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Prince William, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVE Natoma Bay, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVE Manila Bay, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
CVE Liscome Bay, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Corregidor, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVE Anzio, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
CVL Hermes, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Breton
BB Colorado
CA Chester
CLAA Prince Robert, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CLAA San Juan
CVE Altamaha
DD Monaghan
CA Astoria
CL Hobart

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
9 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
16 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
11 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
9 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
15 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
20 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
21 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
11 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
9 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
5 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
1 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y3 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 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 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 26 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 26 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 13 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 16 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 16 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 16 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-31 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 16 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 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 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
2 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 between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 15 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 45 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 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 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers

Fuel storage explosion on CVE Barnes
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Natoma Bay
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Prince William
Fuel storage explosion on CVL Hermes
Massive explosion on CLAA Prince Robert
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CLAA Prince Robert
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Liscome Bay
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Hermes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 101,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 69
B6N2 Jill x 45
D4Y1 Judy x 54

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 172
F6F-3 Hellcat x 443

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 14 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 20 destroyed, 2 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 21 destroyed

Only 20 made in through CAP.

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Perth
CVE Liscome Bay, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CLAA Prince Robert, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Astoria
CVL Hermes, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DE Engstrom

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 18 scrambling)
16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
26 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 12 scrambling)
14 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
17 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-31 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
14 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 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 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20260.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 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 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CLAA Prince Robert

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 7
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 38
Ki-67-Ia Peggy x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67-Ia Peggy: 1 damaged

Light Industry hits 2
Heavy Industry hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-67-Ia Peggy bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
33 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Nick (Olorin) has focused on my Heavy Industry which isn't that great a loss as most of my Chinese Oil/Fuel is in his hands anyways. He does get more Strategic VPs.
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Morning Air attack on Chungking , at 76,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 83 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 5
P-43A-1 Lancer x 5
P-66 Vanguard x 18

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
4th FG/21st FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
4th FG/22nd FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 27800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
4th FG/24th FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
11th FG/41st FS CAF with P-43A-1 Lancer (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 7000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
11th FG/42nd FS CAF with P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
11th FG/43rd FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (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 9000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
11th FG/44th FS CAF with P-40E 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 9000 , scrambling fighters between 24800 and 27800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4th FG/23rd FS CAF with P-66 Vanguard (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 32000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 28
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 58
Ki-84a Frank x 1

No Japanese losses

Heavy Industry hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
33 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 21
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 20

No Japanese losses

Heavy Industry hits 7

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

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 36
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 29

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

Heavy Industry hits 13

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

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rambutyo at 101,121

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 104
A6M5c Zero x 10
N1K1-J George x 47

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 126
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 62
SBD-5 Dauntless x 186
TBF-1 Avenger x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 6 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 9 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 24 destroyed, 21 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Katsuragi, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Amagi, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Unryu, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Harukaze
DD Ikazuchi

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 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
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
251 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5b 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, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaga-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5b Zero (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Shinano-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
282 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Katsuragi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Katsuragi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Amagi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Matsukaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Unryu

I'm very disappointed in both results and the limited number of aircraft that flew. This was the TOTAL Allied effort today. [:(] [X(] Hellcats were set at 12k with range at 5 or 6 with 40% CAP, 10% Rest, DB (10% Nav Search) and TB at 5 range with TB have secondary attack of Ground at Umboi. Was this just bad die rolls or did I do something wrong??
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
TBF-1 Avenger x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

This AF was closed for good, I hope, on Dec 29th when multiple BB TF hit the base followed by massive sweeps and all my 4e bombers in theater hitting the AF. Now, I just want it to stay that way. Nick was upset that his minefield didn't hit any of my ships, but i had sent in suicidal minesweepers for the days before and kept range at over 15K for CLs and larger.
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
TBF-1 Avenger x 28

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

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
TBF-1 Avenger x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-II KAI Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 45th JNAF AF Unit , at 101,133 (Milne Bay)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 16
TBF-1 Avenger x 20

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

My para will land here soon as base only has part of a BF left.
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Morning Air attack on 45th JNAF AF Unit , at 101,133 (Milne Bay)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 45th JNAF AF Unit , at 101,133 (Milne Bay)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 45th JNAF AF Unit , at 101,133 (Milne Bay)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 45th JNAF AF Unit , at 101,133 (Milne Bay)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 15
B-17E Fortress x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 3 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Merauke , at 89,124

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 3
PV-1 Ventura x 36

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 7 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Landed at Horn Island on Dec 28th and it fell quickly due to NO supplies and Nick air lifting out most of his infantry division. This is next on my list as I move towards the DEI/SRA.
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Morning Air attack on Merauke , at 89,124

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Amphibious Brigade, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 18
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 16
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 44

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Regiment ...

My attack by two Indian divisions failed last turn as I attempt to surround Moulmein. This hex is on the trail due SE of base.
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Merauke , at 89,124

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 20

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Merauke , at 89,124

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

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

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 17

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Mitchell II bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Tank Division, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 32
Wellington GR.VIII x 16
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 44

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Div /15 ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Div /15 ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Div /15 ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Div /15 ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Amphibious Brigade, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 16
Hurricane IIc Trop x 18
B-25G Mitchell x 16
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim IV bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 15

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 4 damaged

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Liberator II bombing from 11000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 4 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed by flak

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington Ic bombing from 11000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Rangoon was attacked from air and AF closed down starting on Jan 1st. This was just after we upgraded to new air data files from Symon and when any altitude restrictions were lifted. P-47s on sweeps have proven to be killing to the Japanese. [:D]
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Morning Air attack on 9th Armored Car Co , at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 18
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-25G Mitchell x 16
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 9th Armored Car Co ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 9th Armored Car Co ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 9th Armored Car Co ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 9th Armored Car Co ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
B-24J Liberator x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-II KAI Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Trying to keep the AF closed.
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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 60

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-II KAI Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 63

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Nick lost over 216 vs 30 for Allies last turn (Jan 11th) when the 3 BGs (144 B-24s) from Cooketown hit the AF. There was very light CAP. Today, was just to ensure it stayed close.
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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kure 7th SNLF, at 100,125 (Umboi Island)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 16
B-26B Marauder x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 destroyed by flak
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-2 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
202 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 25 minutes
202 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kure 7th SNLF, at 100,125 (Umboi Island)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 10
B-26B Marauder x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 3 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-2 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
202 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
202 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 49
F4U-1 Corsair x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Nadzab , at 98,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

This base is just inland from Lae and will be captured after I take both Finschaffen and Lae. Why?? It is a size 5(6) AF which can become size 9.
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Morning Air attack on Nadzab , at 98,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 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 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Nadzab , at 98,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Nadzab , at 98,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 71

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 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 26

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Amphibious Brigade, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 27
B-25C Mitchell x 16
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Amphibious Brigade, at 56,56 , near Moulmein

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 16
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 44

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 34000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Madang , at 97,123

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 34000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Merauke , at 89,124

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Umboi Island at 100,125

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
A6M5c Zero x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
LSI(L) Australia Star
DE Burden R. Hastings, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Scout

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DE Burden R. Hastings

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Algorab, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DMS Chandler
LSI(L) Glenartney, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Carrier support unable to supply air cover. What does this mean??

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 101,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 10

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 168
F6F-3 Hellcat x 388

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 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 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
VF-42 with F4U-1A Corsair (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18260.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 95 minutes
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 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 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-23 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-25 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-30 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-31 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VC(F)-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20260.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-60 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 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 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 101,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 10

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 166
F6F-3 Hellcat x 366

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-42 with F4U-1A Corsair (28 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
28 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (26 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
12 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 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (19 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
VF-23 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-25 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-30 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 11 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-31 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31690 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20260.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 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 between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-60 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 36000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 36000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Merauke , at 89,124

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 54,53

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
H8K2 Emily x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AMc Cochin, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x H8K2 Emily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMc Cochin

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Afternoon Air attack on Sian , at 83,41

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 6

No Japanese losses


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

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Afternoon Air attack on Sian , at 83,41

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 42

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

Heavy Industry hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 34
G3M3 Nell x 30

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 121

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 15 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 19 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 12000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 12000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-60 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-211 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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ASW attack near Gorong at 81,111

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-32
SC CHa-31
SC CHa-38

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish is located by SC CHa-32
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Utan Melintang at 48,76

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-48
SC CHa-8

Allied Ships
SS Dace

Captain of SS Dace elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Dace bottoming out ....
SC CHa-48 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-48 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-48 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-48 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-48 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Finschhafen (100,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA La Salle
DD Dewey

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

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Ground combat at Umboi Island (100,125)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4228 troops, 150 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 192

Defending force 23920 troops, 310 guns, 341 vehicles, Assault Value = 487

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

Assaulting units:
33rd Ind Engineer Regiment
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
21st Div /2
Kure 7th SNLF
47th Div /2
47th Field Const Co
99th JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
1st (Spec)/B Cavalry Division
1st (Spec)/A Cavalry Division
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
1st (Spec)/C Cavalry Division
3/592nd Boat&Shore Engineer Battalion
45th US Naval Construction Battalion
203rd Coast AA Regiment
348th Base Group
210th Coast AA Regiment
4052nd Port Construction Battalion
4054th Port Construction Battalion
44th US Naval Construction Battalion
1881th Aviation Engineer Battalion
26th USN Naval Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at Finschhafen (100,126)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2629 troops, 27 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 109

Defending force 16314 troops, 254 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 462

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
8th Indpt SNLF Coy
42nd Div /2
42nd JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
4th Marine Division
602nd Field Artillery Battalion
601st Field Artillery Battalion
5th US Naval Construction Battalion
1st USMC AA Battalion
3rd Pioneer Battalion
43rd US Naval Construction Battalion

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Ground combat at Umboi Island (100,125)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 17590 troops, 177 guns, 207 vehicles, Assault Value = 487

Defending force 6106 troops, 158 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 191

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Allied adjusted assault: 190

Japanese adjusted defense: 675

Allied assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
551 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 15 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
1073 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled

Assaulting units:
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
1st (Spec)/A Cavalry Division
1st (Spec)/B Cavalry Division
1st (Spec)/C Cavalry Division
44th US Naval Construction Battalion
203rd Coast AA Regiment
1881th Aviation Engineer Battalion
348th Base Group
45th US Naval Construction Battalion
4054th Port Construction Battalion
210th Coast AA Regiment
3/592nd Boat&Shore Engineer Battalion
4052nd Port Construction Battalion
26th USN Naval Construction Regiment

Defending units:
33rd Ind Engineer Regiment
Kure 7th SNLF
21st Div /2
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
47th Div /2
47th Field Const Co
99th JAAF AF Bn

I "think" that Nick is flying in reinforcements like others have experienced in other games. Right, Jocke?? [;)]
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Ground combat at Finschhafen (100,126)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 16165 troops, 242 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 460

Defending force 3745 troops, 37 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 109

Allied adjusted assault: 165

Japanese adjusted defense: 361

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
614 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
4th Marine Division
601st Field Artillery Battalion
602nd Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Pioneer Battalion
1st USMC AA Battalion
5th US Naval Construction Battalion
43rd US Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
8th Indpt SNLF Coy
42nd Div /2
42nd JNAF AF Unit

This battle will be short.

Grrrr! I hate that..."feature" of the game... [:@]

A2A losses for the day. I did well and IJN air took a significant hit.

Ships Sunk today. I lose a CVL and 7 CVEs for ONE reported CV (Amagi). I should get another Unryu Class CV if that is true. Can I bag all three of his??
Then, it will be an Allied victory.

NE Australia - I'm marching up from Alice Springs towards Darwin. There are two Aussie divisions plus support there. Groote Eylandt has been developed over the months from barges and APDs coming from Normanton. I recently took both Gove and Wessel Island. BF and construction engineers are in route from Townsville/Cairns area. These will need a few weeks to expand as troops prep for further invasions.

Southern Burma - After the capture of Ramree Island in mid-August '43, the rest of the Irrawaddy River area fell quickly. Nick left a sizable garrison at Rangoon (over 4 divisions) plus over 250 fighters. It took some time to cut off Rangoon and then expand the AF at Pegu to get supplies to flow there. Now, Rangoon AF is closed and under siege. I've gotten into Moulmein, but my attempts to cut it off has been slow. I learned again for the second time to bring AA units along with the lead troops. [:-] Thus, Nick was able to send in massive Helens to disrupt and slow down my troops. That has been addressed. [:)] The British Navy has been running BB TF at both bases. This area will be a slow grind.

Just noticed that my sunken CVE air groups are at various bases listed as a fragment "/1" with the parent unit under destroyed air groups and needing PP to buy back. I hope they change over next turn. If not, then MichaelM will get an email with some saves.

Havn´t it always been like that?

AFAIK, yes.

Jan 13 & 14, 1944 -
Weather limits the effectiveness of air ground attacks.

Key: TT = Torpedo; bb = ground bombardment; c = casualties; b = base hits; s = supply hits; r = runway hits; p = port hits; f = fuel hits; AV = Assault Value; DC = Depth Charged; (*) = destroyed aircraft; If odds are underlined, they are the Allies; BG = Bomber Group of 48 planes (4 x 12 bomber squadrons); FG fighter group = 25 fighter planes if American

Subs:

Sub attack near Manus at 102,118

Japanese Ships
CV Unryu, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
SS Gunnel

SS Gunnel launches 6 torpedoes at CV Unryu

Add in the 4 bomb hits from my CVs the day before, I can pretty much claim this CV as sunk.

Hake is hit once, but gets a TT hit on xAK at Toyohara. No sinking sounds.

ASW attack near Hollandia at 97,111

Japanese Ships
DD Teruzuki
CLAA Tatsuta
CLAA Tenryu
CS Chiyoda
CS Chitose
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Aogumo
DD Harukaze
DD Ikazuchi
DD Wakazuki

Allied Ships
SS Finback, hits 8

SS Finback launches 4 torpedoes at DD Teruzuki
This takes place at night of 14th. So KB is retiring to Babeldoab, I suspect.

Spearfish off Kai-eilanden hits an xAK with troops.

CVs:
KB is 1 NE of Manus on 13th. A CV is sighted by sub 7 hexes NNE of Hollandia on 14th.

Burma:
Rangoon - Two groups of 16 Spitfire VIIIs sweep the base both days (I have five groups of these fighters now). 2 of 3 Emily shot down by LRCAP from Bassien as they try to hit my minesweepers. Over 80 bombers hit the AF daily, weather permitting.

Naval bombardment of Rangoon at 54,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 26 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 9 damaged
N1K1-J George: 10 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Frobisher
CA Hawkins
DD Stronghold
DD Van Galen
DD Nepal
DD Warramunga
DD Arunta
DD Stevens
DD Sigsbee
DD John Rodgers

Japanese ground losses:
263 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)

Manpower hits 2
Refinery hits 1
Fires 315
Airbase hits 15
Runway hits 42
Port hits 4

CA Frobisher firing at Rangoon
CA Hawkins firing at Rangoon
DD Stronghold firing at 13th Division
DD Van Galen firing at 3rd Tank Division
DD Nepal firing at Rangoon
DD Warramunga firing at 13th Division
DD Arunta firing at Rangoon
DD Stevens firing at Rangoon
DD Sigsbee firing at Rangoon
DD John Rodgers firing at 13th Division

These 2 CAs don't have any FPs to spot with. 2 BBs and 4 DDs are added to Burma BB TF groups. Yes, I known they cannot come up river to Rangoon. [:D]

Moulmein - Two groups of 16 Spitfire VIIIs sweep the base both days.
On the 14th...

Night Naval bombardment of Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Suffolk
CA Sussex
CA Shropshire
DD Rotherham
DD Roebuck
DD Relentless
DD Redoubt
DD Rapid
DD Racehorse
DD Quality
DD Quadrant

Japanese ground losses:
252 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 18 (3 destroyed, 15 disabled)

Manpower hits 1
Fires 74
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2

CA Suffolk firing at 23rd/B Division
CA Sussex firing at Moulmein
Seagull V acting as spotter for CA Shropshire
CA Shropshire firing at Moulmein
DD Rotherham firing at Moulmein
DD Roebuck firing at Moulmein
DD Relentless firing at Moulmein
DD Redoubt firing at 23rd/A Division
DD Rapid firing at Moulmein
DD Racehorse firing at 23rd/B Division
DD Quality firing at Moulmein
DD Quadrant firing at 23rd/A Division

Using those older airframes like P-39s from Bassien as LRCAP over my two CA based BB TF just in case Nick throws out some Nell or DB/TBs one of these days.

1 SE Moulmein - Two groups of 18 Corsairs sweep the hex before bombers (over 150) come in to attack his troops. P-47s are at high LRCAP with Hurricanes at low LRCAP. On the 14th...

Ground combat at 56,56 (near Moulmein)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 23489 troops, 369 guns, 322 vehicles, Assault Value = 716

Defending force 7692 troops, 76 guns, 144 vehicles, Assault Value = 255

Allied adjusted assault: 252

Japanese adjusted defense: 301

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
870 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 49 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled

Assaulting units:
Gardner's Horse Regiment
17th Indian Division
5th Indian Division

Defending units:
2nd Amphibious Brigade
3rd Tank Regiment
9th Armored Car Co
3rd Tank Div /15
21st JAAF AF Bn

The 17th Indian Division has been here for a while and is beat up. This will take more effort.

Chittagong - Two groups of Nell total 57 planes hit the port. I lose an xAPc.

China: A steady campaign to destroy Chinese industry continues. [:(]
Sian - 28 Oscars sweep on 14th before over 80 Helens attack my industry.

Chengtu - 12 Oscars from Lanchow sweep the base both days.

Kunming - 21 Frank and 31 Tojo sweep before 170 Helens hit my LI & HI.

Australia:
Darwin - Allied troops are one hex out. Most are two hexes away. I will occupy the two hexes next to bases so he cannot retreat. Two Aussie divisions will be the main assault troops along with an Army and Command HQ 100% prepped.

New Guinea:
Merauke - A BB TF of 2 CL, 8 DDs hit the base both days. A P-40 group sweeps before over 80 bombers from Coen keep the AF totally closed.

Umboi - 3 of 8 Zero are lost as two groups of P-47s sweep them aside. Then, over 140 2e bombers attack the troops.

Ground combat at Umboi Island (100,125) on 14th

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 17253 troops, 177 guns, 209 vehicles, Assault Value = 425

Defending force 5104 troops, 158 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 155

Allied adjusted assault: 124

Japanese adjusted defense: 99

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
570 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 67 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
437 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
4054th Port Construction Battalion
210th Coast AA Regiment
348th Base Group
45th US Naval Construction Battalion
203rd Coast AA Regiment
4052nd Port Construction Battalion
1881th Aviation Engineer Battalion
3/592nd Boat&Shore Engineer Battalion
44th US Naval Construction Battalion
26th USN Naval Construction Regiment

Defending units:
21st Div /2
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
Kure 7th SNLF
47th Div /2
99th JAAF AF Bn
33rd Ind Engr Rgt /1

I'll rest for a day or two before trying again. I will shift the bombers over to Finschhafen for a day or two.

Finschhafen - on 14th...

Ground combat at Finschhafen (100,126)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 16157 troops, 242 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 454

Defending force 3390 troops, 37 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 83

Allied adjusted assault: 189

Japanese adjusted defense: 346

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
311 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
4th Marine Division
5th US Naval Construction Battalion
601st Field Artillery Battalion
602nd Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Pioneer Battalion
1st USMC AA Battalion
43rd US Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
8th Indpt SNLF Coy
42nd Div /2
42nd JNAF AF Unit

One day of rest and bombers ground attacking before another attack as casualties were light.

Nadzab - Three P-38 groups from Horn Island sweep the base. 3 of 8 Zeros are shot down for no losses. P-38s, especially the
"J" model (spd 421 & ceiling 35,440) gets the bounce and dives on anything the Japanese can send up.

Milne Bay - Almost 90 Avengers & SBDs attack the lone BF in the hex both days. My para rgt loads on Fast Transport TF to take base.

Madang - Over 90 B-24s from Cooketown make sure the base if fully closed on 13th.

Others:
Rabaul - 64 bombers on 13th and 173 bombers on 14th keep the AF closed.

Engineering: Columbo F7; Rossell P4; Woodlark AF8; Luchow AF4;

Notes:
As a side note, the mid-month reinforcements came in - 11 DDs, 11 DEs, AS, AV, DMS, LSV, 3 AM, 4 SS, 2 APA, 4 AKA, 4 LST, 10 LCI, 4 AO, 1 xAK. This always brightens the day for an Allied player. [8D]