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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

Why are you surprised by a tanker convoy going north toward Abadan? It should be going far off the coast of course, but he may have overlooked setting such a course for that one. The subs he would not have known about but he should have guessed that Bombay airfield was dangerous.

EDIT: I just remembered that you can set your view to only show manually controlled TFs, so if that tanker TF was a CS or Autoconvoy one it would not show up for him.

I wasn't surprised to see a task force going to Abadan but not that close to the coast. He either forgot about it (like the one that got too close to Tarawa and paid for it) or he was sure I wouldn't have bombers in the region, which was the case until the convoy stumbled into my subs. Then I was surprised that the convoy just kept moving North along the coast and wasn't immediately redirected further West.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 22, 43

Nothing happened this turn other than three gazillion sub spottings and halve a billion attacks on them... one thing of interest was the 1000th reported Allied ship sunk though... the Allied lost 1000 ships and we lost ships worth 1000 pts... [8D]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 24, 43
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ASW attack near Taytay at 76,82

Japanese Ships
DD Uranami

Allied Ships
SS Harder

that's one of my ASW "hunter groups" but they are nothing but shit... I guess I've never spent as much on ASW in over ten years of playing as I have done in this game, for literally no better result than usual... after the total victory over China and India I had no other use for my IJAAF medium bombers than to fly ASW and about 350 of them have been doing this for over a year now together with another 300 IJAAF floatplanes, dive- and levelbombers... the result is meh... while the ops reports look totally silly with over a hundred sub spottings and surely over a dozen attacks daily we are sinking probably three subs per months with air ASW... doing so we lose 4 aircraft on ops at least EVERY day! I have bomber pilots with 90 ASW skill already... my ships are nothing but targets, the escorts are useless and the ASW groups even more so... the fact that there are lots of subs around NOT moving at all, being attacked by medium bombers for three or four dozen times over weeks (no joke!) and still being afloat makes ASW just a joke in the game... what the Allied had in the Atlantic looks like kindergarten compared to my ASW setup, my convoy routes are full of aircraft and ASW groups, there isn't a square inch on the routes a sub could hide...

yet the sinkings are literally not happening... the only reason the enemy subs aren't scoring more is the fact that most of the time they don't encounter any of my convoys due to their routes... the only time we were succesfully engaging subs with ASW groups is when they were in shallow hexes...


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


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Morning Air attack on Onnekotan-jima , at 136,48

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 29
B-24J Liberator x 5

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 29
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 63


the enemy bombs an empty airfield out of the Aleutans... while we lost 7!! aircraft on ASW/nav search today the enemy of course didn't lose a single 4E bomber on this long range attack...


Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Onnekotan-jima , at 136,48

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Onnekotan-jima , at 136,48

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Onnekotan-jima , at 136,48

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb



real highlight of today was the commissioning of CV Kasagi, another Unryu class carrier joining the fleet... there are two more Unryus coming until mid 44 and CVL Ibuki and that's it, there won't be more carriers to be built... CV Shinano was halted on day one and won't be built, just not worth it...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 25, 43
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Sub attack near Agrihan at 111,87

Japanese Ships
PB Okuyo Maru
PB Chitose Maru #2
xAK Montreal Maru
xAK Hauraki Maru
xAK Bordeaux Maru
xAK Tokiwa Maru
xAK Lyons Maru
PB Magane Maru
PB Kohoku Maru
PB Kogane Maru

Allied Ships
SS Escolar

SS Escolar launches 2 torpedoes at PB Okuyo Maru
PB Okuyo Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Magane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kohoku Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kogane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Magane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kohoku Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kogane Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Magane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Magane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Magane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Magane Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Siquijor at 76,87

Japanese Ships
TK Surakaruta Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Bokuyo Maru
PB Awa Maru
TK Hakumi Maru
PB Hozugawa Maru
PB Nigitsu Maru
PB Kiko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Corvina

Corvina was spotted like four weeks in a row and probably reported hit by Helens way over two dozen times... she kills a tanker and stays in the same hex as the weeks before...


SS Corvina launches 4 torpedoes at TK Surakaruta Maru
Corvina diving deep ....
PB Hozugawa Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Nigitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nigitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nigitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kiko Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Nigitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nigitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Amphibious Assault at Cochin (28,40)

TF 64 troops unloading over beach at Cochin, 28,40

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 67 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 41 (0 destroyed, 41 disabled)

15 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 308th Base Group /5


that's the reason for showing this day's combat report, the Allied have returned to India!!! As expected they are landing in the West very close to Ceylon... nothing we can do about it, it's surprising they return that late as Mundy had to know that Western India has been empty all the time and he had recon over there... so far only five units reported to have been landed but I guess we will see most of Ceylon's troops landing here as soon as the airfield is operational again as it was totally damaged due to partisan attacks... gonna be a long way back to Burma...

What is the altitude for your ASW aircraft?

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

What is the altitude for your ASW aircraft?

6000ft as everything lower ends up in no morale left within a week. Also had the bombers at 1000ft, 2000ft, 3000ft for some time, no difference in the results. Dozens and dozens of "xy sub reported hit" but not more than at 6000ft and not more sunk or driven off subs.

Try lower again but with a percentage of rest.

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

Try lower again but with a percentage of rest.

I agree. 1000' and rest of 10% per engine

I agree, more rest as needed. In fact, there should be a setting for I & I*, although that may increase fatigue. [;)]

I & I => Intoxication and Intercourse.

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

Try lower again but with a percentage of rest.

Doesn't make a difference and all my ASW/nav search has always been with a percentage rest. All my units fly 70% ASW 30% rest. Fatigue isn't the problem, they are all low at an average of 7-9 fat.

Just to give you an impression on my ASW, don't know how many games you see this. It's not a special day, it's just an average day like any other too. 25 hits "reported" haven't counted the sightings.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Dec 08, 43

Repairs completed on TK Seishin Maru at Singapore, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on TK San Ramon Maru at Singapore, ship returned to service
CS Convoy TF 22 begins loading Fuel at Palembang for delivery to Singapore
CS Convoy TF 74 begins loading Resources at Fusan for delivery to Fukuoka
G3M2 Nell sighting report: 1 Allied ship at 112,109 near Truk, speed 20, Moving West
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports radio transmissions at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 755 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
SS Crevalle is reported HIT
G3M2 Nell reports shape below surface at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports radio transmissions at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports diving submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports shadow in water at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports object near surface at 112, 107 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
G4M1 Betty reports suspected submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty reports object near surface at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
G4M1 Betty reports suspected submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
Ki-46-III Dinah sighting report: 2 Allied ships at 46,99 near Buitenzorg, speed 10, Moving East
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 52, 37 near Calcutta
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy sighting report: 8 Allied ships at 51,40 near Diamond Harbour, speed 19, Moving East
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy from Yokosuka Ku K-3 attacking a 'S' War Emergency class SS at 51,41
D4Y4 Judy from Yokosuka Ku K-3 attacking an Allied SS at 51,40
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy from Yokosuka Ku K-3 attacking a Thames class SS at 51,40
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
G3M2 Nell reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 752 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
G3M2 Nell reports suspected submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports radio transmissions at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports oil slick at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports shadow in water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 752 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
SS Crevalle is reported HIT
G3M2 Nell reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports radio transmissions at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports suspected submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 752 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
SS Batfish is reported HIT
G3M2 Nell reports shadow in water at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports diving submarine at 95, 131 near Port Moresby
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 51, 43 near Cox's Bazar
D4Y4 Judy from 956 Ku T-1 attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 54,46
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 51, 43 near Cox's Bazar
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 51, 43 near Cox's Bazar
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 51, 43 near Cox's Bazar
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy from 956 Ku T-1 attacking an Allied SS at 51,43
an Allied SS is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy sighting report: 3 Allied ships at 113,108 near Truk, speed 13, Moving Northwest
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
SS Crevalle is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
SS Batfish is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
SS Crevalle is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports conning tower at 116, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shape below surface at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports submarine wake at 116, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports object near surface at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shape below surface at 116, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty from 761 Ku K-2 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
G4M1 Betty reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports suspected submarine at 116, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
E13A1 Jake reports submarine at 58, 84 near Groot Natoena
E13A1 Jake reports diving submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
E13A1 Jake reports radio transmissions at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
E13A1 Jake reports periscope at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
E13A1 Jake reports object under water at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
E13A1 Jake reports suspected submarine at 104, 67 near Tanegashima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 51, 43 near Cox's Bazar
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 96, 61 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 105, 67 near Kanoya
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 58th Sentai attacking SS Flying Fish at 99,60
SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 105, 67 near Kanoya
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 96, 61 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 105, 67 near Kanoya
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 58th Sentai attacking a Porpoise class SS at 96,61
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 58th Sentai attacking a O16 Class class SS at 100,66
a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 60th Sentai attacking SS Finback at 82,65
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports conning tower at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 61st Sentai attacking SS Muskallunge at 52,48
SS Muskallunge is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 61st Sentai attacking SS Muskallunge at 52,48
SS Muskallunge is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 81, 96 near Talaud-eilanden
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 81, 96 near Talaud-eilanden
Ki-46-III Dinah reports conning tower at 46, 56 near Port Blair
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports conning tower at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-46-III Dinah reports periscope at 44, 69 near Sabang
Ki-46-III Dinah reports possible submarine at 39, 69 near Sabang
Ki-46-III Dinah reports turbulence in water at 44, 69 near Sabang
Ki-46-III Dinah reports suspected submarine at 131, 113 near Roi-Namur
Allied Aircraft sighted over Rabaul
Allied Aircraft sighted over Kavieng
Allied Fighter sighted over Madras
F-4 Lightning sighted over Darwin
Allied Torpedo Bomber sighted over Manus
Allied Aircraft sighted over Hyderabad
Allied Torpedo Bomber sighted over Rabaul
Allied Aircraft sighted over Kavieng
Allied Recon sighted over Madras
Allied Fighter Bomber sighted over Darwin
Allied Recon sighted over Manus
Allied Aircraft sighted over Hyderabad
Ki-46-III Dinah from 38th Sentai/A at Padang grounded due to maintenance
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 crashes on landing
Ki-46-III Dinah from 63rd I.F.Chutai/C at Hyderabad grounded due to maintenance
G3M2 Nell from 752 Ku K-1 is damaged on landing
H8K1 Emily from 801 Ku T-2 at Calcutta grounded due to maintenance
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 crashes on landing
Ki-46-III Dinah from 38th Sentai/B at Padang grounded due to maintenance
Ki-46-III Dinah from 70th I.F.Chutai/B is damaged on landing
PB Chiyo Maru #4 sinks in port
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports radio transmissions at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports diving submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports suspected submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 755 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
E13A1 Jake sighting report: 2 Allied ships at 67,85 near Jesselton, speed 18, Moving East
E13A1 Jake sighting report: 1 Allied ship at 61,86 near Miri, speed 18, Moving East
E13A1 Jake reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports conning tower at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports radio transmissions at 112, 107 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports shape below surface at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports conning tower at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports object near surface at 68, 116 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty reports shape below surface at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty reports object near surface at 68, 116 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
SS KVIII is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
SS KVIII is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
SS KVIII is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty reports suspected submarine at 67, 115 near Koepang
G4M1 Betty from 705 Ku K-1 attacking SS KVIII at 67,115
SS KVIII is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
H6K5 Mavis sighting report: 2 Allied ships at 132,40 near Okha, speed 14, Moving West
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 752 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
SS Crevalle is reported HIT
G3M2 Nell reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports shape below surface at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports possible submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports object near surface at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports periscope wake at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell from 752 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
SS Batfish is reported HIT
G3M2 Nell reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G3M2 Nell reports diving submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports conning tower at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports conning tower at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 54, 46 near Akyab
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 54, 46 near Akyab
J1N1-C Irving reports object near surface at 45, 103 near Christmas Island IO
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports possible submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from 531 Ku K-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
SS Batfish is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shadow in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shadow in water at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports possible submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shape below surface at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty from 761 Ku K-2 attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 116,107
G4M1 Betty from 761 Ku K-2 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
G4M1 Betty reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports suspected submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports conning tower at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports shape below surface at 116, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
G4M1 Betty reports diving submarine at 116, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
SS Batfish is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shadow in water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Crevalle at 112,107
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope wake at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports shape below surface at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports periscope at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports radio transmissions at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports submarine wake at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object near surface at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports oil slick at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports suspected submarine at 112, 107 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy reports turbulence in water at 111, 110 near Truk
D4Y4 Judy from Bako NGD Det T-1 attacking SS Batfish at 111,110
SS Batfish is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy reports object under water at 111, 110 near Truk
E13A1 Jake reports oil slick at 58, 84 near Groot Natoena
E13A1 Jake reports diving submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
E13A1 Jake reports radio transmissions at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
E13A1 Jake reports object under water at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
E13A1 Jake reports possible submarine at 96, 61 near Amami Oshima
E13A1 Jake reports periscope at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
E13A1 Jake reports submarine at 105, 67 near Kanoya
E13A1 Jake sighting report: 1 Allied ship at 118,77 near Chichi-jima, speed 20, Moving East
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 51, 40 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 51, 41 near Diamond Harbour
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports conning tower at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports conning tower at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 99, 60 near Koshiki-jima Retto
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 58th Sentai attacking a O16 Class class SS at 96,61
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 96, 61 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 81, 68 near Hengchun
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 82, 65 near Takao
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 61st Sentai attacking an Allied SS at 51,48
a O16 Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object near surface at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports conning tower at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine wake at 51, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 52, 48 near Ramree Island
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 51, 50 near Bassein
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 92nd Sentai attacking a Grampus class SS at 77,73
a Thames class SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 77, 73 near Iba
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shadow in water at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports shape below surface at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports turbulence in water at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports diving submarine at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 94th Sentai attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 91,68
an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 94th Sentai attacking a O21 Class class SS at 90,69
a Gato class SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports object under water at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports periscope wake at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports oil slick at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports radio transmissions at 100, 66 near Amami Oshima
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 94th Sentai attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 90,69
a 'S' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 94th Sentai attacking an Allied SS at 100,66
an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports suspected submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports submarine at 91, 68 near Ishigaki
Ki-49-IIa Helen reports possible submarine at 90, 69 near Ishigaki
Allied Aircraft sighted over Darwin
F-5A Lightning sighted over Tarawa
Allied Aircraft sighted over Hyderabad
Allied Recon sighted over Darwin
Allied Torpedo Bomber sighted over Tarawa
Allied Aircraft sighted over Hyderabad
H8K1 Emily from 801 Ku T-1 at Wake Island grounded due to maintenance
D4Y4 Judy from Yokosuka Ku K-3 at Calcutta grounded due to maintenance
Ki-46-III Dinah from 38th Sentai/C at Benkoelen grounded due to maintenance
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 58th Sentai at Kanoya grounded due to maintenance
G3M2 Nell from 755 Ku K-1 crashes on landing
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 60th Sentai at Takao grounded due to maintenance
Ki-46-III Dinah from 70th I.F.Chutai/B is damaged on landing
Ki-46-III Dinah from 38th Sentai/A crashes on landing
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 61st Sentai is damaged on landing
Ki-46-III Dinah from 38th Sentai/B at Padang grounded due to maintenance
Ki-46-III Dinah from 38th Sentai/C at Benkoelen grounded due to maintenance
Ki-46-III Dinah from 50th I.F.Chutai at Sabang grounded due to maintenance
Repairs completed on TK Kaizyo Maru at Singapore, ship returned to service
TF 40 does not have enough fuel to complete mission
TF 233 does not have enough fuel to complete mission
CS Convoy TF 6 begins loading Oil at Boela for delivery to Sorong
CS Convoy TF 9 begins loading Oil at Miri for delivery to Manila
CS Convoy TF 19 begins loading Resources at Hakodate for delivery to Ominato
CS Convoy TF 183 begins loading Fuel at Hirosaki/Aomori for delivery to Muroran
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
6 (17) x Ki-49-IIb Helen
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Tsinan (93, 44)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Asansol (53, 34)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Bangalore (32, 37)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Jessore (53, 37)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Bhaunagar (39, 19)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Cocanada (41, 37)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Ranchi (52, 32)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Vizagapatnam (42, 37)!
APD Litchfield is reported to have been sunk near Mili on Jul 22, 1943
AMc Keijin Maru #3 arrives at Fukuoka
xAKL Soga Maru arrives at Kagoshima
153 Ku T-1 arrives at Kendari
20th Sentai arrives at Tokyo

And here's the average ASW unit of which I have spread two dozen around the map, covering all my convoy routes. Not a special one, just the average Joes in the unit, I've got pilots in the 90s ASW already. A unit like this has been attacking a single sub for weeks in the same spot, scoring like 40 or more (reported) hits on the same sub until it finally disappeared. And then I don't even know if the sub sank or just moved back to port because it ran out of fuel.

The result of an insane ASW effort. In the end I guess three or at best four subs are sunk per month, note that all those subs on this list are sunk by air ASW, the cause being depth charges is not correct as these subs weren't even attacked by ships and if you look at the individual sub the cause is listed either a 250kg or 500kg bomb. Not surprising the Judies are the most dangerous aircraft to subs as that's the only available airframe that carries a 500kg bomb as ASW loadout. The 250kg bombs are just annoyances for the subs, probably takes 4 real hits to sink them in BABES. Note that the sinkings in November and December aren't corrected yet as many of the subs are later reported as not sunk. Worst example is 8/42 where I had as many hits on subs as usual and only one is left as being sunk.

Considering that I lose at least 150 aircraft each month on ASW/nav search that makes 50 points lost in aircraft for each 10 point sub sunk. [8|] One can argue about mission kills and less IJ shipping lost of course but as I've mentioned earlier, that's not due to ASW it's because my ships aren't where the enemy subs are. A sub that has 10 DL for four weeks, being attacked 50 times or more due to being spotted each day, not moving will still do just fine attacking a convoy with 50/50 escorts/freighters and keep sitting in the same hex the next 2 weeks as I have seen way too many times already.

Then it is probably the mod if it has reduced bomb effectiveness. Someone nerfed the ASW capabilities.

In addition to having more ships, BabesLite incorporates several database modifications that are designed to give a more robust and realistic feel to several combat modes. Database elements have been modified to provide more realistic results for AAA (flak) combat, ASW combat, and certain minor, but nevertheless fun, aspects of naval combat, like land bombardment and coastal defense fire. The modifications include lining-up and unifying data elements within certain fields, so that things interface more smoothly, as well as substantial changes to the data elements themselves

High ASW skill is fine, but remember that EXP is the great "under the hood" variable.

At any rate, I think you are generating good ASW results in reality, and that your expectations need to be managed a great deal.

Considering that I lose at least 150 aircraft each month on ASW/nav search that makes 50 points lost in aircraft for each 10 point sub sunk.

You should tinker with rest/range settings to reduce this - that is an absurdly high rate of attrition.

A sub that has 10 DL for four weeks, being attacked 50 times or more due to being spotted each day, not moving will still do just fine attacking a convoy with 50/50 escorts/freighters and keep sitting in the same hex the next 2 weeks as I have seen way too many times already.

Related to the above point around EXP, just because attacks and hits are reported does not mean that they are actually occurring.

Out of curiosity, are you combining your ASW efforts with day/night naval search?

ORIGINAL: gervabit

In addition to having more ships, BabesLite incorporates several database modifications that are designed to give a more robust and realistic feel to several combat modes. Database elements have been modified to provide more realistic results for AAA (flak) combat, ASW combat, and certain minor, but nevertheless fun, aspects of naval combat, like land bombardment and coastal defense fire. The modifications include lining-up and unifying data elements within certain fields, so that things interface more smoothly, as well as substantial changes to the data elements themselves

I know this. Though the question is if dedicating more ASW assets per mile convoy route than the Allied ever had in the Atlantic should yield any result. As it is, it doesn't. That makes it a bit absurd to me. The reasons why Japan lost pretty much all of it's merchant marine are well known and if you kind of do everything the other way and the only reason you don't lose all your ships is the fact that they just aren't where the subs are then it's quite meh.

ORIGINAL: mind_messing

High ASW skill is fine, but remember that EXP is the great "under the hood" variable.

At any rate, I think you are generating good ASW results in reality, and that your expectations need to be managed a great deal.

Considering that I lose at least 150 aircraft each month on ASW/nav search that makes 50 points lost in aircraft for each 10 point sub sunk.

You should tinker with rest/range settings to reduce this - that is an absurdly high rate of attrition.

A sub that has 10 DL for four weeks, being attacked 50 times or more due to being spotted each day, not moving will still do just fine attacking a convoy with 50/50 escorts/freighters and keep sitting in the same hex the next 2 weeks as I have seen way too many times already.

Related to the above point around EXP, just because attacks and hits are reported does not mean that they are actually occurring.

Out of curiosity, are you combining your ASW efforts with day/night naval search?

Look at the sub losses of the last months, that doesn't look like good results. It's like no result at all considering there are hundreds of aircraft dedicated to ASW/navsearch.

I have squadrons that are all exp between 75 and 85 with ASW skill of 80-90! What else?

The rate of atrittion is not related to range/fat because neither are my squadrons fatigued nor are they flying at long range. I tell you why this is happening. Because that's how the game works. If my squadrons fly ASW and they don't ever find a sub, they don't ever lose an aircraft. As soon as you get hundreds of sightings you get hundreds of times a routine that is checking like spotted, hit, aircraft lost... I have an absurd high number of sub detections each turn which results in an absurd high number of die rolls if the aircraft that spot the subs are lost. Even if the chance of an aircraft loss is small, due to the absurd number of detections you still get 2-8 losses per day.

Each Helen/Betty/Nell/Judy unit on ASW has at least one Jake unit in range flying navsearch. I had ASW groups with 1 DD and 3 E in the same hexes as spotted subs for weeks without anything happening and the sub was spotted or attacked by bombers each day, several times. Result? None.

As so often in the game to me it feels like the pendulum has swung just way too far into one direction, totally nerfing ASW. If I'd used 1/4 of my aircraft on ASW the exact same way in vanilla there wouldn't be any Allied subs left. And yes, I find that absurd too but that's the pendulum at the extreme other side.

The enemy has landed at Cochin but it's only a small Army and there's still no sign of reinforcements. No idea what Mundy is up to.

ORIGINAL: castor troy

ORIGINAL: mind_messing

High ASW skill is fine, but remember that EXP is the great "under the hood" variable.

At any rate, I think you are generating good ASW results in reality, and that your expectations need to be managed a great deal.

Considering that I lose at least 150 aircraft each month on ASW/nav search that makes 50 points lost in aircraft for each 10 point sub sunk.

You should tinker with rest/range settings to reduce this - that is an absurdly high rate of attrition.

A sub that has 10 DL for four weeks, being attacked 50 times or more due to being spotted each day, not moving will still do just fine attacking a convoy with 50/50 escorts/freighters and keep sitting in the same hex the next 2 weeks as I have seen way too many times already.

Related to the above point around EXP, just because attacks and hits are reported does not mean that they are actually occurring.

Out of curiosity, are you combining your ASW efforts with day/night naval search?

Look at the sub losses of the last months, that doesn't look like good results. It's like no result at all considering there are hundreds of aircraft dedicated to ASW/navsearch.

Like I said, manage your expectations.

Historically, the USN lost 52 submarines for the entire war. The loss screen you have shown shows 18 losses between 7/43 and 12/43.

To put that in perspective, you've inflicted 33% of the historical USN submarine losses for the entire war in a five month period.

That seems a very suitable return considering your investment in ASW assets.

I have squadrons that are all exp between 75 and 85 with ASW skill of 80-90! What else?

Night naval search will be useful.

The rate of atrittion is not related to range/fat because neither are my squadrons fatigued nor are they flying at long range. I tell you why this is happening. Because that's how the game works. If my squadrons fly ASW and they don't ever find a sub, they don't ever lose an aircraft. As soon as you get hundreds of sightings you get hundreds of times a routine that is checking like spotted, hit, aircraft lost... I have an absurd high number of sub detections each turn which results in an absurd high number of die rolls if the aircraft that spot the subs are lost. Even if the chance of an aircraft loss is small, due to the absurd number of detections you still get 2-8 losses per day.

So that's fundamentally not how OPS losses work - fatigue can be assigned to airframes as well as specific pilots and squadrons. Perfectly possible for squadrons to show low/no fatigue, but pilots or planes within those squadrons to have dangerous levels of fatigue contributing to OPS losses.

If you're seeing losses generated as a result of engaging submarines, then that seems to be an altitude issue - although USN submarines have fairly small AA values compared to surface warships, they definitely can and do punish IJ aircraft being operated within their flak envelope. That may be worth considering.

Each Helen/Betty/Nell/Judy unit on ASW has at least one Jake unit in range flying navsearch. I had ASW groups with 1 DD and 3 E in the same hexes as spotted subs for weeks without anything happening and the sub was spotted or attacked by bombers each day, several times. Result? None.

I asked about night naval search too, not just day.

Also, just because the result is not visible to you doesn't mean that nothing happened.

As so often in the game to me it feels like the pendulum has swung just way too far into one direction, totally nerfing ASW. If I'd used 1/4 of my aircraft on ASW the exact same way in vanilla there wouldn't be any Allied subs left. And yes, I find that absurd too but that's the pendulum at the extreme other side.

It's at this point I miss Bullwinkle and his laser accurate assessments of just how nerfed USN submarines are in game compared to history. Pleadings of "convoys" and "ASW air assets" fixing the problem would be a drop in the bucket of Japan's ASW woes....