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RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SHANGHAI FALLS

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:55 pm
by jwolf
On the relative effectiveness of Soviet assaults versus the Western Allies' assaults -- it may be that the massed Soviet artillery disrupts the enemy enough to avert what would otherwise be an ugly loss ratio at 1-5 odds. At least that's how it is in WITE, with the Red Army's arty really making the difference once they get all their tubes set up. In any case, those are really hardened veterans in the Red Army and they far outclass the Japanese defenders.

Congrats on taking Shanghai -- can you get Peiping before time runs out?

RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SHANGHAI FALLS

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:20 am
by BBfanboy
From the Manual:

7.2.1.13.3 ATOMIC BOMB ATTACKS
Atomic Bombs (or A-Bombs) are only utilized by the Allied player, and may only be used by the
393rd NBS unit (which is unit number 1618 in the database editor). The Atomic Attack option
will be displayed for this unit but only in 1945 or 1946 and only if an A-Bomb is available. A
city and industrial target must be selected, with the industrial target serving as ground zero. All
industry in the city may suffer damage.
The number of atomic bombs available to the Allied player is displayed in their Intel screen listing.

So it sounds like the bombs show up on a random basis and could be as late as 1946. Have you been checking the right air unit?

RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: RED ARMY TO ASSAULT PEIPING

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:12 am
by racndoc
jwolf.....Im attacking Peiping this turn....we will see!

BBfanboy....the atomic bomb unit is the 509th CG 393rd BS. It doesnt allow for you to select atomic bomb attack...says
no atomic bomb available. Also...the Info screen will alert you when an atomic bomb is available.





8/18-8/19/45



SUBS


SS ShCh sinks APD T-8 off Toyama.



FIFTH FLEET


TBM-3s hammer Japanese AFs at Chiba and Utsonomiya while SBDs hit the AF at Hamamatsu.

After sweeping Utsonomiya with over 150 fighters I had nearly 190 fighters escort the TBM-3s to bomb the AF but they
get chewed up by a CAP of 80 Japanese fighters:

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Afternoon Air attack on Utsonomiya , at 115,60

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M5 Jack x 10
N1K2-J George x 12
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 30
Ki-84a Frank x 33

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 23
F4U-1D Corsair x 143
F6F-5 Hellcat x 23
TBM-1C Avenger x 21
TBM-3 Avenger x 231

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M5 Jack: 3 damaged
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 8 damaged
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 3 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 4 destroyed, 19 damaged
Ki-84a Frank: 5 destroyed on ground
D4Y4 Judy: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed on ground
P1Y1 Frances: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Corsair IV: 2 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 39 destroyed, 61 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1 with J2M5 Jack (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
S-407 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 15 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
105th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 11 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes



After just rebuilding all the TBM-3 squadrons and converting a few to TBM-1cs Im now down to maybe 60-70% TOE on
TBM-3 squadrons and this is probably how they will remain until the end of the war(6 more turns).



Avenger Is hit IJN shipping in port at Shimizu while Avenger IIs hit SS I-56 in port at Yokohama:

Afternoon Air attack on Yokohama/Yokosuka , at 113,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 31
Corsair IV x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger II: 8 damaged
Avenger II: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
SS I-56, Bomb hits 1

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Afternoon Air attack on Shimizu , at 112,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
Avenger I x 64
Corsair IV x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger I: 7 damaged
Avenger I: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Kinugasa, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

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

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb




The Japanese lose 158 AC in A2A combat vs 149 Allied AC......103 of the Allied losses were TBM-3s. Japan loses another
189 AC destroyed on the ground. Next turn Fifth Fleet will hit red "x" AFs at Tokyo and Kanazawa.




ARMY GROUP CENTER


Army Group Center captures Tietsin:

Ground combat at Tientsin (95,41)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 17445 troops, 263 guns, 184 vehicles, Assault Value = 718

Defending force 914 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 1128

Japanese adjusted defense: 5

Allied assault odds: 225 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tientsin !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
731 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (20 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
6th Australian Division
37th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
77th Indian Para Brigade

Defending units:
16th JNAF AF Unit



Just north of Tietsin..... the vanguard of Army Group Center will cross the Yungging River between Peiping and Tietsin
and shake hands with Soviet troops besieging Peiping.



Three turns ago, Army Group Center defeated a force of nearly 120,000 IJA troops in Suchow and the routed Japanese
retreated east towards Haichow. This turn Army Group Center attacked the remnants of the Japanese Suchow garrison
after an absolutely horrific carpet bombing attack in clear terrain inflicted over 5000 casualties:

Ground combat at 92,48 (near Haichow)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 380318 troops, 2692 guns, 1085 vehicles, Assault Value = 10940

Defending force 27512 troops, 400 guns, 157 vehicles, Assault Value = 345

Allied adjusted assault: 7054

Japanese adjusted defense: 7

Allied assault odds: 1007 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
19889 casualties reported
Squads: 1098 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 705 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 44 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 283 (261 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Vehicles lost 221 (221 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 12
Units destroyed 8

Allied ground losses:
2708 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 303 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
90th Chinese/B Corps
64th Chinese/A Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
59th Chinese/C Corps
53rd Chinese/C Corps
3rd New Chinese/B Corps
81st Infantry Division
16th Canadian Brigade
1st Marine Division
28th Gurkha Brigade
91st Chinese/C Corps
29th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese/A Corps
77th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry/A Corps
1st Chinese/B Corps
2nd Chinese Cavalry Corps
36th British Division
72nd Chinese Corps
10th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese/C Corps
30th Chinese/B Corps
53rd Chinese/B Corps
6th Indian Brigade
19th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese/C Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
33rd Chinese/A Corps
1st New Chinese/A Corps
93rd Chinese/C Corps
3rd Chinese/A Corps
15th Indian Brigade
18th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese/B Corps
50th Chinese/A Corps
91st Chinese/B Corps
79th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese/C Corps
2nd British Division
46th Chinese/C Corps
59th Chinese/B Corps
24th Chinese/A Corps
56th Chinese/C Corps
21st Chinese/C Corps
30th Chinese/C Corps
50th Chinese/C Corps
88th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese/C Corps
51st Chinese/C Corps
85th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese/A Corps
70th Chinese/B Corps
1st New Chinese/B Corps
158th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
1st Chinese/C Corps
25th Chinese Corps
44th Chinese/B Corps
71st Chinese/B Corps
80th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese/A Corps
1st New Chinese/C Corps
1st War Area
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
109th Tank Attack Regiment
8th Group Army
23rd Group Army
85th British AT Gun Regiment
33rd Group Army
Lusu War Area
2/215th Bty 80th AT Gun Regiment
4th Group Army
3rd War Area
20th Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
1st Tank Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
60th Division
1st Ind.Infantry Brigade
3rd Division
144th Division
89th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Ind.Tank Brigade
3rd South Seas Det.
125th Division
29th/B Division
36th Ind. Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th Medium Mortar Battalion
69th JAAF AF Bn
10th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
62nd Division
31st Engineer Regiment
8th RGC Route Brigade
43rd Army
1st Mortar Rgt /5





ARMY GROUP NORTH


Marshall Zhukov is alarmed at the rapid approach of Army Group Center as they will cross the Yungging next turn just
south of Peiping. Zhukov wants full credit for taking Peiping so a hasty attack is ordered for next turn.



Soviet troops ov errun an IJA roadblock outside of Kalgan:

Ground combat at 95,36 (near Kalgan)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8415 troops, 87 guns, 616 vehicles, Assault Value = 408

Defending force 5281 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 193

Allied adjusted assault: 254

Japanese adjusted defense: 121

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
2481 casualties reported
Squads: 95 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 58 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Units retreated 2

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1197th SU Regiment
43rd Tank Brigade
25th Mechanized Brigade

Defending units:
4th NCPC Infantry Brigade
14th Ind.Infantry Brigade
4th Mongol/A Cavalry Division





In Manchukuo..... the Red Army will attack Tsitsihar and Yenki next turn.


On Sahkalin Island....Soviet troops overrun an IJA roadblock south of Shikuka:



Ground combat at 125,43 (near Shikuka)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 18795 troops, 393 guns, 75 vehicles, Assault Value = 1052

Defending force 4003 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 111

Allied adjusted assault: 481

Japanese adjusted defense: 196

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1994 casualties reported
Squads: 56 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 52 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 11 (3 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Allied ground losses:
452 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 68 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
52nd NKVD Regiment
302nd Rifle Regiment
2nd Rifle Division
79th Rifle Division
365th Naval Inf. Battalion
101st Rifle Div /4
56th Rifle Corps
433rd Hvy Howitzer Regiment

Defending units:
4th Mixed Brigade
39th Const Co
13th JAAF AF Bn /4




In Manchukuo....there were dark red "x"s at Kirin and Changchun. Over 200 P-47Ns, P-51Ds and F4U-1Ds based at Chengting
and Kaifeng sweep Changchun while Soviet fighters sweep Kirin. Soviet level bombers hit both AFs at Changchun and Kirin
and destroy scores of Japanese AC on the ground.

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SOVIETS AND WESTERN ALLIES LINK UP AT THE YUNGGING RIVER

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 12:04 pm
by racndoc
8/20-8/21/45



STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND


The B-29s bomb Nagoya manpower in another night attack. They manage to ignite a level 306,000 fire and Nagoya is left
burning with a level 66,000 fire at the end of the turn. The Allies have now scored 30,194 strategic points. Twenty
B-29s were lost in the attack. The B-29s will night bomb Nagoya again next turn. Still havent received any atomic
bombs.





FIFTH FLEET


Quiet turn as bad weather grounded the carrier bombers. Dave managed a mid ocean intercept of 4 CVEs that were on their
way to reinforce Fifth Fleet:

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 20, 45
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Torishima at 111,70, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MTB G-1013
MTB G-1016
MTB G-1023
MTB G-1024
MGB G-1026, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
MTB G-1031, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CVE Casablanca
CVE Shipley Bay
CVE Shamrock Bay
CVE Commencement Bay, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Luce
DD Marshall
DD Uhlmann, Shell hits 1
DD Van Valkenburgh
DD Baldwin

Improved night sighting under 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 92% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Takagi P. gains tactical advantage
DD Uhlmann engages MTB G-1031 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CVE Commencement Bay screened from combat
- escorted by DD Baldwin , DD Van Valkenburgh , DD Uhlmann ,
DD Marshall , DD Luce
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Luce engages MTB G-1031 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1031 engages CVE Shamrock Bay at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1023 engages CVE Shamrock Bay at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1024 engages CVE Casablanca at 2,000 yards
DD Baldwin engages MTB G-1024 at 2,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages MTB G-1031 at 2,000 yards
DD Marshall engages MTB G-1031 at 2,000 yards
DD Luce engages MGB G-1026 at 2,000 yards
CVE Commencement Bay , CVE Shamrock Bay , CVE Shipley Bay screened from combat
- escorted by DD Baldwin , DD Van Valkenburgh , DD Uhlmann ,
DD Marshall , DD Luce
MTB G-1023 engages CVE Commencement Bay at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1013 engages CVE Commencement Bay at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1031 engages CVE Commencement Bay at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1013 engages DD Baldwin at 2,000 yards
DD Van Valkenburgh engages MGB G-1026 at 2,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages MTB G-1023 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1031 sunk by DD Marshall at 2,000 yards
MTB G-1023 engages CVE Commencement Bay at 2,000 yards
DD Baldwin engages MGB G-1026 at 2,000 yards
DD Van Valkenburgh engages MGB G-1026 at 2,000 yards
MGB G-1026 sunk by DD Uhlmann at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Baldwin engages MTB G-1024 at 3,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages MTB G-1013 at 3,000 yards
DD Marshall engages MTB G-1023 at 3,000 yards
DD Luce engages MTB G-1024 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CVE Commencement Bay , CVE Shamrock Bay , CVE Shipley Bay screened from combat
- escorted by DD Baldwin , DD Van Valkenburgh , DD Uhlmann ,
DD Marshall , DD Luce
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CVE Commencement Bay , CVE Shamrock Bay , CVE Shipley Bay screened from combat
- escorted by DD Baldwin , DD Van Valkenburgh , DD Uhlmann ,
DD Marshall , DD Luce
Range increases to 11,000 yards
MTB G-1024 engages CVE Casablanca at 11,000 yards
MTB G-1024 engages CVE Shipley Bay at 11,000 yards
DD Baldwin engages MTB G-1023 at 11,000 yards
DD Van Valkenburgh engages MTB G-1013 at 11,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages MTB G-1024 at 11,000 yards
DD Marshall engages MTB G-1013 at 11,000 yards
DD Luce engages MTB G-1024 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Torishima at 111,70

Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 20, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CVE Commencement Bay, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Baldwin

SS I-121 launches 4 torpedoes at CVE Commencement Bay
I-121 diving deep ....
DD Baldwin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Baldwin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Baldwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Baldwin attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-121 forced to surface!
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves



CVE Commencement Bay was sunk as was SS I-121.


Next turn the torpedo bombers will hit red "x" AFs at Kanazawa and Tokyo while SBDs will hit the red "x" AF at Akita.
Fifth Fleet will close in on the coast on Japan next turn in an effort to hit more IJN shipping in the Sea of Japan.




OPERATION ROLLING THUNDER

Dave had largely evacuated his air forces from southern Japan a few months ago when the western Allies starting capturing
and building level 9 AFs in central China. Now with Fifth Fleet hitting Japanese AFs in central and northern Japan
every turn.... Dave has again dispersed many of his air groups back to southern Japan. The western Allies dont have
any big assaults going on in China at the moment so the B-24s will be staged up to Hangchow, Shanghai and Wenchow to
hit airfields across the southern half of Japan.

PV-2 Harpoons were staged into Miyake-jima this turn and they will hit the red "x" AF at Hakodate.




SOVIETS AND WESTERN ALLIES LINK UP AT THE YUNGGING RIVER.


Army Group Center crossed the Yungging River last turn to link up with the Red Army. The Soviets capture Peiping using
the 2 most powerful land units in the world.... the 7th and 9th Guards Mechanized Corps:


Ground combat at Peiping (95,39)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 57367 troops, 1005 guns, 3490 vehicles, Assault Value = 2326

Defending force 8328 troops, 65 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 266

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 1462

Japanese adjusted defense: 221

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Peiping !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
1854 casualties reported
Squads: 109 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 92 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 31 (21 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Allied ground losses:
228 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 35 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
303rd Brigade
735th SU Regiment
7th Guards Mechanized Corps
5th Guards Tank Corps
927th SU Regiment
9th Guards Mechanized Corps
1st Guards Airborne Div /6

Defending units:
91st Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Mongol Cavalry Division
18th RGC Temp. Division
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment



Of course the 5th Guards Tank Corps is no slouch either.

Army Group Center will assault Tangshan next turn.

Additional Soviet forces are crossing the river now to assault Jehol.




In Manchukuo.... the Soviets capture Tsitsihar:


Ground combat at Tsitsihar (109,36)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 33773 troops, 600 guns, 838 vehicles, Assault Value = 1482

Defending force 7670 troops, 53 guns, 77 vehicles, Assault Value = 124

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Allied adjusted assault: 865

Japanese adjusted defense: 7

Allied assault odds: 123 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tsitsihar !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3816 casualties reported
Squads: 130 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 207 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 56 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 44 (41 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 34 (31 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
3rd Rifle Division
614th Rifle Regiment
73rd Tank Brigade
12th Rifle Division
259th Rifle Brigade
74th Tank Brigade
258th Tank Brigade
465th Mortar Regiment
181st Mortar Regiment
1129th Hvy Howitzer Regiment
14th Anti-Tank Brigade
147th Howitzer Regiment

Defending units:
149th Division
136th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Mortar Battalion
3rd Area Army
51st JAAF AF Bn



The noose is tightening around Harbin.



The Red Army is repulsed with heavy losses at Yenki:


Ground combat at Yenki (110,44)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 150864 troops, 3678 guns, 788 vehicles, Assault Value = 5681

Defending force 101138 troops, 942 guns, 178 vehicles, Assault Value = 3249

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Allied adjusted assault: 3141

Japanese adjusted defense: 14521

Allied assault odds: 1 to 4 (fort level 1)

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

Japanese ground losses:
6000 casualties reported
Squads: 52 destroyed, 484 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 81 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 61 (3 destroyed, 58 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
6573 casualties reported
Squads: 140 destroyed, 895 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 199 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 171 disabled
Guns lost 256 (16 destroyed, 240 disabled)

Assaulting units:
277th Rifle Division
157th Rifle Division
47th Engr-Sapper Bde
144th Rifle Division
6th Rifle Brigade
258th Rifle Division
378th Guards SU Regiment
478th Guards SU Regiment
159th Rifle Division
97th Rifle Division
63rd Rifle Division
187th Rifle Division
395th Guards SU Regiment
358th Naval Inf. Battalion
333rd Guards SU Regiment
13th Naval Infantry Brigade
371st Rifle Division
215th Rifle Division
184th Rifle Division
190th Rifle Division
20th Guards Mortar Brigade
283rd Guards Mortar Regiment
26th/42nd Gd.Mortar Regiment
26th Guards Mortar Brigade
Soviet Far East Cmd
33rd AA Division
72nd/74th Gd.Mortar Regiment
898th Artillery Regiment
107th Hvy.Howitzer Brigade
17th Guards Mortar Brigade
2nd/307th Gd.Mortar Regiment
119th Hvy.Howitzer Brigade
5th Army
15th Guards Cannon Brigade
100th OM Howitzer Battalion

Defending units:
128th Division
10th Division
124th Division
57th Division
9th Division
126th Division
111th Division
157th Division
87th Infantry Regiment
122nd Division
22nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Army
220th JAAF AF Bn



This Soviet army started out with over 6000 AV but Dave reinforced Yenki and now has over 140,000 IJA troops there. We
will not be able to break through here so now its just a diversion to tie down as many IJA troops as possible so that we
can focus on the main objective at Harbin.

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RE: SOVIETS AND WESTERN ALLIES LINK UP AT THE YUNGGING RIVER

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 2:07 pm
by jwolf
It's weird to see the hammer and sickle over Peiping. Good day overall for the Red Army.

RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIET COLOSSUS ROLLS ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:29 pm
by racndoc
8/22-8/23/45



SUBS


SS Aspro sinks E Ukura near Etorofu.




STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND

B-29-25s and B-29-1Bs hit manpower in Nagoya in a night attack. They manage to ignite a level 436,000 fire and there is
still a 24,000 fire present at the end of the turn. Eight B-29s were lost in the attack and the Allies have now scored 3
0,464 strategic points. The B-29s will be rested next turn. I still have not received any atomic bombs yet.



FIFTH FLEET


After moving PV-2 Harpoons back to Miyake-jima we now had to protect the base against a possible naval bombardment.
A surface TF was rushed from Fifth Fleet to cover the island base......but before they arrived it was all up to the
PT boats:

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 22, 45
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MGB G-887
MTB G-1017
MGB G-1028

Allied Ships
PT-344
PT-345
PT-346
PT-347
PT-348
PT-349
PT-350
PT-351
PT-352
PT-353, Shell hits 1
PT-354
PT-355

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
MGB G-887 engages PT-355 at 1,000 yards
MGB G-887 engages PT-354 at 1,000 yards
MGB G-887 engages PT-353 at 1,000 yards
MGB G-887 engages PT-348 at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PT-353 engages MGB G-887 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MGB G-887
MTB G-1017
MGB G-1028

Allied Ships
PT-344
PT-345
PT-346
PT-347
PT-348
PT-349
PT-350
PT-351
PT-352
PT-353
PT-354
PT-355

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Sakai D. gains tactical advantage
PT-355 engages MTB G-1017 at 1,000 yards
PT-355 engages MGB G-1028 at 1,000 yards
PT-353 engages MGB G-1028 at 1,000 yards
MGB G-887 engages PT-352 at 1,000 yards
PT-351 engages MGB G-887 at 1,000 yards
MGB G-887 engages PT-347 at 1,000 yards
PT-345 engages MGB G-887 at 1,000 yards
MGB G-887 engages PT-344 at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PT-355 engages MGB G-887 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
PT-109
PT-110
PT-111
PT-112
PT-113
PT-114
PT-128
PT-136, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT-137
PT-138
PT-142
PT-356, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Nomura F. crosses the 'T'
DD Numakaze engages PT-356 at 1,000 yards
PT-136 sunk by DD Numakaze at 1,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages PT-128 at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PT-356 sunk by DD Numakaze at 2,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages PT-113 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages PT-142 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages PT-142 at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...


Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Arare
DD Shigure, Shell hits 3
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
PT-344, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
PT-345, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
PT-346, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
PT-347, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-348, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-349, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-350, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT-351
PT-352
PT-353, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
PT-354, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
PT-355, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Keene R. gains tactical advantage
PT-355 sunk by DD Shigure at 1,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT-354 at 1,000 yards
PT-350 sunk by DD Shigure at 1,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT-345 at 1,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT-344 at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PT-354 sunk by DD Shigure at 2,000 yards
PT-353 engages DD Umikaze at 2,000 yards
PT-345 sunk by DD Umikaze at 2,000 yards
PT-344 sunk by DD Umikaze at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
PT-352 engages DD Umikaze at 4,000 yards
PT-349 sunk by DD Arare at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-353 at 2,000 yards
PT-353 sunk by DD Arare at 2,000 yards
PT-346 sunk by DD Shigure at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-347 at 5,000 yards
PT-348 sunk by DD Umikaze at 5,000 yards
PT-347 sunk by DD Umikaze at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-352 at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-351 at 10,000 yards
DD Arare engages PT-351 at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-352 at 10,000 yards
DD Arare engages PT-351 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-351 at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...




Finally the Allied surface TF arrives at Miyake-jima:


Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Arare, Shell hits 10, heavy fires
DD Shigure, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CA Suffolk
CLAA Reno
DD Twining, Shell hits 3
DD Wadleigh, Shell hits 5
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Umikaze at 2,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Wadleigh at 2,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Wadleigh at 2,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Wadsworth at 2,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Umikaze at 2,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Shigure at 2,000 yards
Kusumoto R. orders Japanese TF to disengage
CA Suffolk engages DD Arare at 2,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Wadleigh at 2,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Arare at 2,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Arare at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Umikaze at 4,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Twining at 4,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Arare at 4,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Wadsworth at 4,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Twining at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages DD Arare at 7,000 yards
CA London engages DD Shigure at 7,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Twining at 7,000 yards
DD Trafalgar engages DD Umikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Young engages DD Umikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Shigure at 7,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Wadleigh at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Naryu, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CA Suffolk
CLAA Reno
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Ellis, R. crosses the 'T'
E Naryu sunk by CA Suffolk at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Sakura, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CA Suffolk
CLAA Reno
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Sakura at 8,000 yards
CA London engages DD Sakura at 8,000 yards
DD Sakura engages CA Chicago at 8,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Trafalgar at 8,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Wadsworth at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages DD Sakura at 5,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Wadsworth at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA London engages DD Sakura at 6,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Sakura at 6,000 yards
DD Young engages DD Sakura at 6,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Trafalgar at 7,000 yards
CA London engages DD Sakura at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages DD Sakura at 10,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Wadsworth at 10,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Wadleigh at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Sakura engages DD Wadsworth at 13,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Sakura at 13,000 yards
Matsunaga K. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...





Carrier TBM-3s hit AFs at Kanazawa and Tokyo. SBDs hit the AF at Akita.

Fifth Fleet carrier bombers also hit IJN TFs near Nagano and Tokyo:

Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagano at 113,58

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 99
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 18
TBM-1C Avenger x 18
TBM-3 Avenger x 23

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAK Fukuura Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD T-18
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 1
LST T-118, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Genoa Maru
xAK Kiyama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Taizin Maru
CL Yura
xAK Hokusho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Koyu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
LST T-114, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Tensin Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
11 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fukuura Maru


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tokyo at 114,60

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 44
F4U-4 Corsair x 17
TBM-3 Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CA Aoba
DD Nara

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Nagano at 113,58

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 97
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 17
SBD-5 Dauntless x 14
TBM-1C Avenger x 18
TBM-3 Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 5 damaged
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kenzan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
AK Arima Maru
CA Mogami
SC Ch 14
xAK Toun Maru
xAK Zuiko Maru
xAK Ceylon Maru
DD Kiyonami
SC CHa-75, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Borneo Maru
CL Yura
xAK Tatsuho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-80
xAK Ryuun Maru
SC CHa-39

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
11 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenzan Maru
Ch 14 dead in the water ...
CHa-75 dead in the water ...
CHa-80 dead in the water ...
CHa-39 dead in the water ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Avenger I x 65
Avenger II x 22
Corsair IV x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 18
F4U-1D Corsair x 38
F4U-4 Corsair x 17
F6F-5 Hellcat x 26
TBM-1C Avenger x 27
TBM-3 Avenger x 158

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2a Jill: 10 destroyed on ground
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 7 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 9 destroyed on ground
Ki-36 Ida: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-67-Ia Peggy: 1 destroyed on ground
F1M2 Pete: 2 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger I: 8 damaged
Avenger II: 8 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 7 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
DD Shigure, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CA Aoba, Torpedo hits 1
DD Umikaze

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

Airbase hits 59
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 98

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
11 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
13 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
22 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Tokyo ...
Also attacking Tokyo ...





Next turn carrier TBM-3s will bomb red "x" AFs at Muroran and Yokohama. Avengers and TBM-1cs will bomb Tokyo port and
the SBDs will target AFs at Hirosaki and Akita.




OPERATION ROLLING THUNDER


The PV_2 Harpoons based at Miyake-jima target the AF at Hakodate. China based B-24s target Japanese AFs at Kochi,
Nagasaki, Okayama, Kumanato and Saishu To. B-32 Dominators are used in combat for the 1st time in the attack on
Nagasaki. B-29-1s hit the AF at Kobe. Japan loses 57 AC in A2A combat vs 18 Allied AC. The Japanese lose an astounding
594 AC on the ground this turn....the highest total in any of the 3 phases of Operation Rolling Thunder. Land based
B-24s will again work over the airfields of southern Japan next turn.




CHINA


Army Group Center captures Tangshan:


Ground combat at Tangshan (96,41)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4821 troops, 28 guns, 710 vehicles, Assault Value = 2441

Defending force 1370 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 32

Allied adjusted assault: 165

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 165 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tangshan !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1548 casualties reported
Squads: 90 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 159 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Assaulting units:
1st Army Tank Regiment
255th Indian Tank Brigade
706th Tank Battalion
754th Tank Battalion
3rd Carabiniers Regiment
2/5th Armoured Regiment
6th Australian Division
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
CenPac Amphib Tank Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
50th Tank Brigade
254th Armoured Brigade
2/6th Armoured Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
44th Tank Battalion
5th USMC Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
18th Cavalry Regiment

Defending units:
7th NCPC Infantry Brigade
16th JNAF AF Unit
5th Mongol/A Cavalry Division




The Allied 1st and 2nd Tank Corps have joined up and together they will drive east into Manchukuo along the coastal
road.

Soviet troops will be attacking across the river into Jehol next turn.




MANCHUKUO


The Red Army clears Japanese troops from the Mutankiang/Harbin highway:

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Ground combat at 110,41 (near Mutankiang)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 52095 troops, 829 guns, 234 vehicles, Assault Value = 2227

Defending force 14327 troops, 135 guns, 38 vehicles, Assault Value = 275

Allied adjusted assault: 1402

Japanese adjusted defense: 81

Allied assault odds: 17 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
4683 casualties reported
Squads: 107 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 338 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 30 (29 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8

Allied ground losses:
553 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 61 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
113th Rifle Brigade
105th Rifle Division
689th Naval Inf. Battalion
386th Rifle Division
8th Rifle Brigade
393rd Rifle Division
40th Rifle Division
366th Rifle Division
203rd Tank Brigade
25th Army

Defending units:
132nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
77th Ind.Mixed Brigade
24th Division
134th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Area Army
18th Army
13th Mortar Battalion
39th JAAF AF Bn



The Red Army is now advancing on Harbin from the N, NE, SE and S.



Soviet tanks capture Arshaan:

Ground combat at Arshaan (105,33)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3715 troops, 18 guns, 404 vehicles, Assault Value = 635

Defending force 1056 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43

Allied adjusted assault: 131

Japanese adjusted defense: 40

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
361 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
111th Tank Division
33rd Tank Battalion
206th Tank Brigade
35th Tank Battalion
1012th SU Regiment

Defending units:
4th Manchukuo Cav Brigade



Advancing Soviet troops take out another Japanese fort near Mishan:

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Ground combat at 115,42 (near Mishan)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25157 troops, 560 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 1299

Defending force 3891 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124

Allied adjusted assault: 558

Japanese adjusted defense: 5

Allied assault odds: 111 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1022 casualties reported
Squads: 69 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 33 (13 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
363rd Rifle Brigade
209th Tank Brigade
125th Tank Brigade
35th Rifle Division
264th Rifle Division
29th Motorcycle Regiment
110th/355th AA Battalion
472nd Mortar Regiment
1122nd Cannon Regiment
35th Army
501st Artillery Regiment
177th Howitzer Regiment
280th Engineer Battalion
76th Cannon Regiment
147th PVO AA Battalion
67th Guards Mortar Regiment
1636th AT Gun Regiment
1649th AA Regiment
402nd Engineer Battalion

Defending units:
11th Border Defense Fortress
135th Field Artillery Regiment


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RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIET COLOSSUS ROLLS ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:48 pm
by jwolf
That's a fantastic total of aircraft destroyed on the ground! Will save you a lot of grief in the air I am sure. [:)]

You'll probably get your A-bombs just as the game is ending. [:(]

Any chance to take Harbin before the end?

DIVINE WIND HITS 5TH FLEET

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:35 pm
by racndoc
jwolf.....I think that I have slightly better than a 50% chance of taking Harbin before the game ends(3 turns).





8/24-8/25/45



SUBS


SS Cobia is sunk by E boats near Kushiro.

SS I-170 is sunk by USN ASW TF by Miyake-jima.

SS RO-49 torpedoes CVE Kwajalein near Miyake-jima.






FIFTH FLEET: THE DIVINE WIND HITS HARD


It looked to me as if Dave was massing for large naval air strikes this turn against both Fifth Fleet and surface
TFs at Miyake-jima. There were nearly 200 Japanese AC at hachijo-jima off the coast of Japan. Aircraft based here
could even hit Allied shipping in the Bonins so this AF had to be taken out before daylight. Three naval bombardment
TFs were split off from Fifth Fleet to take out Hachijo-jima:

Night Time Surface Combat, near Hachijo-jima at 113,64, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #8, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PB Shinko Maru #2, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PB Tokotsu Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
SC Ch 55, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
SC CHa-9, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-47, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
SC CHa-50, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Duke of York
CA Chester, Shell hits 1
CA Salt Lake City
CA New Orleans
DD John W. Weeks
DD Heywood Edwards
DD Evans
DD Haggard
DD Lewis Hancock
DD Little II

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Tokotsu Maru at 3,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages PB Tokotsu Maru at 3,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Kyo Maru #8 at 3,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Kyo Maru #8 at 3,000 yards
PB Tokotsu Maru sunk by DD Evans at 3,000 yards
BB Duke of York engages PB Kyo Maru #8 at 3,000 yards
PB Kyo Maru #8 sunk by CA New Orleans at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
PB Shinko Maru #2 sunk by CA New Orleans at 4,000 yards
SC CHa-47 sunk by BB Duke of York at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
SC Ch 55 sunk by BB Duke of York at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
SC CHa-50 sunk by BB Duke of York at 3,000 yards
orders Japanese TF to disengage
SC CHa-9 sunk by CA New Orleans at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hachijo-jima at 113,64, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Achou Maru, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Duke of York
CA Chester
CA Salt Lake City
CA New Orleans
DD John W. Weeks
DD Heywood Edwards
DD Evans
DD Haggard
DD Lewis Hancock
DD Little II

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
xAK Achou Maru sunk by BB Duke of York at 6,000 yards
xAK Achou Maru sunk by BB Duke of York at 6,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...


Night Time Surface Combat, near Hachijo-jima at 113,64, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AMc Yoshitomo Maru, Shell hits 21, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Cowell
DD Hunt
DD Ingersoll
DD Izard
DD Jenkins
DD Meredith
CL Houston II

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
AMc Yoshitomo Maru sunk by CL Houston II at 1,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

Night Naval bombardment of Hachijo-jima at 113,64 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 97 damaged
A6M5c Zero: 4 destroyed on ground
D4Y4 Judy: 35 damaged
D4Y4 Judy: 3 destroyed on ground
J2M5 Jack: 4 damaged

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Duke of York
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
DD Little II
DD Lewis Hancock
DD Haggard
DD Evans
DD Heywood Edwards
DD John W. Weeks

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

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 64
Port hits 31
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 7

BB Duke of York firing at Hachijo-jima
CA New Orleans firing at Hachijo-jima
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CA Salt Lake City
CA Salt Lake City firing at Hachijo-jima
CA Chester firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Little II firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Lewis Hancock firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Haggard firing at Hachijo-jima Naval Guard Unit
Hachijo-jima Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Haggard
DD Evans firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Heywood Edwards firing at Hachijo-jima
DD John W. Weeks firing at Hachijo-jima


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Night Naval bombardment of Hachijo-jima at 113,64 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y4 Judy: 18 damaged
A6M5c Zero: 30 damaged
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
J2M5 Jack: 2 damaged

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Houston II
DD Meredith
DD Jenkins
DD Izard
DD Ingersoll
DD Hunt
DD Cowell

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

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 27
Port hits 10
Port supply hits 3

CL Houston II firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Meredith firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Jenkins firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Izard firing at Hachijo-jima Naval Guard Unit
Hachijo-jima Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Izard
DD Ingersoll firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Hunt firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Cowell firing at Hachijo-jima


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Night Naval bombardment of Hachijo-jima at 113,64

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M5 Jack: 2 damaged
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M5c Zero: 81 damaged
A6M5c Zero: 10 destroyed on ground
D4Y4 Judy: 27 damaged
D4Y4 Judy: 4 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
BB Howe
CA Vincennes
CA Astoria
CA Northampton
DD Ursa
DD Farragut
DD Swanson
DD Drexler

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 23
Port hits 24
Port supply hits 1

BB Howe firing at Hachijo-jima
CA Vincennes firing at Hachijo-jima
CA Astoria firing at Hachijo-jima
CA Northampton firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Ursa firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Farragut firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Swanson firing at Hachijo-jima
DD Drexler firing at Hachijo-jima



A series of surface battles also broke out around the Allied level 5 AFD at Miyake-jima:


Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MTB G-548
MTB G-453, Shell hits 1
MGB G-467, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
MTB G-20, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CA Suffolk
CLAA Reno
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar, Shell hits 1

Low visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
DD Wadsworth engages MTB G-20 at 1,000 yards
MTB G-20 sunk by DD Trafalgar at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
MTB G-548 engages DD Trafalgar at 2,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MTB G-453 at 2,000 yards
DD Young engages MTB G-453 at 2,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-453 at 2,000 yards
DD Twining engages MTB G-453 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CLAA Reno engages MTB G-453 at 4,000 yards
DD Young engages MTB G-453 at 4,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-453 at 4,000 yards
DD Twining engages MTB G-453 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages MTB G-453 at 6,000 yards
MGB G-467 sunk by DD Wadleigh at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MGB G-1027

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CA Suffolk
CLAA Reno
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar

Low visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Ellis, R. crosses the 'T'
CA Suffolk engages MGB G-1027 at 3,000 yards
DD Twining engages MGB G-1027 at 3,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages MGB G-1027 at 3,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages MGB G-1027 at 3,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MGB G-1027 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages MGB G-1027 at 5,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MGB G-1027 at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages MGB G-1027 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages MGB G-1027 at 10,000 yards
CLAA Reno engages MGB G-1027 at 10,000 yards
DD Twining engages MGB G-1027 at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...


Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Aoba
DD Umikaze
DD Nara
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London, Shell hits 1
CA Suffolk, Shell hits 2, on fire
CLAA Reno, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages CA Aoba at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages CA Suffolk at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CLAA Reno at 5,000 yards
DD Trafalgar engages DD Numakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadsworth at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages CA Chokai at 5,000 yards
CA London engages CA Chokai at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Chicago at 5,000 yards
CLAA Reno engages CA Chokai at 5,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Numakaze at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Suffolk at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 6,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CLAA Reno at 6,000 yards
DD Trafalgar engages DD Umikaze at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadsworth at 6,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadleigh at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages CA Aoba at 8,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA London at 8,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Wadsworth at 8,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Trafalgar at 8,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Young at 8,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Twining at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Suffolk at 12,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages CA Chokai at 12,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Chicago at 12,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CLAA Reno at 12,000 yards
DD Trafalgar engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Young at 12,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadsworth at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadleigh at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 15,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 15,000 yards
CA Chicago engages CA Chokai at 15,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Trafalgar at 15,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadsworth at 15,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Young at 15,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Wadleigh at 15,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Twining at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 113,63, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Asashimo, Shell hits 2
DD Harusame
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
CL Newcastle, Shell hits 1
DD Monssen
DD Balch
DD Roebuck
DD Hogue
CL Duguay Trouin
DD Monssen II

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Valon, F.P. crosses the 'T'
DD Harusame engages CL Newcastle at 6,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages CL Newcastle at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Monssen II at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Hogue at 6,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages CL Duguay Trouin at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Monssen II at 6,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Hogue at 6,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Monssen at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Hogue engages DD Sagiri at 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Hogue at 7,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Monssen II at 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Roebuck at 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Balch at 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Monssen at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages CL Duguay Trouin at 10,000 yards
DD Monssen engages DD Harusame at 10,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages CL Gambia at 10,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Monssen II at 10,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Roebuck at 10,000 yards
Shiga E. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CL Duguay Trouin engages DD Asashimo at 13,000 yards
DD Balch engages DD Harusame at 13,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Monssen at 13,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages DD Sagiri at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CL Duguay Trouin engages DD Asashimo at 14,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Hogue at 14,000 yards
CL Gambia engages DD Asashimo at 14,000 yards
DD Roebuck engages DD Sagiri at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages DD Sagiri at 16,000 yards
CL Newcastle engages DD Asashimo at 16,000 yards
CL Gambia engages DD Asashimo at 16,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Monssen II at 16,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CA Suffolk, Shell hits 1
CLAA Reno, on fire
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Young
DD Trafalgar

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 92% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages CA Chokai at 6,000 yards
CA Suffolk engages DD Numakaze at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Chicago at 6,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadleigh at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA London at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Chicago at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Trafalgar at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadsworth at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA London at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Chicago at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Trafalgar at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Numakaze at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA London engages CA Chokai at 8,000 yards
DD Trafalgar engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Young at 8,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Suffolk at 11,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MGB G-887, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
MTB G-1017, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
MGB G-1028

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 92% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
MTB G-1017 engages CA London at 1,000 yards
MTB G-1017 sunk by DD Wadsworth at 1,000 yards
Sakai D. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 2,000 yards
CA London engages MGB G-887 at 2,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages MGB G-887 at 2,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MGB G-887 at 2,000 yards
MGB G-887 sunk by DD Twining at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MGB G-1028 at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
E8N2 Dave: 5 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh, Shell hits 1
DD Wadsworth

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 92% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Fenton P. crosses the 'T'
CA Chokai engages CA London at 6,000 yards
CA Chicago engages CA Chokai at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA London at 6,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Wadsworth at 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA London engages CA Chokai at 4,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 4,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Numakaze at 4,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Numakaze at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA London engages CA Chokai at 2,000 yards
CA Chokai sunk by CA Chicago at 2,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Numakaze at 2,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Numakaze at 2,000 yards
Fenton P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Numakaze at 3,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Numakaze at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadsworth at 15,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 15,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...




When daylight arrived the Japanese naval air strikes hit Fifth Fleet all morning and afternoon:


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
A6M5b Zero x 33
A6M5c Zero x 35
G4M3a Betty x 46
N1K2-J George x 35
P1Y1 Frances x 22

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 181
Corsair IV x 96
Hellcat I x 18
Hellcat F.II x 18
Seafire IIC x 38
Seafire L.III x 25
F4U-1A Corsair x 350
F4U-1D Corsair x 490
F4U-4 Corsair x 119
F6F-5 Hellcat x 441

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 9 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 12 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 17 destroyed
G4M3a Betty: 26 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 11 destroyed
P1Y1 Frances: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Seafire IIC: 1 destroyed
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(27 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 27 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(17 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 17 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
VF-89 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 18 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Hellcat F.II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 18 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-5 Hellcat (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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VMF-222 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 30 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 28 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Sen Baku x 25
A6M5c Zero x 16
B6N2a Jill x 60
D3A1 Val x 27
J2M5 Jack x 35
P1Y1 Frances x 71
Ki-27b Nate x 35

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 176
Corsair IV x 91
Hellcat I x 16
Hellcat F.II x 9
Seafire IIC x 37
Seafire L.III x 24
F4U-1A Corsair x 330
F4U-1D Corsair x 475
F4U-4 Corsair x 118
F6F-5 Hellcat x 409

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Sen Baku: 9 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 8 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 33 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 13 destroyed
J2M5 Jack: 14 destroyed
P1Y1 Frances: 50 destroyed
Ki-27b Nate: 10 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVL Venerable
CVE Admiralty Island
CVE Sangamon

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y1 Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x B6N2a Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 20 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 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 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (23 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 12 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 26 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 17880 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (14 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (6 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2
A6M5b Zero x 8
D4Y4 Judy x 22
G4M1 Betty x 11
J2M5 Jack x 34
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 44

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 171
Corsair IV x 88
Hellcat I x 14
Hellcat F.II x 4
Seafire IIC x 34
Seafire L.III x 22
F4U-1A Corsair x 303
F4U-1D Corsair x 458
F4U-4 Corsair x 112
F6F-5 Hellcat x 354

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 4 destroyed
D4Y4 Judy: 14 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed
J2M5 Jack: 14 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hellcat F.II: 1 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Natoma Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 10 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
25 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
17 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
19 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 3
G3M2 Nell x 13
N1K1-J George x 33

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 158
Corsair IV x 84
Hellcat I x 11
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 33
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 278
F4U-1D Corsair x 427
F4U-4 Corsair x 103
F6F-5 Hellcat x 317

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 8 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 13 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (6 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (28 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
28 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (6 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Raid is overhead
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (21 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (24 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers



Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y4 Judy x 18
G4M3a Betty x 13
N1K2-J George x 34

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 145
Corsair IV x 81
Hellcat I x 9
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 31
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 260
F4U-1D Corsair x 403
F4U-4 Corsair x 99
F6F-5 Hellcat x 298

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y4 Judy: 11 destroyed
D4Y4 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M3a Betty: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged
N1K2-J George: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Corsair II: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Sargent Bay
CVE Gilbert Islands

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D4Y4 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
2 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (25 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (23 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (20 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 51 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 16
J2M5 Jack x 9

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 132
Corsair IV x 78
Hellcat I x 7
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 31
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 250
F4U-1D Corsair x 377
F4U-4 Corsair x 96
F6F-5 Hellcat x 274

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 8 destroyed
J2M5 Jack: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hellcat I: 1 destroyed
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Admiralty Island

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 12 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 12 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 43 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 9

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 123
Corsair IV x 78
Hellcat I x 6
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 31
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 237
F4U-1D Corsair x 359
F4U-4 Corsair x 93
F6F-5 Hellcat x 262

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 6 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (20 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y4 Judy x 34

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 116
Corsair IV x 76
Hellcat I x 6
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 31
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 224
F4U-1D Corsair x 341
F4U-4 Corsair x 90
F6F-5 Hellcat x 250

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y4 Judy: 23 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (20 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (13 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes

Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 12
B6N2a Jill x 7

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 111
Corsair IV x 73
Hellcat I x 6
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 213
F4U-1D Corsair x 325
F4U-4 Corsair x 87
F6F-5 Hellcat x 240

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 7 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (26 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Raid is overhead
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Raid is overhead
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2a Jill x 8

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 109
Corsair IV x 72
Hellcat I x 6
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 29
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 208
F4U-1D Corsair x 320
F4U-4 Corsair x 86
F6F-5 Hellcat x 234

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2a Jill: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (21 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8060 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes







Then the Divine Wind.....the Japanese kamikaze squadrons showed up and Fifth Fleet started taking hits:


Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 47
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 72
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 45
Ki-49-Ia Helen x 27
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 21
Ki-84a Frank x 36

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 109
Corsair IV x 69
Hellcat I x 6
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 29
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 203
F4U-1D Corsair x 315
F4U-4 Corsair x 85
F6F-5 Hellcat x 234

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 18 destroyed
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 36 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 23 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 17 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 13 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-84a Frank: 16 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Seafire L.III: 1 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Reaper
CVE Makin Island, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
CVE Ranee
CVE Ruler
CVE Kwajalein, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Norfolk, Kamikaze hits 2
CVL Colossus, Kamikaze hits 2
BB Anson, Kamikaze hits 1
CVE Striker, Kamikaze hits 1
CVE Munda
CVE Fencer, Kamikaze hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIb Helen flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick flying as kamikaze

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13640.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8060 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 32

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 100
Corsair IV x 62
Hellcat I x 6
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 29
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 186
F4U-1D Corsair x 287
F4U-4 Corsair x 78
F6F-5 Hellcat x 212

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 17 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 71 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13060 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 28
Ki-84a Frank x 49

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 96
Corsair IV x 54
Hellcat I x 5
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 28
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 180
F4U-1D Corsair x 276
F4U-4 Corsair x 74
F6F-5 Hellcat x 204

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 19 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 25 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-20 with F6F-5 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1D Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-63 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-82 with F4U-4 Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
No.885 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-88 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VMF-155 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13640.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13060.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67-Ia Peggy x 15

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 91
Corsair IV x 50
Hellcat I x 4
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 27
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 170
F4U-1D Corsair x 259
F4U-4 Corsair x 68
F6F-5 Hellcat x 190

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67-Ia Peggy: 10 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13640.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Raid is overhead
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Raid is overhead
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16110.
Raid is overhead
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 76
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 15

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 90
Corsair IV x 48
Hellcat I x 4
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 27
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 167
F4U-1D Corsair x 249
F4U-4 Corsair x 66
F6F-5 Hellcat x 185

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 37 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVE Reaper
CVE Kadashan Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 13640.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16110.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers




Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 7

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 88
Corsair IV x 44
Hellcat I x 4
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 15
F4U-1A Corsair x 161
F4U-1D Corsair x 219
F4U-4 Corsair x 61
F6F-5 Hellcat x 168

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 4 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVE Slinger

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M3 Nell flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 39000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 0 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 18000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16110.
Raid is overhead
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6640 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 13 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 10

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 84
Corsair IV x 40
Hellcat I x 4
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 14
F4U-1A Corsair x 156
F4U-1D Corsair x 196
F4U-4 Corsair x 57
F6F-5 Hellcat x 153

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 7 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 39000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 22640.
Raid is overhead
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 23330.
Raid is overhead
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16110.
Raid is overhead
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4120 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Raid is overhead
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6640 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 155
Corsair IV x 90
Hellcat I x 10
Seafire IIC x 35
Seafire L.III x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 258
F4U-1D Corsair x 405
F4U-4 Corsair x 108
F6F-5 Hellcat x 296

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 26 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (7 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 36
B6N2a Jill x 36
J2M5 Jack x 1
N1K2-J George x 35

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 155
Corsair IV x 90
Hellcat I x 10
Seafire IIC x 35
Seafire L.III x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 258
F4U-1D Corsair x 405
F4U-4 Corsair x 108
F6F-5 Hellcat x 296

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 23 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 21 destroyed
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 19 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Seafire IIC: 2 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 16
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 154
Corsair IV x 88
Hellcat I x 9
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 258
F4U-1D Corsair x 402
F4U-4 Corsair x 108
F6F-5 Hellcat x 294

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 7 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVE Petrof Bay
CVE Barnes

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIb Helen flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (15 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-23 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.807 Sqn FAA with Seafire IIC (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.1836 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F4U-1D Corsair (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VC(F)-92 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-82 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-82 with F4U-4 Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (6 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 14
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 20

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 154
Corsair IV x 86
Hellcat I x 9
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 257
F4U-1D Corsair x 402
F4U-4 Corsair x 108
F6F-5 Hellcat x 294

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 12 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (21 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (18 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (14 airborne, 9 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 13000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 7 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 19

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 151
Corsair IV x 85
Hellcat I x 9
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 255
F4U-1D Corsair x 401
F4U-4 Corsair x 108
F6F-5 Hellcat x 290

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 12 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVE Marcus Island

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-49-IIb Helen flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (21 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (20 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (17 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (18 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 4 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 16000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (14 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 12 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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 113 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 120
Corsair IV x 74
Hellcat I x 7
Seafire IIC x 27
Seafire L.III x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 206
F4U-1D Corsair x 353
F4U-4 Corsair x 93
F6F-5 Hellcat x 224

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (24 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 4 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (9 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 6 on standby, 7 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (13 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes





In return......carrier bombers from 5th Fleet hit IJN TFs all along the coasts of Japan:

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Niigata at 115,57

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 18
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 23

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
TBM-3 Avenger x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 destroyed
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Zuiko Maru
xAK Montreal Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Terukawa Maru
xAK Tusima Maru
CA Mogami
xAK Nansin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 18 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 23 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Yamagata at 116,56

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 22
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 13
F4U-1D Corsair x 51
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 17
TBM-3 Avenger x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 5 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 4 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD T-11
xAK Ryoka Maru
xAK Nitii Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Daisin Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Ryuun Maru
xAP Teison Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Tatumiya Maru
xAK Shinanogawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Taizin Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AK Tatutaki Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 16000 feet
2 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
16 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 16000 feet
9 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
17 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x Corsair IV sweeping at 16000 feet
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Shinanogawa Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Tatutaki Maru


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iwaki at 116,59

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 29
Ki-84a Frank x 25

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 8
F4U-1A Corsair x 20
F4U-1D Corsair x 75
F4U-4 Corsair x 18
F6F-5 Hellcat x 38
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 36
TBM-3 Avenger x 70

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 destroyed
F4U-4 Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 1 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD T-15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PB Syozui Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
PB Ginyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PB Fukeui Maru #7, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Banshu Maru #56
AMc Takunan Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PB Muroran Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Wa 3, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Shonan Maru #6, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
14 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
15 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
18th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
104th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Fukeui Maru #7
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Ginyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Shonan Maru #6


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kanazawa at 111,57

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
TBM-3 Avenger x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD T-16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
E Yasoshima

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Niigata at 115,57

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 13
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 16
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 39

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

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Konan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Hashidate
xAK Toyu Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Taigen Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Kizan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Teihoku Maru
xAK Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Yura
SC Ch 25
xAK Atlas Maru
xAK Yahiko Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Genoa Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kusuyama Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (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 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 305 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Konan Maru


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Yamagata at 116,56

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 7

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 14
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 18
TBM-3 Avenger x 13

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

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 8 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD T-11
xAK Shinanogawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Gyoko Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAP Teison Maru, heavy fires
xAK Tyoko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Katori Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
APD T-18
xAK Ceylon Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 18000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 459 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Shinanogawa Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Katori Maru


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Yamagata at 116,56

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 14
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD T-18
APD T-11
xAK Hakkai Maru
xAP Oryoku Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Nissan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Oryoku Maru



Avengers hit shipping in port at Tokyo:


Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Avenger I x 65
Avenger II x 25
F6F-5 Hellcat x 8
TBM-1C Avenger x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger I: 11 damaged
Avenger II: 12 damaged
Avenger II: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
E Kiji, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Repair Shipyard hits 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb






SBDs from Fifth Fleet pounded red "x" Japanese AFs at Hirosaki and Akita while TBM-3s hit AFs at Muroran and Yokohama.



The 2nd day of the turn brought more Japanese naval airstrikes and more kamikaze attacks:

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 2
A6M5c Zero x 4
B6N2a Jill x 9
G3M3 Nell x 2
G4M3a Betty x 8
P1Y1 Frances x 4

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 153
Corsair IV x 99
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 281
F4U-1D Corsair x 396
F4U-4 Corsair x 104
F6F-5 Hellcat x 300

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 2 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed
P1Y1 Frances: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(26 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 26 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
26 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VF-89 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(17 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 17 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 25 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 7
B6N2a Jill x 5
J2M5 Jack x 7
P1Y1 Frances x 4

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 153
Corsair IV x 97
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 275
F4U-1D Corsair x 393
F4U-4 Corsair x 104
F6F-5 Hellcat x 300

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed
J2M5 Jack: 3 destroyed
P1Y1 Frances: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 26 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 29 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 25 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 18 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
D4Y4 Judy x 4

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 149
Corsair IV x 95
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 267
F4U-1D Corsair x 385
F4U-4 Corsair x 104
F6F-5 Hellcat x 287

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
D4Y4 Judy: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 16 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (22 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 113 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 10
B6N2a Jill x 3

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 147
Corsair IV x 94
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 262
F4U-1D Corsair x 376
F4U-4 Corsair x 104
F6F-5 Hellcat x 280

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 5 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVE Shah, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire
CVE Empress

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B6N2a Jill flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Sen Baku x 1
A6M5b Zero x 6
G4M3a Betty x 7

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 146
Corsair IV x 93
Seafire IIC x 30
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 258
F4U-1D Corsair x 371
F4U-4 Corsair x 103
F6F-5 Hellcat x 276

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Sen Baku: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Seafire IIC: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 16 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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2a Jill x 10

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 146
Corsair IV x 92
Seafire IIC x 28
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 256
F4U-1D Corsair x 365
F4U-4 Corsair x 101
F6F-5 Hellcat x 273

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2a Jill: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 29 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 12 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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (20 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (11 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 146
Corsair IV x 92
Seafire IIC x 28
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 255
F4U-1D Corsair x 364
F4U-4 Corsair x 101
F6F-5 Hellcat x 272

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 7 on standby, 6 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (20 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 16 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (14 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 40
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 4

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 146
Corsair IV x 91
Seafire IIC x 28
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 251
F4U-1D Corsair x 364
F4U-4 Corsair x 101
F6F-5 Hellcat x 271

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 10 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (10 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (9 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (25 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 11 on standby, 6 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (20 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 16
Ki-67-Ia Peggy x 6

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 144
Corsair IV x 87
Hellcat F.II x 18
Seafire IIC x 28
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 269
F4U-1D Corsair x 363
F4U-4 Corsair x 97
F6F-5 Hellcat x 280

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 10 destroyed
Ki-67-Ia Peggy: 2 damaged
Ki-67-Ia Peggy: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Attu, Bomb hits 1
CLAA Atlanta

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-67-Ia Peggy bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Hellcat F.II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 18 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.1836 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.1845 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (8 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-5 Hellcat (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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VMF-218 with F4U-4 Corsair (12 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41600.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-222 with F4U-1A Corsair (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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 11 on standby, 4 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-50 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Corsair IV (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Raid is overhead
No.880 Sqn FAA with Seafire L.III (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.887 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.1842 Sqn FAA with Corsair IV (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VC(F)-10 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VRF-2F with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VMF-111 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.807 Sqn FAA with Seafire IIC (4 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 35
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 143
Corsair IV x 84
Hellcat F.II x 13
Seafire IIC x 28
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 262
F4U-1D Corsair x 360
F4U-4 Corsair x 93
F6F-5 Hellcat x 275

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 19 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (27 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
27 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (11 airborne, 11 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (20 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (24 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (24 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 2

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 143
Corsair IV x 82
Hellcat F.II x 6
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 254
F4U-1D Corsair x 358
F4U-4 Corsair x 91
F6F-5 Hellcat x 266

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

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (23 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (19 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (25 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (26 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (29 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
29 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (17 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (5 airborne, 8 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Raid is overhead
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (25 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (25 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (23 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Raid is overhead
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (24 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 4
Ki-49-Ia Helen x 2
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 5

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 143
Corsair IV x 81
Hellcat F.II x 3
Seafire IIC x 25
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 251
F4U-1D Corsair x 357
F4U-4 Corsair x 91
F6F-5 Hellcat x 262

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
CVE Barnes
CVE Smiter, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Kadashan Bay, Kamikaze hits 1, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (25 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (27 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
27 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (16 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (20 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (24 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 11 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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 5
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 140
Corsair IV x 79
Hellcat F.II x 1
Seafire IIC x 24
Seafire L.III x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 245
F4U-1D Corsair x 351
F4U-4 Corsair x 91
F6F-5 Hellcat x 257

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5330 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (18 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (14 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-2 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (21 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (21 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (27 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
27 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (15 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (25 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 10 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (26 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
26 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (17 airborne, 11 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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes





5th Fleet launches more air strikes on IJN shipping off the coast of Japan:

Morning Air attack on TF, near Yamagata at 116,56

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 39
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 19
F4U-4 Corsair x 16
TBM-1C Avenger x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed
F4U-4 Corsair: 2 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Toba Maru
xAK Eihuku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Arima Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Hakumi Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 16 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 23 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Arima Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Hakumi Maru


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Utsonomiya at 115,61

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 19
TBM-3 Avenger x 10

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwaki at 116,59

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 24
Ki-84a Frank x 19

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 10
F4U-1D Corsair x 58
F6F-5 Hellcat x 27
TBM-3 Avenger x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 4 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Corsair IV: 1 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 5 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Tokyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
APD T-17
AK Kyushu Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
18th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
104th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Kyushu Maru





Japan launches more naval air strikes in the afternoon:


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y4 Judy x 3
G4M3a Betty x 11
N1K2-J George x 1

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 133
Corsair IV x 94
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 261
F4U-1D Corsair x 365
F4U-4 Corsair x 102
F6F-5 Hellcat x 278

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y4 Judy: 2 destroyed
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 26 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 19 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 25 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 2
P1Y1 Frances x 3

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 133
Corsair IV x 94
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 261
F4U-1D Corsair x 365
F4U-4 Corsair x 102
F6F-5 Hellcat x 277

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y1 Frances: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 26 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 15 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 43 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 15
Ki-27b Nate x 17
Ki-84a Frank x 14

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 133
Corsair IV x 91
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 16
F4U-1A Corsair x 259
F4U-1D Corsair x 364
F4U-4 Corsair x 102
F6F-5 Hellcat x 277

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed
Ki-27b Nate: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 16 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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 26 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 11 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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 51 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
B5N2 Kate x 12

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 133
Corsair IV x 84
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 15
F4U-1A Corsair x 259
F4U-1D Corsair x 359
F4U-4 Corsair x 102
F6F-5 Hellcat x 274

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 8 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 12 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (19 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 8 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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (8 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (16 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miyake-jima at 113,63

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2a Jill x 6

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 132
Corsair IV x 80
Seafire IIC x 26
Seafire L.III x 15
F4U-1A Corsair x 255
F4U-1D Corsair x 353
F4U-4 Corsair x 100
F6F-5 Hellcat x 273

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2a Jill: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-66 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (16 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-2 with F4U-1A Corsair (13 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (23 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-6 with F4U-1D Corsair (12 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (20 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VBF-7 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 25 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1A Corsair (20 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-9 with F4U-1A Corsair (12 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (15 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VBF-12 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-13 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-5 Hellcat (12 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-14 with F4U-1D Corsair (19 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (11 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VBF-71 with F4U-1D Corsair (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes





5th Fleet launches more PM air strikes:

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Yamagata at 116,56

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 32
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 20
TBM-1C Avenger x 18
TBM-3 Avenger x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Uga Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
APD T-6
xAK Ryotaku Maru
xAK Yutaka Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
APD T-5
xAK Yamakisan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 18 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
53rd Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Utsonomiya at 115,61

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 11
TBM-3 Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-3 Avenger: 2 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Akishimo

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iwaki at 116,59

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 17
Ki-84a Frank x 15

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 destroyed
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Tokyo Maru, on fire
APD T-17

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
18th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
104th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers







Im still waiting to get the file back from Dave so I dont know how severe the plane losses were or the extent of damage
to Allied combatant ships but with at least 8 CVEs and a CVL damaged Im pretty sure that 5th Fleet will cover the withdrawals
of the crippled ships back to the Bonins next turn.


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RE: DIVINE WIND HITS 5TH FLEET

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:57 pm
by BBfanboy
Wow - just ...WOW! Biggest air battle I've seen since the problem with intercepts (too few per turn) was fixed and the losses were massive! Looks like he went "all in" with his air force and mostly lost. But with the game drawing to a close, why not?
I expect the entire Japanese leadership to fly the final kamikaze strike of the game ...

RE: DIVINE WIND HITS 5TH FLEET

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:17 pm
by racndoc
BBfanboy....you are absolutely correct....Dave went all in last turn. I think that Japan shot its last bolt of aircraft
last turn. Read on!




8/24-8/25/45.......CONTINUED





FIFTH FLEET



Just got the file back from Dave. Japan lost an astounding 1602 AC in A2A combat last turn vs 176 Allied AC. Another
237 Japanese AC were destroyed on the ground. Japan lost over 1900 AC last turn. Over the last 2 turns....Japan has lost
over 800 AC on the ground and almost 3000 AC altogether. Japan also lost 1 CA, 3 Es, 6 PBs, 3 AMcs, 4 xAKs, 2 xAKLs,
2 APDs and 3 SCs.

The Allies lose CVE Kwajalein, CVE Smiter, SS Cobia, SS Chubb and SS L-8.

Fifth Fleet will gradually withdraw from the coast of Japan next turn. There arent very many red "x" Japanese AFs now.
Most of the remaining red "x" AFs are in the far north of Japan. Fifth Fleet will target red "x" AFs at Tokyo, Muroran
and Hirosaki.




ARMY GROUP NORTH


Soviet troop cross a river into Jehol but no shock attack is triggered and the city is devoid of IJA troops. Evidently
the Allied carpet bombing vaporized the defenders. The Soviets will attack next turn to officially capture the empty
city.

In Manchukuo, Soviet troops enter Chihfeng but we wont launch an assault until reinforcements arrive. Soviet tanks
overrun IJA troops south of Arshaan:



Ground combat at 106,34 (near Arshaan)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8004 troops, 86 guns, 719 vehicles, Assault Value = 406

Defending force 368 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3

Allied adjusted assault: 214

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 214 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
423 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 36 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
111th Tank Division

Defending units:
4th Manchukuo Cav Brigade



The Soviets have now broken out of the rough terrain and clear terrain all the way to Taonan.




Another Soviet force captures Hailun:


Ground combat at Hailun (111,37)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14278 troops, 299 guns, 158 vehicles, Assault Value = 675

Defending force 1422 troops, 20 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 43

Allied adjusted assault: 404

Japanese adjusted defense: 3

Allied assault odds: 134 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Hailun !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
718 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 43 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (16 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 44 (37 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
258th Rifle Brigade
41st Rifle Brigade
17th Rifle Brigade
368th Mtn Rifle Regiment
56th NKVD Regiment
277th Engineer Battalion
310th Guards Mortar Regiment
1120th Cannon Regiment
2nd Red Banner Army
1140th Cannon Regiment
42nd Cannon Regiment
550th BM Howitzer Regiment
192nd OM Gun Battalion

Defending units:
3rd Cavalry Brigade



And finally.....Soviet troops finish off another IJA border fort near Mishan:


Ground combat at 115,42 (near Mishan)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25062 troops, 560 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 1284

Defending force 593 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 769

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 769 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
681 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 147 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 32 (32 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

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

Assaulting units:
264th Rifle Division
363rd Rifle Brigade
125th Tank Brigade
35th Rifle Division
209th Tank Brigade
29th Motorcycle Regiment
110th/355th AA Battalion
1636th AT Gun Regiment
1122nd Cannon Regiment
501st Artillery Regiment
147th PVO AA Battalion
1649th AA Regiment
67th Guards Mortar Regiment
177th Howitzer Regiment
76th Cannon Regiment
35th Army
472nd Mortar Regiment
280th Engineer Battalion
402nd Engineer Battalion

Defending units:
11th Border Defense Fortress


Soviet tanks enter Harbin but Im waiting for reinforcements here before launching an assault.



The Red Army really rocks!

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RE: DIVINE WIND HITS 5TH FLEET

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:39 pm
by BBfanboy
Incidentally, on your previous post # 948 I hit the Page Dn key 136 times to scroll through! That must be near a record! I'll check with Guinness - the beer, not the record book people. [:D]

RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIETS ROLL ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:45 pm
by racndoc
8/26-8/27/45




STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND


The B-29s execute a night manpower attack against Yokohama. They manage to ignite a level 198,000 fire and a level
23,000 fire is still burning at the end of the turn. The Allies now have 30,808 strategic points. 24 B-29s are lost
in the attack. The B-29s will again target Yokohama next turn.

Still no atomic bombs available.




SUBS


SS Baya is sunk by E boats off Kushiro.

SS ShCh-118 sinks xAK Yutaka Maru but is sunk in return by the escorts near Niigata.

SS ShCh-135 sinks DD Sazanami near Niigata.

SS ShCH-109 is sunk by E boats off Akita.

SS I-7 is sunk by carrier escorts near Hachijo-jima.

SS L-14 sinks xAK Eihuku Maru off Niigata.

SS I-58 sinks DE Gillette by Hachijo-jima.

SS L-19 is sunk by E boats near Hirosaki.

SS RO-105 is sunk by carrier escorts near Hachijo-jima.





FIFTH FLEET

TBM-3s target AFs at Tokyo and Muroran while the SBDs target the AF at Hirosaki. Japan loses 161 AC in A2A combat vs 43 Allied AC. Another 168 Japanese AC are destroyed on the ground.

Fifth Fleet will retire towards the Bonins next turn to take on AC replacements. The SBDs will target the AF and port
at Shimizu while TBM-3s target the red "x" AF at Utsonomija. The Allied replenishment TF with all the AEs/AKEs
accidently went back to the Marianas instead of Iwo Jima. Many of the RN CVEs and carriers are running low on carrier
ops and this will not be rectified before the cessation of hostilities.



ARMY GROUP NORTH

The big bad Soviet Guards mechanized corps....the 7th and 9th Guards....rout IJA troops E of Peiping:

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Ground combat at 96,39 (near Peiping)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 60853 troops, 1023 guns, 3724 vehicles, Assault Value = 2465

Defending force 4006 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 70

Allied adjusted assault: 2105

Japanese adjusted defense: 9

Allied assault odds: 233 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3856 casualties reported
Squads: 178 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 186 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 23 (21 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
927th SU Regiment
303rd Brigade
43rd Tank Brigade
9th Guards Mechanized Corps
7th Guards Mechanized Corps
735th SU Regiment
5th Guards Tank Corps
1st Guards Airborne Div /6

Defending units:
91st Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
18th RGC Temp. Division



Additional Soviet force secure Jehol last turn.

The Soviets will assault Chihfeng and Harbin this next turn.

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RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIETS ROLL ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:41 pm
by jwolf
Not as dramatic as the previous turn, but I guess the Japs shot the bolt on their airpower in that turn and had nothing left this time. Short of invading Japan itself -- which obviously there isn't time for -- what reasonable targets do the Americans have as you close in on the end?

RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIETS ROLL ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:31 pm
by racndoc
jwolf.....this is the 2nd to the last turn so taking Harbin will probably be the grand finale.




8/28-8/29/45



SUBS


SS ShCh-124 is sunk by E boats near Toyama.

SS Stygian sinks PB Teimei Maru off Kushiro.

SS ShCh-137 sinks xAKL Taikei Maru by Sadogashima.

SS ShCh-134 sinks xAKL Kensyo Maru by Sadogashima.




STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND


The B-29s hit Yokohama manpower on the first night of the turn. They ignite a level 412,000 fire and there is still a level 28,000 fire burning at the end of the turn. Ten B-29s are lost in the attack and the Allies now have 30,990 strategic points.

Still no atomic bombs available.



FIFTH FLEET


IJN surface TFs engage Allied surface TFs at Miyake-jima:

Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Asashimo
DD Harusame
DD Umikaze
DD Sagiri, Shell hits 1
DD Nara, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CL Gambia, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh, Shell hits 2
DD Monssen
DD Monssen II


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 67% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 12,000 yards
CA Chicago fires at DD Shiokaze at 12,000 yards
CL Gambia fires at CA Aoba at 12,000 yards
CL Gambia fires at DD Nara at 12,000 yards
DD Monssen fires at DD Sagiri at 12,000 yards
DD Monssen fires at DD Umikaze at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA London engages CA Aoba at 7,000 yards
CA Chicago engages CA Aoba at 7,000 yards
CL Gambia engages CA Aoba at 7,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Monssen at 7,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Monssen at 7,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Nara at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Gambia at 5,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages DD Nara at 5,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Monssen at 5,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Gambia engages CA Aoba at 3,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 3,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Monssen at 3,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Wadleigh at 3,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Sagiri at 3,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Wadleigh at 3,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Sagiri at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 5,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Shiokaze at 5,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Monssen II at 5,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Sagiri at 5,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Asashimo at 5,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Monssen at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Asashimo at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 7,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Gambia at 7,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages DD Nara at 7,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Sagiri at 7,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadleigh at 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Twining at 7,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Asashimo at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 10,000 yards
CA Chicago engages CA Aoba at 10,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Monssen at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Monssen II at 10,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages DD Sagiri at 10,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Wadleigh at 10,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Twining at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 11,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 11,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Gambia at 11,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Monssen II at 11,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Monssen at 11,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Nara at 11,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Twining at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Gambia at 10,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Monssen at 10,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Gambia at 10,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Monssen II at 10,000 yards
DD Monssen engages DD Sagiri at 10,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Umikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Twining at 10,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Wadleigh at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 8,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages CL Gambia at 8,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages DD Nara at 8,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Monssen II at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Wadleigh at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Twining at 8,000 yards
DD Asashimo engages DD Monssen II at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MTB G-548
MTB G-453, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
CL Gambia, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Monssen
DD Monssen II


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 67% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD Monssen engages MTB G-453 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-453 at 5,000 yards
CA London engages MTB G-453 at 5,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-453 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Monssen engages MTB G-453 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA London engages MTB G-453 at 9,000 yards
DD Monssen engages MTB G-453 at 9,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-453 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
MTB G-453 sunk by DD Monssen at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA London engages MTB G-548 at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Twining engages MTB G-548 at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-548 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA London engages MTB G-548 at 9,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages MTB G-548 at 9,000 yards
DD Twining engages MTB G-548 at 9,000 yards
CA London engages MTB G-548 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MTB G-548 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MTB G-548 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-548 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MTB G-548 at 3,000 yards
DD Monssen II engages MTB G-548 at 3,000 yards
DD Twining engages MTB G-548 at 3,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MTB G-548 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 7,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MGB G-1028

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Monssen


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 67% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
CA London engages MGB G-1028 at 7,000 yards
DD Monssen engages MGB G-1028 at 7,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MGB G-1028 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MGB G-1028 at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages MGB G-1028 at 5,000 yards
CA London engages MGB G-1028 at 5,000 yards
CA London engages MGB G-1028 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CA London engages MGB G-1028 at 7,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages MGB G-1028 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Chicago engages MGB G-1028 at 11,000 yards
DD Twining engages MGB G-1028 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA London engages MGB G-1028 at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, on fire
DD Nara, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA London
DD Twining
DD Wadleigh
DD Monssen


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 11,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Shiokaze at 11,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Wadleigh at 11,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 11,000 yards
CA Chicago engages CA Aoba at 11,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Wadleigh at 11,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Nara at 11,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Shiokaze at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 9,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Monssen at 9,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Wadleigh at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages CA Chicago at 6,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Wadleigh at 6,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Twining at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 5,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Wadleigh at 5,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Monssen at 5,000 yards
DD Twining engages DD Nara at 5,000 yards
Black O. orders Allied TF to disengage
CA Aoba engages CA London at 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 5,000 yards
DD Monssen engages DD Numakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Nara at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Chicago at 9,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Monssen at 9,000 yards
DD Monssen engages DD Nara at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 13,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA London at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, on fire
DD Nara, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
CL Newcastle
DD Wadsworth
DD Balch
DD Roebuck
DD Hogue
CL Duguay Trouin


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Japanese Escort TF evades combat


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Nara, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Newcastle
DD Wadsworth
DD Balch
DD Roebuck
DD Hogue
CL Duguay Trouin, Shell hits 1


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Valon, F.P. crosses the 'T'
CL Duguay Trouin engages DD Nara at 12,000 yards
DD Roebuck engages DD Nara at 12,000 yards
DD Nara engages DD Balch at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadsworth at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Duguay Trouin engages DD Nara at 10,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Balch at 10,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Balch at 10,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages DD Roebuck at 10,000 yards
DD Balch engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Nara at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Nara sunk by CL Duguay Trouin at 8,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Hogue at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Duguay Trouin at 7,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD Wadsworth at 7,000 yards
DD Balch engages DD Shiokaze at 7,000 yards
DD Roebuck engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
DD Balch engages DD Shiokaze at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Duguay Trouin engages CA Aoba at 4,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miyake-jima at 112,63, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, on fire
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Newcastle
DD Wadsworth
DD Balch
DD Roebuck
DD Hogue
CL Duguay Trouin


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Japanese Escort TF evades combat




SBDs bomb the AF at Shimizu while TBM-3s bomb Utsonomija AF. Japan loses 104 AC A2A vs 2 Allied AC. Another 31 Japanese
AC are destroyed on the ground.

CA Aoba.....damaged in the night surface actions at Miyake-jima....heads back to port at Tokyo only to get hit by
Avengers:

Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Avenger I x 43
Avenger II x 3
F4U-1D Corsair x 20
TBM-1C Avenger x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger I: 11 damaged
Avenger I: 1 destroyed by flak
Avenger II: 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Repair Shipyard hits 2
Port hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet *
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet *
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 17
F6F-5 Hellcat x 8
TBM-1C Avenger x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger II: 5 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Allied aircraft
Avenger I x 14

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger I: 5 damaged
Avenger I: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tokyo at 114,60

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Barracuda II x 7
Corsair IV x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Barracuda II: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Umikaze, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Barracuda II releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Barracuda II releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Umikaze


Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 19
TBM-1C Avenger x 24

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb



Next turn the SBDs will target the AF and port at Akita while the TBM-3s target Ominato.





CHINA


Army Group South tightens the noose around the 500,000 IJA troops trapped in the Nanking pocket by taking Wusih and
Pengpu:

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Ground combat at Wusih (91,53)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9196 troops, 205 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 354

Defending force 1299 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Allied adjusted assault: 284

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 284 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Wusih !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
637 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 152 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Assaulting units:
11th Airborne Division
3rd Australian Brigade

Defending units:
75th JAAF AF Bn
China Area Fleet
52nd JAAF AF Bn
23rd JNAF AF Unit
88th JAAF AF Bn
217th Naval Const Bn /1



Ground combat at Pengpu (90,50)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 22892 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 793

Defending force 5130 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13

Allied adjusted assault: 727

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 727 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2504 casualties reported
Squads: 186 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 94 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 34 (34 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
9th Separate Brigade
92nd Chinese/A Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
9th Prov Chinese/B Corps
11th Chinese/B Corps
70th Chinese/C Corps
V US Amphib Corps

Defending units:
116th


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75th JAAF AF Bn Wiped Out at Wusih by attrition!!!


Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Wusih



The Red Army captures Harbin:


Ground combat at Harbin (109,39)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 24261 troops, 614 guns, 1298 vehicles, Assault Value = 952

Defending force 2495 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 1166

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1166 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Harbin !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
2037 casualties reported
Squads: 122 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 161 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 32 (32 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
34th Rifle Division
171st Tank Brigade
172nd Brigade
165th Tank Brigade
203rd Tank Brigade
52nd Cannon Regiment
187th Cannon Regiment
1123rd Cannon Regiment
470th Mortar Regiment
925th Artillery Regiment
1635th AT Gun Regiment
953rd Artillery Regiment
1633rd AT Gun Regiment
1137th Howitzer Regiment
190th/398th PVO AA Battalion
183rd Mortar Regiment
145th Howitzer Regiment
424th Hvy Howitzer Regiment
117th/428th OM Gun Battalion
1194th BM Howitzer Regiment
1632nd AT Gun Regiment
1637th Howitzer Regiment
1131st Hvy Howitzer Regiment
362nd/367th OM Gun Battalion
1121st Cannon Regiment
129th Engineer Battalion

Defending units:
5th Garrison Unit
RGC Army
207th JAAF AF Bn



The Soviets capture Chihfeng without a fight as evidently the Allied carpet bombing vaporizes the IJA
defenders.


Additional Soviet forces overrun IJA troops near Sovetskaya Gavin:


Ground combat at 125,44 (near Sovetskaya Gavan)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 26823 troops, 605 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 1399

Defending force 1954 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15

Allied adjusted assault: 1044

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1044 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2501 casualties reported
Squads: 147 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 148 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 34 (34 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

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

Assaulting units:
214th Tank Brigade
302nd Rifle Regiment
2nd Rifle Division
5th Rifle Brigade
52nd NKVD Regiment
365th Naval Inf. Battalion
79th Rifle Division
101st Rifle Div /4
56th Rifle Corps
433rd Hvy Howitzer Regiment

Defending units:
4th Mixed Brigade



Next turn Army Group Center will attack Shanhaiguan while the Soviets try to shock attack across a river into
Taonan.


Allied bombers re-targeted themselves after AGC captured Wusih and look what they found in some port called Chinhae
in Korea:

Afternoon Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Afternoon Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-27b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-27b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1

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

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
352 Ku S-2 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
3rd Hikotai IMAF with Ki-27b Nate (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes




Next turn some 60-80 medium bombers and 150 plus heavy bombers will target the port of Chinhae as recon shows that
BB Nagato is still there.

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RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIETS ROLL ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:53 am
by jwolf
Evidently Harbin fell in one attack? Good luck with the final fireworks!

RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIET ROLL ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:53 pm
by racndoc
8/30-8/31/45



STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND


The B-29s again target manpower in a night attack at Yokohama. A level 109,000 fire is lit on the 1st night of the turn
and a level 391,000 fire on the 2nd night of the turn. Yokohama is left burning with a level 72,000 fire at the end of
the turn. The Allies lose 29 B-29s in the attack. The Allies have now scored 312,216 strategic points.

SAC has yet to receive any atomic bombs.




FIFTH FLEET


SBDs hit the AF and shipping in port at Akita:

Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-4 Corsair x 9
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 49
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 34

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 10 damaged
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Daisin Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
19 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 38
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 18
SBD-5 Dauntless x 14

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 10 damaged
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Sumire, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Katori Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-90, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
19 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 21
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 18

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Tyoko Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 26

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-87, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 21
SB2C-5 Helldiver x 69
SBD-5 Dauntless x 14

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-5 Helldiver: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Tyoko Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

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

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-5 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 14
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 53

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Katori Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Tyoko Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC CHa-82, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Sumire, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Afternoon Air attack on Akita , at 117,55

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-4 Corsair x 9
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 26
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 32

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Katori Maru, and is sunk

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

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
19 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb





TBM-3s hit the AF at Ominato.





Avengers hit the AF and shipping in port at Tokyo:

Afternoon Air attack on Tokyo , at 114,60


Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Avenger I x 26
Avenger II x 21
Corsair II x 24
F4U-1D Corsair x 32
TBM-1C Avenger x 70

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger I: 6 damaged
Avenger II: 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 12 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
DD Umikaze, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Numakaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shiokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
22 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Avenger I bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Avenger II bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
25 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb





CHINA


Army Group Center captures Shanhaiguan:

Ground combat at Shanhaiguan (99,42)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6890 troops, 86 guns, 471 vehicles, Assault Value = 3251

Defending force 482 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 273

Japanese adjusted defense: 3

Allied assault odds: 91 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Shanhaiguan !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
167 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
762nd Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC Tank Battalion
254th Armoured Brigade
767th Tank Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
711th Tank Battalion
713th Flame Tank Battalion
44th Tank Battalion
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
268th Motorised Brigade
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
3rd Carabiniers Regiment
1st Army Tank Regiment
775th Tank Battalion
3rd Motor Brigade
706th Tank Battalion
754th Tank Battalion
255th Indian Tank Brigade
763rd Tank Battalion
CenPac Amphib Tank Brigade
2nd USMC Tank Battalion
5th USMC Tank Battalion
Provisionl Tank Brigade
710th Tank Battalion
2/5th Armoured Regiment
50th Tank Brigade
18th Cavalry Regiment

Defending units:
51st Construction Battalion



Most of the armor exploits down the coast road after the assault.


Soviet tanks shock attack across a river to take Taonan:


Ground combat at Taonan (107,38)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7147 troops, 54 guns, 702 vehicles, Assault Value = 399

Defending force 1390 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Allied adjusted assault: 330

Japanese adjusted defense: 2

Allied assault odds: 165 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Taonan !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
681 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 73 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
74th Tank Brigade
73rd Tank Brigade
258th Tank Brigade

Defending units:
149th Division
51st JAAF AF Bn
209th JAAF AF Bn





Allied medium and heavy bombers based in China hit the Korean port of Chinhae in an attempt to sink BB Nagato:


Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 9

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 4
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-38L Lightning x 15
PB4Y-2 Privateer x 9
PV-2 Harpoon x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
P-38L Lightning: 2 destroyed
PB4Y-2 Privateer: 1 damaged
PV-2 Harpoon: 3 destroyed, 12 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 9, on fire

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x PB4Y-2 Privateer bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PB4Y-2 Privateer bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-407 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 186 minutes
22nd Sentai/B with Ki-84a Frank (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
22nd Sentai/C with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 31000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 234 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
71st Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 111 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

Banzai! - Handa W. in a N1K2-J George rams a PV-2 Harpoon for the Emperor
Banzai! - Nomura D. in a N1K2-J George rams a PV-2 Harpoon for the Emperor

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
PV-2 Harpoon x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged
PV-2 Harpoon: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PV-2 Harpoon bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-407 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 280 minutes
22nd Sentai/B with Ki-84a Frank (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 17000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 127 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 3, on fire

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

CAP engaged:
22nd Sentai/B with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 122 minutes


Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 16

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Kaede, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Momo, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Momo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Kaede, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
P-38L Lightning x 24

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Momo, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kaede, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

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

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11
B-29-1 Superfort x 7

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

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
DD Momo, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb




On the 2nd day of the turn the Allied bombers find the port at Chinhae to be empty:

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 20
Liberator GR.VI x 11
A-26B Invader x 3
B-24J Liberator x 53
B-32 Dominator x 7
P-38L Lightning x 42
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 13

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D Mitchell: 1 damaged
A-26B Invader: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 11 damaged
B-32 Dominator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-32 Dominator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-26B Invader bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 9
B-24J Liberator x 59
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 5
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 17
PB4Y-2 Privateer x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 7 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-2 Privateer bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x PB4Y-2 Privateer bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 15

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 10
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Chinhae , at 103,54

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb





The info screen indicates that we sank BB Fuso(BB Nagato) last turn at Chinhae and since the port was empty on the 2nd
day of the turn Im inclined to believe it. Im very surprised that BB Nagato sank after so very few hits by 500 lb bombs
but maybe it had a lot of flotation damage that it was repairing in port at the time.

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RE: GUNS OF AUGUST: SOVIET ROLL ACROSS MANCHUKUO

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:37 pm
by jwolf
You came close to cleaning out all of Manchuria -- very impressive! As for the A-bombs, I was figuring they would give you one right at the end when it didn't matter anymore. [:'(]

Congratulations on a great finale and a great campaign.

9/1/45: VJ DAY....JAPAN SURRENDERS

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:12 pm
by racndoc
jwolf....thanks for all your comments during the game.





9/1/45:VJ DAY.....JAPAN SURRENDERS


In just one month the Red Army juggernaut has overran over 75% of Manchukuo. With the 36,000 AV of Army Group
North and 20,000 AV of Army Group Center closing in.....the "Kwangtung" Army in Machukuo is faced with complete
annihilation.

The Imperial Japanese Army finally concurs with the rest of the war cabinet on the Allied demand for unconditional
surrender.

Hostilities end immediately.

Rumours had been running rampant at Tinian airfield on the imminent arrival of a new "super weapon" but nothing
ever materialized.

There is an interesting political ending to this conflict.

With over 80 Western Allied divisions in China Chiang Kai Shek is able to consolidate power over all of China ex
Peiping and Nationalist China is back in business. The Soviets...with control of Peiping and most of Manchukuo....
establish a puppet government in a 2nd China called the Peoples Republic of China.

Also....with no communist support....The French retake control of Indochina and Ho Chi Minh has no access to any
material support from the PROC or USSR.

And the USA must now decide if they want to keep the atomic bomb a secret for as long as possible or set up a
suitable demonstration for the world to watch in awe.


I would like to thank everyone who read or posted in this thread. The journey that was this game of AE lasted over
4 years.

Here is the final score:

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RE: 9/1/45: VJ DAY....JAPAN SURRENDERS

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:54 pm
by WriterNotViking
One hell of a game. Congratulations on your glorious victory, and congratulations to your opponent for putting up an awesome fight. Thank you for taking the time to write an AAR; I learned a lot from it.

RE: 9/1/45: VJ DAY....JAPAN SURRENDERS

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:38 am
by BBfanboy
Dang! All those strategic VPs and still not quite 2:1 ratio!
Thanks for letting us in on a great campaign! Not many go the distance!

And please thank your opponent for sticking it out to the end. Even though there was no hope, he showed that Japan can still pull some surprises in the dying days.

Bravo to both of you! [&o][&o]
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