Airwing increased in size beyond carrier capacity
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:01 am
Just had Hornet take two torps while covering a landing at Buna. About 2/3 of the airwing managed to divert to PM. Left onboard was about 5-6 A/C from each squadron. The computer did not automatically seperate her into her own TF w/ destroyer escort, and since the invasion force was almost unloaded I decided to keep her there within the protective umbrella of the TF's CAP and AAA.
After a couple of turns the invasion is completely unloaded and the TF starts heading back to Noumea. I then check on Hornet to see if the FLOT damage was repaired, and was surprised to see she had nearly her entire airwing on board. I checked PM to see if by chance the diverted A/C returned home but they were still there.
Hornet now has two complete SBD squadrons at 18 each, 15 TBFs and 7 Fighters. At the same time PM has another two squadrons of SBDs at 13 each plus 7 each of the fighters and torp bombers.
What to do?
After a couple of turns the invasion is completely unloaded and the TF starts heading back to Noumea. I then check on Hornet to see if the FLOT damage was repaired, and was surprised to see she had nearly her entire airwing on board. I checked PM to see if by chance the diverted A/C returned home but they were still there.
Hornet now has two complete SBD squadrons at 18 each, 15 TBFs and 7 Fighters. At the same time PM has another two squadrons of SBDs at 13 each plus 7 each of the fighters and torp bombers.
What to do?