t should be done
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 5:51 am
This my friends, is haow it should be done
My hats off to you BBF, on pulling off the best game I have ever been thrashed at
The ultimate challenge, invading japan
And he loses.................just 2 landing craft
its long, but really worth a look
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 17, 44
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-5012
LB-5013
LB-5014
LB-5015
LB-201
LB-202
LB-203
LB-204
LB-205
LB-206
LB-207
LB-208
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Anthony
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Harrison
DMS Southard
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Chandler
APA Wharton
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA W.A. Holbrook
APA Leonard Wood
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Hunter Liggett
APA American Legion
APA Heywood
APA Fuller
APA William P. Biddle
APA Neville
APA Harry Lee
APA U.S. Grant
APA President Jackson
APA President Adams
APA Latimer
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
AKA Fomalhaut
AKA Betelgeuse
AKA Alchiba
AKA Algol
AKA Alcyon
AKA Thuban
LST-240
LST-241
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
LST-245
LST-246
LST-247
LST-248
LST-268
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-505
LB-1024
LB-1025
LB-1026
LB-1027
LB-1028
LB-1029
LB-1030
LB-1031
LB-1032
LB-1033
LB-1034
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Anthony
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Harrison
DMS Southard
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Chandler
APA Wharton
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA W.A. Holbrook
APA Leonard Wood
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Hunter Liggett
APA American Legion
APA Heywood
APA Fuller
APA William P. Biddle
APA Neville
APA Harry Lee
APA U.S. Grant
APA President Jackson
APA President Adams
APA Latimer
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
AKA Fomalhaut
AKA Betelgeuse
AKA Alchiba
AKA Algol
AKA Alcyon
AKA Thuban
LST-240
LST-241
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
LST-245
LST-246
LST-247
LST-248
LST-268
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-1035
LB-5001
LB-5002
LB-5003
LB-5004
LB-5005
LB-5006
LB-5007
LB-5008
LB-5009
LB-5010
LB-5011
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Anthony
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Harrison
DMS Southard
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Chandler
APA Wharton
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA W.A. Holbrook
APA Leonard Wood
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Hunter Liggett
APA American Legion
APA Heywood
APA Fuller
APA William P. Biddle
APA Neville
APA Harry Lee
APA U.S. Grant
APA President Jackson
APA President Adams
APA Latimer
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
AKA Fomalhaut
AKA Betelgeuse
AKA Alchiba
AKA Algol
AKA Alcyon
AKA Thuban
LST-240
LST-241
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
LST-245
LST-246
LST-247
LST-248
LST-268
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-209
LB-565
LB-1204
LB-1205
LB-1206
LB-1207
LB-1208
Allied Ships
BB California
BB Queen Elizabeth
DD Satterlee
DD Harding
DD Baldwin
DE Lawrence C. Taylor
DM Pruitt
AM Requisite
xAP Orizaba
xAP Agwimonte
xAP Cape Newenham
xAP Talma
xAP Tilawa
xAP Rajula
xAP Rohna
xAP Chilka
xAP Khedive Ismail
xAP Santhia
xAP Sirsa
xAP Surada
xAP Taiping
xAP Tak Sang
xAP Tanfield
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 20, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
SC CHa-36, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA New Orleans, Shell hits 4
DD Smalley
DD Watts
DD Wren
DD Nicholson
DD Swanson
DD Wilkes
DD Monssen
DD Aaron Ward
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan
DD Lansdowne
DD Farenholt
DD Welles
DD Bancroft
DD Caldwell
DD Gansevoort
DD Gillespie
DD Hobby
DD Kalk
DD Carmick
DD Sampson
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
SC Ch 20 sunk by CA New Orleans at 1,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
DD Kalk engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
DD Bancroft engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Sampson engages APD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages APD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
Mori, Kokichi orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 4,000 yards
APD Kikuzuki sunk by DD Sampson at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
SC CHa-36 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 Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
MTB G-879
MTB G-157, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-335, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
LST-469
LST-470, Shell hits 1
LST-471
LST-472
LST-473
LST-474, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-476
LST-478
LST-479
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
LST-462 collides with LST-458 at 101 , 59
MTB G-157 engages LST-482 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-157 sunk by DD Abner Read at 2,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Remey , DD Abner Read , DD Prichett ,
DD Halsey Powell , DD Stephen Potter , DD Porterfield ,
DD William Porter , DD Picking
LST-474 sunk by MTB G-879 at 2,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Remey , DD Abner Read , DD Prichett ,
DD Halsey Powell , DD Stephen Potter , DD Porterfield ,
DD William Porter , DD Picking
MTB G-879 engages LST-470 at 2,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 ,
LST-473 , LST-472 , LST-471 ,
LST-470 , LST-469 , LST-468 ,
LST-467 , LST-466 , LST-465 ,
LST-464 , LST-463 , LST-462 ,
LST-461 , LST-460 , LST-459 ,
LST-458 , LST-457 , LST-456 ,
LST-454 , LST-452 , LST-451 ,
LST-450 , LST-449 , LST-448 ,
LST-447 , LST-446 , LST-353 ,
LST-350 , LST-344 , LST-343 ,
LST-342 , LST-341 , LST-340 ,
LST-339 , LST-338 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Abner Read , DD Prichett , DD Halsey Powell ,
DD Stephen Potter , DD Porterfield
LST-335 sunk by MTB G-879 at 2,000 yards
Kanzaki F. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 4,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 ,
LST-473 , LST-472 , LST-471 ,
LST-470 , LST-469 , LST-468 ,
LST-467 , LST-466 , LST-465 ,
LST-464 , LST-463 , LST-462 ,
LST-461 , LST-460 , LST-459 ,
LST-458 , LST-457 , LST-456 ,
LST-454 , LST-452 , LST-451 ,
LST-450 , LST-449 , LST-448 ,
LST-447 , LST-446 , LST-353 ,
LST-350 , LST-344 , LST-343 ,
LST-342 , LST-341 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Remey , DD Abner Read , DD Halsey Powell ,
DD Stephen Potter , DD William Porter
DD Prichett engages MTB G-879 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 ,
LST-473 , LST-472 , LST-471 ,
LST-470 , LST-469 , LST-468 ,
LST-467 , LST-466 , LST-465 ,
LST-464 , LST-463 , LST-462 ,
LST-461 , LST-460 , LST-459 ,
LST-458 , LST-457 , LST-456 ,
LST-454 , LST-452 , LST-451 ,
LST-450 , LST-449 , LST-448 ,
LST-447 , LST-446 , LST-353 ,
LST-350 , LST-344 , LST-343 ,
LST-342 , LST-341 , LST-340 ,
LST-339 , LST-338 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Abner Read , DD Prichett , DD Halsey Powell ,
DD Stephen Potter , DD William Porter
DD Remey engages MTB G-879 at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 101,60
Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-5, hits 12, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DE Vammen, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE Richard S. Bull
AM Ardent
AM Superior
AM Spectacle
APA Elkheart
LCI-985
LCI-984
LCI-798
LCI-793
LCI(G)-470
LCI(G)-469
LCI(G)-457
LCI(G)-452
LCI(M)-632
LCI(R)-226
xAK Coast Farmer
xAK Capillo
xAK Cape Alava
xAK Am. Builder
xAK San Gabriel
xAK Makua
xAK Mobile City
DE Halloran
DE Fleming
DE Doneff
DE Donaldson
SSX Ha-5 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Vammen
DE Halloran fails to find sub and abandons search
DE Fleming fails to find sub and abandons search
DE Doneff fails to find sub and abandons search
DE Donaldson attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on TF, near Kumamoto at 102,59
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
APA J. Franklin Bell
CA Minneapolis
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Night Air attack on Kagoshima , at 102,60
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5d-S Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIf x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIf: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufighter VIf bombing from 100 feet *
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with A6M5d-S Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23500
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on TF, near Kumamoto at 102,59
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 10 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
LCI(G)-468
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Night Naval bombardment of Kumamoto at 102,59
Allied Ships
BB Richelieu
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB Indiana
CA Chicago II
CA Canberra II
CL Houston II
CL Vincennes II
Japanese ground losses:
732 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 9 (2 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Manpower hits 5
Fires 1099
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 73
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2
BB Richelieu firing at 79th Brigade
BB Alabama firing at 102nd Division
BB Massachusetts firing at 102nd Division
BB Indiana firing at 102nd Division
CA Chicago II firing at Kumamoto
CA Canberra II firing at Kumamoto
CL Houston II firing at Kumamoto
CL Vincennes II firing at Kumamoto
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
224 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Anthony
LCI(G)-468
LCI(G)-467
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI(R)-74
LCI(R)-73
LST-241
LST-240
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
DD Harrison
Japanese ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
CA Minneapolis firing at 102nd Division
CL Emerald firing at 102nd Division
DD Charles Ausburne firing at 102nd Division
DD Anthony firing at 102nd Division
LCI(G)-468 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-467 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-74 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-73 fired at enemy troops
DD Anthony fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 11 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
5 troops of a US MMG Section lost from landing craft during unload of 2nd Marine Div /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2nd Marine Div
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of 2nd Marine Div /6
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 268th Motorised Bde
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
245 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB California
DD Baldwin
DD Satterlee
xAP Tanfield
DD Harding
Japanese ground losses:
223 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Queen Elizabeth firing at 79th Brigade
BB California firing at 102nd Division
DD Baldwin firing at 79th Brigade
DD Satterlee firing at 79th Brigade
DD Baldwin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 7 (4 destroyed, 3 disabled)
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of I Aus Corps Engr Bn /3
Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 7th Australian Div /14
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of III Indian Corps /4
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of III Indian Corps /5
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
78 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
DMS Hamilton
xAK Cape Constantine, Shell hits 1
DMS Perry fired at enemy troops
DMS Hamilton fired at enemy troops
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
75mm T94 Mtn Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 21 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
78 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Dent
AK Crater
DMS Hambleton
DD Kane
DD Dent firing at 12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at AK Crater
75mm T94 Mtn Gun battery firing at AK Crater
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at AK Crater
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 38 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
201 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Java
DD Norman Scott
DD Converse
DD Burns
DD Boyd
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-373
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
AP Gen. W.M.Black
DD Sigsbee
Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
CL Java firing at 102nd Division
DD Norman Scott firing at 6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
DD Converse firing at 79th Brigade
DD Burns firing at 102nd Division
DD Boyd firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-373 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
DD Norman Scott fired at enemy troops
DD Converse fired at enemy troops
DD Burns fired at enemy troops
DD Boyd fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 44 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Motorized Support damaged beyond repair during unload of 131st Combat Engr Rgt
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AM Bittern
AM Vigilance
AM Token
LSM-50
LSM-52
LSM-53
LSM-51
LSM-55
LSM-54
AM Bittern fired at enemy troops
AM Vigilance fired at enemy troops
AM Token fired at enemy troops
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at LSM-50
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LSM-52
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
203 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
PF San Pedro
PF Glendale
PF Tacoma
KV Genista
KV Cyclamen
LSM-20
LCI-626
LCI-589
LCI-587
LCI-624
LCI-621
PF San Pedro fired at enemy troops
PF Glendale fired at enemy troops
PF Tacoma fired at enemy troops
KV Genista fired at enemy troops
KV Cyclamen fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 113 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
224 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Swiftsure
CL Newfoundland
CL Kenya
CL Tromp
CLAA Black Prince
CLAA Euryalus
DD Ulster
DD Rotherham
DD Roebuck
DD Johnston
DD Irwin
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(M)-588
APA Sarasota
Japanese ground losses:
400 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
CL Richmond firing at 79th Brigade
CL Swiftsure firing at 102nd Division
CL Newfoundland firing at 102nd Division
CL Kenya firing at 102nd Division
CL Tromp firing at 12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
CLAA Black Prince firing at 102nd Division
CLAA Euryalus firing at 79th Brigade
DD Ulster firing at 102nd Division
DD Rotherham firing at 102nd Division
DD Roebuck firing at 79th Brigade
DD Johnston firing at 79th Brigade
DD Irwin firing at 12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-588 fired at enemy troops
DD Rotherham fired at enemy troops
DD Johnston fired at enemy troops
DD Irwin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (5 destroyed, 14 disabled)
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th Marine Div /8
12 troops of a Vickers Section 43 accidentally lost during unload of 4th Armoured Bde
5 troops of a US MMG Section lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Marine Div /3
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of 1st Marine Div /5
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Australian Div
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 44 lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Australian Div /5
13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 44 accidentally lost during unload of 3rd Marine Div
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 3rd Marine Div /3
13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 44 lost overboard during unload of 3rd Marine Div /9
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 7th Australian Div /7
8 Engineers lost from landing craft during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
103 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Aulick
LCI(G)-468
LCI(G)-467
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI(R)-74
LCI(R)-73
LST-241
LST-240
DD Harrison
LST-242
CA Minneapolis firing at 79th Brigade
CL Emerald firing at 102nd Division
DD Charles Ausburne firing at 6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
DD Aulick firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-468 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-467 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-74 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-73 fired at enemy troops
DD Charles Ausburne fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
116 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB California
DD Baldwin
DD Harding
DD Satterlee
xAP Tanfield
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Queen Elizabeth firing at 102nd Division
BB California firing at 102nd Division
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
247 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
PF San Pedro
PF Glendale
PF Tacoma
KV Genista
KV Cyclamen
LCI-587
LCI-621
LSM-20
LCI-589
LCI-624
PF San Pedro fired at enemy troops
PF Glendale fired at enemy troops
PF Tacoma fired at enemy troops
KV Genista fired at enemy troops
KV Cyclamen fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
106 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Swiftsure
CL Newfoundland
CL Kenya
CL Tromp
CLAA Black Prince
CLAA Euryalus
DD Rotherham
DD Irwin
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(M)-588
APA Sarasota
DD Ulster
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Kenya firing at 79th Brigade
CL Tromp firing at 102nd Division
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-588 fired at enemy troops
DD Rotherham fired at enemy troops
DD Irwin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
DMS Hamilton
xAK Cape Constantine
DMS Perry fired at enemy troops
DMS Hamilton fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Kane
AK Crater
DD Kane firing at 102nd Division
DD Kane fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Java
DD Sigsbee
DD Norman Scott
DD Burns
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-373
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
AP Gen. W.M.Black
DD Burns firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-373 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
91 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI-623
LSM-57
LSM-56
LSM-53
LCI-531
LSM-50
AM Vigilance
AM Bittern
LSM-52
LSM-51
LSM-55
LCI-623 fired at enemy troops
LSM-57 fired at enemy troops
LSM-56 fired at enemy troops
LSM-53 fired at enemy troops
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at LSM-50
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LSM-50
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-505
LB-1024
LB-1025
LB-1026
LB-1027
LB-1028
LB-1029
LB-1030
LB-1031
LB-1032
LB-1033
LB-1034
Allied Ships
LST-484
LST-599
LST-600
LST-601
LST-604
LST-605
LST-606
LST-607
LST-608
LSM-20
LCI-587
LCI-589
LCI-621
LCI-624
LCI-625
LCI-626
LCI-627
LCI-628
LCI-629
LCI-634
LCI-635
LCI-636
LCI-637
LCI-639
LCI-640
LCI-653
LCI-654
LCI-655
LCI-656
LCI-657
LCI-771
LCI-772
LCI-773
LCI-774
LCI-775
KV Cyclamen
KV Genista
PF Tacoma
PF Glendale
PF San Pedro
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-505
LB-1024
LB-1025
LB-1026
LB-1027
LB-1028
LB-1029
LB-1030
LB-1031
LB-1032
LB-1033
LB-1034
Allied Ships
AM Token
AM Vigilance
AM Bittern
LST-34
LSM-50
LSM-51
LSM-52
LSM-53
LSM-54
LSM-55
LSM-56
LSM-57
LSM-58
LSM-59
LCI-531
LCI-532
LCI-533
LCI-535
LCI-536
LCI-537
LCI-549
LCI-622
LCI-623
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 9,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-1035, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5001, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5002, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5003, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LB-5004, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5005, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5006, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5007, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5008, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
LB-5009, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LB-5010, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5011, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
BB Richelieu
DD McDermut
DD McGowan
DD McKee
DD McNair
DD Melvin
DD Mertz
CL Vincennes II
CL Houston II
CA Canberra II
CA Chicago II
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 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...
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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 3,000 yards
LB-5011 sunk by BB Richelieu at 3,000 yards
LB-5009 sunk by BB Richelieu at 3,000 yards
LB-5010 sunk by CA Chicago II at 3,000 yards
LB-5006 sunk by BB Richelieu at 3,000 yards
LB-5005 sunk by BB Alabama at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LB-5008 sunk by BB Alabama at 2,000 yards
LB-5004 sunk by BB Massachusetts at 2,000 yards
LB-1035 sunk by BB Alabama at 2,000 yards
LB-5001 sunk by DD Mertz at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
LB-5007 sunk by DD Mertz at 3,000 yards
LB-5002 sunk by DD McNair at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on LB-5003
LB-5003 sunk by BB Indiana at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-5012
LB-5013
LB-5014
LB-5015
LB-201
LB-202
LB-203
LB-204
LB-205
LB-206
LB-207
LB-208
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 14,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-5012
LB-5013
LB-5014, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5015
LB-201
LB-202
LB-203
LB-204
LB-205, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LB-206
LB-207, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-208
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases 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 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
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 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range increases 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 increases to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 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 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
LB-5014 sunk by DD Remey at 9,000 yards
LB-207 sunk by DD Remey at 9,000 yards
LB-205 sunk by DD Remey at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-209
LB-565
LB-1204
LB-1205
LB-1206
LB-1207
LB-1208
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
LST-469
LST-470
LST-471
LST-472
LST-473
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 10,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 46
Spitfire VIII x 14
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
F4U-1A Corsair x 30
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 35
Spitfire VIII x 19
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 20
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 35
Spitfire VIII x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F4U-1A Corsair x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 33
G4M2a Betty x 24
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 48
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 91
Corsair IV x 23
Hellcat I x 8
Seafire IIC x 22
Seafire L.III x 37
Martlet II x 45
Spitfire VIII x 58
Spitfire VIII x 25
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 29
FM-1 Wildcat x 75
FM-2 Wildcat x 181
F4U-1A Corsair x 128
F6F-3 Hellcat x 451
F6F-5 Hellcat x 181
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 5 destroyed
G4M2a Betty: 13 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Kalinin Bay
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF-311 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VMF-314 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 22000
Raid is overhead
VMF-324 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
9 planes vectored on to bombers
No.9 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
No.79 Sqn RAAF with Spitfire VIII (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.17 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.54 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.81 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
No.136 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.152 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.155 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.273 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.452 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.14 Sqn RNZAF with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.607 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.615 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
35th FG/41st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
318th FG/73rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 54
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 41
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 89
Corsair IV x 23
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 22
Seafire L.III x 35
Martlet II x 44
Spitfire VIII x 41
Spitfire VIII x 18
F4U-1D Corsair x 4
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 23
FM-1 Wildcat x 74
FM-2 Wildcat x 176
F4U-1A Corsair x 121
F6F-3 Hellcat x 434
F6F-5 Hellcat x 172
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 32 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28360.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VRF-1F/C with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 9 on standby, 25 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 14 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 12 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 11 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 50
A6M5b Zero x 10
A6M5c Zero x 24
J1N1-Sa Irving x 17
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 82
Corsair IV x 19
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 20
Seafire L.III x 31
Martlet II x 44
Spitfire VIII x 26
Spitfire VIII x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 17
FM-1 Wildcat x 65
FM-2 Wildcat x 156
F4U-1A Corsair x 104
F6F-3 Hellcat x 397
F6F-5 Hellcat x 156
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 28 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 11 destroyed
J1N1-Sa Irving: 11 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VRF-1F/C with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 25 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 11 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 29
A6M5b Zero x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 27
D4Y3 Judy x 27
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 73
Corsair IV x 14
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 20
Seafire L.III x 28
Martlet II x 44
Spitfire VIII x 18
Spitfire VIII x 7
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 9
FM-1 Wildcat x 57
FM-2 Wildcat x 141
F4U-1A Corsair x 90
F6F-3 Hellcat x 356
F6F-5 Hellcat x 140
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 8 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 14 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y3 Judy: 14 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Barnes
CVE Breton
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F/C with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 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 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 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 37 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 25 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 14 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 10 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 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 47 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 14 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 19 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
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 Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 15
B6N2 Jill x 18
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 68
Corsair IV x 14
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 20
Seafire L.III x 28
Martlet II x 41
Spitfire VIII x 17
Spitfire VIII x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
FM-1 Wildcat x 52
FM-2 Wildcat x 132
F4U-1A Corsair x 86
F6F-3 Hellcat x 328
F6F-5 Hellcat x 134
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 7 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 10 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 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 to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 5 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 14 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 5 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 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 38 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Torishima at 111,69
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 41
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 10
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 14
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 79
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Thetis Bay
CVE Steamer Bay
CVE Munda
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-42 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 34300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-80 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 34300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VC(F)-81 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-82 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-87 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-91 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-97 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kumamoto at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 20
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 2
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
Martlet II x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
F6F-5 Hellcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Corsair II: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27600
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.887 Sqn FAA with Seafire L.III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.888 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on 41st Division, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
TBF-1 Avenger x 25
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Infantry Brigade, at 90,53 , near Nanking
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 6
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 22
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 26
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
273 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 67th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 11th RGC Temp. Division, at 85,50 (Hankow)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 60th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 11th RGC Temp. Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 28th Special Base Force, at 102,58 (Nagasaki/Sasebo)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 27
B-25G Mitchell x 6
P-51D Mustang x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Sasebo Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 31st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 28th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Martlet II x 2
Spitfire VIII x 24
Spitfire VIII x 8
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 2
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
2 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
2 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
2 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 90,53 , near Nanking
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1J Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1J Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 24th Nav Gsn Unit , at 57,105 (Pamakasan)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 63,113 (Waingapu)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 40th Division, at 91,48 , near Suchow
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Vengeance IV x 31
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
160 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance IV releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance IV releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Vengeance IV releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance IV releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance IV releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th Division ...
Also attacking 116th Division ...
Also attacking 40th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 1
Martlet II x 1
Liberator B.VI x 12
B-24J Liberator x 10
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 63
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 35
B-29-1 Superfort x 87
B-29-25 Superfort x 37
F-6C Mustang x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8
P-51D Mustang x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
B-29-25 Superfort: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
1347 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 49 destroyed, 107 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 47 (14 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 79th Brigade ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Fusan , at 103,55
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 32
Thunderbolt II x 46
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Thunderbolt II sweeping at 15000 feet
15 x Thunderbolt II sweeping at 15000 feet
16 x Thunderbolt II sweeping at 15000 feet
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 15000 feet *
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 59th Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 22
TBF-1 Avenger x 3
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
135 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking China Expeditionary Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Kagoshima , at 102,60
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 14
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 73rd Division, at 102,60 (Kagoshima)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 21
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
B-29-25 Superfort x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 46th Div.Tank Unit , at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
B-24J Liberator x 21
F-6C Mustang x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
F6F-5 Hellcat x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (14 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 102nd Division ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 102nd Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 36th Division, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 39th Ind. Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 36th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Ind. Engineer Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 17
B-25J11 Mitchell x 16
P-51D Mustang x 11
PBJ-1J Mitchell x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
288 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PBJ-1J Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 5th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 85th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 15th RGC Temp. Division ...
Also attacking Nanking Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
Martlet II x 2
B-29-1 Superfort x 17
P-51D Mustang x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
B-25J11 Mitchell x 11
P-51D Mustang x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J11 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 11th Ind.Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
124 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 46th Div.Tank Unit , at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 1
B-25C Mitchell x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
F6F-5 Hellcat x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 63rd Infantry Group , at 82,84 (Catbalogan)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
F6F-5 Hellcat x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 10th Ind.Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 47
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 17 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st NCPC Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 19th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd/A Division ...
Also attacking 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 13th Army ...
Also attacking 12th Army ...
Also attacking 10th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 51st Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 10th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 51st Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st NCPC Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Martlet II x 1
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 1
Martlet II x 1
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
F6F-5 Hellcat x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Takamatsu at 107,59
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-5 Hellcat x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 2
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 22, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kobe at 108,59
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-5 Hellcat x 18
TBM-1C Avenger x 6
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima
CM Tsugaru, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hiroshima/Kure at 106,58
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hellcat I x 12
FM-2 Wildcat x 34
F6F-3 Hellcat x 54
F6F-5 Hellcat x 90
TBF-1 Avenger x 8
TBM-1C Avenger x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Miikesan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Koshiki-jima Retto , at 101,60
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 41
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 29
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 7 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VC(F)-84 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VC(F)-92 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VC(F)-94 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-3 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VC(F)-11 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VC(F)-14 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Thunderbolt II (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
No.146 Sqn RAF with Thunderbolt II (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 13 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Torishima at 111,69
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 13
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 5
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 1
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 47
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-42 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-80 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-81 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-82 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-87 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-91 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-97 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Chichi-jima , at 111,74
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
TBM-1C Avenger x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Izu Oshima , at 113,62
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 8
TBM-1C Avenger x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on 63rd Infantry Group , at 82,84 (Catbalogan)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IV x 6
B-24J Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 63rd Infantry Group , at 82,84 (Catbalogan)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
F6F-5 Hellcat x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kanoya at 102,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
TBM-1C Avenger x 2
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
E No.26, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kobe at 108,59
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 23
TBM-1C Avenger x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CM Tokiwa
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kochi at 105,61
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
TBM-1C Avenger x 3
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on Takamatsu , at 107,59
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 2
F6F-5 Hellcat x 25
SBD-5 Dauntless x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 8
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
PB Yahada Maru
PB Sozan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
E No.11, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Takamatsu ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E No.11
Also attacking Takamatsu ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Hiroshima/Kure , at 106,58
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 42
F6F-5 Hellcat x 82
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 27
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 28
TBM-1C Avenger x 8
TBM-3 Avenger x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 5 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
xAK Miikesan Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Oi Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Bisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AKE London Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
ACM Mejima Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Hong Kong Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AKE Syohei Maru, Bomb hits 1
ACM Asahi Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
17 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
16 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
Miikesan Maru dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Miikesan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring ACM Oi Maru
Also attacking Hiroshima/Kure ...
London Maru dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring ACM Bisan Maru
Also attacking Hiroshima/Kure ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AKE London Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Fukuoka , at 103,57
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 33
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Avenger II: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Avenger II bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Nagasaki/Sasebo , at 102,58
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
E8N2 Dave: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Avenger II bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kagoshima , at 102,60
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 23
F6F-5 Hellcat x 34
No Allied losses
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Avenger II bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Oita , at 104,59
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
F6F-5 Hellcat x 13
TBM-1C Avenger x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
L2D2 Tabby: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Tokuyama , at 105,58
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 8
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Naval bombardment of Kumamoto at 102,59
Allied Ships
BB King George V
BB Wisconsin
CA Cumberland
CA Suffolk
CA London
CA Dorsetshire
DD Taussig
DD Moale
DD Mansfield
DD Ingraham
DD Haynsworth
DD English
Japanese ground losses:
493 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 41 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 16 (7 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (5 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Manpower hits 2
Resources hits 2
Fires 522
Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 97
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1
BB King George V firing at Kumamoto
BB Wisconsin firing at Kumamoto
CA Cumberland firing at Kumamoto
CA Suffolk firing at Kumamoto
CA London firing at Kumamoto
CA Dorsetshire firing at 102nd Division
DD Taussig firing at Kumamoto
DD Moale firing at 102nd Division
DD Mansfield firing at Kumamoto
DD Ingraham firing at Kumamoto
DD Haynsworth firing at Kumamoto
DD English firing at 79th Brigade
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI(R)-73
LST-241
LST-240
LST-243
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-73 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
DMS Hamilton
xAK Cape Constantine
DMS Perry fired at enemy troops
DMS Hamilton fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
80 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Hambleton
DMS Hobson
DMS Howard
DMS Palmer
AK Crater
DMS Hambleton fired at enemy troops
DMS Hobson fired at enemy troops
DMS Howard fired at enemy troops
DMS Palmer fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-373
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
AP Gen. W.M.Black
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-373 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
190 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Caradoc
CL Mobile
CL Santa Fe
CL Phoenix
DD Urania
DD Undine
LCI(G)-398
LCI(G)-78
LCI-70
LCI-69
LCI-68
LCI-67
LST-610
LST-630
LST-632
DD Urchin
LST-633
LST-631
LST-634
Japanese ground losses:
281 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Caradoc firing at 79th Brigade
CL Mobile firing at 102nd Division
CL Santa Fe firing at 102nd Division
CL Phoenix firing at 102nd Division
DD Urania firing at 102nd Division
DD Undine firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-398 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI-70 fired at enemy troops
LCI-69 fired at enemy troops
LCI-68 fired at enemy troops
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
DD Undine fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 64 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 33 (0 destroyed, 33 disabled)
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
82 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCS(L)-32
LCS(L)-31
LCS(L)-15
LCS(L)-13
LCS(L)-12
LCT-179
LCT-178
Japanese ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LCS(L)-32 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-31 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-15 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-13 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-12 fired at enemy troops
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LCT-179
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LCT-178
75mm Infantry Gun battery firing at LCT-178
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 84 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
45 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI-623
LCI-536
LSM-58
LSM-57
LSM-56
LSM-53
LSM-52
LSM-50
LSM-54
LSM-51
LCI-623 fired at enemy troops
LCI-536 fired at enemy troops
LSM-58 fired at enemy troops
LSM-57 fired at enemy troops
LSM-56 fired at enemy troops
LSM-53 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
182 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Baltimore
CL Sumatra
CL Achilles
DD John Hood
DD Heermann
DD Healy
LCI(G)-463
LCI(G)-462
LCI(G)-366
LCI-66
LCI-65
LCI-64
LCI-61
LCI(M)-582
LCI(R)-72
LCI(R)-71
LST-16
LST-17
LST-18
LST-20
LST-19
LST-22
Japanese ground losses:
363 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 16 (2 destroyed, 14 disabled)
CA Baltimore firing at 79th Brigade
CL Sumatra firing at 79th Brigade
CL Achilles firing at 102nd Division
DD John Hood firing at 102nd Division
DD Heermann firing at 102nd Division
DD Healy firing at 102nd Division
LCI(G)-463 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-462 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-366 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops
LCI-65 fired at enemy troops
LCI-64 fired at enemy troops
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-582 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-72 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-71 fired at enemy troops
DD John Hood fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 94 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
408 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 61 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (0 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (1 destroyed, 18 disabled)
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 44 lost from landing craft during unload of 8th Australian Div
Motorized Support damaged beyond repair during unload of 8th Australian Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 8th Australian Div /9
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of XIV US Corps /3
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI-775
LCI-772
LCI-640
LCI-627
LSM-20
LCI-587
LCI-625
LCI-589
LCI-621
LCI-775 fired at enemy troops
LCI-772 fired at enemy troops
LCI-640 fired at enemy troops
LCI-627 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Remey
DD Abner Read
DD William Porter
LST-177
LST-179
LST-202
LST-180
LST-204
DD Remey firing at 79th Brigade
DD Abner Read firing at 102nd Division
DD William Porter firing at 102nd Division
DD Abner Read fired at enemy troops
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LST-202
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
103 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(M)-588
APA Sarasota
DD Ulster
APA Fayette
Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-588 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
151 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-465
LCI(G)-464
LCI(G)-442
LCI(G)-405
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCS(L)-30
LCS(L)-29
LCS(L)-28
LCS(L)-27
LCS(L)-25
LCS(L)-23
LCS(L)-22
LCS(L)-21
LCS(L)-19
LCS(L)-18
LCS(L)-16
LCS(L)-14
LCI-24
LCI-63
LCI-62
xAK Utahan
LCI-85
LCI-75
LCI-83
Japanese ground losses:
810 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LCI(G)-465 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-464 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-442 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-405 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-30 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-29 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-28 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-27 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-25 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-23 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-22 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-21 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-19 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-18 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-16 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-14 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 222 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
8 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
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Ground combat at Kumamoto (102,59)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 688 troops, 49 guns, 27 vehicles, Assault Value = 516
Defending force 122886 troops, 1478 guns, 4835 vehicles, Assault Value = 5466
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 21 (18 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
79th Brigade
102nd Division
12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
107th JAAF AF Bn
14th Area Army
2nd Medium Mortar Battalion
218th Naval Construction Battalion
28th Army
227th Naval Construction Battalion
103rd AA Regiment
37th Ind. Engineer Regiment
12th Air Flotilla
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
46th Div.Tank Unit
22nd Ind.AA Gun Co
80th Infantry Brigade
6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
217th Naval Construction Battalion
Waifu JAAF Base Force
Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
3rd Marine Division
7th Australian Division
8th KGV Light Cav Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
3rd Cavalry Regiment
2nd USMC Tank Battalion
5th USMC Tank Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
268th Motorised Brigade
255th Indian Tank Brigade
4th USMC Tank Battalion
711th Tank Battalion
Guides Cavalry Regiment
2/5th Armoured Regiment
2nd Marine Division
42nd Cavalry Regiment
1st USMC Tank Battalion
131st Combat Engineer Regiment
11th PAVO Regiment
8th Australian Div /1
2/6th Armoured Regiment
762nd Tank Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
Gardner's Horse Regiment
254th Armoured Brigade
4th Marine Division
IV Corps Engineer Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
44th Cavalry Regiment
4th Armoured Bde /17
1st Marine Division
150th RAC Regiment
766th Tank Battalion
50th Tank Bde /15
2/13th Field Regiment
III Indian Corps
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
4th Eng Amph Bde /21
XIV US Corps /1
2nd Eng Amph Bde /7
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Ground combat at Suchow (91,47)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 281776 troops, 1522 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6146
Defending force 108301 troops, 749 guns, 253 vehicles, Assault Value = 1166
Allied adjusted assault: 775
Japanese adjusted defense: 49
Allied assault odds: 15 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
16362 casualties reported
Squads: 729 destroyed, 154 disabled
Non Combat: 422 destroyed, 366 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 159 (129 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Vehicles lost 40 (26 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units destroyed 5
Allied ground losses:
4225 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 387 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 69 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 37 disabled
Guns lost 34 (2 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Assaulting units:
37th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
20th Chinese Corps
59th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
60th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
97th Chinese Corps
27th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
73rd Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
25th Chinese Corps
29th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
5th War Area
57th AT Gun Regiment
19th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
31st Group Army
Central Reserve
1st Artillery Regiment
41st AA Regiment
2nd Group Army
26th Group Army
24th Group Army
39th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
9th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
9th War Area
18th Artillery Regiment
20th Group Army
14th Group Army
6th War Area
49th AA Regiment
7th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
Defending units:
17th RGC Temp. Division
104th Division
14th Ind.Infantry Brigade
54th Infantry Brigade
110th/B Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
41st Division
51st Infantry Brigade
115th Infantry Regiment
5th Ind.Infantry Brigade
23rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Ind.Infantry Brigade
8th Mongol Cavalry Division
36th Division
6th Division
10th Ind.Infantry Brigade
39th Division
19th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd RGC Capital Division
66th Infantry Regiment
11th Ind.Infantry Brigade
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment
13th Ind.Infantry Brigade
63rd Infantry Brigade
59th Infantry Brigade
3rd/A Division
85th Infantry Brigade
64th Infantry Brigade
38th Division
32nd Division
3rd/C Division
16th RGC Temp. Division
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Mortar Battalion
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
RGC Army
4th Cavalry Brigade
22nd AA Regiment
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
70th Infantry Brigade
17th JAAF Base Force
23rd Army
18th JNAF AF Unit
38th Ind. Engineer Regiment
China Expeditionary Army
Nanking Naval Guard Unit
17th/C Division
16th JAAF Base Force
11th Army
138th Infantry Regiment
12th Army
1st RGC Division
71st Infantry Brigade
22nd RGC Temp. Division
1st Army
4th Mortar Battalion
27th RGC Temp. Division
95th JAAF AF Bn
Kyuko Naval Guard Unit
1st NCPC Infantry Brigade
13th Army
2nd RGC Division
54th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Ind. Engineer Regiment
19th RGC Temp. Division
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade
20th RGC Division
24th NCPC Route Brigade
56th JAAF AF Bn
3rd/B Division
My hats off to you BBF, on pulling off the best game I have ever been thrashed at
The ultimate challenge, invading japan
And he loses.................just 2 landing craft
its long, but really worth a look
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 17, 44
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-5012
LB-5013
LB-5014
LB-5015
LB-201
LB-202
LB-203
LB-204
LB-205
LB-206
LB-207
LB-208
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Anthony
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Harrison
DMS Southard
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Chandler
APA Wharton
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA W.A. Holbrook
APA Leonard Wood
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Hunter Liggett
APA American Legion
APA Heywood
APA Fuller
APA William P. Biddle
APA Neville
APA Harry Lee
APA U.S. Grant
APA President Jackson
APA President Adams
APA Latimer
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
AKA Fomalhaut
AKA Betelgeuse
AKA Alchiba
AKA Algol
AKA Alcyon
AKA Thuban
LST-240
LST-241
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
LST-245
LST-246
LST-247
LST-248
LST-268
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-505
LB-1024
LB-1025
LB-1026
LB-1027
LB-1028
LB-1029
LB-1030
LB-1031
LB-1032
LB-1033
LB-1034
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Anthony
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Harrison
DMS Southard
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Chandler
APA Wharton
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA W.A. Holbrook
APA Leonard Wood
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Hunter Liggett
APA American Legion
APA Heywood
APA Fuller
APA William P. Biddle
APA Neville
APA Harry Lee
APA U.S. Grant
APA President Jackson
APA President Adams
APA Latimer
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
AKA Fomalhaut
AKA Betelgeuse
AKA Alchiba
AKA Algol
AKA Alcyon
AKA Thuban
LST-240
LST-241
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
LST-245
LST-246
LST-247
LST-248
LST-268
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-1035
LB-5001
LB-5002
LB-5003
LB-5004
LB-5005
LB-5006
LB-5007
LB-5008
LB-5009
LB-5010
LB-5011
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Anthony
DD Aulick
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Harrison
DMS Southard
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Chandler
APA Wharton
APA Harris
APA Zeilin
APA Henry T. Allen
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA W.A. Holbrook
APA Leonard Wood
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Hunter Liggett
APA American Legion
APA Heywood
APA Fuller
APA William P. Biddle
APA Neville
APA Harry Lee
APA U.S. Grant
APA President Jackson
APA President Adams
APA Latimer
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
AKA Fomalhaut
AKA Betelgeuse
AKA Alchiba
AKA Algol
AKA Alcyon
AKA Thuban
LST-240
LST-241
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
LST-245
LST-246
LST-247
LST-248
LST-268
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-209
LB-565
LB-1204
LB-1205
LB-1206
LB-1207
LB-1208
Allied Ships
BB California
BB Queen Elizabeth
DD Satterlee
DD Harding
DD Baldwin
DE Lawrence C. Taylor
DM Pruitt
AM Requisite
xAP Orizaba
xAP Agwimonte
xAP Cape Newenham
xAP Talma
xAP Tilawa
xAP Rajula
xAP Rohna
xAP Chilka
xAP Khedive Ismail
xAP Santhia
xAP Sirsa
xAP Surada
xAP Taiping
xAP Tak Sang
xAP Tanfield
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 20, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
SC CHa-36, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA New Orleans, Shell hits 4
DD Smalley
DD Watts
DD Wren
DD Nicholson
DD Swanson
DD Wilkes
DD Monssen
DD Aaron Ward
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan
DD Lansdowne
DD Farenholt
DD Welles
DD Bancroft
DD Caldwell
DD Gansevoort
DD Gillespie
DD Hobby
DD Kalk
DD Carmick
DD Sampson
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
SC Ch 20 sunk by CA New Orleans at 1,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
DD Kalk engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
DD Bancroft engages APD Kikuzuki at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Sampson engages APD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages APD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
Mori, Kokichi orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages APD Kikuzuki at 4,000 yards
APD Kikuzuki sunk by DD Sampson at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
SC CHa-36 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 Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
MTB G-879
MTB G-157, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-335, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
LST-469
LST-470, Shell hits 1
LST-471
LST-472
LST-473
LST-474, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-476
LST-478
LST-479
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
LST-462 collides with LST-458 at 101 , 59
MTB G-157 engages LST-482 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-157 sunk by DD Abner Read at 2,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Remey , DD Abner Read , DD Prichett ,
DD Halsey Powell , DD Stephen Potter , DD Porterfield ,
DD William Porter , DD Picking
LST-474 sunk by MTB G-879 at 2,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Remey , DD Abner Read , DD Prichett ,
DD Halsey Powell , DD Stephen Potter , DD Porterfield ,
DD William Porter , DD Picking
MTB G-879 engages LST-470 at 2,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 ,
LST-473 , LST-472 , LST-471 ,
LST-470 , LST-469 , LST-468 ,
LST-467 , LST-466 , LST-465 ,
LST-464 , LST-463 , LST-462 ,
LST-461 , LST-460 , LST-459 ,
LST-458 , LST-457 , LST-456 ,
LST-454 , LST-452 , LST-451 ,
LST-450 , LST-449 , LST-448 ,
LST-447 , LST-446 , LST-353 ,
LST-350 , LST-344 , LST-343 ,
LST-342 , LST-341 , LST-340 ,
LST-339 , LST-338 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Abner Read , DD Prichett , DD Halsey Powell ,
DD Stephen Potter , DD Porterfield
LST-335 sunk by MTB G-879 at 2,000 yards
Kanzaki F. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 4,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 ,
LST-473 , LST-472 , LST-471 ,
LST-470 , LST-469 , LST-468 ,
LST-467 , LST-466 , LST-465 ,
LST-464 , LST-463 , LST-462 ,
LST-461 , LST-460 , LST-459 ,
LST-458 , LST-457 , LST-456 ,
LST-454 , LST-452 , LST-451 ,
LST-450 , LST-449 , LST-448 ,
LST-447 , LST-446 , LST-353 ,
LST-350 , LST-344 , LST-343 ,
LST-342 , LST-341 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Remey , DD Abner Read , DD Halsey Powell ,
DD Stephen Potter , DD William Porter
DD Prichett engages MTB G-879 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
LST-483 , LST-482 , LST-480 ,
LST-479 , LST-478 , LST-476 ,
LST-473 , LST-472 , LST-471 ,
LST-470 , LST-469 , LST-468 ,
LST-467 , LST-466 , LST-465 ,
LST-464 , LST-463 , LST-462 ,
LST-461 , LST-460 , LST-459 ,
LST-458 , LST-457 , LST-456 ,
LST-454 , LST-452 , LST-451 ,
LST-450 , LST-449 , LST-448 ,
LST-447 , LST-446 , LST-353 ,
LST-350 , LST-344 , LST-343 ,
LST-342 , LST-341 , LST-340 ,
LST-339 , LST-338 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Abner Read , DD Prichett , DD Halsey Powell ,
DD Stephen Potter , DD William Porter
DD Remey engages MTB G-879 at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 101,60
Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-5, hits 12, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DE Vammen, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE Richard S. Bull
AM Ardent
AM Superior
AM Spectacle
APA Elkheart
LCI-985
LCI-984
LCI-798
LCI-793
LCI(G)-470
LCI(G)-469
LCI(G)-457
LCI(G)-452
LCI(M)-632
LCI(R)-226
xAK Coast Farmer
xAK Capillo
xAK Cape Alava
xAK Am. Builder
xAK San Gabriel
xAK Makua
xAK Mobile City
DE Halloran
DE Fleming
DE Doneff
DE Donaldson
SSX Ha-5 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Vammen
DE Halloran fails to find sub and abandons search
DE Fleming fails to find sub and abandons search
DE Doneff fails to find sub and abandons search
DE Donaldson attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on TF, near Kumamoto at 102,59
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
APA J. Franklin Bell
CA Minneapolis
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Night Air attack on Kagoshima , at 102,60
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5d-S Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIf x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIf: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufighter VIf bombing from 100 feet *
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with A6M5d-S Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23500
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on TF, near Kumamoto at 102,59
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 10 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
LCI(G)-468
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Night Naval bombardment of Kumamoto at 102,59
Allied Ships
BB Richelieu
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB Indiana
CA Chicago II
CA Canberra II
CL Houston II
CL Vincennes II
Japanese ground losses:
732 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 9 (2 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Manpower hits 5
Fires 1099
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 73
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2
BB Richelieu firing at 79th Brigade
BB Alabama firing at 102nd Division
BB Massachusetts firing at 102nd Division
BB Indiana firing at 102nd Division
CA Chicago II firing at Kumamoto
CA Canberra II firing at Kumamoto
CL Houston II firing at Kumamoto
CL Vincennes II firing at Kumamoto
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
224 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Anthony
LCI(G)-468
LCI(G)-467
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI(R)-74
LCI(R)-73
LST-241
LST-240
LST-242
LST-243
LST-244
DD Harrison
Japanese ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
CA Minneapolis firing at 102nd Division
CL Emerald firing at 102nd Division
DD Charles Ausburne firing at 102nd Division
DD Anthony firing at 102nd Division
LCI(G)-468 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-467 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-74 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-73 fired at enemy troops
DD Anthony fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 11 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
5 troops of a US MMG Section lost from landing craft during unload of 2nd Marine Div /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2nd Marine Div
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of 2nd Marine Div /6
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 268th Motorised Bde
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
245 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB California
DD Baldwin
DD Satterlee
xAP Tanfield
DD Harding
Japanese ground losses:
223 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Queen Elizabeth firing at 79th Brigade
BB California firing at 102nd Division
DD Baldwin firing at 79th Brigade
DD Satterlee firing at 79th Brigade
DD Baldwin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 7 (4 destroyed, 3 disabled)
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of I Aus Corps Engr Bn /3
Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 7th Australian Div /14
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of III Indian Corps /4
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of III Indian Corps /5
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
78 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
DMS Hamilton
xAK Cape Constantine, Shell hits 1
DMS Perry fired at enemy troops
DMS Hamilton fired at enemy troops
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
75mm T94 Mtn Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at xAK Cape Constantine
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 21 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
78 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Dent
AK Crater
DMS Hambleton
DD Kane
DD Dent firing at 12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at AK Crater
75mm T94 Mtn Gun battery firing at AK Crater
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at AK Crater
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 38 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
201 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Java
DD Norman Scott
DD Converse
DD Burns
DD Boyd
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-373
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
AP Gen. W.M.Black
DD Sigsbee
Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
CL Java firing at 102nd Division
DD Norman Scott firing at 6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
DD Converse firing at 79th Brigade
DD Burns firing at 102nd Division
DD Boyd firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-373 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
DD Norman Scott fired at enemy troops
DD Converse fired at enemy troops
DD Burns fired at enemy troops
DD Boyd fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 44 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Motorized Support damaged beyond repair during unload of 131st Combat Engr Rgt
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AM Bittern
AM Vigilance
AM Token
LSM-50
LSM-52
LSM-53
LSM-51
LSM-55
LSM-54
AM Bittern fired at enemy troops
AM Vigilance fired at enemy troops
AM Token fired at enemy troops
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at LSM-50
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LSM-52
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
203 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
PF San Pedro
PF Glendale
PF Tacoma
KV Genista
KV Cyclamen
LSM-20
LCI-626
LCI-589
LCI-587
LCI-624
LCI-621
PF San Pedro fired at enemy troops
PF Glendale fired at enemy troops
PF Tacoma fired at enemy troops
KV Genista fired at enemy troops
KV Cyclamen fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 113 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
224 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Swiftsure
CL Newfoundland
CL Kenya
CL Tromp
CLAA Black Prince
CLAA Euryalus
DD Ulster
DD Rotherham
DD Roebuck
DD Johnston
DD Irwin
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(M)-588
APA Sarasota
Japanese ground losses:
400 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
CL Richmond firing at 79th Brigade
CL Swiftsure firing at 102nd Division
CL Newfoundland firing at 102nd Division
CL Kenya firing at 102nd Division
CL Tromp firing at 12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
CLAA Black Prince firing at 102nd Division
CLAA Euryalus firing at 79th Brigade
DD Ulster firing at 102nd Division
DD Rotherham firing at 102nd Division
DD Roebuck firing at 79th Brigade
DD Johnston firing at 79th Brigade
DD Irwin firing at 12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-588 fired at enemy troops
DD Rotherham fired at enemy troops
DD Johnston fired at enemy troops
DD Irwin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (5 destroyed, 14 disabled)
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th Marine Div /8
12 troops of a Vickers Section 43 accidentally lost during unload of 4th Armoured Bde
5 troops of a US MMG Section lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Marine Div /3
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of 1st Marine Div /5
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Australian Div
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 44 lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Australian Div /5
13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 44 accidentally lost during unload of 3rd Marine Div
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 3rd Marine Div /3
13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 44 lost overboard during unload of 3rd Marine Div /9
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 7th Australian Div /7
8 Engineers lost from landing craft during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
103 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Emerald
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Aulick
LCI(G)-468
LCI(G)-467
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI(R)-74
LCI(R)-73
LST-241
LST-240
DD Harrison
LST-242
CA Minneapolis firing at 79th Brigade
CL Emerald firing at 102nd Division
DD Charles Ausburne firing at 6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
DD Aulick firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-468 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-467 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-74 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-73 fired at enemy troops
DD Charles Ausburne fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
116 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB California
DD Baldwin
DD Harding
DD Satterlee
xAP Tanfield
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Queen Elizabeth firing at 102nd Division
BB California firing at 102nd Division
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
247 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
PF San Pedro
PF Glendale
PF Tacoma
KV Genista
KV Cyclamen
LCI-587
LCI-621
LSM-20
LCI-589
LCI-624
PF San Pedro fired at enemy troops
PF Glendale fired at enemy troops
PF Tacoma fired at enemy troops
KV Genista fired at enemy troops
KV Cyclamen fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
106 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Swiftsure
CL Newfoundland
CL Kenya
CL Tromp
CLAA Black Prince
CLAA Euryalus
DD Rotherham
DD Irwin
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(M)-588
APA Sarasota
DD Ulster
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Kenya firing at 79th Brigade
CL Tromp firing at 102nd Division
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-588 fired at enemy troops
DD Rotherham fired at enemy troops
DD Irwin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
DMS Hamilton
xAK Cape Constantine
DMS Perry fired at enemy troops
DMS Hamilton fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Kane
AK Crater
DD Kane firing at 102nd Division
DD Kane fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Java
DD Sigsbee
DD Norman Scott
DD Burns
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-373
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
AP Gen. W.M.Black
DD Burns firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-373 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
91 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI-623
LSM-57
LSM-56
LSM-53
LCI-531
LSM-50
AM Vigilance
AM Bittern
LSM-52
LSM-51
LSM-55
LCI-623 fired at enemy troops
LSM-57 fired at enemy troops
LSM-56 fired at enemy troops
LSM-53 fired at enemy troops
12cm T03 AA Gun battery firing at LSM-50
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LSM-50
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-505
LB-1024
LB-1025
LB-1026
LB-1027
LB-1028
LB-1029
LB-1030
LB-1031
LB-1032
LB-1033
LB-1034
Allied Ships
LST-484
LST-599
LST-600
LST-601
LST-604
LST-605
LST-606
LST-607
LST-608
LSM-20
LCI-587
LCI-589
LCI-621
LCI-624
LCI-625
LCI-626
LCI-627
LCI-628
LCI-629
LCI-634
LCI-635
LCI-636
LCI-637
LCI-639
LCI-640
LCI-653
LCI-654
LCI-655
LCI-656
LCI-657
LCI-771
LCI-772
LCI-773
LCI-774
LCI-775
KV Cyclamen
KV Genista
PF Tacoma
PF Glendale
PF San Pedro
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-505
LB-1024
LB-1025
LB-1026
LB-1027
LB-1028
LB-1029
LB-1030
LB-1031
LB-1032
LB-1033
LB-1034
Allied Ships
AM Token
AM Vigilance
AM Bittern
LST-34
LSM-50
LSM-51
LSM-52
LSM-53
LSM-54
LSM-55
LSM-56
LSM-57
LSM-58
LSM-59
LCI-531
LCI-532
LCI-533
LCI-535
LCI-536
LCI-537
LCI-549
LCI-622
LCI-623
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 9,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-1035, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5001, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5002, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5003, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LB-5004, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5005, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5006, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5007, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5008, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
LB-5009, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LB-5010, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5011, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
BB Richelieu
DD McDermut
DD McGowan
DD McKee
DD McNair
DD Melvin
DD Mertz
CL Vincennes II
CL Houston II
CA Canberra II
CA Chicago II
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 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...
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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 3,000 yards
LB-5011 sunk by BB Richelieu at 3,000 yards
LB-5009 sunk by BB Richelieu at 3,000 yards
LB-5010 sunk by CA Chicago II at 3,000 yards
LB-5006 sunk by BB Richelieu at 3,000 yards
LB-5005 sunk by BB Alabama at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LB-5008 sunk by BB Alabama at 2,000 yards
LB-5004 sunk by BB Massachusetts at 2,000 yards
LB-1035 sunk by BB Alabama at 2,000 yards
LB-5001 sunk by DD Mertz at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
LB-5007 sunk by DD Mertz at 3,000 yards
LB-5002 sunk by DD McNair at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on LB-5003
LB-5003 sunk by BB Indiana at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-5012
LB-5013
LB-5014
LB-5015
LB-201
LB-202
LB-203
LB-204
LB-205
LB-206
LB-207
LB-208
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 14,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-5012
LB-5013
LB-5014, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-5015
LB-201
LB-202
LB-203
LB-204
LB-205, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LB-206
LB-207, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-208
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases 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 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
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 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range increases 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 increases to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 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 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
LB-5014 sunk by DD Remey at 9,000 yards
LB-207 sunk by DD Remey at 9,000 yards
LB-205 sunk by DD Remey at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kumamoto at 102,59, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-209
LB-565
LB-1204
LB-1205
LB-1206
LB-1207
LB-1208
Allied Ships
DD Picking
DD William Porter
DD Porterfield
DD Stephen Potter
DD Halsey Powell
DD Prichett
DD Abner Read
DD Remey
LST-177
LST-179
LST-180
LST-202
LST-204
LST-207
LST-214
LST-215
LST-216
LST-249
LST-338
LST-339
LST-340
LST-341
LST-342
LST-343
LST-344
LST-350
LST-353
LST-446
LST-447
LST-448
LST-449
LST-450
LST-451
LST-452
LST-454
LST-456
LST-457
LST-458
LST-459
LST-460
LST-461
LST-462
LST-463
LST-464
LST-465
LST-466
LST-467
LST-468
LST-469
LST-470
LST-471
LST-472
LST-473
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 10,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 46
Spitfire VIII x 14
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
F4U-1A Corsair x 30
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 35
Spitfire VIII x 19
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 20
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 35
Spitfire VIII x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F4U-1A Corsair x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 33
G4M2a Betty x 24
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 48
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 91
Corsair IV x 23
Hellcat I x 8
Seafire IIC x 22
Seafire L.III x 37
Martlet II x 45
Spitfire VIII x 58
Spitfire VIII x 25
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 29
FM-1 Wildcat x 75
FM-2 Wildcat x 181
F4U-1A Corsair x 128
F6F-3 Hellcat x 451
F6F-5 Hellcat x 181
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 5 destroyed
G4M2a Betty: 13 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Kalinin Bay
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF-311 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VMF-314 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 22000
Raid is overhead
VMF-324 with F4U-1A Corsair (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
9 planes vectored on to bombers
No.9 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
No.79 Sqn RAAF with Spitfire VIII (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.17 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.54 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.81 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
No.136 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.152 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.155 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.273 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.452 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.14 Sqn RNZAF with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
No.607 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.615 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
35th FG/41st FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
318th FG/73rd FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 54
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 41
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 89
Corsair IV x 23
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 22
Seafire L.III x 35
Martlet II x 44
Spitfire VIII x 41
Spitfire VIII x 18
F4U-1D Corsair x 4
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 23
FM-1 Wildcat x 74
FM-2 Wildcat x 176
F4U-1A Corsair x 121
F6F-3 Hellcat x 434
F6F-5 Hellcat x 172
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 32 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28360.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VRF-1F/C with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 9 on standby, 25 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 14 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 12 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 11 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 50
A6M5b Zero x 10
A6M5c Zero x 24
J1N1-Sa Irving x 17
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 82
Corsair IV x 19
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 20
Seafire L.III x 31
Martlet II x 44
Spitfire VIII x 26
Spitfire VIII x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 17
FM-1 Wildcat x 65
FM-2 Wildcat x 156
F4U-1A Corsair x 104
F6F-3 Hellcat x 397
F6F-5 Hellcat x 156
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 28 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 11 destroyed
J1N1-Sa Irving: 11 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VRF-1F/C with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 25 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 11 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 29
A6M5b Zero x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 27
D4Y3 Judy x 27
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 73
Corsair IV x 14
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 20
Seafire L.III x 28
Martlet II x 44
Spitfire VIII x 18
Spitfire VIII x 7
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 9
FM-1 Wildcat x 57
FM-2 Wildcat x 141
F4U-1A Corsair x 90
F6F-3 Hellcat x 356
F6F-5 Hellcat x 140
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 8 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 14 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y3 Judy: 14 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Barnes
CVE Breton
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F/C with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 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 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 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 37 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 25 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 14 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 10 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 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 47 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 14 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 19 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
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 Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 15
B6N2 Jill x 18
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 68
Corsair IV x 14
Hellcat I x 6
Seafire IIC x 20
Seafire L.III x 28
Martlet II x 41
Spitfire VIII x 17
Spitfire VIII x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
FM-1 Wildcat x 52
FM-2 Wildcat x 132
F4U-1A Corsair x 86
F6F-3 Hellcat x 328
F6F-5 Hellcat x 134
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 7 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 10 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 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 to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 5 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 14 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 5 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 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 38 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 6 on standby, 10 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Torishima at 111,69
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 41
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 10
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 14
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 79
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Thetis Bay
CVE Steamer Bay
CVE Munda
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-42 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 34300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-80 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 34300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VC(F)-81 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-82 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-87 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-91 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-97 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kumamoto at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 20
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 2
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
Martlet II x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
F6F-5 Hellcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Corsair II: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VRF-1F/B with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-80 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38800
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27600
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.887 Sqn FAA with Seafire L.III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.888 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on 41st Division, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
TBF-1 Avenger x 25
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Infantry Brigade, at 90,53 , near Nanking
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 6
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 22
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 26
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
273 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 67th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 11th RGC Temp. Division, at 85,50 (Hankow)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 60th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 11th RGC Temp. Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 28th Special Base Force, at 102,58 (Nagasaki/Sasebo)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 27
B-25G Mitchell x 6
P-51D Mustang x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Sasebo Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 31st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 28th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 21st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Kumamoto , at 102,59
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Martlet II x 2
Spitfire VIII x 24
Spitfire VIII x 8
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 2
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
2 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
2 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet
2 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 90,53 , near Nanking
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1J Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1J Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 24th Nav Gsn Unit , at 57,105 (Pamakasan)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 63,113 (Waingapu)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 40th Division, at 91,48 , near Suchow
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Vengeance IV x 31
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
160 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance IV releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance IV releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Vengeance IV releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance IV releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance IV releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th Division ...
Also attacking 116th Division ...
Also attacking 40th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 1
Martlet II x 1
Liberator B.VI x 12
B-24J Liberator x 10
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 63
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 35
B-29-1 Superfort x 87
B-29-25 Superfort x 37
F-6C Mustang x 8
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8
P-51D Mustang x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged
B-29-25 Superfort: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
1347 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 49 destroyed, 107 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 47 (14 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 79th Brigade ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th IMB Artillery Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Fusan , at 103,55
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 32
Thunderbolt II x 46
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Thunderbolt II sweeping at 15000 feet
15 x Thunderbolt II sweeping at 15000 feet
16 x Thunderbolt II sweeping at 15000 feet
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 15000 feet *
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 59th Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 22
TBF-1 Avenger x 3
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
135 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking China Expeditionary Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Kagoshima , at 102,60
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 14
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 73rd Division, at 102,60 (Kagoshima)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 21
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
B-29-25 Superfort x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 80th Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 46th Div.Tank Unit , at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
B-24J Liberator x 21
F-6C Mustang x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
F6F-5 Hellcat x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (14 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 102nd Division ...
Also attacking 46th Div.Tank Unit ...
Also attacking 102nd Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 36th Division, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 39th Ind. Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 36th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Ind. Engineer Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 17
B-25J11 Mitchell x 16
P-51D Mustang x 11
PBJ-1J Mitchell x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
288 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PBJ-1J Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 5th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 85th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 15th RGC Temp. Division ...
Also attacking Nanking Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 2
Martlet II x 2
B-29-1 Superfort x 17
P-51D Mustang x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
B-25J11 Mitchell x 11
P-51D Mustang x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J11 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 11th Ind.Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
124 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 46th Div.Tank Unit , at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 1
B-25C Mitchell x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
F6F-5 Hellcat x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 63rd Infantry Group , at 82,84 (Catbalogan)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
F6F-5 Hellcat x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 10th Ind.Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 47
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 17 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st NCPC Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 19th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd/A Division ...
Also attacking 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 13th Army ...
Also attacking 12th Army ...
Also attacking 10th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 51st Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 10th Ind.Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 51st Infantry Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st NCPC Infantry Brigade, at 91,47 (Suchow)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Martlet II x 1
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
F6F-5 Hellcat x 1
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 80th Infantry Brigade, at 102,59 (Kumamoto)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 1
Seafire IIC x 1
Seafire L.III x 1
Martlet II x 1
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
F6F-5 Hellcat x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Takamatsu at 107,59
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-5 Hellcat x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 2
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 22, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kobe at 108,59
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-5 Hellcat x 18
TBM-1C Avenger x 6
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima
CM Tsugaru, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hiroshima/Kure at 106,58
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hellcat I x 12
FM-2 Wildcat x 34
F6F-3 Hellcat x 54
F6F-5 Hellcat x 90
TBF-1 Avenger x 8
TBM-1C Avenger x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Miikesan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Koshiki-jima Retto , at 101,60
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 41
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 29
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 7 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VC(F)-84 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VC(F)-92 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VC(F)-94 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-3 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VC(F)-11 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VC(F)-14 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Thunderbolt II (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
No.146 Sqn RAF with Thunderbolt II (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 13 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Torishima at 111,69
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 13
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 5
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 1
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 47
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VC(F)-42 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-80 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-81 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-82 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-87 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-91 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-97 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Chichi-jima , at 111,74
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
TBM-1C Avenger x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Izu Oshima , at 113,62
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 8
TBM-1C Avenger x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on 63rd Infantry Group , at 82,84 (Catbalogan)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IV x 6
B-24J Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 63rd Infantry Group , at 82,84 (Catbalogan)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
F6F-5 Hellcat x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kanoya at 102,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
TBM-1C Avenger x 2
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
E No.26, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kobe at 108,59
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 23
TBM-1C Avenger x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CM Tokiwa
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kochi at 105,61
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
TBM-1C Avenger x 3
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on Takamatsu , at 107,59
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 2
F6F-5 Hellcat x 25
SBD-5 Dauntless x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 8
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
PB Yahada Maru
PB Sozan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
E No.11, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Takamatsu ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E No.11
Also attacking Takamatsu ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Hiroshima/Kure , at 106,58
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 42
F6F-5 Hellcat x 82
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 27
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 28
TBM-1C Avenger x 8
TBM-3 Avenger x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 5 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
xAK Miikesan Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Oi Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Bisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AKE London Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
ACM Mejima Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Hong Kong Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AKE Syohei Maru, Bomb hits 1
ACM Asahi Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
17 x TBM-3 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
16 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
Miikesan Maru dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Miikesan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring ACM Oi Maru
Also attacking Hiroshima/Kure ...
London Maru dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring ACM Bisan Maru
Also attacking Hiroshima/Kure ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AKE London Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Fukuoka , at 103,57
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 33
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Avenger II: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Avenger II bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Nagasaki/Sasebo , at 102,58
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
E8N2 Dave: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Avenger II bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kagoshima , at 102,60
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 23
F6F-5 Hellcat x 34
No Allied losses
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Avenger II bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Oita , at 104,59
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
F6F-5 Hellcat x 13
TBM-1C Avenger x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
L2D2 Tabby: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Tokuyama , at 105,58
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 8
Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Naval bombardment of Kumamoto at 102,59
Allied Ships
BB King George V
BB Wisconsin
CA Cumberland
CA Suffolk
CA London
CA Dorsetshire
DD Taussig
DD Moale
DD Mansfield
DD Ingraham
DD Haynsworth
DD English
Japanese ground losses:
493 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 41 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 16 (7 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (5 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Manpower hits 2
Resources hits 2
Fires 522
Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 97
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1
BB King George V firing at Kumamoto
BB Wisconsin firing at Kumamoto
CA Cumberland firing at Kumamoto
CA Suffolk firing at Kumamoto
CA London firing at Kumamoto
CA Dorsetshire firing at 102nd Division
DD Taussig firing at Kumamoto
DD Moale firing at 102nd Division
DD Mansfield firing at Kumamoto
DD Ingraham firing at Kumamoto
DD Haynsworth firing at Kumamoto
DD English firing at 79th Brigade
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI(R)-73
LST-241
LST-240
LST-243
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-73 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
DMS Hamilton
xAK Cape Constantine
DMS Perry fired at enemy troops
DMS Hamilton fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
80 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Hambleton
DMS Hobson
DMS Howard
DMS Palmer
AK Crater
DMS Hambleton fired at enemy troops
DMS Hobson fired at enemy troops
DMS Howard fired at enemy troops
DMS Palmer fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-373
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
AP Gen. W.M.Black
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-373 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
190 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Caradoc
CL Mobile
CL Santa Fe
CL Phoenix
DD Urania
DD Undine
LCI(G)-398
LCI(G)-78
LCI-70
LCI-69
LCI-68
LCI-67
LST-610
LST-630
LST-632
DD Urchin
LST-633
LST-631
LST-634
Japanese ground losses:
281 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Caradoc firing at 79th Brigade
CL Mobile firing at 102nd Division
CL Santa Fe firing at 102nd Division
CL Phoenix firing at 102nd Division
DD Urania firing at 102nd Division
DD Undine firing at 79th Brigade
LCI(G)-398 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI-70 fired at enemy troops
LCI-69 fired at enemy troops
LCI-68 fired at enemy troops
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
DD Undine fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 64 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 33 (0 destroyed, 33 disabled)
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
82 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCS(L)-32
LCS(L)-31
LCS(L)-15
LCS(L)-13
LCS(L)-12
LCT-179
LCT-178
Japanese ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LCS(L)-32 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-31 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-15 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-13 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-12 fired at enemy troops
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LCT-179
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LCT-178
75mm Infantry Gun battery firing at LCT-178
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 84 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
45 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI-623
LCI-536
LSM-58
LSM-57
LSM-56
LSM-53
LSM-52
LSM-50
LSM-54
LSM-51
LCI-623 fired at enemy troops
LCI-536 fired at enemy troops
LSM-58 fired at enemy troops
LSM-57 fired at enemy troops
LSM-56 fired at enemy troops
LSM-53 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
182 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Baltimore
CL Sumatra
CL Achilles
DD John Hood
DD Heermann
DD Healy
LCI(G)-463
LCI(G)-462
LCI(G)-366
LCI-66
LCI-65
LCI-64
LCI-61
LCI(M)-582
LCI(R)-72
LCI(R)-71
LST-16
LST-17
LST-18
LST-20
LST-19
LST-22
Japanese ground losses:
363 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 16 (2 destroyed, 14 disabled)
CA Baltimore firing at 79th Brigade
CL Sumatra firing at 79th Brigade
CL Achilles firing at 102nd Division
DD John Hood firing at 102nd Division
DD Heermann firing at 102nd Division
DD Healy firing at 102nd Division
LCI(G)-463 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-462 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-366 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops
LCI-65 fired at enemy troops
LCI-64 fired at enemy troops
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-582 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-72 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-71 fired at enemy troops
DD John Hood fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 94 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
408 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 61 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (0 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (1 destroyed, 18 disabled)
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 44 lost from landing craft during unload of 8th Australian Div
Motorized Support damaged beyond repair during unload of 8th Australian Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 8th Australian Div /9
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of XIV US Corps /3
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI-775
LCI-772
LCI-640
LCI-627
LSM-20
LCI-587
LCI-625
LCI-589
LCI-621
LCI-775 fired at enemy troops
LCI-772 fired at enemy troops
LCI-640 fired at enemy troops
LCI-627 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Remey
DD Abner Read
DD William Porter
LST-177
LST-179
LST-202
LST-180
LST-204
DD Remey firing at 79th Brigade
DD Abner Read firing at 102nd Division
DD William Porter firing at 102nd Division
DD Abner Read fired at enemy troops
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at LST-202
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
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Invasion Support action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
103 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(M)-588
APA Sarasota
DD Ulster
APA Fayette
Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-588 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Pre-Invasion action off Kumamoto (102,59)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
151 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G)-465
LCI(G)-464
LCI(G)-442
LCI(G)-405
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCS(L)-30
LCS(L)-29
LCS(L)-28
LCS(L)-27
LCS(L)-25
LCS(L)-23
LCS(L)-22
LCS(L)-21
LCS(L)-19
LCS(L)-18
LCS(L)-16
LCS(L)-14
LCI-24
LCI-63
LCI-62
xAK Utahan
LCI-85
LCI-75
LCI-83
Japanese ground losses:
810 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LCI(G)-465 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-464 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-442 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-405 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-30 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-29 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-28 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-27 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-25 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-23 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-22 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-21 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-19 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-18 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-16 fired at enemy troops
LCS(L)-14 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kumamoto (102,59)
TF 222 troops unloading over beach at Kumamoto, 102,59
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
8 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Eng Amph Bde
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Ground combat at Kumamoto (102,59)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 688 troops, 49 guns, 27 vehicles, Assault Value = 516
Defending force 122886 troops, 1478 guns, 4835 vehicles, Assault Value = 5466
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 21 (18 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
79th Brigade
102nd Division
12th Ind.Mixed Regiment
107th JAAF AF Bn
14th Area Army
2nd Medium Mortar Battalion
218th Naval Construction Battalion
28th Army
227th Naval Construction Battalion
103rd AA Regiment
37th Ind. Engineer Regiment
12th Air Flotilla
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
46th Div.Tank Unit
22nd Ind.AA Gun Co
80th Infantry Brigade
6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
217th Naval Construction Battalion
Waifu JAAF Base Force
Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
3rd Marine Division
7th Australian Division
8th KGV Light Cav Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
3rd Cavalry Regiment
2nd USMC Tank Battalion
5th USMC Tank Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
268th Motorised Brigade
255th Indian Tank Brigade
4th USMC Tank Battalion
711th Tank Battalion
Guides Cavalry Regiment
2/5th Armoured Regiment
2nd Marine Division
42nd Cavalry Regiment
1st USMC Tank Battalion
131st Combat Engineer Regiment
11th PAVO Regiment
8th Australian Div /1
2/6th Armoured Regiment
762nd Tank Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
Gardner's Horse Regiment
254th Armoured Brigade
4th Marine Division
IV Corps Engineer Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
44th Cavalry Regiment
4th Armoured Bde /17
1st Marine Division
150th RAC Regiment
766th Tank Battalion
50th Tank Bde /15
2/13th Field Regiment
III Indian Corps
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
4th Eng Amph Bde /21
XIV US Corps /1
2nd Eng Amph Bde /7
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Ground combat at Suchow (91,47)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 281776 troops, 1522 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6146
Defending force 108301 troops, 749 guns, 253 vehicles, Assault Value = 1166
Allied adjusted assault: 775
Japanese adjusted defense: 49
Allied assault odds: 15 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
16362 casualties reported
Squads: 729 destroyed, 154 disabled
Non Combat: 422 destroyed, 366 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 159 (129 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Vehicles lost 40 (26 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units destroyed 5
Allied ground losses:
4225 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 387 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 69 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 37 disabled
Guns lost 34 (2 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Assaulting units:
37th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
20th Chinese Corps
59th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
60th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
97th Chinese Corps
27th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
73rd Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
25th Chinese Corps
29th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
5th War Area
57th AT Gun Regiment
19th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
31st Group Army
Central Reserve
1st Artillery Regiment
41st AA Regiment
2nd Group Army
26th Group Army
24th Group Army
39th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
9th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
9th War Area
18th Artillery Regiment
20th Group Army
14th Group Army
6th War Area
49th AA Regiment
7th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
Defending units:
17th RGC Temp. Division
104th Division
14th Ind.Infantry Brigade
54th Infantry Brigade
110th/B Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
41st Division
51st Infantry Brigade
115th Infantry Regiment
5th Ind.Infantry Brigade
23rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Ind.Infantry Brigade
8th Mongol Cavalry Division
36th Division
6th Division
10th Ind.Infantry Brigade
39th Division
19th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd RGC Capital Division
66th Infantry Regiment
11th Ind.Infantry Brigade
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment
13th Ind.Infantry Brigade
63rd Infantry Brigade
59th Infantry Brigade
3rd/A Division
85th Infantry Brigade
64th Infantry Brigade
38th Division
32nd Division
3rd/C Division
16th RGC Temp. Division
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Mortar Battalion
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
RGC Army
4th Cavalry Brigade
22nd AA Regiment
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
70th Infantry Brigade
17th JAAF Base Force
23rd Army
18th JNAF AF Unit
38th Ind. Engineer Regiment
China Expeditionary Army
Nanking Naval Guard Unit
17th/C Division
16th JAAF Base Force
11th Army
138th Infantry Regiment
12th Army
1st RGC Division
71st Infantry Brigade
22nd RGC Temp. Division
1st Army
4th Mortar Battalion
27th RGC Temp. Division
95th JAAF AF Bn
Kyuko Naval Guard Unit
1st NCPC Infantry Brigade
13th Army
2nd RGC Division
54th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Ind. Engineer Regiment
19th RGC Temp. Division
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade
20th RGC Division
24th NCPC Route Brigade
56th JAAF AF Bn
3rd/B Division