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RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/23/2006 6:02:57 PM

castor troy

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ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I wonder how much AA that TF fired off to break up the attack Ill bet they will need to withdraw to re arm.

My Hellcats didnt stop them cold it feels much more historic if CAP is sub 100

A follow up attack would have been interesting!

The second strike wouldn�t suffer that much from flak and you could have been in serious trouble. But that�s just hypothetical.

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RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/23/2006 8:24:33 PM

aztez

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Those Betty's where propably flown by expirienced pilots since they managed get through CV CAP. You better be careful since PzB will have plenty of LBA's available from nearby bases.

Where your fighter on 50% CAP or...?

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RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/23/2006 8:31:04 PM

Andy Mac

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I think they were on 40 F6F's on each of Intrepid and Yorktown backed by 21 on each of Princeton and Belleau Wood so 122 total.

I think 21 were on Night CAP so that leaves 101 for daylight missions of which 48 scrambled so it looks like 50% CAP

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RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/24/2006 9:36:41 PM

Andy Mac

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A follow up attack would have been very nasty but a couple of things jump out at me.

1. He heavily LR Capped Biak but my 2 Aussie DD's managed to get away unscathed after mixing it up with barges
2. Although these two carrier TF's have been seperated they are both in one piece.
3. I still managed to get 35k men ashore so I dont expect Sarmi to stand for long.
4. The next Hydra TF is already at sea covered by 2 further CV TF's at least as strong as the two in action at the moment I MUST keep up the momentum to try and knock him off balance;)
5. I have managed to winnow out some elite betties before I go any deeper

Had he not lost KB off of Aitape/Dagua my operational freedom would be far more restricted than it is now.

Andy

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RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/25/2006 4:10:56 PM

Andy Mac

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OK things are going well Hydra 4 is still not spotted my carriers have regrouped and punched out a little TF and the first attack on Sarmi was a real success 3:1 the base will fall soon !!!!.

Suplly Supply Supply is the real pain I need every single AK I can find to keep the tap running.

A major raid on my supply lines would seriously dislocate my offensive fortuantely I dont think he has the carriers any more to interfere.

This whole period for the allies is about keeping supply flowing. AK's are almost the most important ship on the map at present.

My Air sucks up an enormous level of supply to keep going.

I had ported forward 700,000 tonnes of supply to Rabaul prior to Hydra it is already after 2 weeks operations down to 500,000.

I need a convoy with 50k supply and fuel to arrive every 5 - 6 days to keep my stockpile up so every AK i pull off the line to support amphibs is a real distraction.

The no 1 use for IJN carriers in this phase should be commerce raids IMO

p.s. I am concerned about how effective Jacks were against F4U's looks nasty

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/28/44

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1067
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TF 1067 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
DD Hall
DD Guest
DD Clarence Bronson
DD Ammen

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
66 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
275 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 48,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-42

Allied Ships
DD Quickmatch
DD Quiberon

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Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 19
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Runway hits 7
Port supply hits 2

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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
DD Hall
DD Guest
DD Converse
LCT LCT-178, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 46
D4Y Judy x 33
A6M5c Zeke x 48
B6N Jill x 26
G4M2 Betty x 76
P1Y Frances x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported

Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 182

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 52
A6M5 Zeke x 323
D4Y Judy x 43
B6N Jill x 8
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 88
P1Y Frances x 145
Ki-21 Sally x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported

Airbase hits 43
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 384

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 33
P-40N Warhawk x 15
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 14
Spitfire VIII x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
P-38J Lightning x 23
B-24J Liberator x 101

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 44,77

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 48
SB2C Helldiver x 50
TBM Avenger x 46

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kirisima Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kyokko Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Malta Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kuwayama Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Koki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Momoyama Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
G4M2 Betty x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 94

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 14 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 11 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 damaged

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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 44
J2M Jack x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
Corsair IV x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 11 destroyed
Corsair IV: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kaika Maru
MSW Tamozono Maru #1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kaiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Kakyu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 84

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

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Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15138 troops, 94 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 33125 troops, 260 guns, 154 vehicles

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Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 30725 troops, 260 guns, 151 vehicles

Defending force 15589 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Japanese ground losses:
510 casualties reported
Guns lost 16

Allied ground losses:
1438 casualties reported
Guns lost 34
Vehicles lost 1

(in reply to Andy Mac)

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RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/26/2006 11:16:46 PM

Andy Mac

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My light surface TF's sank several ships and got in amongst his barges.

My Fighters are getting tired and the Jack is formidable I need more LR fighters and my pilots are gettign tired almost time to rotate afew in

P38J's and B24's ordered to hit Biak

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/01/44

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ASW attack at 46,57

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 12

Allied Ships
SS Skate

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Sub attack at 55,57

Japanese Ships
AK Taga Maru
AK Hozugawa Maru
MSW Wa 21

Allied Ships
SS Tang

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Sub attack at 56,56

Japanese Ships
AK Tenshin
MSW Wa 21

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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ASW attack at 49,78

Japanese Ships
SS I-41

Allied Ships
SC SC-1062
SC SC-743
DE Seid
DE William C. Miller
DE Greiner
DE Doneff

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kozui Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AG AG-5071
AG AG-5088
AG AG-5089
AG AG-5090
AG AG-5091, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5140
AG AG-5161, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-5163, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Stack

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Noemfoor at 45,76

Japanese Ships
AK Kiyosumi Maru, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
DD Bennett
DD Black
DD Boyd

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaika Maru, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Hotsukawa Maru, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaiko Maru, Shell hits 36, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaishi Maru, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kakyu Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Sigsbee

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kanayamasan Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Sigsbee

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Karimo Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kashu Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Knapp, Shell hits 1
DD Sigsbee

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Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported

Runway hits 10
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4

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Sub attack at 56,56

Japanese Ships
AK Panama Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Tenshin
MSW Wa 21

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M5 Zeke x 120
D4Y Judy x 44
B6N Jill x 8
G4M2 Betty x 25
P1Y Frances x 77

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 178

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
25 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
32 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
21 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
41 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 33
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 7 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13
Spitfire VIII x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 5 destroyed, 3 damaged
Spitfire VIII: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 25
B-24J Liberator x 79

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
22 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
TBM Avenger x 61

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 21
P-40N Warhawk x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
13 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 42,74

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 28

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 39
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 20 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Kazegumo, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,78

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 39
F6F-5N Hellcat x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 50,78

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 39
F6F-5N Hellcat x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 8 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14162 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31814 troops, 203 guns, 158 vehicles

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Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 29094 troops, 203 guns, 151 vehicles

Defending force 14342 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Japanese ground losses:
949 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Allied ground losses:
632 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 2

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Post #: 576

RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/26/2006 11:21:13 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
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Errr ouch !!!

The P38 Gp was clouded off and the 24J's went in alone 30+ shot down that was nasty.

1st time in a long time that I have lost more than the Japanese in the air

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/02/44

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 51,61

Japanese Ships
AP Azuchi Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 23

Allied Ships
SS Aspro

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 46
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 47
G4M2 Betty x 89
P1Y Frances x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 172

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
14 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
46 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 190
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 60
P1Y Frances x 78

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Runway hits 215

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
21 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
50 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 32
P-40N Warhawk x 14
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
12 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Biak , at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
J2M Jack x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
J2M Jack: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 33 destroyed

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 7
Spitfire VIII x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 9
B-24J Liberator x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
J2M Jack x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 10

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 35
SB2C Helldiver x 53
TBM Avenger x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 12 destroyed, 8 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 8 destroyed, 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Momoyama Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10991 troops, 63 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 32161 troops, 183 guns, 173 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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Post #: 577

RE: Mrs Betty came to call - 5/27/2006 10:18:57 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
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Sarmi falls Hydra proceeds and the Hydra 4 TF is on the way ....

I am slightly concerned about my losses in the air its a tad worrying

The next few days are critical !!!!! I would not want to be striking this deep with an intact KB around.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/03/44

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 49,76

Japanese Ships
SS I-41, hits 4, on fire

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton
DD Luce
DD Kidd
DD Johnston
DD Isherwood
DD Hutchins

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1185
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TF 1185 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1185 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 53
N1K1-J George x 45
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 48
G4M2 Betty x 79
P1Y Frances x 53
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 166

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 53
A6M5 Zeke x 328
D4Y Judy x 45
B6N Jill x 26
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 86
P1Y Frances x 157

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 246

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 15

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 30
P-40N Warhawk x 9
P-38J Lightning x 43
F-5A Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Boomerang II: 1 destroyed
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 8
Spitfire VIII x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18
B-24J Liberator x 80

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 46
TBM Avenger x 38

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
SB2C Helldiver x 6
Spitfire VIII x 4
Kittyhawk III x 16
P-40N Warhawk x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 26

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10417 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 32840 troops, 193 guns, 180 vehicles

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Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 28980 troops, 193 guns, 158 vehicles

Defending force 12499 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Sarmi base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
871 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
644 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
Vehicles lost 3

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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Post #: 578

OUCH !!!! - 5/27/2006 10:21:52 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
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OUCH lots of Hellcats attrited the Jack is formidable 1 2 1 exchange rate fortunately 2 more carrier TF's have arrived to beef up my force and my replensihement TF's have replaced a lot of fighters

Richmond ate a torpedo part of the price of taking cover off of my retreating Hydra 3 TF's to beef up the cover for the Hydra 4 TF's

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/04/44

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ASW attack at 65,46

Japanese Ships
DD Hayashimo
DD Akishimo
DD Matsukaze
PC PC-8
PC PC-3
PC Nomi
PC Kasado

Allied Ships
SS Flier

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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 29
P-40N Warhawk x 13
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 16
P-40N Warhawk x 9
P-38J Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 58

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 5 destroyed, 12 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:

Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 70
J2M Jack x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 25
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 79
SB2C Helldiver x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 42 destroyed
J2M Jack: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 27 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 29 destroyed, 15 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Biak , at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 50
J2M Jack x 15
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 87
SB2C Helldiver x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 25 destroyed
J2M Jack: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 17 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 39 destroyed, 9 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 14 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,75

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 27
F6F Hellcat x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kasyu Maru, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 55,80

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied Ships
LCT LCT-163, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Richmond, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-351, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Ewa

Aircraft Attacking:

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Post #: 579

RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 12:42:45 AM

Andy Mac

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From: Alexandria, Scotland
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Invasion TF will hit Noemfoor in 2 days I am getting concerned by the amount of A2A casualties my TF's are taking.

Sarmi is alreay 54% to level 2 so I should have air support from there soon.

My replenishment TF is out of replacement fighters and is heading back to Rabaul to re arm - one more big hit from LBA and I may need to withdraw I have my last wave of Hellcats on board one more 60 - 70+ Hellcat casualties may make me need to pull back or I will be exposed.

Those replenishment arriers are a god send to the allies

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/05/44

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ASW attack at 49,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-42, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Lewis Hancock
DD Halligan
DD Hale
DD Hailey
DD Haggard
DD Dortch
DD Dashiell
DD Cowell
DD Cotten

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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Japanese Ships
SS I-42, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DE Seid
DE Greiner
DE Doneff

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 81
N1K1-J George x 45
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 43
B6N Jill x 9
G4M2 Betty x 97
P1Y Frances x 43
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 32

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 214

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 186
G4M1 Betty x 8
G4M2 Betty x 63
P1Y Frances x 77

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 224

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 19
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 25
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 33
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 4
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed, 10 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 15 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 29
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 38
F6F Hellcat x 30
Corsair IV x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 73
TBM Avenger x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 23 destroyed
J2M Jack: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 12 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 8 destroyed, 2 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
J2M Jack x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 73
SB2C Helldiver x 111
TBM Avenger x 131

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
J2M Jack: 7 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
186 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 14
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 45

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:

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Post #: 580

RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 2:49:12 AM

Andy Mac

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My TF's are congregating its time to go in hard !!!!

The bombardment TF's went in last night the Infantry will hit the beaches tomorrow

All going well Hydra 4 will go as well as 1 - 3.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/06/44

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ASW attack at 65,51

Japanese Ships
PG Tosho Maru
MSW Banshu Maru #18
MSW Wa 5
MSW Wa 4
MSW Wa 3
MSW Wa 2
MSW Wa 1

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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TF 1030 encounters mine field at Noemfoor (45,76)

Allied Ships
DMS Elliot
DMS Chandler
DMS Howard
DMS Palmer

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 186
D4Y Judy x 45
B6N Jill x 26
G4M2 Betty x 27
P1Y Frances x 60

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 184

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
36 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
48 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
26 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
48 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F6F Hellcat x 23
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 184
F6F-5N Hellcat x 6
TBM Avenger x 194

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
22 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
15 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
13 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
18 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
12 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
27 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
26 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
16 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
23 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
13 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
28 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 8
Corsair IV x 3
F6F-5N Hellcat x 3
TBM Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 23
P-40N Warhawk x 11
P-38J Lightning x 13

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 2 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
11 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Noemfoor, at 45,76 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Chicago, Shell hits 2
CL Birmingham, Shell hits 3
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 4
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
1130 casualties reported
Guns lost 12

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 40
Port hits 10
Port supply hits 27

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Post #: 581

RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 2:24:46 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
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Oops no capital ships in the invasion TF hurt me but we will go ahead.

I am concerned about the strength I am meeting in North NG.

I have already had to allocate 3 extra Bdes to future Hydra operations and I I think I will reinforce others as well but the fact is I dont have that many extra forces available

I will reinforce Sansoper and Wasile by 3 Bdes each and keep the remainder to reinforce Noemfoor if I HAVE to

1st Aus Army Reserve

112th US Cav Regt Reserve TF -> Rabaul
1st Aus Bde Reserve Aitape
7th Aus Bde Reserve Lae
30th Aus Bde Reserve Aitape

6th Army Reserve

4th USMC Raider Bn Rabaul Rabaul
364th US RCT Rabaul TF-> Rabaul
4th USMC Para Bn Rabaul Rabaul
13th Canadian Bde Rabaul TF-> Rabaul
14th Canadian Bde Rabaul TF-> Rabaul
15th Canadian Bde Rabaul TF-> Rabaul

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/08/44

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Naval bombardment of Noemfoor, at 45,76 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Gatling
DD Franks
DD Foote
DD Eaton
DD Dyson
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise, Shell hits 3
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 49
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 6

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TF 1174 encounters mine field at Noemfoor (45,76)

TF 1174 troops unloading over beach at Noemfoor, 45,76

Allied Ships
MSW Chief
MSW Motive
MSW Sage
DE Emery
DE Parks
AK Charlotte P. Gilman, Mine hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Noemfoor, 45,76, firing at TF 1174
1432 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Trathen, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Walker, Shell hits 6, on fire
AK John Adams, Shell hits 2
DD Bache, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
AK Gideon Welles, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK George W. Julian, Shell hits 1, on fire
MSW Chief, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
LCVP 532F, Shell hits 5
LCT LCT-479, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-478, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-359, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-472, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Colahan, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-459, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-350, Shell hits 5, on fire
MSW Motive, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-174, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-169, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-83, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Sage, Shell hits 16, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-23, Shell hits 2
LST LST-18, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DE Sederstrom, Shell hits 5, on fire
LST LST-17, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-16, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
4276 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 5

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TF 1174 encounters mine field at Noemfoor (45,76)

TF 1174 troops unloading over beach at Noemfoor, 45,76

Allied Ships
MSW Chief, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Motive, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Sage, on fire, heavy damage
DE Sederstrom, on fire
DE Emery
DE Parks
DD Young, heavy damage
LSD Belle Grove, Mine hits 1, on fire

Coastal Guns at Noemfoor, 45,76, firing at TF 1174
296 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCVP 532F, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DE Emery, Shell hits 3
LST LST-475, Shell hits 3
AP Latimer, Shell hits 7, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
754 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 2

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 53
N1K1-J George x 38
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 43
B6N Jill x 8
G4M2 Betty x 96
P1Y Frances x 52
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 162

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
19 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
19 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
23 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
38 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
14 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
10 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 50
A6M5 Zeke x 317
D4Y Judy x 41
B6N Jill x 23
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 81
P1Y Frances x 146

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 435

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
45 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
45 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
19 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
23 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
36 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
21 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
21 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
15 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 37
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Biak , at 46,77

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 54

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 56

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 85

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 28
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 53

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 20 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 78

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
1 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 53
F6F Hellcat x 92
Corsair IV x 10
SB2C Helldiver x 182
TBM Avenger x 207

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
254 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
21 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
22 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
28 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
25 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
18 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
13 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
28 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 7

Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
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ASW attack at 24,54

Japanese Ships
AK Hakodate Maru
PC Takuna Maru #6
PG Koei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11576 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 29112 troops, 235 guns, 47 vehicles

(in reply to Andy Mac)

Post #: 582

RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 2:39:56 PM

Nomad

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Andy, Andy, Andy . . . Those 4 CLs you had in the Bombardment TF would have done wonders in your invasion TF. And they probably didn't do much for the bombardment either.

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 3:10:32 PM

Andy Mac

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Yup I know a mistake that will probably cost me 3 LST's they are in it now after the horse has bolted but ach well these things happen

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Post #: 584

RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 5:05:47 PM

Andy Mac

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OK so far so good.

14th Corps is ashore and consolidating at Noemfoor.

Yes I have suffered but only 1 ship has actually sank so far.

Hydra 7 is loading at Rabaul on assault transports 1st Aus Corps 80% Prepped (I Aus Cav Div 100%/ 1st Cav Div 100%) has been reinforced out of theatre reserve by 1st Aus Bde, 30th Aus Bde and 15th Canadian Bde.

This force will start to move North shortly I will cover it with my replensihment TF and 2 BB's from 7th Fleet.

I have 5 modern USN BB's in refit on the West Coast getting ready for Thunderchild

So far I have lost only one ship although several are heavily damaged.

I must keep up the pressure on him in NG.

Remember this is just a massive strategic diversion the real assault is Operation Thunderchild so every unit air group and ship he wastes trying to stop me is to my benefit. The ground forces for Thunderchild are all resting on Kwaj out of the way so the more I exhaust hime here the better

Every unit he diverts to the PI where I have no intention of going is to my benefit.

In short I will continue to push north with all despatch !!!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/09/44

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TF 1174 encounters mine field at Noemfoor (45,76)

TF 1174 troops unloading over beach at Noemfoor, 45,76

Allied Ships
MSW Chief, on fire, heavy damage
DE Parks
DD Walker
DD Trathen, on fire
LST LST-72, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Noemfoor, 45,76, firing at TF 1174
492 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Emerald, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DE Emery, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tromp, Shell hits 3
AK Marcus Daly, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CL Concord, Shell hits 9
AK John Burke
AK John Adams, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-360, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Gideon Welles, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI LCI-83, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
716 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 7

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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
APD Herbert

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TF 1174 encounters mine field at Noemfoor (45,76)

TF 1174 troops unloading over beach at Noemfoor, 45,76

Allied Ships
MSW Chief, on fire, heavy damage
DD Young, heavy damage
DD Walker
AK William Prouse, Mine hits 1, on fire

Coastal Guns at Noemfoor, 45,76, firing at TF 1174
150 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK John P. Holland, Shell hits 2
AK John H. Rosseter, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
LCI LCI-24, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DE Parks
CL Helena

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
469 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 10

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 53
N1K1-J George x 43
D4Y Judy x 25
A6M5c Zeke x 44
B6N Jill x 7
G4M2 Betty x 94
P1Y Frances x 53
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 206

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
16 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
19 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
12 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
26 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
44 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
39 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
22 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
7 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
12 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M5 Zeke x 325
D4Y Judy x 44
B6N Jill x 25
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 86
P1Y Frances x 136

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 356

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
26 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
48 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
37 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
41 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
23 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
13 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
31 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
26 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
38 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
14 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 32
P-40N Warhawk x 16
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
14 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 65
Corsair IV x 13
TBM Avenger x 44

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 17
B-25J Mitchell x 55

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Runway hits 21
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 24
PB4Y Liberator x 11
B-24J Liberator x 44

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 15 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 30
Runway hits 112

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
21 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
P-47D Thunderbolt x 15
A-20G Havoc x 4
B-25J Mitchell x 7

Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
P-40N Warhawk x 10
P-38J Lightning x 29

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Noemfoor at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 7
D4Y Judy x 5
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 34
Corsair IV x 8
Kittyhawk III x 5
P-38J Lightning x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 7 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 5 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 18 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-38J Lightning: 2 damaged

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Noemfoor at 45,76

Japanese Ships
AG AG-2529, Shell hits 26, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Bennett
DD Black
DD Boyd
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall
DD Stack

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11647 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31549 troops, 254 guns, 72 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 5:07:01 PM

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p.s. Sarmi is now at lvl 2 49% so its rising rapidly I expec to operate mediums and FBs's round the clock soon

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 5:23:35 PM

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The Allies FBs are crucial to their success. They will fly from level 2 airbases, you get a large number of them with lots of replacements. Coupled with all of the EAB and SB units, you can take a base, repair it in a day or two, build it to level 2 in a week and start flying against your next target. P-40Ns have a normal range of 4 hexes so they can reach out very well. And those P-47Cs are also FBs.

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 5:27:48 PM

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Yup I have about 100 P38J's and P40N's as well as a few F4U1D's there now as soon as it goes to lvl 3 Ill bring in some Havocs and Mitchells for low level frag and napalm action !!!!

I would like Sarmi to be lvl 4 before the next Hydra TF attacks as I dont really expect Noemfoor to have fallen by then

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 7:19:25 PM

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|Hmmmmm ok a little TF snuck intop Sarmi harbour....and found ....

4 CV TF's my BB TF and several transports.

I was VERY worried until I realised it was just DD's

OK next TF is on the way !!!!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/10/44

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TF 80 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Japanese Ships
DD Minekaze, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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TF 1030 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DMS Elliot
DMS Chandler
DMS Howard
DMS Palmer

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsushima
DD Amagiri
DD Minekaze, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
CL Boise
CA Louisville
CA Astoria
CA Chester
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Birmingham
CA Chicago
DD Dyson
DD Eaton
DD Foote
DD Franks
DD Gatling
DMS Palmer
DMS Howard
DMS Chandler
DMS Elliot

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsushima, Shell hits 24, on fire, heavy damage
DD Amagiri
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 44, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
CL Boise
CA Louisville
CA Astoria
CA Chester
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Birmingham
CA Chicago
DD Dyson
DD Eaton
DD Foote
DD Franks
DD Gatling
DMS Palmer
DMS Howard
DMS Chandler
DMS Elliot

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsushima, and is sunk
DD Amagiri, Shell hits 16, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yakaze, Shell hits 52, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Numakaze, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Shell hits 1
BB New Jersey
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
CA Louisville, Shell hits 1
CA Astoria
CA Chester
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Birmingham
CA Chicago
DD Dyson
DD Eaton
DD Foote
DD Franks
DD Gatling
DMS Palmer
DMS Howard
DMS Chandler
DMS Elliot

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
CL Boise
CA Louisville
CA Astoria
CA Chester
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Birmingham
CA Chicago
DD Dyson
DD Eaton
DD Foote
DD Franks
DD Gatling
DMS Palmer
DMS Howard
DMS Chandler
DMS Elliot

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TF 1182 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DD Johnston

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TF 1012 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DD Miller

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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DD Farenholt
DD David Taylor

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 45
D4Y Judy x 25
A6M5c Zeke x 46
B6N Jill x 9
G4M2 Betty x 106
P1Y Frances x 50
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 161

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 34
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 41
B-25J Mitchell x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 40

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 53

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 24
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 53

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 84th Chinese Corps, at 43,35

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,82

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AR Mahukona, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW Benalla, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 82,62

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M5 Zeke x 27
Ki-30 Ann x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Edward Livingston, Shell hits 12, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Centarus, Shell hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,62

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M5 Zeke x 25

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Edward Livingston, Shell hits 24, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
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ASW attack at 56,61

Japanese Ships
PG Toyotsu Maru
PG Shinko Maru #5
PG Seisho Maru
PG Keijo Maru
PC Mutsure
PC Tsushima
DD Kuretake

Allied Ships
SS Trigger, hits 2, on fire

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 7:55:31 PM

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Sansoper is next I really wish I had the other 5 BB's currently in refit they would be very usefull now but I will need them in perfect fettle more when Thunderchild is launched.

I estimate 60 more days and then I will need to start transferring forces towards Centpac for that offensive.

I also need to prioritise pulling US 14th Corps out of Noomfoor as soon as I take it to refit as they will be taking part in Thunderchild.

9th Aus Div has nearly completed its refit well ahead of schedule at Brisbane this is my most experienced battle hardened Divison from El Alamein to New Britain to New Guinea they are my most overused assault formation and they are back up to strength.

I am seriously considering using them to aassist the green militia of 5th Divison sieze Namlea

It may be overkill but I dont trust green militiamen to get the job done alone. (alternativley Kai Island beckons once more)

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 8:02:55 PM

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11th US Corps need to be pulled out of Sarmi ASAP to refit as well

After the completion of Hydra 1st Aus Army will have

1st Aus Corps
1st US Corps
11th US Corps

ABDA Force in North Australia will have about 4 Divisons available

14th Corps transfers to 6th US Army whose 1 Amphib Corps are currently prepping for Woleia an operation I am reconsidering as I may not have time if I want to launch Thunderchild on 1st June.

Thunderchild is the main attack for mid 44.

After I close down Hydra and have refitted where required I am thinking of doing a dogleg West from NG into the DEI.

It wil have to be on limited scale as most of my Amphib assets will be moving to Centpac where Nimitz is getting antsy at MacArthur getting all the shipping !!!!

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 8:21:46 PM

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6th Army current status

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 8:22:54 PM

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8th Army

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 8:23:36 PM

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And 1st Army

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 10:46:50 PM

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I think you should aim at consolidating what you have at the moment -- you had a severe rebuke ("OUCH !!!!!", I believe you called it) with Hydra IV. When you hit a speed bump like that, it is usually a sign that you are nearing the end of what you can sustain, and you risk a defeat if you overextend yourself. I'd concentrate on making sure you have the bases you've attacked in the bag before making the next big jump. Should also give you time to move in more supplies and make a sustained completion of Hyrda and Thunderchild possible. Sticking to an arbitrary timetable shouldn't dictate your plans after all.

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 11:00:56 PM

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There is a big part of me that agrees with you but I am pretty much as strong as I get the longer I let PZB fort up the harder it gets.

I have the advantage and I am going to press on.

I actually haven't suffered that much all my ships and airgroups are back at full strength I have lost 1 LST and 1 MSW sank and about 15 damaged well under the allowed attrition for the operation the deeper I strike the more he has to spread out to counter me.

I am going to keep going for at least the next two ops Menado and Woleai look well defended so I will review those a little longer but I expect to keep going

Andy

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 11:02:42 PM

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Dont forget my replacement Navy Fighter pilots are as good as those I lose in these fights I cannot match his training schools for fighter pilot quality so he will have an edge there but a 70xp pilot in a Hellcat is still a formidable opponent

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 11:07:34 PM

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I think the biggest problem is always going to be the number of LCUs it takes and how long they need to repair and reprep from one mission to the next. You should have enough to do two or three ops at a time, but it takes a bit to then get them ready to go again.

Amazing how much planning you have to do. I didn't get to the really complex times but I still had a bunch of 5x8 cards and pieces of paper flying around every turn. By 1945 it will be a nightmare trying to keep things in control.

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/28/2006 11:32:16 PM

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Aye it needs a spreadsheet to do - it its just hard.

The requirement to rotate land units back to Australia to refit is a pain. - 1st and 9th Australian are currently there for R&R

Preparation Points take a lot of time but all of the Hydra forces are prepped and ready to go this hasnt just been started Hydra has been prepping for 5 months so I should be ready.

All the time 8th Army was siezing the Marshalls 1st Aus Army was getting ready for Hydra.

Planning is the key.

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RE: OUCH !!!! - 5/29/2006 12:20:54 AM

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Tomorrow is a key day first attack on Noemfoor

My 1st wave goes in supported by the re armed Iowa Battlegroup and 4 TF's of Fleet Carriers

I hope my air and sea bombardments can suppress the islands defences

My AE/AD and AO's have re armed and refuelled the fleet so time to go in hard

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/11/44

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TF 1174 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
MSW Chief, heavy damage
DE Sederstrom
DD Bache, heavy damage
AK William Prouse, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 72
N1K1-J George x 44
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 43
B6N Jill x 9
G4M2 Betty x 107
P1Y Frances x 24
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 76

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 190
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 54
P1Y Frances x 77

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 140

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 32
P-40N Warhawk x 8
F-5A Lightning x 1

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Corsair IV x 11
TBM Avenger x 19
P-38J Lightning x 2
P-47D Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 39
B-25J Mitchell x 42

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 12
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 36

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 26
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 26
B-25J Mitchell x 63
B-24J Liberator x 109

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-57-II Topsy: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 20
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 208

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 12
B-24J Liberator x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 22
F6F Hellcat x 95
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 22
Corsair IV x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 165
TBM Avenger x 124
Spitfire VIII x 9
Kittyhawk III x 52
P-38J Lightning x 10
P-47D Thunderbolt x 10
A-20G Havoc x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
332 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 37
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 24
TBM Avenger x 43
Spitfire VIII x 3
Kittyhawk III x 12
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D Thunderbolt x 3
A-20G Havoc x 6
B-25J Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 82,58

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Centarus, Bomb hits 3, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 82,60

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Edward Livingston, Bomb hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:

(in reply to Andy Mac)

Post #: 600

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