uncivil_servant
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I have a question regarding Dive Bombing altitudes and how to make the cheeky buggers actually Dive Bomb. Scenario: Two American Carriers in July of 1942. Lexington & Saratoga, Pilots trained up, all dive bombing pilots have between 65-75 naval attack. I have dive bombers set at 12,000 feet. I also have fighter squadrons on CAP at same altitude to provide escort Torpedo bombers set at 5,000 feet and with alternate fighter support. Between Luganville and The Canal they spot and engage a fast BB task force (Fuso, another BB, and assorted support) 6 hexes away Both morning and afternoon attacks go off but the bombers come in at 16,000 feet! I looked as each and every attack missed. No hits scored whatsoever. Some were damaged, three shot down by AA, but numerous groupings of 4 went undamaged and they all missed as well. I looking at the AAR I see that they came in at 16,000 feet which isn't that level bombing altitude? Dive Bombing is 10-15 right? Any assistance would be appreciated. I don't know what I did wrong.
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