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Black Cat Raiders - 10/15/2003 12:57:12 AM

Alex Gee

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Has anyone ever been able to use the Catalina effectivley in a night attack role in UV? I know it was done historically, but I am unsure of the specifics (squadron #, tactics, real life effectivness) I tried a google search but all that came up was the book by Richard Knott.

I would like anyones experience in using the Cat in these night time raids. What squadron is best suited? Experience levels? What kind of targets can I expect to sink (I'm guessing transports or barges?).

Thanks

Alex Gee

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Cat attacks - 10/15/2003 1:05:01 AM

mogami

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Night attacks by Cats

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/30/42

Weather: Rain

Air attack on TF, near Noumea at 52,67

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 15

Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Sanyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hakozaki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Uyo Maru

Air attack on TF at 53,66 (same game on 7-27-42)

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 12

Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 3 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 9 damaged

LTJG V.Jameson of VP-9 bails out and is RESCUED

Japanese Ships
DD Asakaze
CVL Ryujo, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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