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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/1/2012 3:15:17 PM

EUBanana

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Well... June 22 1944 turns out to be THE DECISIVE BATTLE.

Turns out it happened entirely by accident. IJ CVs ordered not to react did in fact react and entered the Sulu Sea. Which caused Allied CVs, also ordered not to react, to react into the Sulu Sea themselves.

The fleets also managed to spread themselves all over the place, one TF didn't react at all, the others ended up spread over three hexes.

And on top of that, the CVE taskforce at Jolo was close enough to get involved as well.

An interesting note - the CV force that didnt react was the leading TF. So perhaps its the follow orders that allow TF reaction.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 22, 44
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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-78
LCI(G)-76
LCI-535

LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops

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ASW attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
PB Kantori Maru

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort
Amberjack diving deep ....
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kantori Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kantori Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco is sighted by escort
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-166
LST-124
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-78
LCI(G)-76
LCI-535

LST-166 fired at enemy troops
LST-124 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-586
LCI-581
LCI-535

LCI-586 fired at enemy troops
LCI-581 fired at enemy troops

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

18 mines cleared

Got some minesweepers in there finally.

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

34 mines cleared

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-36, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Ikomasan Maru
xAKL Arisan Maru
xAKL Kojun Maru

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 6 torpedoes at SC CHa-36
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2168

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 16
A6M5 Zero x 138
A6M5b Zero x 54
A6M5c Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 67
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 31
SBD-5 Dauntless x 130
TBF-1 Avenger x 22
TBM-1C Avenger x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 11 destroyed, 35 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 destroyed by flak
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 destroyed, 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho, Bomb hits 1
CV Soryu, Bomb hits 1
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Amagi, Bomb hits 1
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 2, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 2
CVE Unyo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVL Ryuho
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 2
CV Unryu, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
CVL Mizuho
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 1
CV Junyo
CV Zuikaku
CVE Kaiyo, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
14 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 9 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 9 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers

Fuel storage explosion on CV Hiyo
Ammo storage explosion on CV Unryu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Unryu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Akagi

Everything was hugely uncoordinated... on both sides. Due in part to all the fleets running around like madmen with idiot admirals in charge... sigh, par for the course.

In 1944 though, unlike all the other times this happened, the USN has a big numerical advantage. Some lucky hits too didn't hurt.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
A6M5 Zero x 124
A6M5b Zero x 50
A6M5c Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 63
TBM-1C Avenger x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 17 destroyed, 13 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 7 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Unyo, on fire
CV Shokaku
CVL Ryuho
CV Hiyo, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Taiho, heavy fires
CVL Nisshin
BB Kongo
CVL Mizuho
CV Amagi
CV Zuikaku
CV Akagi, heavy fires
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1
CVE Chuyo, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 15190.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Taiho
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Chuyo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Chuyo

Shattered sword indeed.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7
A6M5 Zero x 96
A6M5b Zero x 34
A6M5c Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 31
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 18
SBD-5 Dauntless x 68
TBM-1C Avenger x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Nisshin, Bomb hits 2, on fire
BB Hyuga
CV Akagi, heavy fires
BB Hiei
CA Kumano
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
CV Amagi, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
DD Wakazuki
DD Susuzuki
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(17 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Unryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Akagi
Fuel storage explosion on CV Amagi

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Amagi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Nisshin
Ammo storage explosion on CV Shokaku

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Shokaku
Fuel storage explosion on CV Shokaku

For once, the Allies were lucky. Looks like a Midway happened! Bombs littering the decks?

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 49
A6M5b Zero x 3
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24
TBF-1 Avenger x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Chiyoda
CV Kaga, Torpedo hits 2
CA Nachi

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 25
A6M5b Zero x 2
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24
SBD-5 Dauntless x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Shinyo, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Kaga, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akigumo
DD Amagiri
CA Nachi
DD Shinonome

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Ammo storage explosion on CVE Shinyo
Fuel storage explosion on CV Kaga
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Shinyo

Sheer weight of numbers is wearing the CAP down...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 18
A6M5b Zero x 1
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 41
TBM-1C Avenger x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
DD Asagiri

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
265 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 5
Wellington B.X x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 8
Liberator GR.VI x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 5
B-24J Liberator x 16
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 25
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 10
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 30

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 33

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-C Irving: 3 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terempa at 55,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AKE Hoeisan Maru, Shell hits 33, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AKE Ada Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Udon Thani , at 61,59

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 100 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 11
A6M5b Zero x 10
D4Y1 Judy x 53
D4Y2 Judy x 15

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104
SOC-1 Seagull x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 30 destroyed, 3 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed by flak
D4Y2 Judy: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Tulagi
CVE St. Lo
CVE Liscome Bay
CVE Natoma Bay
CVE Fanshaw Bay
CVE Nehenta Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y2 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Shades of Taffy 6, for some reason the Japs ignore the CVs right next to them and launch a big wave at the CVEs protecting the landings at Jolo... the Hellcats on board are not the best fighter squadrons in the fleet (air skill 60-65 depending on average) but the balsa wood planes go down in droves and the CVEs prove lucky.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 11
B6N1 Jill x 10

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 85
SOC-1 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 10
B6N2 Jill x 17
D4Y1 Judy x 21

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 58
SOC-1 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 7 destroyed, 4 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Liscome Bay
CVE St. Lo
CVE Wake Island
CVE Tulagi

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Another strike at the CVEs...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,86

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 27
B6N1 Jill x 30
D4Y1 Judy x 57

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 31
F6F-3 Hellcat x 83

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 6 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 14 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 29 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 8 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVL Bataan
CVL Langley
CVL Cabot
CV Franklin
CA Quincy
DD William Porter

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers

Banzai! - Obayashi F. in a D4Y1 Judy is willing to die for the Emperor

I was expecting the worst when I saw this... one of the CVTFs that had split off on its own got some tender loving care. A lot of bombers broke through the CAP, but the CVs led a charmed life, and the AAA was very heavy - no hits.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 72,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
A6M5 Zero x 41
A6M5b Zero x 9
B6N1 Jill x 16
B6N2 Jill x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 50

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 40
F6F-3 Hellcat x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 5 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 12 destroyed, 14 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 7 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
CV Enterprise
CVL Independence
CLAA Reno

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
10 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

Banzai! - Sakai D. in a B6N2 Jill is willing to die for the Emperor

Shades of Babylon 5's Battle of the Line going on here... but no hits.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 72,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 30
F6F-3 Hellcat x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,86

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N1 Jill x 15

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVL Bataan

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2061

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 44

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 34
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 53
TBM-1C Avenger x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 17 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho
CV Zuikaku
CV Soryu
CV Amagi, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ryujo
CVE Kaiyo, on fire
CVE Unyo
CVL Mizuho, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CVL Ryuho
CV Taiho, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CV Junyo
BB Kirishima
DD Sazanami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Mizuho

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 20

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
TBM-1C Avenger x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, Torpedo hits 3
CV Unryu, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVL Nisshin, Torpedo hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Akagi, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Amagi, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Kongo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

Fuel storage explosion on CV Akagi
Ammo storage explosion on CVL Nisshin

After all that, the Allied accuracy with torpedoes was pretty dismal. Until, oddly enough, the Avengers of the CVEs at Jolo get stuck in. Suddenly they can't miss.

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terempa at 55,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-20, Shell hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 74,90

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 21
B6N1 Jill x 2
B6N2 Jill x 16
D4Y1 Judy x 39

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 65
SOC-1 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
B6N2 Jill: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 9 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Manila Bay
CVE Tulagi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Liscome Bay, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Natoma Bay, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
CVE Wake Island
CVE Fanshaw Bay
CVE St. Lo, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stanly, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
9 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-39 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-63 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-68 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VC(F)-92 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-4 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VCS-11/3 with SOC-1 Seagull (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE St. Lo

St Lo sinks immediately. The others are badly damaged.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
B6N1 Jill x 10
D4Y1 Judy x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 23
F6F-3 Hellcat x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 5 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CV Franklin

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Iwaki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Hardhead

SS Hardhead launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Iwaki Maru

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Pre-Invasion action off Davao (79,91)

40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Hull
LST-174
DD Worden
LST-175

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

DD Hull firing at 67th Field AA Battalion
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Davao (79,91)

TF 15 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 79,91

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Engineer Vehicle damaged beyond repair during unload of I Corps Cmbt Engr Rgt /2

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5060 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 8137 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2511 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108

Defending force 8407 troops, 37 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 291

Assaulting units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
67th Field AA Battalion
29th Fld AA Gun Co
131st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

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Ground combat at 64,45 (near Paoshan)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 4636 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 222

Defending force 113998 troops, 649 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4213

Assault collapses, attacking force wiped out

Japanese ground losses:
4358 casualties reported
Squads: 260 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 290 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 43 (43 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
6th RTA Division

Defending units:
2nd Reserve Division
53rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
120th Red Chinese Division
12th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
6th New Chinese Corps
115th Red Chinese Division
31st Chinese Corps
60th Chinese/A Corps
91st Chinese Corps
60th Chinese/B Corps
1st Chinese Base Force
31st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Chinese Base Force
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
11th Group Army
33rd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
NCAC
8th Belfast Heavy Regiment
41st AA Regiment

Dunno what this was. Whatever it was, it went wrong for the Thais.

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Ground combat at Dagua (95,119)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1750 troops, 4 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Defending force 140 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 69

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 69 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
203 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
112th Cavalry Regiment
608th Coast AA Regiment
158th USA Base Force

Defending units:
7th Air Division

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Ground combat at Jolo (74,90)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 16456 troops, 364 guns, 249 vehicles, Assault Value = 604

Defending force 115 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 821

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 821 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Jolo !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 11 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 4 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 13 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 10 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 14 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
38th Infantry Division
1st Filipino Inf Regiment
9th Marine Regiment
251st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
85th JAAF AF Coy

Some Japanese flyboys were clearly not so smart. A whole bunch of a/c on the damaged and sunk carriers diverted to Jolo - where some Americans were waiting for them.

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The only thing sadder than a battle won is a battle lost. A lot of the airgroups on the CVs are down to the single digits in men and machines. A bloody day, especially for bombers.

Here are the air losses for the Big Day.

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And reported naval losses after the big day.

...pretty one sided.

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With the CV airgroups devastated and a big angry red plane icon over Manila I do not chase after the baddies. I order the CVs back towards Jolo.

I do however peel off some SAGs. Iowa and New Jersey's SAG is committed to raid northern Sulu Sea - turns out the admiral didn't bother to retire.

Also some DDs were peeled off to raid northern Borneo, as there's masses of shipping up there and little air power, the fighting is all to the NE of there. And one of the cruiser forces is ordered up to the north coast of Borneo as well.

So Day 3 of the Battle of the Sulu Sea turns out to be a battlewagon day.

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ASW attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort
Amberjack diving deep ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)

32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Hull
LST-174
DD Worden
LST-175

Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Hull firing at 32nd Nav Gsn Unit
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

91 mines cleared

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Brunei at 66,85, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TK Baiei Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
TK Shimotsu Maru, Shell hits 25, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 34, Shell hits 2
SC Ch 42, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 34 at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 34 at 2,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 34 at 3,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Shimotsu Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Baiei Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

There are those raiders going in. I love my DD flotillas...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Choun Maru #21, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
SC Ch 7, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 7 at 2,000 yards
PB Choun Maru #21 sunk by DD Morrison at 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages SC Ch 7 at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 7 sunk by DD Wickes at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 101,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Bordeaux Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Seikai Maru
xAKL Oridono Maru
DD Kazegumo

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Bordeaux Maru
Searaven diving deep ....
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kazegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco launches 4 torpedoes at E No.10
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-175
LST-174
DD Worden

75mm Infantry Gun battery firing at LST-174

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TF 186 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2007

11 mines cleared

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 75,84, Range 16,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 14
CA Mogami, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Niizuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Makigumo, Shell hits 2
DD Makinami, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey, Shell hits 9
CA Baltimore, Shell hits 1
CA Boston, Shell hits 1
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 2
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 1
CL Biloxi, Shell hits 1
DD Heermann, Shell hits 1
DD Hickox
DD David Taylor
DD Tingey
DD Uhlmann, Shell hits 1
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Waller, Shell hits 1
DD Cassin, Shell hits 1

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 16,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Biloxi at 16,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages BB New Jersey at 16,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makigumo at 16,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Makigumo at 16,000 yards
DD Heermann engages DD Makigumo at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 14,000 yards
BB Iowa engages BB Kirishima at 14,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kongo at 14,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 14,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CA Boston at 14,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makinami at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Wadleigh at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Cassin at 14,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages DD Waller at 14,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Wadleigh at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Wadleigh at 14,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Makigumo at 14,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Hickox at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 12,000 yards
BB Iowa engages BB Kirishima at 12,000 yards
CA Boston engages CA Mogami at 12,000 yards
CA Baltimore engages CA Kumano at 12,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CA Mogami at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Santa Fe at 12,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Honolulu at 12,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makigumo at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages DD Waller at 12,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Wadleigh at 12,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Heermann at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 8,000 yards
CA Mogami engages BB New Jersey at 8,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Cassin at 8,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages CA Kumano at 8,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Susuzuki at 8,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Makinami at 8,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Makigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages DD Makinami at 8,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Tingey at 8,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD David Taylor at 8,000 yards
DD Hickox engages DD Makigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Heermann engages BB Kirishima at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 11,000 yards
BB Kongo engages BB New Jersey at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Biloxi at 11,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Makinami at 11,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages DD Makigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Waller at 11,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Susuzuki at 11,000 yards
DD Wadleigh engages DD Makigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages DD Makinami at 11,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD David Taylor at 11,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Heermann at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 15,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Hiei at 15,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kongo at 15,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 15,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CA Mogami at 15,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Honolulu at 15,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Makinami at 15,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Waller at 15,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Tingey at 15,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD David Taylor at 15,000 yards
DD Makinami engages DD Hickox at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB New Jersey at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 18,000 yards
CA Kumano engages BB New Jersey at 18,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CA Boston at 18,000 yards
CL Santa Fe engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Honolulu at 18,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Wakazuki at 18,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages DD Cassin at 18,000 yards
DD David Taylor engages DD Susuzuki at 18,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages DD Wadleigh at 18,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
DD David Taylor engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
DD Hickox engages DD Makinami at 18,000 yards
DD Heermann engages DD Makigumo at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 21,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages BB Iowa at 21,000 yards
BB Kongo engages BB Iowa at 21,000 yards
CA Kumano engages BB New Jersey at 21,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Makinami at 21,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Wakazuki at 21,000 yards
DD Wakazuki engages DD Uhlmann at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Kirishima at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages BB New Jersey at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 25,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CA Mogami at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL Honolulu at 25,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Cassin at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Wadsworth at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Uhlmann at 25,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD David Taylor at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages BB Hiei at 27,000 yards
BB Kongo engages CA Boston at 27,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CA Baltimore at 27,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Biloxi at 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Makigumo at 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Wakazuki at 27,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Wadsworth at 27,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD David Taylor at 27,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Hickox at 27,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Heermann at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
BB Hiei engages BB New Jersey at 30,000 yards
BB Hiei engages BB New Jersey at 30,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Boston at 30,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Baltimore at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Wadsworth at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Wadleigh at 30,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Tingey at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD David Taylor at 30,000 yards
BB Kongo engages DD Heermann at 30,000 yards
Task forces break off...

...Not something you see every day.

There was a fair bit of reacting going on, which does expose the Americans to air attack but there is some surface action.

Unfortunately the Three Stooges are in charge of Allied SAGs. Aside from the hits on Japanese destroyers and superstructure hits, the Allies manage 1 penetrating hit in the whole battle - a 16 inch shell Kirishima. All the rest is 5 or 6 inch stuff bouncing off heavy armour.

Jap gunners on the other hand didnt seem to have a problem with hitting - New Jersey took several heavy shell hits - but none of them penetrated the armour, even at 8000 yards.

Iowa class = badass

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Teishun Maru
xAP Asama Maru
xAP Tatsuta Maru
xAP Argentina Maru
xAP Naminoue Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
SC Ch 52

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2007
YMS BYMS-2061
YMS BYMS-2168
YMS BYMS-2181

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
YMS BYMS-2007 engages xAP Tatsuta Maru at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,86, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Kamome, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
TK Tatekawa Maru, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK Asashio Maru, Shell hits 31, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Tatekawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Knapp engages E Kamome at 7,000 yards
TK Tatekawa Maru sunk by DD Morrison at 7,000 yards
DD Knapp engages E Kamome at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages E Kamome at 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Wickes engages E Kamome at 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Morrison engages E Kamome at 6,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Wickes engages E Kamome at 4,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Morrison engages TK Asashio Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Knapp engages TK Asashio Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages TK Asashio Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Morrison engages E Kamome at 3,000 yards
DD Knapp engages E Kamome at 3,000 yards
DD Wickes engages TK Asashio Maru at 3,000 yards
TK Asashio Maru sunk by DD Morrison at 3,000 yards
E Kamome sunk by DD Knapp at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

Quite a productive raid for these guys!

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Sub attack near Kanoya at 103,62

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kojun Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish

SS Flying Fish launches 6 torpedoes at xAKL Kojun Maru

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Taytay at 75,83, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 4 destroyed
D4Y2 Judy: 1 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey, on fire
CA Baltimore
CA Boston
CL Honolulu
CL Santa Fe
CL Biloxi
DD Heermann
DD Hickox
DD David Taylor
DD Tingey
DD Uhlmann
DD Wadleigh
DD Wadsworth
DD Waller
DD Cassin

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB New Jersey at 14,000 yards
DD Waller engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Iowa at 14,000 yards
CL Biloxi engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
DD Tingey engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
DD Hickox engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
DD Heermann engages CV Akagi at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages CV Akagi at 11,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB New Jersey at 11,000 yards
DD Waller engages CV Akagi at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Tingey engages CV Akagi at 9,000 yards
CV Akagi sunk by BB Iowa at 9,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Iowa at 9,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages CL Biloxi at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

That has to be every AFB battleship lovers wet dream.

I was already writing off my Iowas when I saw the moron admiral sit there in daylight, but this cheered me up. She probably woulda sunk anyway but still, that is a memorable moment.

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,86, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 42, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Morrison
DD Thatcher
DD Wickes

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 10,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Wickes engages SC Ch 42 at 9,000 yards
DD Morrison engages SC Ch 42 at 9,000 yards
SC Ch 42 sunk by DD Knapp at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Growler, hits 2

SS Growler is located by E No.15
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 5
G3M3 Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 damaged
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 18
D4Y1 Judy x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 2 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 7 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
DD Waller
CA Baltimore
DD Tingey
BB New Jersey, on fire
CL Santa Fe

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

Nooooo not my Iowa BBs...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 49,83

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2061

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 12
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Boston
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
9 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 100 kg SAP Bomb

Banzai! - Takenaka I. in a Ki-48-IIa Lily is willing to die for the Emperor

I'm reminded of the Dutch airforce in 1942... level bombers with tiny lil bombs trying to spit into Gods eye.

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 6 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Boston
BB Iowa

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Boston
BB Iowa

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Banzai! - Takenaka E. in a Ki-49-IIb Helen is willing to die for the Emperor

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 10
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 8th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 3
B-24J Liberator x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 24
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 79,91 (Davao)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 53
FM-2 Wildcat x 22

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 131st Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd JNAF Coy ...
Also attacking 32nd Nav Gsn Unit ...
Also attacking 131st Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 8
P-51B Mustang x 23

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Miura Det , at 79,91 (Davao)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 25
FM-2 Wildcat x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 67th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 29th Fld AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 32nd Nav Gsn Unit ...
Also attacking Miura Det ...
Also attacking 67th Field AA Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
B-25H Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Teishun Maru, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Argentina Maru, Shell hits 6, Bomb hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Naminoue Maru, Shell hits 19
xAP Tatsuta Maru, Shell hits 14, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Shell hits 5, Bomb hits 1
xAP Ukishima Maru, Shell hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
11 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

These guys just showed up in Singers today, no warning, no nothing. Kamikazes unloading supply no doubt. Attack bombers pounce.

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Morning Air attack on Udon Thani , at 61,59

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14

No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 29th Fld AA Gun Co , at 79,91 (Davao)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
FM-2 Wildcat x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 17
F6F-3 Hellcat x 76
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 30
TBF-1 Avenger x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 4 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 7 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 5, on fire
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 8, on fire
DD Wakazuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Makinami, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Mogami
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima

The Allied CVs are still in range. Apparently the IJN SAG reacted to Iowa's sortie, and came back south into range. So the death ride of the Iowa/New Jersey had a point there, it lured these guys back so they could be pasted some more.

Both of us incidentally are not at all amused with the diabolical reaction mechanics. They'd be fine if you could turn the damn thing off, as it is, its the very worst of liabilities, especially in an operation like this, where the IJN was going to have to delicately skirt around the Allies. The IJN being idiots and charging in was their death knell.

It happens to both sides of course. In 1944 the Allies have the whip hand so it was the IJN that got mullered. But not so in 1941-43. It happened to the Allies at Milne Bay who got waxed utterly in the first quarter of '43 despite CV parity.

Bad weather covering some of the Allied TFs when they ran all over the Sulu Sea like headless chickens could have reversed things dramatically as well, but only due to them running around like headless chickens in the first place.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoengselor at 68,93

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
SBD-5 Dauntless x 6

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Awajisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
E Shimushu, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Awajisan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Shimushu

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
SBD-5 Dauntless x 19
TBM-1C Avenger x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Susuzuki, on fire
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Kongo class BB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Susuzuki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kongo

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 40000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
A6M5b Zero x 4
G3M3 Nell x 13
N1K1-J George x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 5 damaged
G3M3 Nell: 4 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 49,83

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YMS BYMS-2181

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 4
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 5
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 18 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage

CL Santa Fe
BB New Jersey
CA Baltimore
DD Waller

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
22 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Banzai! - Ginowa U. in a Ki-49-IIb Helen is willing to die for the Emperor

All things considered I got away very light.

A BB that fires her magazines dry while shooting at enemy surface ships is never a BB wasted.

And she might make it. Maaaaybe. I think she's out of the war though either way.

...Same prognosis for the Japs I think.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Calapan at 78,79

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
A6M5c Zero x 3
N1K1-J George x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 4

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Naminoue Maru, Shell hits 3, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Ukishima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Asama Maru, Shell hits 19, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 14
B6N2 Jill x 3
D4Y1 Judy x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N2 Jill: 2 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 5 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Biloxi

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 96
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 27
SBD-5 Dauntless x 27
TBF-1 Avenger x 16
TBM-1C Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 16, heavy fires
DD Susuzuki, on fire
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kongo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Ise class BB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Mogami
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kumano

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 6 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
CA Boston
CA Baltimore

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB New Jersey

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
TBF-1 Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28
TBM-1C Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
DD Niizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kongo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kumano
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CA

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, heavy fires
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese BC

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 76,82

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese BB

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-175
LST-177
LST-176
DD Worden
LST-174

LST-175 fired at enemy troops
75mm Infantry Gun battery firing at LST-175

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5062 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 189

Defending force 8137 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2454 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 103

Defending force 8897 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 288

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
67th Field AA Battalion
131st Naval Construction Battalion
29th Fld AA Gun Co
3rd JNAF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7122 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 288

Defending force 3643 troops, 64 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 102

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 126

Japanese adjusted defense: 82

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
927 casualties reported
Squads: 28 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 33 (13 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled

Assaulting units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

Defending units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
3rd JNAF Coy
29th Fld AA Gun Co
67th Field AA Battalion
131st Naval Construction Battalion
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

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Post #: 394

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:34:38 PM

EUBanana

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Landings continue at Davao... I'm trying to disengage the fleet still, with Iowa limping along at 1 hex. CV Hornet has been badly hit to but has made Jolo. IJN submarines in the area are a worry but there are aggressive ASW patrols to screen my retreat.

The CVs are escorting the stricken Iowa, several Japanese attacks are beaten off with heavy loss in the Sulu Sea.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 24, 44
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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-175
LST-174
LST-179
LST-176

LST-175 fired at enemy troops

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Kosin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AM Wa 101
xAK Kurohime Maru
xAKL Sunten Maru
xAKL Malacca Maru
AM Wa 105

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Kosin Maru
Ronquil diving deep ....
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Wa 105 attacking submerged sub ....
AM Wa 105 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Jolo at 74,91

Japanese Ships
SS I-43, hits 17, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Wickes
DD Thatcher

SS I-43 is sighted by escort
I-43 diving deep ....
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Thatcher attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wickes cannot reach attack position over SS I-43
DD Wickes loses contact with SS I-43
DD Thatcher attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-43 eludes DD Thatcher by hugging bottom
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Thatcher fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wickes fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Thatcher fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thatcher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E No.10

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

SS Cisco launches 6 torpedoes at E No.10
Cisco diving deep ....
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.10 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.10 is out of ASW ammo
E No.10 is out of ASW ammo
E No.10 is out of ASW ammo
E No.10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-177
LST-174
LST-179
LST-175

LST-177 fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-202
LST-177
LST-174
LST-175
LST-179

LST-202 fired at enemy troops

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Denver

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2
N1K1-J George x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 59
F6F-3 Hellcat x 254

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 14 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
31 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 16 on standby, 15 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 10 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 9 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 13
B6N2 Jill x 7
D4Y1 Judy x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 56
F6F-3 Hellcat x 245

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 5 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 23 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 15 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
31 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 12

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 50
F6F-3 Hellcat x 212

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 26 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 43
F6F-3 Hellcat x 168

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 19 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai Det with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13500
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8
P-51B Mustang x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 3
B-24J Liberator x 16

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 5th SNLF, at 43,66 (Great Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Udon Thani , at 61,59

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
G3M3 Nell x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 37
F6F-3 Hellcat x 128

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Culion at 75,79

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Nissan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Shoyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
TK Kyoko Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Kyoko Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Shoyo Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 73,87

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAKL Ayaha Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7
A6M5 Zero x 28
A6M5c Zero x 11
N1K1-J George x 8
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 13

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 110

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (16 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 109

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 75,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 34
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-65 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-13 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-26 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 36900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Denver

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 8
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Invasion Support action off Davao (79,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-180
LST-175
LST-174
LST-177
LST-176
LST-179

LST-180 fired at enemy troops
LST-175 fired at enemy troops
LST-174 fired at enemy troops

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5062 troops, 59 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 8145 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 240

Assaulting units:
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Cavalry Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
36th/B Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1787 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Defending force 8875 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Assaulting units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
131st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF Coy
29th Fld AA Gun Co
67th Field AA Battalion
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

Defending units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7090 troops, 41 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Defending force 2742 troops, 56 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Allied adjusted assault: 376

Japanese adjusted defense: 43

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Davao !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
1285 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 27 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 52 (51 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 7

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
XXIV US Corps
XI Corps Artillery

Defending units:
Miura Det
32nd Nav Gsn Unit
67th Field AA Battalion
29th Fld AA Gun Co
131st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy /1

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Post #: 395

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:36:20 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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The cruisers I ordered to raid the north coast of Borneo arrive finally, they were some time behind the DDs due to their slower speed. But there is still IJ activity there and they amass quite a haul. AOs are surely precious.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 25, 44
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ASW attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
E Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 4 torpedoes at E Kunashiri
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E W-24, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AO Hayamoto, Shell hits 42, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AO Sata, Shell hits 43, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Tsurumi, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel, Shell hits 1
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 25% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
CA Astoria engages E W-24 at 3,000 yards
E W-24 sunk by CA Northampton at 3,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AO Sata at 3,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD Taylor engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD Spence engages AO Hayamoto at 3,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages AO Sata at 3,000 yards
DD Hoel engages AO Sata at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
CL Montpelier engages AO Hayamoto at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AO Sata at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages AO Sata at 2,000 yards
AO Hayamoto sunk by DD Taylor at 2,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
AO Tsurumi sunk by DD Hoel at 3,000 yards
AO Sata sunk by DD Spence at 3,000 yards
AO Sata sunk by DD Spence at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Burias at 80,81

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 8
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 3
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 48

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
696 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (5 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 9th JAAF AF Coy /1 ...
Also attacking 32nd Nav Gsn Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on III./124th Infantry Battalion, at 44,62 (Car Nicobar)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 77th Infantry Brigade, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 6th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Sibolga , at 44,79

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
B-25H Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Nav Gsn Unit , at 78,91 , near Davao

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Burias at 80,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 12
A6M5b Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Burias at 80,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 5
A6M5b Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 2
TBM-1C Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Kuremente Maru
SC Ch 19
TK Terukawa Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Terukawa Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 71,80

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Matsumoto Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
TK Mirii Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
PB Eiko Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Mirii Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,81

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Kuremente Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Shonan Maru #6, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
TK Samui Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Takashima Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 19, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Shonan Maru #6
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Takashima Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,82

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Toen Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Toen Maru

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 516 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 8121 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 238

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
36th/B Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

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Post #: 396

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:40:40 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 26, 44
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Sub attack near Zamboanga at 74,87

Japanese Ships
SS I-30, hits 10

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
BB South Dakota
CLAA Atlanta
DD Bullard
DD Colahan
DD Cogswell
DD Charrette
DD Capps

SS I-30 launches 6 torpedoes at CV Saratoga
DD Colahan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cogswell fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Charrette attacking submerged sub ....
DD Capps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Colahan fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Charrette attacking submerged sub ....
DD Charrette fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Erk... but fortunate, Iowa is a much easier target.

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 101,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Azuma Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Taketoyo Maru
PB Showa Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Azuma Maru
Searaven diving deep ....
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 72,82, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Kuretake, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 32% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 32% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 2,000 yards
CL Montpelier fires at E Kuretake at 2,000 yards
DD Taylor fires at E Kuretake at 2,000 yards
Kashima, M. orders Japanese TF to disengage
E Kuretake engages CA Astoria at 2,000 yards
E Kuretake engages DD Spence at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
E Kuretake engages CA Astoria at 5,000 yards
E Kuretake sunk by CA Astoria at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 101,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru, Torpedo hits 1
E W-18

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Oridono Maru
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Jolo at 74,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 1

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, heavy damage
DD Cassin

SS I-182 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Iowa

I-182 diving deep ....
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cassin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cassin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

And I spoke too soon! A miracle. Iowa's speed is in the single digits, a sitting duck, but the submarine misses. Unhappy that there were even two sub attacks though, there is so much ASW in the area.
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Submarine attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Flounder

xAK Oridono Maru is sighted by SS Flounder
SS Flounder attacking xAK Oridono Maru on the surface
SS Flounder low on gun ammo, Johnson, C.A. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 99,65

Japanese Ships
E W-18

Allied Ships
SS Skate, hits 1

SS Skate is sighted by escort
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-18 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Cam Ranh Bay , at 64,72

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Id Tony x 40
Ki-84a Frank x 24

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
30th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

Lightnings are simply outmatched in '44. Which is unfortunate as they remain my only long range fighter. Their performance is poor enough that the guaranteed bounce from high altitude is no longer decisive.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 23rd Indian Division, at 58,65 (Battambang)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIc Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 13
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 45

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 54th Division, at 106,95 (Guam)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Not happy about the terribly few hits on supply that my massed bombers manage. This continues over the next month...

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington GR.VIII: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Lao Cai , at 68,53

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-305 Hikotai Det with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13500
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 32nd Division, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 7
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 41

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd Naval Construction Battalion, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Hami (81,17)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9357 troops, 96 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 8160 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 243

Japanese adjusted assault: 244

Allied adjusted defense: 35

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hami !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
649 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 55 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
9302 casualties reported
Squads: 401 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 673 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 55 (55 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2

Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
15th RGC Temp. Division
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
36th/B Division

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
2nd New Chinese Corps

Hami was the last Chinese base on the map, so the Chinese flag is nowhere to be found now. I guess he's playing for pride.

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Ground combat at Sibolga (44,79)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4123 troops, 64 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 148

Defending force 2597 troops, 18 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 50

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 63

Japanese adjusted defense: 436

Allied assault odds: 1 to 6 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
268th Motorised Brigade

Defending units:
5th Recon Regiment
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th JNAF AF Unit

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Post #: 397

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:44:53 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
Status: offline

We're doing turns at a hell of a rate, 3 or 4 per day it seems at times. Hence the lack of updating here, no time!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 27, 44
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ASW attack near Jolo at 74,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 4

Allied Ships
DD Wickes
DD Thatcher

SS I-182 is sighted by escort
DD Wickes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thatcher attacking submerged sub ....
DD Thatcher is out of ASW ammo
DD Wickes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wickes loses contact with SS I-182
DD Wickes is out of ASW ammo
DD Thatcher fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wickes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wickes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Sub hunting around Jolo and south of Mindanao continues as the fleet continues to slowly extricate itself...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 66,84, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 19, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Low visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 19 sunk by CA Astoria at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 19 sunk by CA Astoria at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,86, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kantori Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
TK Nissho Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
TK Sanraku Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
TK Sanraku Maru sunk by CA Astoria at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
CA Northampton engages TK Nissho Maru at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on TK Nissho Maru
TK Nissho Maru sunk by CL Montpelier at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Montpelier engages PB Kantori Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Montpelier engages PB Kantori Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages PB Kantori Maru at 4,000 yards
PB Kantori Maru sunk by CA Astoria at 4,000 yards
PB Kantori Maru sunk by CA Astoria at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PC Kaki, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
TK Mitu Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends loading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Taylor engages TK Mitu Maru at 2,000 yards
TK Mitu Maru sunk by DD Hoel at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
PC Kaki engages DD Taylor at 2,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
CA Astoria engages PC Kaki at 2,000 yards
PC Kaki sunk by DD Yarnall at 2,000 yards
PC Kaki sunk by DD Yarnall at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 64,87, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kamitsu Maru, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Astoria
CL Montpelier
DD Hoel
DD Abner Read
DD Sigourney
DD Spence
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Yarnall

Poor visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 4,000 yards
PB Kamitsu Maru sunk by CA Northampton at 4,000 yards
PB Kamitsu Maru sunk by CA Northampton at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

My opponent just does not give a f*** about the IJN anymore. There isn't even an attempt to run away. I guess he considers these guys to be expendable now the SRA has been pretty much cut off.

I still wouldn't be quite so suicidal if I was in his position mind...

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.14

Allied Ships
SS Growler

SS Growler is sighted by escort
Growler diving deep ....
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Jolo at 74,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Morrison
DD Knapp
DD Wickes

SS I-182 is sighted by escort
DD Morrison attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morrison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Morrison attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morrison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Morrison attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morrison loses contact with SS I-182
DD Morrison is out of ASW ammo
SS I-182 forced to surface!
DD Knapp firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Wickes firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 98,59

Japanese Ships
E No.11
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Pipefish, hits 7, heavy damage

SS Pipefish launches 6 torpedoes at E No.11
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 attacking submerged sub ....
Underwater explosion, debris and oil appear on surface!
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63

Japanese Ships
E No.15
E No.14

Allied Ships
SS Growler, hits 15, heavy damage

SS Growler is located by E No.15
Growler diving deep ....
E No.14 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.14 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Japanese ASW is brutal this month. I actually decide to slowly ease down on submarine warfare - repaired and new subs are not being sent into the fray around the Home Islands anymore, instead they are trying a more tactical role, around the Philippines.

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Submarine attack near Daito Shoto at 100,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tinosa

xAK Oridono Maru is sighted by SS Tinosa
SS Tinosa launches 6 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Dadjangas at 77,92

Japanese Ships
SS I-175, hits 6, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CLAA Atlanta
DD Brownson
DD Colahan
DD Cogswell
DD Charrette
DD Capps

SS I-175 is sighted by escort
DD Colahan fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Cogswell fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Charrette attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-175 eludes DD Charrette by diving deep
DD Capps attacking submerged sub ....
DD Charrette fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Capps fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Capps attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 42
A6M5c Zero x 12
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 37000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 23
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 37
Airbase supply hits 13
Runway hits 48

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 37
A6M5c Zero x 11
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 15730 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 23730 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 46000 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 43000 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38000 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 18730 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 19730 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 25730 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Emerald

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:47:14 PM

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The war settling into a routine again now the fleet has escaped the immediate threat area around Jolo. Massive bombing of Singapore in an attempt to burn up supply proves to be fruitless despite the lack of resistance. Manila is a mighty fortress bristling with aircraft and the Allies can't yet make a dent, on the other hand, air superiority over Mindanao seems to be mine.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 28, 44
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ASW attack near Catanduanes at 83,80

Japanese Ships
E Kurahashi

Allied Ships
SS Pollack, hits 23, heavy damage

SS Pollack is sighted by escort
E Kurahashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kurahashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kurahashi attacking submerged sub ....
E Kurahashi attacking submerged sub ....
Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 98,57

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan

SS Gabilan is located by E No.9
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 13
Wellington B.X x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 58th ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Tank Regiment, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Tank Regiment, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10
P-51B Mustang x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 33
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 17

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Port hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 53rd Division, at 106,122 (Kavieng)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39N1 Airacobra bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 44
A6M5c Zero x 11
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 37

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 36000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Raid is overhead
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 33

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:49:33 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 29, 44
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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 99,58

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Piranha, hits 4

SS Piranha is sighted by escort
Piranha diving deep ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Tapul at 73,90

Japanese Ships
SS I-3, hits 31, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Evans
DD Bryant
DD Bennion

SS I-3 is sighted by escort
DD Evans attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-3 forced to surface!
DD Evans firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Bryant firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Bennion firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill is located by E No.9
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington GR.VIII: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 12
Liberator B.III x 11
B-24J Liberator x 11
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 44
Port hits 1

No supply hits!

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13440
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 7
B-25J1 Mitchell x 10
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Manado , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 8
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-29-1 Superfort x 37
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAP Ukishima Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 4
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Amphibious Assault at Manado (75,99)

TF 204 troops unloading over beach at Manado, 75,99

Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Bren AAMG (x2) lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Medium Rgt /2

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 72603 troops, 1611 guns, 2526 vehicles, Assault Value = 3177

Defending force 58443 troops, 603 guns, 617 vehicles, Assault Value = 1491

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
510 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 29 (10 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Vehicles lost 36 (20 destroyed, 16 disabled)

Assaulting units:
2nd British Division
36th Indian Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
255th Indian Tank Brigade
99th Indian Brigade
2nd Australian Brigade
29th British Brigade
Merrills Marauders Regiment
5th Indian Division
32nd Infantry Division
96th Chinese Division
50th Tank Brigade
72nd British Brigade
254th Armoured Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
25th Indian Division
25th Australian Brigade
9th Australian Division
2/9th Field Regiment
XXXIII Indian Corps
2nd Indian Field Regiment
2/11th Field Brigade
88th Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
6th Medium Regiment
14th Army
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
I Australian Corps
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
4th INA Nehru Regiment
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
1st INA Subhas Regiment
30th Recon Regiment
2nd Tank Division
32nd Division
34th
1st RTA/B Division
49th JNAF AF Unit
9th RF Gun Battalion
30th Field Artillery Regiment
55th JNAF AF Unit
92nd JAAF AF Bn
201st JAAF AF Bn
32nd Port Unit
29th Army
96th JAAF AF Bn
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
23rd Port Unit
15th JAAF AF Bn
Southern Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
36th JNAF AF Unit
3rd Air Division
42nd Air Defense AA Regiment
Southern Fleet
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
7th Area Army
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
53rd Const Co
63rd JAAF AF Bn
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
5th Air Division
35th JAAF AF Bn
55th JAAF AF Bn
3rd JAAF AF Coy

Can't bombard despite the massive superiority in guns the Allies have. Just about every British artillery regiment is here it seems. And aerial bombardment isnt proving to be that effective either.

Singergrad '44 is making Singergrad '42 look small.

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:52:56 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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On Mindanao he's essentially pulled out everything to Butuan.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 30, 44
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Night Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 5

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25G Mitchell: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 13
J1N1-S Irving x 6

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-59 Theresa: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M2a Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10610 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

Night bombing in and of itself seems fine to me, but there are problems with air combat at night I think. Night bombers even in fairly small numbers seem to butcher the fighter defence. Its like the fighters are penalised for night while the bombers are not.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 13
Wellington B.X x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 8th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 58th ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Liberator B.III x 12
B-24J Liberator x 20
B-29-1 Superfort x 32
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 8
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 24

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 24
P-38H Lightning x 7
P-38J Lightning x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 19
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1

Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Denver

CAP engaged:
No.1 Sqn IAF with Spitfire VIII (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
80th FG/90th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 6
Spitfire VIII x 1
B-24J Liberator x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Manado (75,99)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5081 troops, 159 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 258

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Allied adjusted assault: 124

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 124 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Manado !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
161st Infantry Regiment
3rd Marine Regiment
33rd Medium Regiment

Moved in mainly because it was empty and I happened to have these guys prepped. It's not a particularly useful base.

"Why did you invade it? Because it's there."

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(in reply to EUBanana)

Post #: 401

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/10/2012 11:57:56 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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Given the worthlessness of aerial bombardment at Singapore, about now I hatch the plan of massing engineers there and trying to root out the Japs the old fashioned and bloody way.

Massing engineers means taking the US combat engineer regiment that captured Davao to Singapore. Its a fairly risky trip from Mindanao to Johore Baru, but not one that is totally out of the question. The IJN carriers are hurting and I dont expect them to be back in force for months. So around this time I organise a convoy, with heavy CVE escort and a cruiser SAG to tag along. Their route is the short one, hugging the north coast of Borneo.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 01, 44
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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 13
J1N1-S Irving x 6

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10610 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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ASW attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
E No.20

Allied Ships
SS Flounder, hits 16, heavy damage

SS Flounder is located by E No.20
Flounder diving deep ....
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Kaisyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-28
xAK Tsukuba Maru
xAKL Shinnan Maru
PB Kyo Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kaisyo Maru
Segundo diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #5 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 11
A6M5 Zero x 50
A6M5c Zero x 12
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 39

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 37000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 34440.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
A6M5 Zero x 48
A6M5c Zero x 11
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 14
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 36

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters to 43000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38500 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 38500 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 43000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 36750 and 45000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

Losses are about 1:1. Not good.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 13
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 23

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 8
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 27
P-38H Lightning x 9
P-38J Lightning x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 38
A6M5c Zero x 10
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 32

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 36
A6M5c Zero x 8
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 29

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 37440 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters to 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters to 37730.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
Ryuho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 34th , at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 17
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 32
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at 64,45 (near Paoshan)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1143 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47

Defending force 115927 troops, 657 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 4296

Assault collapses, attacking force wiped out

Japanese ground losses:
1348 casualties reported
Squads: 60 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 45 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
85th Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
2nd Reserve Division
60th Chinese/A Corps
120th Red Chinese Division
3rd New Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
12th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
6th New Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
53rd Chinese Corps
115th Red Chinese Division
50th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese/B Corps
33rd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
11th Group Army
1st Chinese Base Force
NCAC
3rd Chinese Base Force
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
31st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy Regiment
41st AA Regiment

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:01:24 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 02, 44
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Submarine attack near Brunei at 66,85

Japanese Ships
xAK Ryoyo Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pargo

xAK Ryoyo Maru is sighted by SS Pargo
SS Pargo attacking xAK Ryoyo Maru on the surface

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Night Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-2 Corsair x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF(N)-75 with F4U-2 Corsair (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

Some CAP have air radar

Moved up some night fighters especially. They arent that effective at shooting stuff down, but they do protect the airfield.

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Night Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-2 Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF(N)-75 with F4U-2 Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes

Some CAP have air radar

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-28
xAK Tasmania Maru
xAKL Shinnan Maru
PB Kongo Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

Captain of SS Segundo elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
PB Kongo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kongo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kongo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kongo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kongo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
Vengeance I x 11
Wellington B.X x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 22
B-25D1 Mitchell x 28

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Butuan, the only concentration of Japs on Mindanao, is getting the full attention of the medium bombers I got at Talaud Island.

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 17
Liberator B.III x 11
Liberator B.VI x 9
B-24J Liberator x 37
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-29-1 Superfort x 27
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 4 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 5, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 28
P-38H Lightning x 9
P-38J Lightning x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Yap is getting trashed as its the nearest airfield to my Sorong-Rabaul route. A very long route to be sure but Nettyable with some luck. Given I got some badly damaged heavy units inching along that route, I'm taking no chances.

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 11
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 23
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...

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Ground combat at Chiang Mai (58,53)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 4403 troops, 84 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 149

Defending force 460 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Allied adjusted assault: 194

Japanese adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 48 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Chiang Mai !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
296 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
21st Australian Brigade

Defending units:
RTA Cavalry Division

Dancing around the northern Thai bases. I just got one brigade here to cover a half dozen hexes of jungle, and that RTA cavalry division is running around with them.

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Post #: 403

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:04:04 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 03, 44
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 111,66

Japanese Ships
E No.6
E No.32
E No.30

Allied Ships
SS Finback, hits 9

SS Finback is sighted by escort
E No.32 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.30 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.30 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.30 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.30 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.30 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.30 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Nago at 94,62

Japanese Ships
E Tsubame, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Toa Maru
TK Syoyo Maru
E Yugao

Allied Ships
SS Barbero, hits 1

SS Barbero launches 6 torpedoes at E Tsubame
Barbero diving deep ....
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao attacking submerged sub ....
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitti Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Nitti Maru

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Sub attack near Torishima at 108,66

Japanese Ships
E No.30, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E No.32

Allied Ships
SS Raton, hits 21, heavy damage

SS Raton launches 6 torpedoes at E No.30
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.32 attacking submerged sub ....
Large oil slick appears over area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub

Sub kill ratio seem to be down to 1.5 : 1 now... not good. A lot more ASW TFs around the Home Islands.

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ASW attack near Aogashima at 111,66

Japanese Ships
E No.32

Allied Ships
SS Tullibee

SS Tullibee is sighted by escort
Tullibee diving deep ....
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 10
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 10
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 60,49 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 19
B-25D1 Mitchell x 27

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 57

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
Wellington B.X x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 17
Liberator B.III x 11
Liberator B.VI x 3
B-24J Liberator x 41
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 3
B-29-1 Superfort x 34
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 45
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 8
B-25H Mitchell x 7
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 14th JNAF AF Unit , at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 29
P-38H Lightning x 6
P-38J Lightning x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 66
B-25G Mitchell x 14

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 42
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 98

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

I can't soften up Manila but the airfields in the various islands between North and South PI can be softened. He has small baseforces in some of these, so they could conceivably be used to launch desperation strikes.

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 12
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 37

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 34440.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11
B-29-1 Superfort x 5
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Sub attack near Aogashima at 111,66

Japanese Ships
E No.25, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
E No.32

Allied Ships
SS Pompon, hits 3

SS Pompon launches 6 torpedoes at E No.25
Pompon diving deep ....
E No.32 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.32 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.32 is out of ASW ammo
E No.32 is out of ASW ammo
E No.32 is out of ASW ammo
E No.32 is out of ASW ammo
E No.32 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Post #: 404

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:09:26 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
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My convoy of engineers is just headed into the Sulu Sea. An IJN SAG north of Puerto Princessa attracts some CVE torpedo bombers...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 04, 44
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ASW attack near Lubang at 77,78

Japanese Ships
DD Akikaze
DD Yukaze

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack

SS Amberjack is located by DD Akikaze
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
F4U-2 Corsair x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF(N)-75 with F4U-2 Corsair (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes

Some CAP have air radar

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 7
J1N1-S Irving x 6

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10610 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1
J1N1-S Irving x 3

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10610
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 69,96

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Jinju Maru, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
Vengeance I x 11
Wellington B.X x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 23

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 55th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 19
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 61,59 (Udon Thani)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 16
Liberator B.III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 27
B-29-1 Superfort x 27
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 7 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 21

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 22
P-38H Lightning x 6
P-38J Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 71
B-25G Mitchell x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 12
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 37

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16750 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 72,81

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CL Oi
CL Yahagi
DD Shirayuki

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

There's a SAG prowling around just north of Puerto Princessa. It prowls a little too close.

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 5
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 69,96

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Hoten Maru, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
SC Ch 11

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 72,81

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 14
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
TBF-1 Avenger x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Yahagi
CA Nachi
DD Yugumo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 72,81

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 4

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CL Yahagi

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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(in reply to EUBanana)

Post #: 405

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:13:11 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
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Turns out those IJN cruisers were there with a purpose and not there at random!

They surge forward and run into the convoy. Unfortunately as I already mentioned, it was heavily escorted. Just as well. There is an indecisive surface battle between the Allied and Japanese cruisers, but the Japs are kept away from the CVEs and merchants so an Allied win.

Allied aircraft then score some lucky hits for a change and Davy Jones' locker beckons the IJN. An Allied victory at sea, means 200 AV of combat engineers will be at Singapore very soon.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 05, 44
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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
J1N1-S Irving x 6

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 1 damaged
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10610 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 65,84, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 5
CL Yahagi, Shell hits 10, on fire
CL Oi, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Yugumo
DD Suzukaze
DD Hatsushima, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Akatsuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Shinonome, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shirayuki
DD Asagiri, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
CL Birmingham, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1
DD Hutchins, Shell hits 1
DD Walker, Shell hits 1
DD Swanson, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Lang, Shell hits 1
DD Mahan, Shell hits 1
DD Drayton, Shell hits 1
DD Lamson
DD Conyngham
DD Cushing

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Lang at 30,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Swanson at 30,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Walker at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 25,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Nashville at 25,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Cushing at 25,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Swanson at 25,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Hutchins at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 23,000 yards
CL Nashville engages CA Nachi at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Conyngham at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Mahan at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Lang at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Swanson at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Walker at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CL Oi engages CL Nashville at 19,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Birmingham at 19,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Conyngham at 19,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Conyngham at 19,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Mahan at 19,000 yards
DD Walker engages DD Hatsushima at 19,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Swanson at 19,000 yards
DD Walker engages DD Shinonome at 19,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Hutchins at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Yahagi at 16,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Oi at 16,000 yards
DD Cushing engages DD Shirayuki at 16,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Conyngham at 16,000 yards
DD Walker engages DD Shirayuki at 16,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Drayton at 16,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Mahan at 16,000 yards
DD Lang engages DD Shinonome at 16,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Drayton at 16,000 yards
DD Walker engages DD Hatsushima at 16,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Hutchins at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 13,000 yards
CL Oi engages CL Nashville at 13,000 yards
DD Asagiri engages DD Conyngham at 13,000 yards
DD Mahan engages DD Shirayuki at 13,000 yards
DD Drayton engages DD Shinonome at 13,000 yards
DD Mahan engages DD Shinonome at 13,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Lang at 13,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Lang at 13,000 yards
DD Hutchins engages DD Hatsushima at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Birmingham at 10,000 yards
CL Oi engages CL Nashville at 10,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Nashville at 10,000 yards
DD Asagiri engages DD Lang at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsushima engages DD Lamson at 10,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Drayton at 10,000 yards
DD Drayton engages DD Akatsuki at 10,000 yards
DD Lamson engages DD Hatsushima at 10,000 yards
DD Swanson engages DD Hatsushima at 10,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Walker at 10,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Hutchins at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Yahagi at 7,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Nashville at 7,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Yahagi at 7,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Conyngham at 7,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Lamson at 7,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Swanson at 7,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Drayton at 7,000 yards
DD Hatsushima engages DD Lang at 7,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD Swanson
DD Swanson sunk by DD Asagiri at 7,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Lang at 7,000 yards
DD Hutchins engages DD Hatsushima at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 10,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Oi at 10,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Nashville at 10,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Conyngham at 10,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Lamson at 10,000 yards
DD Asagiri engages DD Drayton at 10,000 yards
DD Mahan engages DD Akatsuki at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsushima engages DD Lang at 10,000 yards
DD Asagiri engages DD Walker at 10,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Hutchins at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 12,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Oi at 12,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Birmingham at 12,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages DD Conyngham at 12,000 yards
DD Lamson engages DD Akatsuki at 12,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Lamson at 12,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Conyngham at 12,000 yards
DD Hatsushima engages DD Lang at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Lamson at 12,000 yards
DD Hutchins engages DD Asagiri at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Nashville at 14,000 yards
DD Asagiri engages DD Cushing at 14,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Shirayuki at 14,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Lamson at 14,000 yards
DD Mahan engages DD Akatsuki at 14,000 yards
DD Lang engages DD Suzukaze at 14,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Hutchins at 14,000 yards
DD Drayton engages DD Yugumo at 14,000 yards
Kiyota, Takahiko* orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 18,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Nashville at 18,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Birmingham at 18,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Suzukaze at 18,000 yards
DD Lamson engages DD Shinonome at 18,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Shinonome at 18,000 yards
DD Hutchins engages DD Akatsuki at 18,000 yards
DD Lang engages DD Shirayuki at 18,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Walker at 18,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Lang at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
CL Nashville engages CA Nachi at 20,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Yahagi at 20,000 yards
DD Asagiri engages DD Conyngham at 20,000 yards
DD Lamson engages DD Suzukaze at 20,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Drayton at 20,000 yards
DD Mahan engages DD Hatsushima at 20,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Lang at 20,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Walker at 20,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Mahan at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Birmingham at 22,000 yards
CL Nashville engages DD Asagiri at 22,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages DD Lamson at 22,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Lang at 22,000 yards
CL Nashville engages DD Suzukaze at 22,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Hutchins at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL Nashville at 21,000 yards
CL Nashville engages CL Oi at 21,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Birmingham at 21,000 yards
CL Nashville engages DD Asagiri at 21,000 yards
CL Nashville engages DD Shirayuki at 21,000 yards
CL Nashville engages DD Shinonome at 21,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages DD Akatsuki at 21,000 yards
CL Nashville engages DD Suzukaze at 21,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages DD Hutchins at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards
CL Nashville engages CA Nachi at 26,000 yards
CL Yahagi engages CL Birmingham at 26,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages DD Hatsushima at 26,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages DD Suzukaze at 26,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 71,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8
SBD-5 Dauntless x 10

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
E W-8, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 11
PB Naruto Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E W-8
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Naruto Maru #3

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 11
Beaufort VIII x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 18
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Liberator B.III x 10
Liberator B.VI x 5
Wellington B.X x 15
B-24J Liberator x 47
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 10
B-29-1 Superfort x 28
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 6, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 5
Airbase hits 20
Runway hits 39
Port hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 22
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-38J Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 65,83

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 14
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
TBF-1 Avenger x 7
TBM-1C Avenger x 20

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 12 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Oi, on fire
CA Nachi
CL Yahagi, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Akatsuki, heavy fires
DD Shinonome, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 47

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 50

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miri at 65,83

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 14
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
TBF-1 Avenger x 7
TBM-1C Avenger x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Nachi, Torpedo hits 1
DD Asagiri
CL Oi, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Shirayuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yahagi, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

Ouch... I winced. Some Allied luck for a change. My CVE bomber pilots are not the best trained. Average skill of 60 is good to go for my CVE Avengers - though their fighter pilots are crack I dont really want CVEs getting into antishipping tasks.

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ASW attack near Sangihe at 77,96

Japanese Ships
SS I-30, hits 10, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Evans
DD Bryant

SS I-30 is located by DD Evans
I-30 diving deep ....
DD Evans fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Bryant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bryant attacking submerged sub ....
DD Bryant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bryant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bryant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bryant fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Aparri at 83,73

Japanese Ships
E Kurahashi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Kasado

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon, hits 10

SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes at E Kurahashi
Sturgeon bottoming out ....
E Kasado attacking submerged sub ....
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:16:42 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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One thing you're not seeing in the combat reports is the noose tightening in Mindanao. As all the bases are abandoned you don't see any combat reports. Suffice to say that the Allies are now in control of basically everything except for Butuan and the minor base NE of it.

I'm trying to get more engineers into Mindanao so I can use Cagayan airfield - its significant as it will put Manila within T-bolt range.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 06, 44
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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,62

Japanese Ships
E No.13
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Tunny

SS Tunny is located by E No.13
Tunny diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-2 Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF(N)-75 with F4U-2 Corsair (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

Some CAP have air radar

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2
J1N1-S Irving x 7

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
265 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 2 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Vengeance I x 13
Wellington B.X x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 15

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 27

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Liberator B.III x 9
Liberator B.VI x 4
Wellington B.X x 15
B-24J Liberator x 30
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
B-25H Mitchell x 3
B-29-1 Superfort x 25
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 2
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 16
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Naval Construction Battalion, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 16

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7
B-25H Mitchell x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 6th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 17
P-38H Lightning x 6
P-38J Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Post #: 407

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:19:18 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 07, 44
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Pre-Invasion action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Loeser
AK Bullock

DE Loeser fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Kendari (70,106)

TF 387 troops unloading over beach at Kendari, 70,106

Allied ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (0 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

11 troops of a NZ Inf Section 43 lost from landing craft during unload of 8th NZ Bde /6

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Loeser
AK Bullock

DE Loeser fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 16
Vengeance I x 14
Wellington B.X x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 16
B-25D1 Mitchell x 28

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 48

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 9
Liberator B.VI x 4
Wellington B.X x 14
B-24J Liberator x 30
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
B-25H Mitchell x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 33
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 10
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 4 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Naval Construction Battalion, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on 17th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 2
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 2
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 21

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
Beaufort VIII x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Loeser
AK Bullock

DE Loeser fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Ground combat at Oosthaven (48,96)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2768 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 137

Defending force 317 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

Allied adjusted assault: 59

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 59 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Oosthaven !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Lushai Brigade

Defending units:
II./143rd Infantry Battalion
55th Cavalry Regiment

Southern Sumatra is entirely mine now, this was the only defended base. In fact aside from Sibolga all of Sumatra is now in Allied hands.

Turns out he's abandoned northern Java too as before too long Batavia switches to the Allies on its own. This makes me make moves to land an African division at Batavia, as if he's left Java totally empty I may as well hoover it up. British CVs are sortied from Colombo to do a recon in force over Java and see what is there.

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:21:41 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 08, 44
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ASW attack near Kuroshima at 98,61

Japanese Ships
E No.13
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Whale

SS Whale is located by E No.13
Whale diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Loeser
AK Bullock

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DE Loeser fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Night Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-2 Corsair x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF(N)-75 with F4U-2 Corsair (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

Some CAP have air radar

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 26

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (5 airborne, 21 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed
G4M2a Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 2 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Loeser
AK Bullock

DE Loeser fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Loeser
AK Bullock

DE Loeser fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Amador

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 18

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 16
B-25D1 Mitchell x 19

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 15
Liberator B.III x 3
Liberator B.VI x 10
Wellington B.X x 14
B-24J Liberator x 33
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 3
B-29-1 Superfort x 29
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 6 damaged
Liberator B.VI: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 8
P-51B Mustang x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 28
P-38H Lightning x 2
P-38J Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 16
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
P-51B Mustang x 7

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 13th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Matsonia
xAP Santa Inez
xAP Empress ' Scotland
AK Bullock

xAP Matsonia fired at enemy troops
xAP Santa Inez fired at enemy troops
xAP Empress ' Scotland fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

Landing some Kiwis at an apparently mostly undefended Kendari, just part of general mopping up in the SRA. It does have some small impact on the War as a whole as it widens and secures my supply line to Mindanao.

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Post #: 409

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:24:59 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 09, 44
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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Matsonia
xAP Santa Inez
xAP Empress ' Scotland
AK Bullock

xAP Matsonia fired at enemy troops
xAP Santa Inez fired at enemy troops
xAP Empress ' Scotland fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,62

Japanese Ships
E No.14
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Tunny, hits 3

SS Tunny launches 6 torpedoes at E No.14
Tunny diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAKL Heizan Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo attacking xAKL Heizan Maru on the surface

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Sub attack near Hengchun at 85,68

Japanese Ships
E Kasado

Allied Ships
SS Searaven, hits 2

Captain of SS Searaven elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Searaven diving deep ....
E Kasado attacking submerged sub ....
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kasado attacking submerged sub ....
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 23

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (6 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Matsonia
xAP Santa Inez
xAP Empress ' Scotland
AK Bullock

xAP Matsonia fired at enemy troops
xAP Santa Inez fired at enemy troops
xAP Empress ' Scotland fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Matsonia
xAP Santa Inez
xAP Empress ' Scotland
AK Bullock

xAP Matsonia fired at enemy troops
xAP Santa Inez fired at enemy troops
xAP Empress ' Scotland fired at enemy troops

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill

SS Hawkbill is located by E No.9
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill, hits 2

SS Hawkbill launches 6 torpedoes at E No.9
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.9 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 44,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAP Empress ' Scotland, Kamikaze hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M5 Zero flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

No air cover at Kendari, not even CVEs. I wasn't expecting any LBA cover here at all to be honest. Turns out he has a handful of fighters, who ram the Kiwis AP. Damage, however, is light.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 8
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 9
Beaufort VIII x 18

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 16
Liberator B.III x 4
Liberator B.VI x 12
Wellington B.X x 13
B-24J Liberator x 31
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 10
B-29-1 Superfort x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 6 damaged
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Naval Construction Battalion, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 8
P-51B Mustang x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on 50th JAAF AF Bn , at 70,106 (Kendari)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 15
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 50th JAAF AF Bn ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 26
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 44th Road Const Co , at 70,106 (Kendari)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 50th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 44th Road Const Co ...

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Morning Air attack on 50th JAAF AF Bn , at 70,106 (Kendari)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Bullock, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 30
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

30 Superforts, 0 supply hits. And this has gone on and on and on.

I assume the fort level is to blame here. As something is up, if you compare the air forces results at Singers to their results everywhere else.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Beaverhead

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Invasion Support action off Kendari (70,106)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAP Matsonia
xAP Rochambeau
xAP Santa Inez
AK Bullock

xAP Matsonia fired at enemy troops
xAP Rochambeau fired at enemy troops
xAP Santa Inez fired at enemy troops

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Ground combat at Kendari (70,106)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3843 troops, 42 guns, 27 vehicles, Assault Value = 141

Defending force 1103 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 24

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Allied adjusted assault: 114

Japanese adjusted defense: 19

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Kendari !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
772 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 3

Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
8th NZ Brigade

Defending units:
2nd Indpt SNLF Coy
44th Road Const Co
50th JAAF AF Bn

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:27:20 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 10, 44
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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

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Night Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-801 Hikotai with J1N1-S Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 98,62

Japanese Ships
E No.14
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Bowfin

SS Bowfin launches 6 torpedoes at E No.14
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 12
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-61-Id Tony x 35
Ki-84a Frank x 60

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Samarang Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 1000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (6 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

I reign in these naval bombers, with Manila in hitting distance and busy outstretched hands can be smacked all too easily.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 15
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12
B-24J Liberator x 22
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
B-25H Mitchell x 12
B-29-1 Superfort x 29
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 50th JAAF AF Bn , at 69,106 , near Kendari

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
B-25H Mitchell x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
422 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 25
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy , at 69,106 , near Kendari

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 50th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Sibolga (44,79)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4123 troops, 64 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 148

Defending force 2619 troops, 18 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Allied adjusted assault: 131

Japanese adjusted defense: 454

Allied assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
268th Motorised Brigade

Defending units:
5th Recon Regiment
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th JNAF AF Unit

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Post #: 411

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:34:11 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
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Some Chinese are dropped off at Great Nicobar as part of general mopping up behind the lines. Unfortunately it looks reasonably well defended and so the Chinese alone are going to be unable to do the job. They will camp there for a few months until reinforcements can be brought up.

The Japs make a hit and run attack on Mergui, which could have been bad as thats my Superfort base. A whole bunch of Japs come in, and there are just some Airacobras in defence. Fortunately the Jap bombers prove fairly inaccurate, and most of the B29s are apparently in the air when the raid comes anyway. Losses aren't actually that bad, the Airacobras latest model isnt utterly useless. I reinforce a bit with Spitfires, but the Japs dont come back. Not yet, anyway.

Coincidentally the Allies launch a minor air offensive at Manila as well. I'm starting to get itchy feet around Mindanao - the camapaign there goes well but I want to try the next hop forward. Which means landings at Cebu, Tacloban and Iloilu, with engineers just behind. Only Tacloban seems to be defended by any sort of force - the landing there gets 3 Bdes accordingly. The fleet, what can be mustered anyway, is being organised - looks like it'll be about 800 carrier air in fleet CVs, 400 carrier air in CVEs, and a cruiser SAG. The ALlies have masses of APAs in the area so sealift isnt much of an issue for a change.

But I'd like to attritt Manila a bit before anything happens. Results are mixed. Organisationally it was a good day with the P38s mostly going in first, but 40 heavies were shot down in one day regardless (

). About 120 Japanese aircraft were destroyed for about 80 Allied, and everything is shot up so sustaining the offensive is almost impossible.

Invincible heavies are such BS, at least as soon as proper cannon armed fighters arrive - ie from the Tony on. If you use heavies unescorted in '44, they'll be shot down in droves. And you don't really have enough to just throw them away like this.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 11, 44
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Pre-Invasion action off Great Nicobar (43,66)

57 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PG Indus
xAK Samur

Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PG Indus firing at 23rd Nav Gd Unit
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Great Nicobar (43,66)

TF 185 troops unloading over beach at Great Nicobar, 43,66

Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

14 troops of a Chinese Rifle Squad 43 lost from landing craft during unload of 22nd New Chinese Div /16

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Invasion Support action off Great Nicobar (43,66)

29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PG Indus
xAK Samur
AM Rajputana

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PG Indus fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Sub attack near Aogashima at 114,65

Japanese Ships
E No.6

Allied Ships
SS Razorback, hits 11

SS Razorback launches 6 torpedoes at E No.6
E No.6 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Mergui , at 53,62

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 41,450 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 18

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x J2M2 Jack sweeping at 37450 feet *

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/74th FS with P-39N1 Airacobra (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 15 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Mergui , at 53,62

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 37,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Id Tony x 43

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39N1 Airacobra: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
34 x Ki-61-Id Tony sweeping at 32810 feet *

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/74th FS with P-39N1 Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 23
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-61-Id Tony x 48
Ki-84a Frank x 59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 11 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (3 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 34440.
Raid is overhead
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 20
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-61-Id Tony x 44
Ki-84a Frank x 52

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
18 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 12730 and 30470.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 18730 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Mergui , at 53,62

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 14

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
C-46A Commando: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/74th FS with P-39N1 Airacobra (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 35810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Mergui , at 53,62

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 37

Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
C-46A Commando: 1 destroyed on ground
C-47 Skytrain: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/74th FS with P-39N1 Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 35810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 9
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 3rd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 3rd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 18
B-25D1 Mitchell x 27

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 50

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 3
Liberator B.VI x 3
Wellington B.X x 15
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
B-24J Liberator x 27
B-25D1 Mitchell x 21
B-25H Mitchell x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 25
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 30th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 61,50 , near Taung Gyi

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 10
P-51B Mustang x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...

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Morning Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Naval Construction Battalion, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 19
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-61-Id Tony x 42
Ki-84a Frank x 46

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 40
B-25G Mitchell x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 7 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-84a Frank: 6 destroyed on ground
G3M3 Nell: 8 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 destroyed on ground
G4M2a Betty: 3 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 4 destroyed on ground
Ki-59 Theresa: 3 destroyed on ground
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 9 destroyed, 18 damaged
B-25G Mitchell: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 14
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters to 9240.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 30470.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 3 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes

Sugiyama T. in a A6M5c Zero makes head on attack ... forces B-24J Liberator out of formation

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Morning Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IV x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 10
Ki-61-Id Tony x 23
Ki-84a Frank x 30

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 8 damaged
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 4 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M2a Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 12 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16430.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 64 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 7
Ki-61-Id Tony x 11
Ki-84a Frank x 14

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16430.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 4
Ki-61-Id Tony x 6
Ki-84a Frank x 10

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet *

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet
6 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 13th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 24
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 98,57

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-69

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan

SS Gabilan is located by SC CHa-69
SC CHa-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-69 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Great Nicobar (43,66)

32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PG Indus
AM Rajputana
xAK Samur

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PG Indus fired at enemy troops
AM Rajputana fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34646 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1153

Defending force 26808 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 687

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
27th Division
71st Infantry Brigade
35th Division
36th/C Division
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
95th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2969 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 165

Defending force 4114 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 157

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
30th Engineer Regiment
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Div /1

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 144943 troops, 2537 guns, 3542 vehicles, Assault Value = 5112

Defending force 59879 troops, 618 guns, 643 vehicles, Assault Value = 1584

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7

Allied adjusted assault: 4918

Japanese adjusted defense: 5837

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 7)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
5548 casualties reported
Squads: 56 destroyed, 218 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 140 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 95 disabled
Guns lost 107 (22 destroyed, 85 disabled)
Vehicles lost 52 (7 destroyed, 45 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
10305 casualties reported
Squads: 441 destroyed, 690 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 148 disabled
Engineers: 33 destroyed, 329 disabled
Guns lost 176 (21 destroyed, 155 disabled)
Vehicles lost 103 (5 destroyed, 98 disabled)

Assaulting units:
96th Chinese Division
99th Indian Brigade
254th Armoured Brigade
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
2nd Australian Brigade
Merrills Marauders Regiment
72nd British Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
9th Australian Division
41st Infantry/A Division
IV Corps Engineer Battalion
50th Tank Brigade
5th Indian Division
29th British Brigade
255th Indian Tank Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
2nd British Division
19th Indian Division
36th Indian Brigade
14th Army Engineer Battalion
25th Indian Division
36th Div Engineer Battalion
41st Infantry/B Division
XXXIII Corps Engineer Battalion
81st (West African) Division
32nd Infantry Division
25th Australian Brigade
41st Infantry/C Division
2nd Indian Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
6th Medium Regiment
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
XXXIII Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
2/11th Field Brigade
14th Army
88th Medium Regiment
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
34th
5th INA Regiment
2nd Tank Division
4th INA Nehru Regiment
30th Recon Regiment
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
1st INA Subhas Regiment
32nd Division
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
1st RTA/B Division
15th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Air Division
201st JAAF AF Bn
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
7th Area Army
30th Field Artillery Regiment
96th JAAF AF Bn
42nd Air Defense AA Regiment
55th JAAF AF Bn
29th Army
Southern Fleet
49th JNAF AF Unit
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
Southern Army
23rd Port Unit
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
32nd Port Unit
55th JNAF AF Unit
63rd JAAF AF Bn
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
9th RF Gun Battalion
36th JNAF AF Unit
53rd Const Co
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn
35th JAAF AF Bn
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
5th Air Division
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
3rd JAAF AF Coy

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Post #: 412

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:38:29 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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A sad attempt to keep pressuring Manila happens today, the Allies lose 60 a/c for 50 Japs and theres nothing left flying at the end of the day to continue.

So the air offensive gets called off and some wound licking ensues. The Allied a/c pools are adequate to the task of absorbing the losses though, it just takes a little while.

There will be another LBA air offensive when the Allied fleet, which is now assembling off Sorong, draws nearer.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 12, 44
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Invasion Support action off Great Nicobar (43,66)

27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PG Indus
AM Rajputana
xAK Samur

Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PG Indus fired at enemy troops
AM Rajputana fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Sub attack near Torishima at 107,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamabiko Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Toyooka Maru
xAK Anyo Maru
E W-28

Allied Ships
SS Baya, hits 5

SS Baya launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Yamabiko Maru
E W-28 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-28 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Great Nicobar (43,66)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PG Indus
AM Rajputana
xAK Samur

PG Indus fired at enemy troops
AM Rajputana fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Great Nicobar (43,66)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AM Rajputana
xAK Samur

AM Rajputana fired at enemy troops

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Arizona Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Bankok Maru
LSD Nigitsu Maru
xAP Mizuho Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru
xAK Hokkai Maru
E Hashidate

Allied Ships
SS Angler, hits 1

SS Angler launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Arizona Maru
Angler diving deep ....
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate attacking submerged sub ....
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 104,66

Japanese Ships
TK Ogura Maru #1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
TK Tatibana Maru
SC CHa-23

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito

SS Pampanito launches 4 torpedoes at TK Ogura Maru #1
Pampanito diving deep ....
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-23 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-23 cannot establish contact with SS Pampanito
SS Pampanito eludes ASW attack from SC CHa-23
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 100,63

Japanese Ships
AMC Bankok Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LSD Nigitsu Maru
xAP Mizuho Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru
xAK Hokkai Maru
xAK Arizona Maru, on fire
E Hashidate

Allied Ships
SS Ronquil

SS Ronquil launches 4 torpedoes at AMC Bankok Maru
Ronquil diving deep ....
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hashidate attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

After the slaughter of Allied subs this last month I was tempted to pull the plug on them entirely, but this day of good work made me change my mind...

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 6
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 46
Ki-84a Frank x 43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 59th Division, at 62,50 , near Lashio

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.XIII x 10
A-20G Boston x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-20G Boston bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 19

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 16
Liberator B.III x 4
Wellington B.X x 15
B-24J Liberator x 22
B-29-1 Superfort x 31
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...

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Morning Air attack on 5th Recon Regiment, at 44,79 (Sibolga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
P-51B Mustang x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 4
Ki-61-Id Tony x 45
Ki-84a Frank x 42

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 3 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 2 damaged
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 4 destroyed, 9 damaged

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 46000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 34440 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 45000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 20
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IV x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 30
Ki-84a Frank x 31

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 26
Ki-84a Frank x 27

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 5270 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 3
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 32
Ki-84a Frank x 29

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Id Tony: 3 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
Vengeance I x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 10
Spitfire VIII x 5
Wellington GR.XIII x 12
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 33
B-25H Mitchell x 15
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
P-51B Mustang x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington GR.XIII bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Invasion Support action off Great Nicobar (43,66)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AM Rajputana
xAK Samur

AM Rajputana fired at enemy troops

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34683 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1155

Defending force 26750 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 679

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
27th Division
71st Infantry Brigade
35th Division
36th/C Division
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
95th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2969 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 165

Defending force 4122 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 156

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
30th Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:39:30 AM

EUBanana

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 13, 44
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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 26

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-25H Mitchell x 12
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 16th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 16th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 16th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 16th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 32
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 37th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Sub attack near Batan Island at 85,69

Japanese Ships
E Kasado

Allied Ships
SS Bonefish, hits 7

SS Bonefish launches 4 torpedoes
Bonefish diving deep ....
E Kasado attacking submerged sub ....
E Kasado attacking submerged sub ....
E Kasado attacking submerged sub ....
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kasado fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34735 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1158

Defending force 26806 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 682

Assaulting units:
71st Infantry Brigade
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
27th Division
35th Division
36th/C Division
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
54th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2964 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 166

Defending force 4118 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 157

Assaulting units:
30th Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Post #: 414

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:43:23 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
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The engineers have arrived at Singapore, so its time to start pressing. A large % of the bombers trashing Singers are switched to ground bombing, and the troops go in.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 14, 44
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Tasmania Maru, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

SC CHa-28
xAK Arabia Maru
xAKL Shinnan Maru
PB Kyo Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Tasmania Maru
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 17
Liberator B.III x 9
Liberator B.VI x 3
Wellington B.X x 12
B-24J Liberator x 46
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 11
B-29-1 Superfort x 37
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 3

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

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 6
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 9
P-51B Mustang x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...

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Morning Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 25
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 11
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 29
Ki-61-Id Tony x 45
Ki-84a Frank x 53

Allied aircraft
B-25G Mitchell x 4

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (9 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (6 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 12

No Allied losses

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34776 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1162

Defending force 26844 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 691

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
35th Division
71st Infantry Brigade
27th Division
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
36th/C Division
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
38th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2959 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 167

Defending force 4125 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 158

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
30th Engineer Regiment
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 125636 troops, 2375 guns, 3449 vehicles, Assault Value = 4710

Defending force 56946 troops, 610 guns, 641 vehicles, Assault Value = 1360

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 6

Allied adjusted assault: 3907

Japanese adjusted defense: 5767

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 6)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
4580 casualties reported
Squads: 99 destroyed, 175 disabled
Non Combat: 42 destroyed, 117 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 44 disabled
Guns lost 54 (14 destroyed, 40 disabled)
Vehicles lost 51 (29 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
7666 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 508 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 161 disabled
Engineers: 21 destroyed, 158 disabled
Guns lost 74 (9 destroyed, 65 disabled)
Vehicles lost 91 (8 destroyed, 83 disabled)

Assaulting units:
81st (West African) Division
41st Infantry/A Division
XXXIII Corps Engineer Battalion
IV Corps Engineer Battalion
14th Army Engineer Battalion
5th Indian Division
254th Armoured Brigade
96th Chinese Division
41st Infantry/B Division
29th British Brigade
9th Australian Division
19th Indian Division
32nd Infantry Division
255th Indian Tank Brigade
72nd British Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
25th Indian Division
25th Australian Brigade
9th Indian Division
50th Tank Brigade
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
36th Indian Brigade
36th Div Engineer Battalion
2nd British Division
41st Infantry/C Division
88th Medium Regiment
14th Army
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Indian Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
I Australian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
XXXIII Indian Corps
6th Medium Regiment
2/11th Field Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
30th Recon Regiment
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
34th
32nd Division
4th INA Nehru Regiment
1st INA Subhas Regiment
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
2nd Tank Division
5th INA Regiment
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
Southern Fleet
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
9th RF Gun Battalion
201st JAAF AF Bn
Southern Army
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
7th Area Army
32nd Port Unit
29th Army
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
42nd Air Defense AA Regiment
96th JAAF AF Bn
63rd JAAF AF Bn
49th JNAF AF Unit
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Air Division
53rd Const Co
55th JNAF AF Unit
35th JAAF AF Bn
23rd Port Unit
36th JNAF AF Unit
5th Air Division
55th JAAF AF Bn
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th JAAF AF Bn
92nd JAAF AF Bn
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
30th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd JAAF AF Coy

Ugly. 14th Army takes a brigade worth of KIA, but the massed engineers do work and the fort is reduced. So the writing is on the wall for Singapore, but the butchers bill will be paid. But quite the haul of Japs when it falls, and it'll free up 14th Army for more conquering.

Several brigades are completely gutted by this. As a considerate commander anything with more disabled troops than ready ones are ordered into reserve mode and ordered out of there, to R&R at Johore Baru. Meanwhile more reinforcements continue to trickle in, so the Allies have the luxury of rotating troops in and out of the grinder at least.

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Post #: 415

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:45:04 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
Status: offline

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 15, 44
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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Tacloban , at 81,85

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 15
B-25D1 Mitchell x 24

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 15
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 3rd Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 17
Liberator B.III x 9
Liberator B.VI x 12
Wellington B.X x 12
B-24J Liberator x 51
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3
B-25H Mitchell x 3
B-29-1 Superfort x 36
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 11
P-51B Mustang x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
142 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 30th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-29-1 Superfort x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 24
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10
F4U-1A Corsair x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Baybay , at 81,86

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34803 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1164

Defending force 26832 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 687

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
71st Infantry Brigade
27th Division
35th Division
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
36th/C Division
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 69,44 (near Tsuyung)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 14753 troops, 158 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 572

Defending force 235 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 510

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 510 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-)

Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
51st Division

Defending units:
82nd Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2950 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 165

Defending force 4120 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 158

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
30th Engineer Regiment
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Post #: 416

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 12:48:57 AM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
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Thanks to rotating troops another attack can already be launched at Singapore. Casualties are going right down and the Jap forts are dropping fast. Percival will be avenged soon enough.

Fortunately the US engineering regiment which is the linchpin of the assault has taken surprisingly few casualties so far. Aussies and Indians in their Bdes are getting massacred though.

The lead troops on Mindanao reach Butuan finally too and are ordered in. As its a Big Moment attack bombers at 100' are unleashed for maximum damage. However the Allies are going to have to wait for backup to arrive (its on the way) as the armour at the spearhead isnt enough on its own it seems even with the air support.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 16, 44
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Sub attack near Batan Island at 86,71

Japanese Ships
xAK Uyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yuzan Maru
xAK Sanura Maru
xAK Jinshu Maru
PB Tama Maru

Allied Ships
SS Barbero

SS Barbero launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Uyo Maru
Barbero diving deep ....
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Aogashima at 114,65

Japanese Ships
E No.6

Allied Ships
SS Icefish, hits 19, heavy damage

SS Icefish is sighted by escort
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.6 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kanoya at 103,62

Japanese Ships
PB Naruto Maru #3
SC Ch 11

Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish

Captain of SS Flying Fish elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Flying Fish diving deep ....
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Hengchun at 85,68

Japanese Ships
AM Wa 103, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Samarang Maru
xAKL Etashima Maru
xAKL Ryuun Maru
xAKL Kinkasan Maru
xAKL Indus Maru

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes at AM Wa 103
Searaven diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on 21st Special Base Force, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 15

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 21st Special Base Force ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 20
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10
F4U-1A Corsair x 3

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 23

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 22 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
230 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Sasebo 7th SNLF ...
Also attacking 21st Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 77th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 13
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 26
Ki-61-Id Tony x 45
Ki-84a Frank x 68

Allied aircraft
B-25G Mitchell x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25G Mitchell: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (7 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (6 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (6 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (8 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Butuan , at 80,89

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 25000 feet

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Sub attack near San Fernando at 79,72

Japanese Ships
E W-28
xAK Toyooka Maru
xAK Anyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish

SS Devilfish launches 6 torpedoes at E W-28
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34825 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1167

Defending force 26867 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 688

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
71st Infantry Brigade
27th Division
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
35th Division
36th/C Division
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
95th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2959 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 166

Defending force 4141 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 161

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
30th Engineer Regiment
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Ground combat at Butuan (80,89)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9757 troops, 194 guns, 784 vehicles, Assault Value = 524

Defending force 24343 troops, 218 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 518

Allied adjusted assault: 167

Japanese adjusted defense: 508

Allied assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
826 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 17 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 43 (2 destroyed, 41 disabled)

Assaulting units:
670th Tank Destroyer Battalion
706th Tank Battalion
671th Tank Destroyer Battalion
148th Infantry Regiment
4th Armoured Brigade
223rd Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
7th USMC Field Artillery Battalion
I Corps Artillery

Defending units:
Sasebo 7th SNLF
3rd Raiding Regiment
1st Engineer Co
77th Infantry Brigade
81st Infantry Brigade
1st Raiding Rgt /1
34th Road Const Co
6th Naval Construction Battalion
51st Base Force
21st Special Base Force
70th Field AA Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
19th JAAF Base Force
21st Air Flotilla
15th Const Co
26th Fld AA Gun Co
14th Mortar Battalion
29th Field AF Construction Battalion
51st Const Co
21st JAAF Base Force
107th JAAF AF Bn

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 109415 troops, 2132 guns, 3150 vehicles, Assault Value = 4262

Defending force 54079 troops, 603 guns, 606 vehicles, Assault Value = 1206

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 2561

Japanese adjusted defense: 3357

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3521 casualties reported
Squads: 69 destroyed, 214 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 53 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 65 disabled
Guns lost 94 (28 destroyed, 66 disabled)
Vehicles lost 33 (8 destroyed, 25 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
5461 casualties reported
Squads: 56 destroyed, 393 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 90 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 146 disabled
Guns lost 79 (5 destroyed, 74 disabled)
Vehicles lost 65 (2 destroyed, 63 disabled)

Assaulting units:
200th Chinese Division
29th British Brigade
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
14th Army Engineer Battalion
81st (West African) Division
9th Indian Division
41st Infantry/B Division
25th Australian Brigade
9th Australian Division
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
25th Indian Division
254th Armoured Brigade
36th Indian Brigade
36th Div Engineer Battalion
XXXIII Corps Engineer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
96th Chinese Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
255th Indian Tank Brigade
2nd British Division
19th Indian Division
50th Tank Brigade
32nd Infantry Division
Provisionl Tank Brigade
5th Indian Division
41st Infantry/C Division
88th Medium Regiment
2/11th Field Brigade
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
I Australian Corps
XXXIII Indian Corps
2/9th Field Regiment
6th Medium Regiment
14th Army
8th Medium Regiment
2nd Indian Field Regiment
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
34th
4th INA Nehru Regiment
1st INA Subhas Regiment
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
5th INA Regiment
32nd Division
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
2nd Tank Division
1st RTA/B Division
Southern Fleet
7th Area Army
23rd Port Unit
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
35th JAAF AF Bn
Southern Army
9th RF Gun Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
5th Air Division
201st JAAF AF Bn
92nd JAAF AF Bn
15th JAAF AF Bn
152nd AA Regiment
36th JNAF AF Unit
96th JAAF AF Bn
53rd Const Co
49th JNAF AF Unit
63rd JAAF AF Bn
3rd Air Division
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
55th JAAF AF Bn
55th JNAF AF Unit
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
29th Army
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
32nd Port Unit
3rd JAAF AF Coy

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4141 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 161

Defending force 4963 troops, 51 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 166

Allied adjusted assault: 63

Japanese adjusted defense: 217

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
22nd New Chinese Division

Defending units:
30th Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

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Post #: 417

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 1:08:48 PM

EUBanana

Posts: 4552
Joined: 9/30/2003
From: Little England
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Heavy attacks on Manila continue as the Allies draw near as the air offensive is revived somewhat. I think so far the cost in a/c is of the order of 200 lost for the Japanese and about 150 for the Allies. 57 heavy bombers lost in one day at one point.

The Allied pools are pretty much tapped out and I have to deploy reserve squadrons, P38s that have been minding Papua, that sort of thing. Carrier air gets stuck in as well. But the Japanese defences are eventually whittled away, at horrendous cost.

The IJN sortie - 3 destroyers. If thats what its' come to, its just kinda sad.

The landings go off without a hitch. Luzon is just a tiny step away now.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 17, 44
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ASW attack near Wakkanai at 123,48

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-38

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan

SS Gabilan is sighted by escort
Gabilan bottoming out ....
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-38 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Laoag at 80,71

Japanese Ships
xAK Tusima Maru
DD Kuri

Allied Ships
SS Templar

SS Templar launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Tusima Maru
Templar diving deep ....
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near San Fernando at 79,72

Japanese Ships
DD Kuri
xAK Tusima Maru

Allied Ships
SS Archerfish

SS Archerfish launches 6 torpedoes at DD Kuri
Archerfish diving deep ....
DD Kuri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near San Fernando at 79,72

Japanese Ships
xAK Enzyu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK Eikyo Maru
xAK Nissei Maru
xAK Manshu Maru
xAK Taigen Maru
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish

SS Devilfish launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Enzyu Maru
Devilfish diving deep ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 14
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 29
Ki-61-Id Tony x 45
Ki-84a Frank x 70

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 14
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 29
Ki-61-Id Tony x 45
Ki-84a Frank x 70

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 45000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 45000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 47000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 14
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 27
Ki-61-Id Tony x 44
Ki-84a Frank x 65

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 42000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 45000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 48000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
Wellington B.X x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 29

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 37th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 55th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 8th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 18
Liberator B.III x 3
Liberator B.VI x 11
Wellington B.X x 12
B-24J Liberator x 28
B-25C Mitchell x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 21

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 6
B-29-1 Superfort x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 14
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24
Ki-61-Id Tony x 40
Ki-84a Frank x 58

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 36
B-29-1 Superfort x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed, 22 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 5 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed, 20 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 7 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed, 20 damaged
Ki-84a Frank: 6 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 18 destroyed on ground
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 13 destroyed, 19 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 43
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 52

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 3 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 43750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 42750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 40750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (7 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 43750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

Kawahara F. in a Ki-84a Frank makes head on attack ... forces B-24J Liberator out of formation
Inano H. in a A6M5c Zero makes head on attack ... forces B-29-1 Superfort out of formation

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 10
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12
Ki-61-Id Tony x 22
Ki-84a Frank x 40

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed on ground
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N2 Jill: 4 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 23 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15430.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 62 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 35730.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 70 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 80 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 31810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 35320.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes

Banzai! - Eto K. in a Ki-61-Id Tony rams a B-24J Liberator for the Emperor

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-29-1 Superfort x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...

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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 24
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Id Tony x 7
Ki-84a Frank x 22

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 4 damaged
Ki-61-Id Tony: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11670.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 69 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-61-Id Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 14

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 8
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Garrison Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 39th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
Vengeance I x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 9
B-24J Liberator x 19
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8
P-51B Mustang x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 32nd Division, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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ASW attack near San Fernando at 79,72

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Archerfish

SS Archerfish launches 6 torpedoes at DD Hakaze
Archerfish diving deep ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Pre-Invasion action off Cebu (80,86)

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Gambia
LST-38
LST-22

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CA Minneapolis firing at 27th JAAF Base Force
CL Gambia firing at 27th JAAF Base Force
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Cebu (80,86)

TF 130 troops unloading over beach at Cebu, 80,86

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 44 lost from landing craft during unload of 111th(Sep) Infantry Rgt /5

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34896 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1172

Defending force 26861 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
71st Infantry Brigade
35th Division
27th Division
36th/C Division
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
38th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2920 troops, 38 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 159

Defending force 4059 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 153

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
30th Engineer Regiment
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 93180 troops, 2110 guns, 2765 vehicles, Assault Value = 3606

Defending force 51213 troops, 591 guns, 605 vehicles, Assault Value = 1003

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
333 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 16 (5 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 20 (8 destroyed, 12 disabled)

Assaulting units:
36th Indian Brigade
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
14th Army Engineer Battalion
9th Australian Division
Provisionl Tank Brigade
50th Tank Brigade
25th Australian Brigade
9th Indian Division
254th Armoured Brigade
25th Indian Division
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
255th Indian Tank Brigade
2nd British Division
29th British Brigade
200th Chinese Division
19th Indian Division
5th Indian Division
32nd Infantry Division
72nd British Brigade
41st Infantry/C Division
6th Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
14th Army
2/11th Field Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
I Australian Corps
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XXXIII Indian Corps
2nd Indian Field Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
88th Medium Regiment
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
2nd Tank Division
32nd Division
4th INA Nehru Regiment
III./143rd Infantry Battalion
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
34th
1st INA Subhas Regiment
5th INA Regiment
1st RTA/B Division
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
Southern Fleet
152nd AA Regiment
1st Shipping Engineer Regiment
96th JAAF AF Bn
92nd JAAF AF Bn
15th JAAF AF Bn
Southern Army
32nd Port Unit
9th RF Gun Battalion
3rd Air Division
30th Field Artillery Regiment
53rd Const Co
23rd Port Unit
55th JAAF AF Bn
29th Army
6th Field AF Construction Battalion
52nd JNAF AF Unit Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
35th JAAF AF Bn
63rd JAAF AF Bn
5th Air Division
55th JNAF AF Unit
49th JNAF AF Unit
7th Area Army
201st JAAF AF Bn
7th Field AF Construction Battalion
25th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion
36th JNAF AF Unit
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd JAAF AF Coy

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Post #: 418

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 1:25:46 PM

EUBanana

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Troops hitting the beaches all of the place now, and it looks like all three objectives will be secured with more than enough force. Engineers are just a couple of days behind so we'll have the airfields up and running very soon. This will put Manila in range of even the short legged Allied fighters- i wont have to pay dearly in P38s and B24s to exert my control over the airspace there in future.

Also Legaspi is only just outside the air umbrella now at five hexes, and thats the key to the Luzon.

Unfortunately there are almost as many units reported at Manila as there are at Singapore, so there is going to be an enormous and lengthy siege there no doubt. I hope to wrap up Singapore before that happens so I can ship the engineers back to Luzon.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 18, 44
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Invasion Support action off Cebu (80,86)

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-38

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 98,62

Japanese Ships
E No.13
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Bowfin

SS Bowfin launches 6 torpedoes at E No.13
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Pre-Invasion action off Tacloban (81,85) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

120 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Maryland
CA Astoria
CA Northampton
LCI-67
LCI-66
LCI-65
LCI-64
LCI-61
LCI-444
LCI-334
LCI-336
LCI-402
LCI-400
DE Whitehurst

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

BB Maryland firing at 5th Mortar Battalion
CA Astoria firing at 5th Mortar Battalion
CA Northampton firing at 26th Special Base Force
26th Special Base Force firing at CA Northampton
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops
LCI-65 fired at enemy troops
LCI-64 fired at enemy troops
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Tacloban (81,85)

TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Tacloban, 81,85

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

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Invasion Support action off Cebu (80,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-81
LST-75
LST-39
LST-22

LST-81 fired at enemy troops
LST-75 fired at enemy troops

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Amphibious Assault at Iloilo (79,84)

TF 151 troops unloading over beach at Iloilo, 79,84

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 21st Marine Rgt /3

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Invasion Support action off Tacloban (81,85) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Maryland
CA Astoria
CA Northampton
LCI-67
LCI-66
LCI-65
LCI-64
LCI-61
LCI-334
DE Whitehurst
LCI-400

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

BB Maryland firing at 5th Mortar Battalion
CA Astoria firing at 5th Mortar Battalion
CA Northampton firing at 26th Special Base Force
26th Special Base Force firing at CA Northampton
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops
LCI-65 fired at enemy troops
LCI-64 fired at enemy troops
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Cebu (80,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-81
LST-78
LST-22

LST-81 fired at enemy troops
LST-78 fired at enemy troops

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iloilo at 80,84, Range 28,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Hamanami, Shell hits 26, and is sunk
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Mutsuki, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Spence, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Taylor
DD The Sullivans
DD Tingey, Shell hits 1
DD Uhlmann
DD Wadsworth, Shell hits 1
DD Waller
DD Wickes
DD Yarnall
CL Boise
CL Houston
CA Canberra

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 26,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 26,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 26,000 yards
Niwa, W. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Mutsuki at 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Wakaba at 24,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Hamanami at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 22,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages CA Canberra at 22,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 20,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Spence at 20,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Hamanami at 20,000 yards
Niwa, W. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 19,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Tingey at 19,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 19,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Hamanami at 19,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Waller at 19,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Wadsworth at 19,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Tingey at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 16,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 16,000 yards
DD Hamanami engages DD Wadsworth at 16,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages DD Mutsuki at 16,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Wakaba at 16,000 yards
DD Hamanami engages DD Taylor at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Wadsworth at 13,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 13,000 yards
DD Hamanami engages DD Wickes at 13,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages DD Wakaba at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 11,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 11,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Hamanami at 11,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages DD Mutsuki at 11,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Waller at 11,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Wadsworth at 11,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Tingey at 11,000 yards
DD Taylor engages DD Mutsuki at 11,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Spence at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 7,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 7,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages DD Hamanami at 7,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Yarnall at 7,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Wakaba at 7,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Tingey at 7,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Taylor at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hamanami at 9,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Wakaba at 9,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Hamanami at 9,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Uhlmann at 9,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Mutsuki at 9,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD The Sullivans at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages DD Mutsuki at 10,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hamanami at 10,000 yards
DD Hamanami engages DD Wickes at 10,000 yards
DD Wickes engages DD Mutsuki at 10,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Wakaba at 10,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Uhlmann at 10,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Taylor at 10,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Spence at 10,000 yards
Niwa, W. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Wickes engages DD Wakaba at 8,000 yards
DD Waller engages DD Hamanami at 8,000 yards
DD Wakaba sunk by DD Wadsworth at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD Hamanami
DD Hamanami sunk by CA Canberra at 9,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Mutsuki at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Canberra collides with DD Wadsworth at 80 , 84
DD Uhlmann engages DD Mutsuki at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Mutsuki at 20,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Mutsuki at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Mutsuki at 27,000 yards
Task forces break off...

If that really is all the IJN can muster, thats kinda sad. 3 DDs charge and bounce off the cruiser escort. But this is only the merest fraction of Allied naval strength here.

The IJN bolt has been shot I think, at least temporarily, in the earlier fighting in the Sulu Sea.

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 40,900 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-61-Id Tony x 14
Ki-84a Frank x 56

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 79

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 5 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 13 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
39 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 36900 feet *
12 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 36900 feet *

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 20 on standby, 15 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters to 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 32000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
Vengeance I x 16
Wellington B.X x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 32
P-40N26 Warhawk x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 13th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 3rd Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 58th ...
Also attacking 13th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 9th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 17th Division ...
Also attacking 70th Division ...
Also attacking 17th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on 21st Special Base Force, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 77th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 21st Special Base Force ...

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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 8 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 19th JAAF Base Force ...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Roxas at 79,83

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 16
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24
SBD-5 Dauntless x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
22 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Mutsuki

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Id Tony x 5
Ki-84a Frank x 26

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 50
TBM-1C Avenger x 28

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 10 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 9 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Eikyo Maru
CA Suzuya
xAK Nissei Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 38440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
(15 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 36440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 36440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

I was very careful with my orders to my CVs as I was worried this might happen, but I neglected to order the CVEs at Iloilu, which being so far forward were also in range. A couple of bomb hits in no way compensates for the slaughter. The Allies actually lose 60 a/c to 55 Japanese today but almost all the losses were because of these CVEs launching airstrikes at shipping at Manila.

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Afternoon Air attack on 47th JNAF AF Unit , at 72,115 (Lautem)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 18
Liberator B.III x 5
Liberator B.VI x 16
Wellington B.X x 9
B-24J Liberator x 34
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
B-29-1 Superfort x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 4 damaged
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
235 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 30th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 27th JAAF Base Force, at 80,86 (Cebu)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 12
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 6 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Id Tony x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 18

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 3 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters to 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-61-Id Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 37
TBM-1C Avenger x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze
xAK Manshu Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Nissei Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
SC Ch 20
CA Suzuya
xAK Taigen Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
SC CHa-7

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 37810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 39810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Manshu Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nissei Maru

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Invasion Support action off Tacloban (81,85)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-202
LST-177
LCI-533
LCI-532
LCI-527
LCI-67
LCI-66
LCI-65
LCI-64
LCI-61
LCI-334
LCI-336
LCI-400

LST-202 fired at enemy troops
LST-177 fired at enemy troops
LCI-533 fired at enemy troops
LCI-532 fired at enemy troops
LCI-527 fired at enemy troops
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops
LCI-65 fired at enemy troops
LCI-64 fired at enemy troops
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Cebu (80,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-84
LST-22

LST-84 fired at enemy troops

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34954 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1179

Defending force 26879 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 689

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
27th Division
71st Infantry Brigade
35th Division
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
36th/C Division
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
38th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Tacloban (81,85)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 470 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

Defending force 13881 troops, 293 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 519

Assaulting units:
56th Const Co
14th RF Gun (Pack) Battalion
5th Mortar Battalion
22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment
26th Special Base Force

Defending units:
147th(Sep) Infantry Rgt /13
129th Infantry Regiment
29th Marine Regiment
23rd Marine Rgt /10

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2923 troops, 38 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 160

Defending force 4065 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 154

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
30th Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Ground combat at Cebu (80,86)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 2864 troops, 42 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 115

Defending force 1724 troops, 12 guns, 76 vehicles, Assault Value = 9

Allied adjusted assault: 102

Japanese adjusted defense: 9

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Cebu !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
279 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 52 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 12 (6 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 61 (56 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
27th JAAF Base Force

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Ground combat at Dinagat (81,87)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 120 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Allied adjusted assault: 4

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Dinagat !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+), leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
1st Fiji Commando Bn /2

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27th JAAF Base Force Wiped Out at Cebu by attrition!!!

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Post #: 419

RE: Mines in the Pacific - 4/11/2012 3:43:24 PM

EUBanana

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This turn requires a strong stomach from any JFBs... with the IJAAF on the ropes at Manila, at least temporarily, I order the CVs to aggressively push into the seas north of Luzon where there is so much IJN traffic.

Just as well that IJ defences were like tissue paper at this point as the CAP over the CVs was scarily tiny at a few points. However there was no real opposition so I timed it well.

However as the fleet moved across the approaches to Manila they bumped into a lot of shipping fleeing Manila, which meant a CV got to fill a merchant full of holes with the 5" gun, not something you see every day.

And for the IJN far worse to come, as a bunch of damaged carriers were caught in the waters NW off of Luzon, too badly damaged to fly more than a handful of aircraft. The veterans of the Sulu Sea fighting.

...all were sunk. A hard day for the IJN. I think there's not much IJN left now actually. I only hope I have the fortitude my foe has when I'm playing Japan in 1944, it must be quite a souldestroying experience. All those cool toys you have in 1942... they are all doomed in the end. And chances are they'll go out with a whimper rather than a bang.

"To be a good soldier you must love the army. To be a good commander, you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love."

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 20, 44
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Submarine attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Samarang Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Angler

xAK Samarang Maru is sighted by SS Angler
SS Angler launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Samarang Maru

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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,62

Japanese Ships
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Bowfin

SS Bowfin is located by E No.15
Bowfin diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Clark Field at 78,76, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Ukishima
PB Shonan Maru #1
PB Shonan Maru #2
SC Ch 5
PB Muroran Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Genmei Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Ogashima
PB Okuyo Maru #2, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 43, Shell hits 1, on fire
SC Ch 44
SC CHa-11
SC CHa-14, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-35, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-41, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-51, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-52
SC CHa-71

Allied Ships
CV Lexington
CVL Langley
CV Stargazer
BB Indiana
CA Quincy
CLAA Oakland
DD Conway
DD Cony
DD Cotten
DD Cowell
DD Daly
DD Dortch
DD Eaton
DD Foote
DD Fullam

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CV Stargazer , CV Lexington , CVL Langley screened from combat
BB Indiana engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 20,000 yards
CA Quincy engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 20,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Muroran Maru at 20,000 yards
SC CHa-41 sunk by BB Indiana at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CV Stargazer , CV Lexington , CVL Langley screened from combat
- escorted by DD Fullam , DD Foote , DD Eaton ,
DD Dortch , DD Daly , DD Cowell ,
DD Cotten , DD Cony , DD Conway
CA Quincy engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA Quincy engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 18,000 yards
CLAA Oakland engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 18,000 yards
DD Fullam engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 18,000 yards
DD Cotten engages PB Muroran Maru at 18,000 yards
CLAA Oakland engages SC Ch 43 at 18,000 yards
PB Genmei Maru engages CV Lexington at 18,000 yards
CLAA Oakland engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 18,000 yards
DD Dortch engages SC Ch 43 at 18,000 yards
SC CHa-35 sunk by CA Quincy at 18,000 yards
SC CHa-14 sunk by CLAA Oakland at 18,000 yards
CA Quincy engages SC Ch 43 at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CA Quincy engages PB Genmei Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Quincy engages PB Muroran Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Quincy engages SC CHa-52 at 19,000 yards
CV Stargazer , CV Lexington screened from combat
- escorted by DD Fullam , DD Foote , DD Eaton ,
DD Dortch , DD Daly , DD Cowell ,
DD Cotten , DD Cony , DD Conway
SC CHa-51 sunk by CA Quincy at 19,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 19,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Genmei Maru at 19,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Shonan Maru #2 at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Genmei Maru at 21,000 yards
CA Quincy engages SC Ch 44 at 21,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Genmei Maru at 21,000 yards
CA Quincy engages SC CHa-71 at 21,000 yards
BB Indiana engages PB Shonan Maru #2 at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
CV Stargazer , CV Lexington screened from combat
- escorted by DD Fullam , DD Foote , DD Eaton ,
DD Dortch , DD Daly , DD Cowell ,
DD Cotten , DD Cony , DD Conway
CA Quincy engages PB Okuyo Maru #2 at 27,000 yards
CA Quincy engages PB Genmei Maru at 27,000 yards
CA Quincy engages PB Muroran Maru at 27,000 yards
BB Indiana engages SC Ch 43 at 27,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Indiana scored quite a few hits, including a hit with heavy shell, so she did her job as CV Escort. The USN didnt seem all that eager to break off the engagement, amusingly, so the air combat TF got drafted into a SAG briefly there.

PB Genmei Maru has the honour of being hit repeatedly by CV Lexington as well.

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Sub attack near Miyake-jima at 111,63

Japanese Ships
E No.32, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

SS Sealion launches 4 torpedoes at E No.32
Sealion diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Clark Field at 78,76, Range 22,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
AV Kamoi, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
AG Hayasaki, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AG Shirasaki, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAK Teihoku Maru, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAK Kyokko Maru, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
xAK Tyoko Maru, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAK Yamafuku Maru, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
xAKL Kokuei Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
xAKL Yagi Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
xAK Amakusa Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
xAP Oryoku Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
xAP Atsuta Maru, Shell hits 21, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Spence
DD Taylor, Shell hits 1
DD The Sullivans
DD Tingey, Shell hits 1
DD Uhlmann
DD Wadsworth, Shell hits 1
DD Waller
DD Wickes
DD Yarnall, Shell hits 1
CL Boise, Shell hits 2
CL Houston
CA Canberra

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
CL Houston engages DD Hatsukaze at 22,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages CL Boise at 22,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAK Tyoko Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAKL Kokuei Maru at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages CA Canberra at 19,000 yards
CL Houston engages AV Kamoi at 19,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Yarnall at 19,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 19,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAK Tyoko Maru at 19,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD The Sullivans at 19,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 19,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Spence at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Tingey at 15,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages DD Hatsukaze at 15,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Waller at 15,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Hatsukaze at 15,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Taylor engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Spence at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Taylor engages DD Hatsukaze at 11,000 yards
CL Houston engages AV Kamoi at 11,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AG Shirasaki at 11,000 yards
DD Tingey engages AG Hayasaki at 11,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Hatsukaze at 11,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Spence engages DD Hatsukaze at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hatsukaze at 8,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Yarnall at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Wickes at 8,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Wadsworth at 8,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Tingey engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 8,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Taylor at 8,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Taylor engages DD Hatsukaze at 8,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages AV Kamoi at 8,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAKL Kokuei Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AG Hayasaki at 8,000 yards
DD Wickes engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Tingey at 8,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Taylor at 8,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Houston engages AV Kamoi at 7,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Spence at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAKL Kokuei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Wickes at 7,000 yards
CL Houston engages AV Kamoi at 7,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wickes engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAP Oryoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Uhlmann at 7,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Spence engages DD Hatsukaze at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages DD Hatsukaze at 6,000 yards
CL Houston engages xAK Tyoko Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Yarnall at 6,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Wickes at 6,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Waller at 6,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Hatsukaze at 6,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Tingey engages xAK Tyoko Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Spence engages DD Hatsukaze at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Hatsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages AV Kamoi at 5,000 yards
DD Wickes engages AG Shirasaki at 5,000 yards
Massive explosion on AG Hayasaki
AG Hayasaki sunk by DD Wadsworth at 5,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 5,000 yards
xAP Oryoku Maru sunk by DD Wickes at 5,000 yards
DD Tingey engages xAK Tyoko Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Taylor engages DD Hatsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Spence engages DD Hatsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAKL Kokuei Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
AV Kamoi sunk by DD Wadsworth at 4,000 yards
xAK Tyoko Maru sunk by CL Boise at 4,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Yamafuku Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Tingey engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
xAK Yamafuku Maru sunk by CL Houston at 4,000 yards
CL Boise engages xAKL Yagi Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Wadsworth at 4,000 yards
DD Taylor engages xAKL Yagi Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Taylor engages DD Hatsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Spence at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Canberra engages AG Shirasaki at 5,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 5,000 yards
CL Boise engages AG Shirasaki at 5,000 yards
DD Yarnall engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 5,000 yards
DD The Sullivans engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Waller engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Uhlmann engages xAK Teihoku Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Tingey engages xAK Kyokko Maru at 5,000 yards
xAK Kyokko Maru sunk by DD The Sullivans at 5,000 yards
xAKL Yagi Maru sunk by DD Taylor at 5,000 yards
DD Wadsworth engages AG Shirasaki at 5,000 yards
AG Shirasaki sunk by CL Houston at 5,000 yards
DD Spence engages xAK Amakusa Maru at 5,000 yards
xAK Teihoku Maru sunk by DD Wickes at 5,000 yards
DD Taylor engages xAP Atsuta Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
xAK Amakusa Maru sunk by DD Uhlmann at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

The SAG escorting the fleet empties its guns into a convoy fleeing Manila... evidently loaded with fuel. Everything hit goes up in flames.

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Sub attack near Batan Island at 86,70

Japanese Ships
xAK Unkai Maru #6, Shell hits 1
xAKL Yanagigawa
E Wakamiya
xAK Utide Maru
xAK Taibun Maru
xAK Kureha Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Skate, hits 29, heavy fires, heavy damage

SS Skate launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Unkai Maru #6
E Wakamiya attacking submerged sub ....
E Wakamiya attacking submerged sub ....
SS Skate forced to surface!
E Wakamiya firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Wakamiya firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Wakamiya firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Wakamiya firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Wakamiya firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Unkai Maru #6 firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Utide Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Taibun Maru firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Kureha Maru #3 firing on surfaced sub ....
Contact with submarine is lost

Skate shows the IJN how to die. She missed Unkai Maru and was forced to surface, whereupon she fought back, torpedoing another AK and firing the deck gun like mad before finally succumbing. BANZAI!

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 29000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
A6M5b Zero x 8
G3M3 Nell x 15

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 88
F6F-3 Hellcat x 83
F6F-5 Hellcat x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 3 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2
G3M3 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 82
F6F-3 Hellcat x 65
F6F-5 Hellcat x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-18 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 34,360 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 18
N1K1-J George x 2

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 64
F6F-3 Hellcat x 53
F6F-5 Hellcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 12 destroyed
G4M2a Betty: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVL Monterey

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-18 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (6 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
D4Y1 Judy x 8

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 30
F6F-5 Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 18760.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11350.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 26690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on Iloilo , at 79,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 18
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VO-1/3 with OS2U-3 Kingfisher (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
VC(F)-83 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VC(F)-9 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VC(F)-13 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 29th Marine Regiment, at 81,85 (Tacloban)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 17

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 12

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 28
F6F-3 Hellcat x 22
F6F-5 Hellcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 5 destroyed
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
BB Alabama

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-18 with F4U-1A Corsair (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M2a Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 26
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
F6F-5 Hellcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-14 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-16 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-18 with F4U-1A Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11350.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-22 with F4U-1A Corsair (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-1 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 12400.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-27 with F4U-1A Corsair (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Iloilo , at 79,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 9
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VO-1/3 with OS2U-3 Kingfisher (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-9 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-13 with FM-2 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

The CVE CAP at Iloilu has been decimated by their ill advised strikes on Manila the other day, leaving the defences here perilously thin. It's fortunate that the IJ are even more badly hurt because there were half a dozen CVEs here pretty much totally unprotected. But they got away with it.

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Morning Air attack on 26th Special Base Force, at 81,85 (Tacloban)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-29-1 Superfort x 8
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 26th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
Vengeance I x 15
Wellington B.X x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking Paoshan ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd Division ...
Also attacking 39th Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Paoshan , at 65,45

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 18
Liberator B.III x 8
Liberator B.VI x 14
Wellington B.X x 12
B-24J Liberator x 37
B-25C Mitchell x 15
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
B-25H Mitchell x 10
B-29-1 Superfort x 37
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
P-51B Mustang x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 5 damaged
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington B.X bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 30th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 34th ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 30th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 7th Area Army ...
Also attacking Singapore ...
Also attacking 201st JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Southern Army ...
Also attacking 30th Field Artillery Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 201st JAAF AF Bn , at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 11
P-51B Mustang x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 26th Special Base Force, at 81,85 (Tacloban)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Division, at 65,45 (Paoshan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 34th , at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 7th Area Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 5
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 4

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 50,84 (Singapore)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
A6M5b Zero x 9
A6M5c Zero x 1
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-61-Id Tony x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38L Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38L Lightning: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

Army Lightings are ordered in despite being tired and worn. As I feared Manila's air defences are already recovering from the butchery, recovering enough to fear for my tired CVs anyway. But the risk was so worth the reward.

I have a tendency to downplay damage to the enemy as I focus on damage to myself but the IJAAF must be in a state of almost total collapse on Luzon judging by this. The USAAF on Mindanao is in dire straits as well, this turn I had 18 heavy bombers ready to fly - about 20% of full strength. The rest either dead or damaged. So I'm hurt bad. But he's almost annihilated.

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 50,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 9
A6M5c Zero x 1
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-61-Id Tony x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 6 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 44000 feet

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750
Raid is overhead
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 34710 and 35690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 34810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 33810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Raid is overhead
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 33810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 34810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2
A6M5b Zero x 8
A6M5c Zero x 1
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 6
Ki-84a Frank x 3

Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11750 , scrambling fighters to 32420.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 38810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12730 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 77,75

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 10
A6M5b Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 84
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40
F6F-5 Hellcat x 19
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 32
SBD-5 Dauntless x 152
TBF-1 Avenger x 59
TBM-1C Avenger x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 7 destroyed
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-5 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk
CVE Kaiyo, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
BB Musashi, Bomb hits 13, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
DD Isokaze, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PC Sumire, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
E Tsuta, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Arashi, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk
PB Kiso Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
E Uji, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
19 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
12 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x F6F-5 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
7 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
9 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x F6F-5 Hellcat sweeping at 10000 feet
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

Fuel storage explosion on CV Taiho
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Taiho
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Taiyo class CVE
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Shokaku
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CV
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Tsuta
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Arashi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Kongo class BB
Massive explosion on E Uji
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Isokaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Uji
Fuel storage explosion on CV Kaga
Fuel storage explosion on CV Kaga
Fuel storage explosion on CV Shokaku
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Kiso Maru

Not a bang but a whimper... everything was smoking, everything already badly damaged. Looks like he left Manila a few days ago but their speed was probably terrible. He needed a few more days to get clear - but he didn't get those days.

The IJN has almost ceased to exist I think. I'll have to do an assay of what he is likely to have left. A couple of CVs, a couple of BBs, maybe a cruiser or two, and a few dozen DDs.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1
A6M5b Zero x 8
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
AK Azumasan Maru
AK Amagisan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Taiho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 31

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-71, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
E Ukishima, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC CHa-52, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-11, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 44, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 5, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PB Shonan Maru #1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Ukishima

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Clark Field at 78,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28
F6F-5 Hellcat x 7
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PB Okuyo Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC Ch 43, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PB Ogashima, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iloilo at 79,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 33,360 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
A6M5b Zero x 1
G4M2a Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 20
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2a Betty: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Sargent Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2a Betty flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VO-1/3 with OS2U-3 Kingfisher (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-83 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 34700.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-9 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VC(F)-13 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iloilo at 79,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 32,360 feet.
Estimated time to target is 55 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-83 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 36360.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-9 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
VC(F)-13 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 7th Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 78,102 (Ternate)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Mitchell II bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Ponape , at 119,113

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 77th Infantry Brigade, at 80,89 (Butuan)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 774th Ind.Infantry Battalion, at 68,86 (Jesselton)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 8
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-61-Id Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Id Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
50th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12730
Raid is overhead
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iloilo at 79,84

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CVE Steamer Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-83 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-90 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VC(F)-93 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-96 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-9 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-13 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manila at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1
A6M5b Zero x 8
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-61-Id Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 27
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18
SBD-5 Dauntless x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1A Corsair: 1 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Sakito Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
AK Azumasan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
AK Amagisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Katuragi Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Amagisan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Sakito Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Azumasan Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 82,73

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Arashio

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
A6M5c Zero x 1
Ki-61-Id Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
263 Ku S-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
47th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
85th Sentai with Ki-61-Id Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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ASW attack near Tanegashima at 102,63

Japanese Ships
E No.11
E No.9

Allied Ships
SS Angler

SS Angler is sighted by escort
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.9 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35105 troops, 337 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 1190

Defending force 26992 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 703

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
27th Division
35th Division
71st Infantry Brigade
36th/C Division
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
4th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
24th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
54th Chinese Corps
3rd Prov Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Tacloban (81,85)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 355 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Defending force 13702 troops, 293 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 487

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
56th Const Co
14th RF Gun (Pack) Battalion
5th Mortar Battalion
22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment
26th Special Base Force

Defending units:
129th Infantry Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
29th Marine Regiment
23rd Marine Regiment

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Ground combat at Great Nicobar (43,66)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2911 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 158

Defending force 4073 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 155

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 5th SNLF
30th Engineer Regiment
23rd Nav Gd Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
22nd New Chinese Division

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Ground combat at Tacloban (81,85)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 13695 troops, 293 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 486

Defending force 3994 troops, 48 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Allied adjusted assault: 195

Japanese adjusted defense: 61

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tacloban !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
927 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 51 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 81 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 2

Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
129th Infantry Regiment
29th Marine Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
23rd Marine Regiment

Defending units:
5th Mortar Battalion
56th Const Co
14th RF Gun (Pack) Battalion
22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment
26th Special Base Force

Tacloban falls, and so at the end of the operation Cebu, Iloilu and Tacloban are all in Allied hands. The engineers are already unloading. The cost in terms of ground units has been negligible, but the USAAF has been MAULED. I think of the order of 120 heavy bombers was lost suppressing Rabaul, and I'd guess almost 100 P38s as well.

But massive damage has been done to the IJAAF, and the bulk of Combined Fleet has been sunk. I think the IJ presence on Luzon might be already fatally undermined before the first American boot hits the beach there.

My units are exhausted again and morale is in the toilet after this week of high tempo fighting. Some of the fighter squadrons on the CVs have fatigue in the 50s. Pilots asleep in mid air no doubt. I need to disengage the USAAF and USN for a bit of R&R. Thats fine - PT boats and barges will suffice now I think, i got AGPs and barges in position in the Philippines to move things around, the next big op will be Legaspi, and I suspect it'll be easier now after the thrashings given to the defenders of Luzon.