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06/18/43 - 5/9/2010 10:01:16 AM

StoneAge

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I have search planes covering the area around Holliandia and have not seen his carriers. I think I will make a run in and Bombard and then retreat towards Davao. Air cover will be provided by my last two CVE's.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/18/43

Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Albacore at 99,56
:::::::: SS Albacore is reported HIT
Naga expands port to size 3
AMc Wa 17 arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Kurenai Maru arrives at Fukuoka
13th Field AF Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a Barracuda class SS at 108,63
:::::::: a Balao class SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking a Narwhal class SS at 113,65
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS Herring at 114,55
:::::::: SS Herring is reported HIT
xAKL Roko Maru arrives at Nagoya
331 Ku K-1 arrives at Oita
42nd Engineer Regiment arrives at Chiba
91st Infantry Regiment arrives at Hirosaki/Aomori

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 18, 43

Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes D4Y1-C Judy replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
246th Sentai converting to Ki-43-IIb Oscar
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 19, 43

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
802 Ku S-1 at Saipan takes A6M2-N Rufe replacements
552 Ku K-1 at Chiba takes D3A1 Val replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 18, 43

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Sub attack near Davao at 81,94
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ASW attack near Miri at 63,86
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 8

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
P-38G Lightning x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 5 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 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
801 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 19, 43

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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
801 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Buenos Aires Maru, Shell hits 2, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 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 19000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/C with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

Buenos Aires Maru caught transferring cargo ...
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 6 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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06/20/43 - 5/9/2010 10:24:06 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Surprise!!!

Not sure why my SCTF did not Bombard this turn but stopped 1 hex short of a transport fleet. May have something to do with the bombard command instead of the Surface combat.

His Local air support took a bit of a beating so did my carriers, They did their job well got some hits on some of his ships and protected my SCTF very well not a single hit so far.

The other big think for today is no air attacks on Truk. Who would have thought a rufey could stop his bombers. I had 3 groups on rotation, 2 at Truk and 1 getting replacements at Tinian. Each turn I would take the group with the least number of planes and send it to Tinian and move the other back to Truk.

Next Two Days:

Hoping for better weather next 2 days then maybe my betties from Babe can get into the fight with some fighter escort with drop tanks.

Group 1 is in SCTF mode and will run into Hollandia and then retreat back toward Davao. I hope to eather run into his AP group or scare them off. I think the Allied BB are just far enough away that they wont catch me before I retire back under my LBA. I have the Bettie short ranging so I can send some support.

Group 2 I have split off my SCTF assets from my carriers. They will head directly for his invasion fleet and then retreat to Davao.

Group 3 My 2 CVE's have 20% damage and very few planes left have been split off with 1 DD and are running back to japan. On the way they will meet up with more DD's. I am just hoping not to run into any allied Subs on the way.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/20/43

17 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
17 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
AM Wa 102 arrives at Tokyo
SS I-179 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
TK Gosyu Maru arrives at Sendai
SC CHa-60 arrives at Tokuyama
30th Sentai arrives at Kiamusze
17 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
9 x A6M3a Zero 204 Ku S-1/B turning back !!!
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 99,60
:::::::: a Electric Boat S-18 class SS is reported HIT
17 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
2 x D4Y1 Judy unable to locate target due to range or weather
Escort of 8 x Kittyhawk I from No.111 Sqn RCAF loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target
Taihoku expands fortifications to size 4
SST Yu-2 arrives at Kobe
1st Machine Cannon AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
4th INA Nehru Regiment arrives at Singapore

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 20, 43

Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
261 Ku S-1 at Kagoshima takes A6M2 Zero replacements
331 Ku K-1 at Oita takes B6N1 Jill replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 21, 43

204 Ku T-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
902 Ku T-5 at Saipan takes E13A1 Jake replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 20, 43

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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 96,109
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 15

Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Salajar at 66,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Salajar at 66,107
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 21, 43

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ASW attack near Toyohara at 126,46
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Night Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 93,115
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
P-70 Havoc x 6

Allied aircraft losses
P-70 Havoc: 6 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-70 Havoc bombing from 100 feet

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
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ASW attack near Donggala at 67,98
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ASW attack near Toyohara at 124,48
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ASW attack near Woleai at 103,101
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 94,114
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 19

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 19
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 8 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Ise

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 94,114
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Ise

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 94,114
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Ic x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Ic: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Ise

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufighter Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Beaufighter Ic bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 96,118
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
B6N1 Jill x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 9

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3A Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Torpedo hits 2
CA Northampton, Bomb hits 1, on fire
BB Washington, Bomb hits 1
CA New Orleans

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-111 with F4F-3A Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 93,115
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
D3A2 Val x 8

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Henderson, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD Edsall, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A2 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
347th FG/67th FS with P-40E Warhawk (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 26000
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AP Henderson
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 95,112
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 94,114
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 8
P-38G Lightning x 19

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 95,112
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 95,112
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 28
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CVE Taiyo, Bomb hits 1
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 94,114
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 7
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 95,112
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Ic x 9
Kittyhawk I x 7
P-38G Lightning x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Ic: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CVE Taiyo
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufighter Ic bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Kittyhawk I sweeping at 12000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 96,118
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
B6N1 Jill x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Arizona, Torpedo hits 1

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

CAP engaged:
VMF-111 with F4F-3A Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 93,115
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
D3A2 Val x 4

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
APA U.S. Grant

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A2 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
347th FG/67th FS with P-40E Warhawk (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 26000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 5/10/2010 2:16:12 AM >

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Post #: 422

06/22/43 - 5/10/2010 10:37:59 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Not good I lose 2 BB a couple CA's a few CL's the last of my CVE's all without a shot being fired by them.

I have absloutly no trust in ground based searches any more I dont know how i can have 9 mavis 1/2 of 18 and 14 betties 1/2 of 27 flying search down a 90 degree coridor and not spot so many ships how the hell his carriers got that close without being seen earlier.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/22/43

Task Force 82 encounters enemy Task Force at 93 , 115
Amphibious TF 182 offshore of Manokwari
Amphibious TF 182 unloading at Manokwari
Task Force 30 encounters enemy Task Force at 86 , 109
Task Force 30 encounters enemy Task Force at 85 , 109
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
17 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
Hosho-1 planes diverting to Yap
Hiryu-1 planes diverting to Yap
Chiyoda-1 planes diverting to Yap
Hiryu-1 planes diverting to Yap
CVL Ryuho sinks....
CVE Taiyo sinks....
CS Mizuho sinks....
CA Tone sinks....
Fuso-1 planes diverting to Yap
Aoba-1 planes diverting to Yap
Amphibious TF 86 offshore of Sorong
Yap expands fortifications to size 6
Atimonan expands fortifications to size 3
xAK Tokuhei Maru arrives at Fukuoka
xAKL Miyakawa Maru #3 arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
3rd Mortar Regiment arrives at Kanazawa
42nd Recon Regiment arrives at Chiba
Amphibious TF 86 unloading at Sorong
PB Toyokuni Maru sinks....
CPT Ibusuki K. has been KILLED
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIb Lily attacking SS S-46 at 64,106
:::::::: SS S-46 is reported HIT
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
BB Nagato sinks....
CL Sendai sinks....
BB Ise sinks....
Takao-2 planes diverting to Yap
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search SB2C-1C Helldiver destroyed by CAP
CA Takao sinks....
xAKL Joshu Go arrives at Nagoya

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 22, 43

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
702 Ku-1 at Balikpapan takes G4M1 Betty replacements
10th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-46-II Dinah replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 23, 43

851 Ku T-1 Det at Alor Star takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Yokosuka Ku S-1 converting to A6M3a Zero
18th I.F.Chutai converting to Ki-46-III Dinah
Previous report of sinking of SS Puffer incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS KXIV incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 22, 43

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hollandia at 93,115, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CS Chiyoda
BB Fuso
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Takao
CA Aoba
CA Furutaka
CA Kako
CL Sendai
CL Naka
DD Susuzuki
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo
DD Makigumo
DD Takanami
DD Naganami
DD Tamanami
DD Onami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Yukikaze
DD Maikaze

Allied Ships
APA William P. Biddle
APA U.S. Grant
AP McCawley

Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 78% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Amphibious TF evades combat
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Sub attack near Ningpo at 93,58
Japanese Ships
xAK Kasuga Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Tyuwa Maru
xAK Sensan Maru
E Susuki

Allied Ships
SS Pompano
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Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97
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Sub attack near Ningpo at 93,58
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Night Air attack on TF, near Hollandia at 93,116
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
P-70 Havoc x 7

Allied aircraft losses
P-70 Havoc: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Naganami, Shell hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-70 Havoc bombing from 100 feet

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
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Sub attack near Tawi Tawi at 71,93
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Amphibious Assault at Manokwari
TF 182 troops unloading over beach at Manokwari, 85,109

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 86,109, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CA Ashigara
CA Kumano
DD Isokaze
DD Yamagumo
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied Ships
APD Waters, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
APA Heywood, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
APA George F. Elliot, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LSD Carter Hall, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
LST-16, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
LST-473, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCI-23, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCI-24, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
313 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 66 disabled
Engineers: 15 destroyed, 80 disabled
Vehicles lost 27 (12 destroyed, 15 disabled)

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 29,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APA George F. Elliot at 29,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LST-473 at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APA George F. Elliot at 25,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages LST-473 at 25,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LST-16 at 25,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LCI-24 at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APA George F. Elliot at 21,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages LSD Carter Hall at 21,000 yards
LCI-24 sunk by CA Kumano at 21,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LCI-23 at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages APA George F. Elliot at 19,000 yards
CA Kumano engages APD Waters at 19,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages LSD Carter Hall at 19,000 yards
LST-473 sunk by BB Yamato at 19,000 yards
CA Kumano engages LST-16 at 19,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LCI-23 at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LSD Carter Hall at 16,000 yards
CA Kumano engages LSD Carter Hall at 16,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages LSD Carter Hall at 16,000 yards
CA Kumano engages LSD Carter Hall at 16,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LST-16 at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
LSD Carter Hall sunk by BB Yamato at 15,000 yards
CA Kumano engages APA Heywood at 15,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages APD Waters at 15,000 yards
BB Yamato engages LST-16 at 15,000 yards
LCI-23 sunk by BB Yamato at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APA George F. Elliot at 13,000 yards
CA Kumano engages APA Heywood at 13,000 yards
CA Kumano engages APD Waters at 13,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages APA Heywood at 13,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages APA George F. Elliot at 13,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages APA George F. Elliot at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
APA George F. Elliot sunk by BB Yamato at 11,000 yards
CA Kumano engages APA Heywood at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APD Waters at 11,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages APD Waters at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
APA Heywood sunk by BB Yamato at 8,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages APD Waters at 8,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages APD Waters at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APD Waters at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages APD Waters at 9,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages APD Waters at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APD Waters at 11,000 yards
CA Kumano engages APD Waters at 11,000 yards
APD Waters sunk by CA Ashigara at 11,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages LST-16 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages LST-16 at 9,000 yards
LST-16 sunk by CA Kumano at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Iriomote at 90,64
Japanese Ships
E W-1
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 11
AMC Awata Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
TK San Clemente Maru
TK Omurosan Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
TK Huzisan Maru
TK Hoyo Maru
E W-22
E W-21
E W-11

Allied Ships
SS Snook, hits 2
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Manokwari at 85,109, Range 24,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CA Ashigara
CA Kumano
DD Isokaze
DD Yamagumo
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied Ships
AM Conflict, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
APA Fuller, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 29,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
BB Yamato engages APA Fuller at 24,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages APA Fuller at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APA Fuller at 19,000 yards
BB Yamato engages APA Fuller at 19,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages APA Fuller at 19,000 yards
APA Fuller sunk by DD Shiratsuyu at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AM Conflict at 16,000 yards
CA Kumano engages AM Conflict at 16,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages AM Conflict at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
AM Conflict sunk by CA Kumano at 13,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Miri at 64,86
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ASW attack near Miri at 64,86
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Peleliu at 93,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
B6N1 Jill x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 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 27000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 99,104
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28
SBD-3 Dauntless x 36
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 21 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 15 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Taiyo, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires
DD Shigure

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
18 x SBD-3 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
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Ryuho
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Taiyo
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 93,109
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 6
P-38F Lightning x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Ise

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manokwari at 85,109
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 17 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
DD Isokaze
CA Ashigara
DD Shiratsuyu
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 93,109
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

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

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
DD Maikaze
CS Chiyoda

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 93,109
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 13
SBD-5 Dauntless x 14
TBF-1 Avenger x 63

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 37 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Ise, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Sendai
CA Furutaka
BB Fuso, Torpedo hits 1
CA Takao
CS Chiyoda, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
14 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
18 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
17 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver 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
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 93,109
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Ic x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Ic: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufighter Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manokwari at 85,109
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu, Shell hits 6
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Peleliu at 93,106
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 17

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 103

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 10 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Lexington

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 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 27000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 93,109
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 10
SBD-3 Dauntless x 63
SBD-5 Dauntless x 12
TBF-1 Avenger x 56

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 44 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 36 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 10, heavy fires
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
CA Takao, Torpedo hits 1
BB Fuso, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Akigumo
DD Hatsukaze
CL Naka, Torpedo hits 1
DD Takanami
DD Kiyonami
CS Chiyoda, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CA Kako
DD Makigumo
DD Oyashio
CL Sendai
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 1
DD Tamanami
DD Maikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-3 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
13 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
21 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
18 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
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 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Ise
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Hyuga
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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ASW attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Amphibious Assault at Sorong
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Sorong, 82,107

Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 23, 43

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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,60
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 119,49
Japanese Ships
PB Toyokuni Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Muskallunge
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Biak at 91,107
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Biak at 91,107
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
P-38F Lightning x 25

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
BB Ise, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Biak at 92,107
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 47
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22
TBF-1 Avenger x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CA Takao, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Naka, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CA
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Biak at 91,107
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
TBF-1 Avenger x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CL Sendai

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Biak at 91,107
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

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

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Biak at 92,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Biak at 92,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 45
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 8, and is sunk

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CA
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Biak at 91,107
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
TBF-1 Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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Post #: 423

RE: 06/22/43 - 5/10/2010 6:10:04 PM

jonreb31

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Ouch.. the Japanese fleet isn't what it used to be.

Really ridiculous bad luck with the search patrols though. I've been having the same problem in my game.. early 1942 and I had a mix of 30 Betty/Mavis planes flying from Ambon to watch the corridor between NE Australia and New Guinea. Sure enough my opponent was able to slip his carrier force with 20+ ships as close as 6 hexes away from Ambon and ripped up a lot of my transports operating in the area without a single ship spotted until his planes were slapping torpedoes into me. Not as terrible as your situation.. but something fishy going on. I don't remember the allies researching stealth shields back in WW2.

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Post #: 424

RE: 06/22/43 - 5/11/2010 4:00:28 AM

StoneAge

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Yes the Japanese are getting their ass's royally kicked every time they go forward.

can't say it is right or wrong.

The thing I find funny is in areas where I am doing no search, only using recon I seem to spot even single ships. Yet I can miss Carrier fleets with all the trappings in a dedicated search zone. not even a tell tail x plane does not return from patrol.

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Post #: 425

06/24/43 - 5/12/2010 1:19:32 AM

StoneAge

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I have done better with 1 lone CL causeing more damage to the enemy than a complete 25 ship SCTF. who is now sitting at the bottom of the ocean with its destoryer's whats left of them heading for home.
CL Concord, Shell hits 1
DMS Elliot collides with DMS Dorsey at 85 , 107
DMS Chandler collides with DMS Dorsey at 85 , 107

This at least tells me these tree are still alive
CV Yorktown, Shell hits 1
CV Enterprise
CV Hornet, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

I don't think that I have sunk a single US carrier

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/24/43

Task Force 304 has merged with TF 51 at 100 , 91
Task Force 66 encounters enemy Task Force at 85 , 107
xAK Kasuga Maru #2 sinks....
Task Force 82 encounters enemy Task Force at 82 , 107
Surface Combat TF 82 withdrawing to Davao after combat
Surface Combat TF 82 withdrawing to Davao after combat
Search SOC-1 Seagull destroyed by CAP
13 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
xAK Meisan Maru sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Sorong !!!
Allied forces CAPTURE Manokwari !!!
E Fukue arrives at Tokyo
SST Yu-4 arrives at Kobe
xAK Eikyo Maru arrives at Nagoya
1st Air Fleet arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
22nd Field AF Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo
Task Force 30 encounters enemy Task Force at 83 , 105
BB Hyuga sinks....
CPT Uozum, J. has been KILLED
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
CA Kako sinks....
PB Kakyu Maru sinks....
CA Maya sinks....
CDR Yamagami, Kamsaburo has been KILLED
PB Hakata Maru #2 sinks....
LCDR Doigawa O. has been KILLED
Search H6K4 Mavis destroyed by CAP
DD Takanami sinks....
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment arrives at Singapore
3rd South Seas Gsn arrives at Kagoshima

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 24, 43

204 Ku S-1/B at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
751 Ku K-1 at Babeldaob takes G4M1 Betty replacements
151 Ku T-1 at Nagoya takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
958 Ku T-6 at CS Nisshin takes E13A1 Jake replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
60th Sentai at Taihoku takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
83rd I.F.Chutai at Hong Kong takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Swordfish incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 25, 43

Ominato Ku T-1 at Ominato takes B5N2 Kate replacements
Tone-2 at CA Tone takes E13A1 Jake replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 24, 43

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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manokwari at 85,107, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Shell hits 4

Allied Ships
CL Adelaide
CL Richmond
CL Raleigh
CL Concord, Shell hits 1
DD Ellet
DD Flusser
APD Little
DMS Hovey
DMS Hopkins
DMS Zane
DMS Trevor
DMS Hamilton
DMS Boggs
DMS Lamberton
DMS Dorsey
DMS Long
DMS Chandler
DMS Elliot

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 57% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CL Concord engages CL Sendai at 10,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Lamberton at 10,000 yards
CL Concord engages CL Sendai at 10,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Lamberton at 10,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Trevor at 10,000 yards
DMS Elliot collides with DMS Dorsey at 85 , 107
CL Sendai engages CL Raleigh at 10,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Boggs at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Sendai engages CL Concord at 12,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Lamberton at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Sendai engages CL Concord at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Sendai engages CL Concord at 8,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Trevor at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Sendai engages CL Concord at 11,000 yards
CL Sendai engages APD Little at 11,000 yards
DMS Chandler collides with DMS Dorsey at 85 , 107
CL Concord engages CL Sendai at 11,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DMS Boggs at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CL Sendai engages CL Concord at 13,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Sorong at 82,107, Range 27,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 3
CA Kako, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 1
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo
DD Makigumo
DD Takanami
DD Naganami
DD Tamanami
DD Onami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Maikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales, Shell hits 4
BC Repulse, Shell hits 1
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Wichita, Shell hits 1
CA Dorsetshire
CA Cornwall, Shell hits 2
CL Hobart
DD Grayson, Shell hits 1
DD Blue
DD Wilson, Shell hits 1
DD Banckert, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Evertsen, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Thanet
DD Thracian, Shell hits 1
DD Encounter, Shell hits 1
DD Nestor

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 27,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales fires at BB Hyuga at 27,000 yards
BC Repulse fires at BB Hyuga at 27,000 yards
CA Cornwall fires at CA Furutaka at 27,000 yards
CA Dorsetshire fires at CA Furutaka at 27,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales fires at DD Naganami at 27,000 yards
BC Repulse fires at DD Makigumo at 27,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales fires at DD Yugumo at 27,000 yards
BC Repulse fires at DD Susuzuki at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages BB Hyuga at 24,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BC Repulse at 24,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages CA Cornwall at 24,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Susuzuki at 24,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Hatsukaze at 24,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Kiyonami at 24,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages DD Evertsen at 24,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Naganami at 24,000 yards
CA Cornwall engages DD Susuzuki at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Prince of Wales at 23,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BC Repulse at 23,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Cornwall at 23,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Dorsetshire at 23,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Wichita at 23,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages DD Encounter at 23,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD Grayson at 23,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Yugumo at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages BB Hyuga at 21,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Dorsetshire at 21,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages DD Evertsen at 21,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Hatsukaze at 21,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Kiyonami at 21,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Evertsen at 21,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Encounter at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
BC Repulse engages BB Hyuga at 20,000 yards
CA Cornwall engages CA Furutaka at 20,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Maikaze at 20,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Wichita at 20,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Minneapolis at 20,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Evertsen at 20,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages DD Encounter at 20,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Thracian at 20,000 yards
DD Onami engages DD Grayson at 20,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Tamanami at 20,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Naganami at 20,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages DD Blue at 20,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Grayson at 20,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Evertsen at 20,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Evertsen at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BC Repulse at 18,000 yards
CA Kako engages CA Cornwall at 18,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Dorsetshire at 18,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Grayson at 18,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Natsushio at 18,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages DD Wilson at 18,000 yards
DD Takanami engages DD Nestor at 18,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages DD Evertsen at 18,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD Wilson at 18,000 yards
DD Onami engages DD Thanet at 18,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Kiyonami at 18,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Naganami at 18,000 yards
DD Tamanami engages DD Wilson at 18,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Banckert at 18,000 yards
DD Onami engages DD Grayson at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Prince of Wales at 15,000 yards
CA Kako engages CA Minneapolis at 15,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages CA Furutaka at 15,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Maikaze at 15,000 yards
CA Kako engages CA Wichita at 15,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Natsushio at 15,000 yards
CL Hobart engages CA Furutaka at 15,000 yards
DD Oyashio engages DD Grayson at 15,000 yards
DD Encounter engages DD Maikaze at 15,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Kiyonami at 15,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Onami at 15,000 yards
DD Tamanami engages DD Evertsen at 15,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Naganami at 15,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Wilson at 15,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Makigumo at 15,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Grayson at 15,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Encounter at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BC Repulse at 11,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Grayson at 11,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Evertsen at 11,000 yards
CA Kako engages CA Minneapolis at 11,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Hatsukaze at 11,000 yards
DD Oyashio engages DD Banckert at 11,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD Encounter at 11,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Akigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages DD Thanet at 11,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Evertsen at 11,000 yards
DD Tamanami engages DD Banckert at 11,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Wilson at 11,000 yards
DD Blue engages DD Makigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Akigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Yugumo at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BB Prince of Wales at 8,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BC Repulse at 8,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Hobart at 8,000 yards
DD Encounter engages DD Maikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Blue engages DD Yukikaze at 8,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages CA Kako at 8,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Oyashio at 8,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD Encounter at 8,000 yards
DD Takanami engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
DD Tamanami engages DD Thracian at 8,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Wilson at 8,000 yards
DD Makigumo engages DD Blue at 8,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Akigumo at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages BB Hyuga at 11,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages BC Repulse at 11,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Cornwall at 11,000 yards
DD Encounter engages DD Maikaze at 11,000 yards
CA Wichita engages CA Kako at 11,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages DD Natsushio at 11,000 yards
DD Oyashio engages DD Nestor at 11,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Kuroshio at 11,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD Encounter at 11,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Onami at 11,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Tamanami at 11,000 yards
DD Takanami engages DD Evertsen at 11,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Makigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages DD Grayson at 11,000 yards
DD Banckert engages DD Yugumo at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet

CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M3a 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 19000
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
13 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 83,105
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 45
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 32
TBF-1 Avenger x 27

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 20 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, heavy fires
DD Onami
DD Takanami
DD Hatsukaze
DD Tamanami
DD Kuroshio
DD Kiyonami
DD Oyashio
DD Susuzuki
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
17 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
1 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kako
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 84,103
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
TBF-1 Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato, Bomb hits 1
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 83,106
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 20
TBF-1 Avenger x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 14 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Maikaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Yukikaze
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Hyuga
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 83,101
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Meisan Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Meisan Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 83,105
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 12
TBF-1 Avenger x 28

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 6 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 16 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Kiyonami
CA Kako, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Makigumo
DD Susuzuki
DD Natsushio
DD Oyashio
DD Akigumo
DD Tamanami
DD Hatsukaze
DD Naganami

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
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 SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kako
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 84,103
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 83,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
SBD-3 Dauntless x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yukikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Hyuga
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 83,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
TBF-1 Avenger x 10

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 5, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 83,105
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo
DD Takanami
DD Yugumo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Ground combat at Sorong (82,107)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1540 troops, 4 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

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

Allied adjusted assault: 27

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 27 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Sorong !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
112th Cavalry Regiment
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Ground combat at Manokwari (85,109)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 288 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15

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

Allied adjusted assault: 8

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Manokwari !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
1st Fiji Commando Battalion
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7883 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 416

Defending force 1067 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36

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

Assaulting units:
8th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
XV Indian Corps
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 25, 43

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sorong at 83,105, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara
CA Kumano
DD Isokaze, Shell hits 2
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 1
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown, Shell hits 1
CV Enterprise
CV Hornet, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
CLAA Juneau
CLAA Oakland
CLAA Reno
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 1
DD Abbot
DD Aulick
DD Bache
DD Chevalier
DD Jenkins
DD O'Bannon
DD Philip
DD Frazier

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 46% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 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
BB Yamato engages CV Hornet at 9,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CV Enterprise at 9,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Yorktown at 9,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages CV Hornet at 9,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages CV Yorktown at 9,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages CV Yorktown at 9,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD O'Bannon at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Hornet at 3,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Enterprise at 3,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Yorktown at 3,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CL Santa Fe at 3,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Abbot at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Hornet at 6,000 yards
CL Santa Fe engages CA Kumano at 6,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CV Hornet at 6,000 yards
DD O'Bannon engages DD Shiratsuyu at 6,000 yards
DD O'Bannon engages DD Yamagumo at 6,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD O'Bannon at 6,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CLAA Juneau at 6,000 yards
DD Philip engages DD Yamagumo at 6,000 yards
DD Jenkins engages BB Yamato at 6,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Bache at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Hornet at 8,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CV Hornet at 8,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Abbot at 8,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CLAA Reno at 8,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Jenkins at 8,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages DD Frazier at 8,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD O'Bannon at 8,000 yards
DD Bache engages DD Yamagumo at 8,000 yards
DD Aulick engages DD Isokaze at 8,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages DD Abbot at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Enterprise at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CV Yorktown at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CL Santa Fe at 11,000 yards
DD O'Bannon engages DD Yamagumo at 11,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Frazier at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages CLAA Juneau at 11,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Aulick at 11,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Ominato at 119,55
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 92,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 13

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
F6F-3 Hellcat x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 15 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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 84,104
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 37
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Natsushio, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Furutaka class CA
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 87,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PB Hakata Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Kakyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PB Kure Maru #5

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
17 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Hakata Maru #2
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 92,99
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty x 10

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
F6F-3 Hellcat x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 84,104
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 37
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Natsushio, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Natsushio
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7891 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 1086 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40

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

Assaulting units:
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division

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Post #: 426

06/26/43 - 5/14/2010 11:59:45 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

AdmSpruance has his carriers hanging out here so I am sending all the subs I have based at Saipan there all 23 of them. I am going to lose a lot of subs but once his escorts run out of ammo maybe 1 or 2 will get through.

Truks Ruffies have gone, two days of allied fighters at 37000 feet saw to that

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/26/43

Noemfoor is occupied by the Allies
TK San Pedro Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Scorpion at 114,64
:::::::: SS Scorpion is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Albacore at 99,61
:::::::: SS Albacore is reported HIT
13 x G3M3 Nell unable to locate target due to range or weather
10 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
SS I-33 sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
11 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
Escort of 1 x A6M3a Zero from 204 Ku S-1/B loses contact with raid, returning to base
SS RO-110 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
xAKL Mitsuri Maru arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
Sansapor is occupied by the Allies
PB Kure Maru #5 sinks....
LCDR Terayama, W. has been KILLED
SST Yu-3 arrives at Kobe

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 26, 43

201 Ku S-1 at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G4M1 Betty replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Tinian takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G3M3 Nell replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Thresher incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 27, 43

331 Ku K-1 at Oita takes B6N1 Jill replacements
Atago-2 at CA Atago takes E13A1 Jake replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
101st I.F.Chutai at Iwaki takes Ki-30 Ann replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 26, 43

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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 66,97
Japanese Ships
TK San Pedro Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Aso Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS Gar
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Sub attack near Torishima at 110,68
Japanese Ships
E Sanae
E W-23

Allied Ships
SS Trout, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 25

Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 6 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet

CAP engaged:
801 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
802 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lihir , at 108,124
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,104
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 23

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 111

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 98,104
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 17
G3M3 Nell x 16

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
DMS Zane

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

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7891 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 1087 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 27, 43

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ASW attack near Muntok at 50,89
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ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Lihir , at 108,124
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 427

06/28/43 - 5/21/2010 3:47:07 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/28/43

Waigeo Island is occupied by the Allies
Allied Ships Bombarding Woleai
SHIP CREWS PERFORM DAMAGE CONTROL
Amphibious TF 86 offshore of Woleai
Amphibious TF 86 unloading at Woleai
Search E14Y1 Glen destroyed by CAP
B5N2 Kate attacking a Barracuda class SS at 120,53
:::::::: a O19 Class class SS is reported HIT
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 54,85
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
AMc Takasago Maru sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Woleai !!!
Tulagi is occupied by the Allies
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
B5N2 Kate attacking SS Amberjack at 121,56
:::::::: SS Amberjack is reported HIT
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 98,57
:::::::: a O16 Class class SS is reported HIT
SS RO-37 arrives at Port Arthur
24th Air Flotilla arrives at Tokyo
65th JNAF AF Unit arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 28, 43

Maya-1 at CA Maya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
98th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
12th Tpt.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
30th Sentai converting to Ki-43-IIb Oscar
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 29, 43

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
702 Ku-1 at Balikpapan takes G4M1 Betty replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 28, 43

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ASW attack near Torishima at 110,67
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Naval bombardment of Woleai at 101,103

Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Washington
CA Quincy
CA New Orleans
CA Houston
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland
CL Boise
CL Phoenix

Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 211
Port hits 39
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 8

BB Indiana firing at Woleai
BB Washington firing at Woleai
CA Quincy firing at Woleai
CA New Orleans firing at Woleai
CA Houston firing at Woleai
CA Indianapolis firing at Woleai
CA Portland firing at Woleai
CL Boise firing at Woleai
CL Phoenix firing at Woleai
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Pre-Invasion action off Woleai
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Concord
CL Raleigh
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
APA Sheridan

Japanese ground losses:
211 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Concord firing at 8th Indpt SNLF Coy
CL Raleigh firing at 8th Indpt SNLF Coy
CL Richmond firing at 8th Indpt SNLF Coy
CL Adelaide firing at 8th Indpt SNLF Coy
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Amphibious Assault at Woleai
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Woleai, 101,103

Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 43 lost from landing craft during unload of 43rd Infantry/A Div /253
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 111,66
Japanese Ships
E W-7
E W-20

Allied Ships
SS Scorpion, hits 2
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Sub attack near Dadjangas at 78,94
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Morning Air attack on Lihir , at 108,124
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 85,103
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 31
G4M1 Betty x 34

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 120

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
24 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 85,103
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 11 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 27000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Sub attack near Sepandjang at 60,107
Japanese Ships
AMc Takasago Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-36
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7883 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 416

Defending force 1038 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
8th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division
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Ground combat at Woleai (101,103)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3502 troops, 73 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 126

Defending force 183 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5

Allied adjusted assault: 94

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 94 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Woleai !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
184 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Assaulting units:
43rd Infantry/A Div /264

Defending units:
8th Indpt SNLF Coy
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 29, 43

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Morning Air attack on Lihir , at 108,124
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 60,74
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 7
P-40K Warhawk x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Norfolk Maru
xAK Toko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 24

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 95

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 11 on standby, 14 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
25 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7879 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 991 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
8th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division

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06/30/43 - 5/21/2010 4:02:00 AM

StoneAge

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 06/30/43

Ebadon is occupied by the Allies
PB Awa Maru sinks....
CL Noshiro arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
xAKL Dalakita Maru arrives at Tokyo
xAK Daihaku Maru arrives at Kagoshima
Namlea is occupied by the Allies
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 86,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
B5N2 Kate attacking SS Amberjack at 121,56
:::::::: SS Amberjack is reported HIT
Naha expands fortifications to size 4
Naga expands port to size 4
3rd INA Azad Regiment arrives at Singapore

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jun 30, 43

Myoko-1 at CA Myoko takes E13A1 Jake replacements
8th Sentai at Makassar takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
Previous report of sinking of CA Northampton incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
934 Ku T-1 converting to size 12 from 6
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 01, 43

Ki-44-IIa Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIb Tojo at Hamamatsu
Ki-44-IIa Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIb Tojo at Hamamatsu
Ki-44-IIa Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIb Tojo at Nagasaki/Sasebo
204 Ku S-1/B at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
751 Ku K-1 at Babeldaob takes G4M1 Betty replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
151 Ku T-1 at Nagoya takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
83rd I.F.Chutai at Hong Kong takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jun 30, 43

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ASW attack near Balabac at 69,84
Japanese Ships
PB Awa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
TK Nichiei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS RO-106, hits 4

Allied Ships
CA Australia
CA Chicago
CL Marblehead
DD DeHaven
DD Pope
DD Parrott
DD Bulmer
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Sub attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 62
FM-1 Wildcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(15 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 32

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 51
FM-1 Wildcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 7 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 102,100
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 17
G3M3 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 94

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7879 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 987 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 32

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 01, 43

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Sub attack near Ominato at 119,55
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ASW attack near Shanghai at 95,55
Japanese Ships
PB Shuko Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Crevalle, hits 1
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Sub attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7887 troops, 198 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 535

Defending force 983 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

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

Assaulting units:
77th Chindit Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
63rd Indian Brigade
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division

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Post #: 429

07/02/43 - 5/21/2010 4:26:08 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/02/43

TK Nichiei Maru sinks....
ADJUST SHIP FUEL
E W-26 sinks....
TK Nikkoku Maru sinks....
CPT Hamamoto, N. has been KILLED
LB-103 sinks....
1st RTA/C Division RETREATING towards Mergui
Takao expands fortifications to size 6
Rota expands fortifications to size 5
AMc Wa 21 arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Taiten Maru arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
331 Ku S-1 arrives at Oita
PB Aso Maru #3 sinks....
LT Asada, K. has been KILLED
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
Ki-30 Ann attacking a Electric Boat S-18 class SS at 119,57
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
TK Hioki Maru arrives at Fukuoka

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 02, 43

2nd CCF Det T-1 at Shanghai takes E13A1 Jake replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
66th I.F.Chutai converting to Ki-27b Nate
87th I.F.Chutai converting to Ki-27b Nate
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 03, 43

Ki-44-IIa Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIb Tojo at Maebashi
201 Ku S-1 at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G4M1 Betty replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Tinian takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G3M3 Nell replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of BB Massachusetts incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 02, 43

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Sub vs Sub: SS S-41 attacking SS I-166 at 62,108 - near Raba
Japanese Ships
SS I-166, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-41
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Submarine attack near Brunei at 66,86
Japanese Ships
TK Nichiei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf
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Sub attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
Japanese Ships
E W-26, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
E W-25

Allied Ships
SS Scorpion
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Sub attack near Brunei at 66,86
Japanese Ships
TK Nikkoku Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,61
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at 53,61
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13499 troops, 268 guns, 129 vehicles, Assault Value = 536

Defending force 906 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Allied adjusted assault: 320

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 320 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
922 casualties reported
Squads: 73 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 58 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
8th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
63rd Indian Brigade
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 03, 43

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ASW attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

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Post #: 430

07/04/43 - 5/21/2010 4:33:41 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/04/43

Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a Perch class SS at 99,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a 'T' 1941 and 1942 class SS at 123,54
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT
xAK Seattle Maru sinks....
CPT Ko, A. has been KILLED
xAK Asahisan Maru sinks....
Ki-48-IIb Lily attacking SS S-41 at 62,108
:::::::: SS S-41 is reported HIT
2nd Mortar Regiment arrives at Tsitsihar
4th South Seas Gsn arrives at Wakayama

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 04, 43

3rd CCF Det T-1 at Amoy takes E13A1 Jake replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
101st I.F.Chutai at Iwaki takes Ki-30 Ann replacements
CL Noshiro beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama/Yokosuka
501 Ku K-1 converting to D4Y1 Judy
16th Sentai converting to Ki-48-IIb Lily
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 05, 43

958 Ku T-5 at CS Mizuho takes E13A1 Jake replacements
I.37-1 at SS I-37 takes E14Y1 Glen replacements
14th Sentai at Takao takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
27th Sentai at Singkawang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
95th Sentai at Takamatsu takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
98th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
45th I.F.Chutai at Keijo takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
74th I.F.Chutai at Iba takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
12th Tpt.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 04, 43

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Sub attack near Hakodate at 118,50
Japanese Ships
xAK Kokai Maru
SC Ch 28
xAK Rokko Maru
xAK Amagi Maru
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Seian Maru
xAK Imizu Maru
PB Kosin Maru #3
PB Kyo Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 05, 43

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Sub attack near Torishima at 110,67
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Sub attack near Jesselton at 66,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Seattle Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Growler
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Submarine attack near Jesselton at 66,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Seattle Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Growler
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Sub attack near Kai Island at 81,116
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Sub attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,95
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Sub attack near Wakkanai at 122,47
Japanese Ships
xAK Asahisan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Rokko Maru
xAK Amagi Maru
xAK Tamashima Maru
xAK Hankow Maru
PB Kosin Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS Pargo
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

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Post #: 431

07/06/43 - 5/21/2010 4:43:54 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/06/43

Task Force 180 encounters enemy Task Force at 48 , 115
xAK Zinzan Maru sinks....
CPT Mase, D. has been KILLED
531 Ku K-1 arrives at Chiba
E13A1 Jake destroyed by flak
SS RO-111 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
761 Ku K-1 arrives at Kanoya
3rd Machine Cannon AA Battalion arrives at Fukuoka
1st INA Subhas Regiment arrives at Singapore

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 06, 43

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
801 Ku U-1 at Saipan takes H6K4-L Mavis replacements
5th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
8th Sentai Det A at Manila takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 07, 43

Yamato-1 at BB Yamato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
8th Sentai at Makassar takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 06, 43

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ASW attack near Wakkanai at 122,47
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
SC CHa-43
SC CHa-11
SC Ch 37
SC Ch 18
xAK Katsukawa Maru
xAK Kakoruta Maru
xAK Nishi Maru
xAK Urato Maru
xAK Risshun Maru
xAK Hofuku Maru
xAK Hoshin Maru
xAK Shoun Maru
xAK Jinju Maru
xAK Yosida Maru #3
xAK Unyo Maru #2
xAK Reiyo Maru
xAK Otake Maru
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5
xAK Kisaragi Maru
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAK Aki Maru
xAK London Maru
xAK Hauraki Maru
xAK Tarayasu Maru
xAK Toyohasi Maru
xAK Mito Maru
xAK Africa Maru
xAK Panama Maru
xAK Kansai Maru
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru
xAKL Higari Maru
xAKL Nanko Maru
xAKL Kofuku Maru
DD Mikazuki
DD Ushio
E Ishigaki
E Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS Whale, hits 1
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Sub attack near Guam at 108,99
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Sub attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
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ASW attack near Muntok at 50,89
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 20
TK Arita Maru
E Kamo
E Wakatake

Allied Ships
SS S-46, hits 4
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Madioen at 48,115, Range 23,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
CA Nachi, Shell hits 1
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Tama
DD Ikazuchi
DD Fubuki
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Isonami
DD Shikinami
DD Sagiri
DD Oboro
DD Sazanami
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Mochizuki, Shell hits 2
DD Yuzuki
DD Oite
DD Sawakaze

Allied Ships
xAK Neleus, Shell hits 4
xAK Nils Moller, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Itaura, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Itinda, Shell hits 4, on fire
xAK Rizwani, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ima, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
PG Soerabaja, Shell hits 1
TK Saidja, Shell hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Merula, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Athelstane, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK British Dutchess, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK British Unity, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK British Chemist, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK British Hope, Shell hits 14, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK British Justice, Shell hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK British Zeal, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Capsa, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
TK Inge Maersk, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
PG Indus

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 23,000 yards
CA Mikuma fires at TK British Chemist at 23,000 yards
CA Mogami fires at TK Inge Maersk at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi fires at TK Capsa at 23,000 yards
CA Mogami fires at TK British Zeal at 23,000 yards
CA Mikuma fires at TK British Chemist at 23,000 yards
CA Mikuma fires at TK British Dutchess at 23,000 yards
CA Mogami fires at TK Athelstane at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK British Chemist at 21,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK British Zeal at 21,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK Inge Maersk at 21,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAK Ima at 21,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK British Chemist at 21,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK British Unity at 21,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages TK British Zeal at 21,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages TK Athelstane at 21,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages TK Athelstane at 21,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages TK British Chemist at 21,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAK Nils Moller at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Zeal at 18,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Itaura at 18,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK British Unity at 18,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK Capsa at 18,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK British Zeal at 18,000 yards
CL Yura engages TK Saidja at 18,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages TK Inge Maersk at 18,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Chemist at 18,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages PG Soerabaja at 18,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK British Unity at 18,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Rizwani at 18,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK British Unity at 18,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages xAK Rizwani at 18,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages xAK Nils Moller at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Shikinami collides with DD Mochizuki at 48 , 115
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Unity at 16,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK British Unity at 16,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK Inge Maersk at 16,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK Capsa at 16,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK British Chemist at 16,000 yards
CL Yura engages TK British Unity at 16,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK British Chemist at 16,000 yards
DD Oite engages TK British Unity at 16,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Dutchess at 16,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Athelstane at 16,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages TK British Unity at 16,000 yards
DD Oite engages TK Saidja at 16,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Ima at 16,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK British Zeal at 16,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK British Unity at 16,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Nils Moller at 16,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages TK Capsa at 16,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK British Zeal at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Dutchess at 14,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK Athelstane at 14,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK Inge Maersk at 14,000 yards
TK Capsa sunk by DD Oboro at 14,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK Itaura at 14,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages TK British Unity at 14,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK British Chemist at 14,000 yards
DD Oite engages TK British Hope at 14,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK British Zeal at 14,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages TK Merula at 14,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Saidja at 14,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK British Dutchess at 14,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK British Hope at 14,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK Athelstane at 14,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Itaura at 14,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Nils Moller at 14,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Neleus at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PG Indus at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages PG Soerabaja at 10,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK British Chemist at 10,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages TK British Zeal at 10,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK British Justice at 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages TK British Hope at 10,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages TK British Chemist at 10,000 yards
DD Sawakaze engages TK Athelstane at 10,000 yards
DD Oite engages TK Merula at 10,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK Athelstane at 10,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK Merula at 10,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages TK Saidja at 10,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Ima at 10,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK British Zeal at 10,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK Inge Maersk at 10,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Itaura at 10,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Nils Moller at 10,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages TK British Dutchess at 10,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages TK Merula at 10,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages TK British Unity at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Nils Moller at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages PG Indus at 8,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK Saidja at 8,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK British Justice at 8,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Justice at 8,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK British Hope at 8,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAK Neleus at 8,000 yards
DD Oite engages TK Athelstane at 8,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Merula at 8,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK British Zeal at 8,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Ima at 8,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages TK Saidja at 8,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages TK Inge Maersk at 8,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK British Hope at 8,000 yards
DD Oboro engages xAK Rizwani at 8,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Neleus at 8,000 yards
DD Isonami engages TK British Zeal at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PG Indus at 12,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK British Hope at 12,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK Inge Maersk at 12,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK British Zeal at 12,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK British Justice at 12,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages TK British Hope at 12,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages TK Merula at 12,000 yards
DD Sawakaze engages TK British Dutchess at 12,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK Athelstane at 12,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages TK Inge Maersk at 12,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK Saidja at 12,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages TK Merula at 12,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK Rizwani at 12,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK Itinda at 12,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Itaura at 12,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages xAK Nils Moller at 12,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Neleus at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Justice at 17,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PG Soerabaja at 17,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK British Hope at 17,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK British Justice at 17,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK British Hope at 17,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK British Unity at 17,000 yards
DD Sawakaze engages TK Inge Maersk at 17,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK Merula at 17,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK Saidja at 17,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages TK Merula at 17,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages xAK Rizwani at 17,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK Itinda at 17,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Itaura at 17,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK Inge Maersk at 17,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK British Justice at 17,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages TK British Justice at 17,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages TK Merula at 17,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages TK Inge Maersk at 17,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Saidja at 17,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages TK British Unity at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK Saidja at 20,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PG Soerabaja at 20,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK Inge Maersk at 20,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK British Zeal at 20,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK British Zeal at 20,000 yards
CL Yura engages TK Merula at 20,000 yards
DD Oboro engages TK British Unity at 20,000 yards
DD Oite engages PG Soerabaja at 20,000 yards
DD Isonami engages TK Saidja at 20,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages xAK Rizwani at 20,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Itinda at 20,000 yards
DD Oboro engages xAK Itaura at 20,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages TK Saidja at 20,000 yards
DD Oboro engages xAK Neleus at 20,000 yards
DD Isonami engages TK Merula at 20,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages TK British Dutchess at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
TK Inge Maersk , TK British Zeal , TK British Justice ,
TK British Hope , TK British Unity screened from combat
- escorted by PG Indus , PG Soerabaja
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Dutchess at 23,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK Inge Maersk at 23,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages xAK Ima at 23,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages xAK Itaura at 23,000 yards
CA Nachi engages xAK Neleus at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Justice at 26,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK British Hope at 26,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK Saidja at 26,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK British Justice at 26,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TK British Justice at 26,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK British Dutchess at 26,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK Merula at 26,000 yards
CA Nachi engages xAK Ima at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PG Indus at 29,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PG Soerabaja at 29,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK Inge Maersk at 29,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK British Zeal at 29,000 yards
CA Nachi engages TK British Justice at 29,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK British Unity at 29,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK British Dutchess at 29,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages TK Merula at 29,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Itinda at 29,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Donggala at 69,96
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Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
xAK Zinzan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Amakusa Maru
xAK Azuchisan Maru
xAK Iwaki Maru
xAK Victoria Maru
PB Nichi Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS KVII
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 8

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

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 22 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Sub attack near Shikuka at 125,45
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 07, 43

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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 432

07/08/43 - 5/21/2010 4:46:02 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/08/43

Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS S-46 at 52,87
:::::::: SS S-46 is reported HIT
Allied forces CAPTURE Mergui !!!
SC Ch 48 arrives at Niigata
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Blackfish at 121,56
:::::::: SS Blackfish is reported HIT

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 08, 43

204 Ku S-1/B at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
751 Ku K-1 at Babeldaob takes G4M1 Betty replacements
902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
151 Ku T-1 at Nagoya takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
83rd I.F.Chutai at Hong Kong takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
4th Sentai Det A converting to Ki-45 KAIc Nick
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 09, 43

934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
50th I.F.Chutai converting to Ki-46-III Dinah
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 08, 43

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Sub attack near Pamakasan at 58,106
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,65
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Sub attack near Rota at 109,98
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 5

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

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 19 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/C Division, at 53,62 (Mergui)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 6

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

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at Mergui (53,62)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13505 troops, 268 guns, 129 vehicles, Assault Value = 536

Defending force 146 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

Allied adjusted assault: 212

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 212 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Mergui !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
202 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (11 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
46th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
63rd Indian Brigade
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st RTA/C Division
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 09, 43

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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 5/21/2010 11:52:13 AM >

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Post #: 433

07/10/43 - 5/21/2010 4:47:49 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

I hope these guys sink but I don't think my luck is that good. Most Likely not even hits and if they where only bad enough for a few months in the yard.

CVE Nassau, Torpedo hits 1
CVE Santee, Torpedo hits 1

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/10/43

xAK Tatuharu Maru sinks....
SC CHa-61 arrives at Niigata
761 Ku K-2 arrives at Kanoya
1006 Ku U-1 arrives at Chiba
G4M1 Betty attacking SS Tullibee at 125,48
:::::::: SS Tullibee is reported HIT
xAK Hokuroku Maru sinks....
xAK Manila Maru sinks....
E Tsushima arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 10, 43

201 Ku S-1/A at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
201 Ku S-1/B at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G4M1 Betty replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Tinian takes G4M1 Betty replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G3M3 Nell replacements
331 Ku K-1 at Guam takes B6N1 Jill replacements
Tone-2 at CA Tone takes E13A1 Jake replacements
10th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-46-II Dinah replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
38th Sentai at Sapporo takes Ki-46-II Dinah replacements
Group Withdrawals:
1 due today (27 Daily PP)
Groups for today:
582 Ku S-1
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 11, 43

201 Ku S-1/C at Rota takes A6M3a Zero replacements
582 Ku S-1 at Saipan takes A6M3a Zero replacements
Atago-2 at CA Atago takes E13A1 Jake replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
1st Sentai converting to Ki-43-IIb Oscar
Previous report of sinking of BB Arizona incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Perch incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Group Withdrawals:
1 overdue (27 Daily PP, 27 Accumulated PP)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 10, 43

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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 108,93
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
7 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a 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 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manokwari at 85,109
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
APA Henry T. Allen
APA John Penn
AM Swallow

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guam at 102,95
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 34
G3M3 Nell x 18
G4M1 Betty x 19

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 71
FM-1 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Breton
CVE Nassau, Torpedo hits 1
CVE Suwannee
CVE Santee, Torpedo hits 1
CVE Anzio
CVE Chenango

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
11 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guam at 102,95
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N1 Jill x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 36
FM-1 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 108,93
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Yukaze

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 100,92
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Akiura Maru
xAK Hokuroku Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rota at 107,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB-104, Shell hits 3
LB-105, Shell hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 100 feet
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 108,93
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manokwari at 85,109
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Royal Sovereign
BB Resolution
BB Ramillies

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 102,95
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 19
B6N1 Jill x 4
G3M3 Nell x 15
G4M1 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 39
FM-1 Wildcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 2 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 108,93
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asanagi
APD Shimakaze

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 100,92
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 6
TBF-1 Avenger x 7

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Manila Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Tatuharu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
7 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 Rota at 107,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB-105
LB-112, Shell hits 7
LB-104, Shell hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 100 feet

CAP engaged:
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3a 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 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 11, 43

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Sub attack near Tandjoengselor at 68,95
Japanese Ships
E Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS Sargo, hits 2
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Sub attack near Donggala at 66,99
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Hokuroku Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Hokuroku Maru
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 102,87
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 102,87
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
FM-1 Wildcat x 5
TBF-1 Avenger x 7

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Akiura Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Manila Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Manila Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 106,95
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB-101
LB-102

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 100 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a 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 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 5/21/2010 4:54:07 AM >

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Post #: 434

07/12/43 - 5/21/2010 4:49:50 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

That was a good day if it is true.

CVE Altamaha, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Altamaha, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CLAA Van Heemskerck, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

His little trip up to test the defence around Saipan cost him a few damaged ships. I think I may have roped him in to going after my supply convoy thinking it was a major SCTF. About four days before he came rushing in I had a full SCTF do a quick run out and back into port the very next day. I do this just so his Subs have something to look at and report. If my SCTF had really been going SW to Babe they would have been right in his cross hairs. Lucky for me.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/12/43

SS RO-36 sinks....
LCDR Hiraide, T. has been KILLED
TF 158 ABORTS mission and returns to home port
Task Force 80 encounters enemy Task Force at 101 , 103
E Niizaki sinks....
CDR Mochihara, B. has been KILLED
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 124,50
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
xAK Ryoka Maru sinks....
xAK Hiburi Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
Search E14Y1 Glen destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
TF 143 sighted by Allied Carrier Aircraft at 106,95 near Guam
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
10 x G3M3 Nell unable to locate target due to range or weather

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 12, 43

204 Ku T-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
331 Ku S-1 at Oita takes A6M2 Zero replacements
531 Ku K-1 at Chiba takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
Myoko-2 at CA Myoko takes E13A1 Jake replacements
14th Sentai at Takao takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
64th Sentai at Palembang takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
95th Sentai at Takamatsu takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
98th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
74th I.F.Chutai at Iba takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
51st I.F.Chutai converting to Ki-46-III Dinah
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 13, 43

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 12, 43

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Submarine attack near Truk at 111,104
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Sub attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS RO-36, hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CVE Long Island
DD Ammen
DD Smith
DD Perkins

SS RO-36 launches 4 torpedoes at CVE Long Island
RO-36 diving deep ....
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Perkins attacking submerged sub ....
DD Smith attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-170, hits 6

Allied Ships
CVE Altamaha, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CLAA Van Heemskerck
DD Smith
DD Perkins
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Sub attack near Woleai at 102,104
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 124,48
Japanese Ships
xAK Ryoka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SC Ch 33
xAK Tamahoko Maru
xAK Syunko Maru
xAK Nitiho Maru
PB Shuko Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Whale
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Sub attack near Jesselton at 66,85
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ASW attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,95
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E Niizaki, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
BB South Dakota
CA Chester
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
CA Salt Lake City
CA Astoria
CA San Francisco
CA Vincennes
CA Australia
CL Marblehead
DD DeHaven
DD Meredith
DD Aaron Ward
DD Buchanan
DD Bulmer
DD Parrott
DD Pope

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 29,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
CA Australia engages E Niizaki at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages E Niizaki at 27,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Niizaki at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages E Niizaki at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Niizaki at 22,000 yards
CA Chester engages E Niizaki at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages E Niizaki at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Salt Lake City engages E Niizaki at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
E Niizaki sunk by BB South Dakota at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Submarine attack near Wakkanai at 122,47
Japanese Ships
xAK Ryoka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tullibee
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 13, 43

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ASW attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,95
Japanese Ships
E Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS Gar, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 102,106
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 1 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 102,106
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 1 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Altamaha, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Perkins

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

CAP engaged:
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-160, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Radford
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-160

Allied Ships
CLAA Van Heemskerck, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
DD Radford

SS I-160 launches 8 torpedoes at CLAA Van Heemskerck
I-160 diving deep ....
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-160 eludes DD Radford by diving deep
DD Radford loses contact with SS I-160
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 5/21/2010 5:27:50 AM >

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Post #: 435

07/14/43 - 5/21/2010 11:58:32 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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8 More turns until I can start building J2M2 Jack YEE HAA

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/14/43

Task Force 63 has merged with TF 28 at 109 , 74
SS I-4 sinks....
CDR Aihara K. has been KILLED

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 14, 43

Aircraft J2M2 Jack advances R&D
Ominato Ku T-2 at Ominato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
8th Sentai at Makassar takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 15, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Babeldaob takes G4M1 Betty replacements
902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
851 Ku T-1 converting to H6K5 Mavis
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 14, 43

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Submarine attack near Koepang at 67,117
Japanese Ships
SS I-17, hits 13, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Anderson
DD Cassin
DD Helm

SS I-17 is located by DD Anderson
I-17 diving deep ....
DD Cassin fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Helm fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Helm fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Helm fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Helm fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Helm attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 forced to surface!
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cassin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cassin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cassin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cassin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cassin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Helm firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cassin firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Helm firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Anderson firing on surfaced sub ....
Contact with submarine is lost
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 117,103
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 13

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD Shimakaze

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 117,103
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

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

Japanese Ships
DD Nokaze, Shell hits 3
DD Okikaze, Shell hits 3
DD Asanagi, Shell hits 1
APD Shimakaze
DD Nagatsuki, Shell hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 15, 43

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Sub attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 117,103
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asanagi
DD Yukaze, Shell hits 7
DD Okikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nokaze, Shell hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

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Post #: 436

07/16/43 - 5/22/2010 4:41:42 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Looks like it may be a sub war for the next month or two

Trying to give him some rabbit punches on base where I know he has a lot of air craft

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/16/43

xAK Nitiho Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 123,48
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
5 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
xAKL Tatsuaoi Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Perch at 99,59
:::::::: SS Perch is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Perch at 99,59
:::::::: SS Perch is reported HIT
PB Yahada Maru sinks....
TK Kyokuho Maru sinks....

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 16, 43

802 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes H6K4 Mavis replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
Previous report of sinking of BB Arizona incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 17, 43

201 Ku S-1/A at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
201 Ku S-1/B at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Tinian takes G4M1 Betty replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G3M3 Nell replacements
331 Ku K-1 at Guam takes B6N1 Jill replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
958 Ku T-5 at CS Mizuho takes E13A1 Jake replacements
10th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-46-II Dinah replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
38th Sentai at Sapporo takes Ki-46-II Dinah replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 16, 43

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ASW attack near Puerto Princesa at 71,77
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Sub attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Sub attack near Davao at 83,93
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-181

Allied Ships
CM Weehawken, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DM Breese
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-178

Allied Ships
CM Salem, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DM Breese

DM Breese is out of ASW ammo
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Sub attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-174

Allied Ships
CM Salem, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97
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Sub attack near Davao at 83,93
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 119,49
Japanese Ships
xAK Nitiho Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 33
xAK Tamahoko Maru
xAK Syunko Maru
PB Shuko Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish
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ASW attack near Biak at 88,109
Japanese Ships
SS I-34, hits 6

Allied Ships
DE Dent
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Biak at 88,109
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
FM-1 Wildcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied Ships
APA Sumter
DE Dent

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 22000
Raid is overhead
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Raid is overhead
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 17, 43

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Sub attack near Biak at 88,109
Japanese Ships
SS I-16, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Nicholas
DD Worden
DD Clark

DD Clark is out of ASW ammo
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Submarine attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
LCT-143

LCT-143 is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LCT
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Sub attack near Laoag at 80,71
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Sub attack near Nago at 95,63
Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Hishu

Allied Ships
SS Steelhead
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Sub attack near Manus at 102,115
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ASW attack near Brunei at 66,86
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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ASW attack near Jesselton at 66,82
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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 98,63
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuho Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 20
TK Arita Maru
TK Chiyoda Maru
E Kamo
E Wakatake

Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 1
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Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97

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Post #: 437

07/18/43 - 5/24/2010 5:12:52 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

Looks like Yap and Uni (whatever) are going to be his targets. I am laying new mine fields at both bases and a few others near by. I think he will hit before they disapear.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/18/43

SC CHa-34 sinks....
TK Huzisan Maru sinks....
4th Air Army arrives at Tokyo
CMc Kuroshima sinks....
xAK Canberra Maru sinks....
12 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
18 x G3M3 Nell unable to locate target due to range or weather

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 18, 43

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
201 Ku S-1/C at Rota takes A6M3a Zero replacements
958 Ku T-9 at AV Kiyokawa Maru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
11 (35) x A6M3a Zero, 10 (22) x G4M1 Betty, 3 (3) x H6K4 Mavis, 3 (7) x Ki-44-IIa Tojo
Previous report of sinking of SS O16 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 19, 43

Tateyama Ku T-2 at Chiba takes F1M2 Pete replacements
331 Ku S-1 at Oita takes A6M2 Zero replacements
531 Ku K-1 at Chiba takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
Hokoku Maru-1 at AMC Hokoku Maru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
98th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Sargo incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 18, 43

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Sub attack near Lingga at 51,87
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-34, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS O24
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ASW attack near Balikpapan at 65,99
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Sub attack near Naha at 93,66
Japanese Ships
TK Huzisan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 11
AMC Awata Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
TK Hoyo Maru
E W-22
E W-21
E W-11

Allied Ships
SS Rasher, hits 1
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Submarine attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS I-181

Allied Ships
LCT-168

SS I-181 is sighted by LCT-168
SS I-181 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LCT
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Sub attack near Miri at 61,87
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ASW attack near Tokara Retto at 99,62
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Eniwetok at 128,106
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami
CL Kinu, Shell hits 3
DD Teruzuki

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Eniwetok at 128,106
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo, Shell hits 18
DD Niizuki, Shell hits 6
DD Akizuki, Shell hits 8
DD Naganami

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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ASW attack near Balikpapan at 65,100
Japanese Ships
E Manazuru
E Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 19, 43

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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 99,64
Japanese Ships
CMc Kuroshima, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Chiyo Maru #4

Allied Ships
SS Billfish
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Sub attack near Iriomote at 92,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Canberra Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 5
E Saga

Allied Ships
SS Capelin, hits 1
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Submarine attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS RO-108

Allied Ships
LCT-138, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

SS RO-108 is sighted by LCT-138
SS RO-108 attacking LCT-138 on the surface
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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 97,59
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Sub attack near Donggala at 70,96
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Eniwetok at 128,107
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Post #: 438

07/20/43 - 5/24/2010 5:38:29 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

Ulithi gets the big boot. I can see 4 separate carrier forces sitting off shore and his invasion fleet sitting back a little way near W. if Adm Spruance goes with his normal routine his invasion fleet will land in 3 Days. ie morning of the 24th.

Got my mine field in before the CM's got clobbered.

Bombard group hit Roi-Namur and is now moving back toward Saipan may use this group to make a sweep into Woleai at 102,104 or 101,103 to try and destroy a few of his ASW near this island just for the fun of it.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/20/43

Task Force 30 has merged with TF 70 at 55 , 101
TK San Diego Maru sinks....
CPT Asami, E. has been KILLED
SBD-3 Dauntless damaged by flak
SS I-178 sinks....
LCDR Hida, Z. has been KILLED
xAKL Kokuei Maru sinks....
10 x G4M1 Betty unable to locate target due to range or weather
Tinian expands fortifications to size 6
DD Hayanami arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
xAKL Shozui Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
131st Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
xAKL Kaisyo Maru hits M Mk II Mine at 49 , 90
Tsugaru-1 planes diverting to Yap
CM Tsugaru sinks....
CM Okinoshima sinks....
Okinoshima-1 planes diverting to Yap
SS I-31 sinks....
xAKL Kaisyo Maru sinks....
CPT Sakai L. has been KILLED
67th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 20, 43

Haguro-1 at CA Haguro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 21, 43

253 Ku S-1 at Kota Bharu takes A6M2 Zero replacements
Jintsu-1 at CL Jintsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 20, 43

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ASW attack near Donggala at 70,96
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ASW attack near Muntok at 50,89
Japanese Ships
AMC Gokoku Maru
AMC Aikoku Maru
TK Meisan Maru
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Teiyo Maru
E Sagi

Allied Ships
SS S-46, hits 3
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-178, hits 14

Allied Ships
DD Barton
DD Meade
DD Frazier

SS I-178 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Barton
DD Meade attacking submerged sub ....
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Meade fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Frazier fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-178 eludes DD Frazier by hugging bottom
DD Frazier cannot establish contact with SS I-178
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-178 eludes DD Frazier by hugging bottom
DD Frazier loses contact with SS I-178
DD Frazier loses contact with SS I-178
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Frazier is out of ASW ammo
DD Frazier is out of ASW ammo
DD Frazier is out of ASW ammo
DD Frazier is out of ASW ammo
DD Frazier is out of ASW ammo
DD Frazier is out of ASW ammo
DD Frazier fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Muntok at 52,89
Japanese Ships
TK San Diego Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 10

Allied Ships
SS S-36
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
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Naval bombardment of Roi-Namur at 132,114
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Kumano
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CA Tone
CL Kinu
CL Natori
CL Nagara
DD Onami
DD Tamanami
DD Naganami
DD Takanami
DD Makigumo
DD Akigumo
DD Yugumo
DD Wakazuki
DD Niizuki
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Susuzuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Akizuki
DD Shimakaze

Allied Ships
AV Pocomoke, Shell hits 28, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 30
Airbase supply hits 14
Runway hits 167
Port hits 60
Port fuel hits 15
Port supply hits 8

BB Yamato firing at Roi-Namur
BB Nagato firing at Roi-Namur
BB Kirishima firing at Roi-Namur
BB Hiei firing at Roi-Namur
CA Kumano firing at Roi-Namur
CA Ashigara firing at Roi-Namur
CA Myoko firing at Roi-Namur
CA Tone firing at Roi-Namur
CL Kinu firing at Roi-Namur
CL Natori firing at Roi-Namur
CL Nagara firing at Roi-Namur
DD Onami firing at Roi-Namur
DD Tamanami firing at Roi-Namur
DD Naganami firing at Roi-Namur
DD Takanami firing at Roi-Namur
DD Makigumo firing at Roi-Namur
DD Akigumo firing at Roi-Namur
DD Yugumo firing at Roi-Namur
DD Wakazuki firing at Roi-Namur
DD Niizuki firing at Roi-Namur
DD Hatsuzuki firing at Roi-Namur
DD Susuzuki firing at Roi-Namur
DD Teruzuki firing at Roi-Namur
DD Akizuki firing at Roi-Namur
DD Shimakaze firing at 182nd USAAF Base Force
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Sub attack near Tandjoengselor at 70,95
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS I-174, hits 4

Allied Ships
DD Meade
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Sub attack near Muntok at 51,89
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kokuei Maru, Shell hits 33, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-36, hits 5, on fire

SS S-36 attacking xAKL Kokuei Maru on the surface
Alford E. decides to submerge SS S-36 due to damage
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 1 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
G3M3 Nell x 18
G4M1 Betty x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
DE Austin, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Barton
DD Vampire
DD Woodworth
DD Frazier
DE Sutlej

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
17 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Eniwetok at 127,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Eniwetok at 127,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
CA Myoko

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
G3M3 Nell x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 13 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Woodworth
DD Meade
DD Frazier

Aircraft Attacking:
13 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 Eniwetok at 127,107
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Eniwetok at 127,107
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 8
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 25
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 26
SBD-3 Dauntless x 58
SBD-5 Dauntless x 58

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged

Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 6
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
19 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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ASW attack near Raba at 62,108
Japanese Ships
E Asagao
E Fuyo

Allied Ships
SS KXIII, hits 9
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 21, 43

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Submarine attack near Muntok at 50,89
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TF 139 encounters mine field at 49,90
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kaisyo Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Culion at 74,76
Japanese Ships
E W-22
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 11
AMC Awata Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Omurosan Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
E W-21
E W-11

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon, hits 1
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Sub attack near Woleai at 102,104
Japanese Ships
SS I-180

Allied Ships
DM Breese, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DM Montgomery
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Sub attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 71,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
PBY-5A Catalina x 1

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Hukusei Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x PBY-5A Catalina bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 50
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CM Okinoshima
CM Tsugaru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
6 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
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CM Tsugaru
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 11
FM-1 Wildcat x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 24
SBD-3 Dauntless x 58
SBD-5 Dauntless x 56
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

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

Japanese Ships
CM Okinoshima, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
CM Tsugaru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 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
20 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
16 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
16 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Also attacking Ulithi ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CM Tsugaru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CM Okinoshima
Also attacking Ulithi ...
Also attacking Ulithi ...
Also attacking Ulithi ...
Also attacking Ulithi ...
Also attacking Ulithi ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,48
Japanese Ships
xAK Hino Maru #3
xAK Rokko Maru
xAK Amagi Maru
xAK Tamashima Maru
xAK Hankow Maru
xAK Imizu Maru
PB Kosin Maru #3
PB Kyo Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS Tullibee, hits 1

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 5/24/2010 5:40:23 AM >

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Post #: 439

07/22/43 - 5/26/2010 2:26:56 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

My subs are getting a few hits but are getting hit just about every day by his carrier based aircraft. They sure are good at there job!

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/22/43

H6K4 Mavis has spotted a LST Type-II class LST at 101,103
:::::::: an Allied AVP is reported HIT
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
SS I-35 sinks....
LCDR Tsukata, F. has been KILLED
LB-106 sinks....
xAK Fukko Maru sinks....
xAK Kumanoyama arrives at Maizuru
PC Ashi sinks....
Ki-48-IIb Lily attacking a Electric Boat S-18 class SS at 65,107
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
SS I-38 sinks....
LCDR Enomoto, C. has been KILLED
LB-101 sinks....
LB-112 sinks....
AMc Banshu Maru #8 sinks....
Balikpapan expands fortifications to size 4

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 22, 43

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
751 Ku K-1 at Babeldaob takes G4M1 Betty replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 23, 43

902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
14th Sentai at Takao takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
202 Ku S-1 converting to A6M3a Zero
Previous report of sinking of SS Grayback incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 22, 43

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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Sub attack near Sansapor at 84,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-159, hits 5

Allied Ships
BB Resolution, Torpedo hits 1
BB Ramillies
CA Sussex
CL Caradoc
CL Ceres
CL Danae
CL Perth
CL Tromp
CL Java
DD Napier
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
DD Relentless
DD Redoubt
DD Racehorse
DD Nepal
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Sub attack near Wakkanai at 122,47
Japanese Ships
xAK Seian Maru
xAK Rokko Maru
xAK Amagi Maru
xAK Tamashima Maru
xAK Hankow Maru
xAK Imizu Maru
PB Kosin Maru #3
PB Kyo Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS Pargo, hits 1
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Sub attack near Siargao at 84,91
Japanese Ships
xAK Mansei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Shonon Maru #10
xAK Ryujo Maru
xAK Hakodate Maru
PB Choun Maru #18

Allied Ships
SS Silversides
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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
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ASW attack near Woleai at 102,104
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ASW attack near Jolo at 74,94
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Morning Air attack on 67th Naval Guard Unit, at 98,97 (Ulithi)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 11 damaged

Allied Ships
LST-20
SC-636
SC-703
LST-25, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on 67th Naval Guard Unit, at 98,97 (Ulithi)
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
FM-1 Wildcat x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 72
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 24
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
190 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Sub attack near Jolo at 75,94
Japanese Ships
xAK Fukko Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Amakusa Maru
xAK Azuchisan Maru
xAK Iwaki Maru
xAK India Maru
PB Nichi Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS O19
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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
Japanese Ships
E Sanae
E W-23

Allied Ships
SS Scorpion, hits 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 23, 43

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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS RO-107, hits 6

Allied Ships
SC-707
SC-703
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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
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ASW attack near Sansapor at 84,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-159, hits 9

Allied Ships
DD McCalla
DD Laffey
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Sub attack near Miri at 63,83
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,48
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Sub attack near Shikuka at 125,45
Japanese Ships
PC Ashi, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-32
SC CHa-29
SC CHa-20
SC CHa-19
xAK Surakaruta Maru
xAK Hachijin Maru
xAK Namba Maru
xAK Taijima Maru
xAK Zinzan Maru
xAK Tatuha Maru
xAK Madras Maru
xAK Kashu Maru
xAK Eli Maru
xAK Ehime Maru
E Shirataka
PB Shinko Maru #2
PB Hakkai Maru
SC CHa-53

Allied Ships
SS Grampus
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 99,100
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AM Swallow
LCI-83, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

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

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 damaged

Allied Ships
SC-707
SC-642
SC-703

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on 67th Naval Guard Unit, at 98,97 (Ulithi)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
FM-1 Wildcat x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 71
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 22
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 69
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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Post #: 440

07/24/43 - 5/26/2010 3:31:38 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

near Ulithi at 101,94 one of my captains make a major mistake and costs me 2 x SC 5 x XAK (best ones I had) 1 x AO and 2 x AMC with the safer routing selected he thought Ulithi would be a great place to go near. Very bad idea with a carrier force sitting near by.

Ulithi falls with little fight.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/24/43

Allied Ships Bombarding Ulithi
Amphibious TF 86 offshore of Ulithi
Amphibious TF 86 unloading at Ulithi
TK Sanraku Maru sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
LB-102 sinks....
WO Muto K. has been KILLED
SS I-37 sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Ulithi !!!
TK Ayagiri Maru arrives at Tokyo
SC CHa-62 arrives at Ominato
521 Ku K-1 arrives at Chiba
79th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
E W-11 hits M Mk II Mine at 49 , 90
TK Kaizyo Maru hits M Mk II Mine at 49 , 90
E W-11 sinks....
AMC Kiyosumi Maru sinks....
SC Ch 22 sinks....
xAK Asakaze Maru sinks....
xAK Nozima Maru sinks....
xAK Teikoku Maru sinks....
xAK Okiyu Maru sinks....
SC Ch 24 sinks....
AO Ashizuri sinks....
CPT Kagawa, G. has been KILLED

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 24, 43

201 Ku S-1/B at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Tinian takes G4M1 Betty replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G3M3 Nell replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
331 Ku K-1 at Guam takes B6N1 Jill replacements
1001 Ku U-1 at Saipan takes H6K4-L Mavis replacements
18th I.F.Chutai at Hong Kong takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
Previous report of sinking of BB Arizona incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Plunger incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Pogy incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 25, 43

958 Ku T-5 at CS Mizuho takes E13A1 Jake replacements
62nd Sentai at Georgetown takes Ki-21-Ic Sally replacements
Previous report of sinking of CL Sumatra incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 24, 43

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TF 86 encounters mine field at Ulithi (98,97)
Allied Ships
DMS Long
DMS Lamberton
DMS Boggs
DMS Hamilton
DMS Trevor
DMS Zane
DMS Hopkins
DMS Hovey
AM Grebe
AM Tern
AM Turkey
AM Oriole
AM Bittern
AM Token
AM Champion
AM Motive
AM Heed
AM Sage
AM Wagga
AM Townsville
AM Cootamundra
DD Flusser
DD Ellet
APD Gregory
CL Concord, Mine hits 1

278 mines cleared
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Naval bombardment of Ulithi at 98,97
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Oklahoma
CA Minneapolis
CA New Orleans
CA Houston
CA Northampton
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland

Japanese ground losses:
289 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Port hits 17
Port fuel hits 9
Port supply hits 7

BB Indiana firing at Ulithi
BB Oklahoma firing at Ulithi
CA Minneapolis firing at Ulithi
CA New Orleans firing at Ulithi
CA Houston firing at 67th Naval Guard Unit
CA Northampton firing at Ulithi
CA Indianapolis firing at 67th Naval Guard Unit
CA Portland firing at Ulithi
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Pre-Invasion action off Ulithi
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Trenton
CL Raleigh
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
DD Flusser
LCI-218
AM Cootamundra

Japanese ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

CL Trenton firing at 67th Naval Guard Unit
CL Raleigh firing at 67th Naval Guard Unit
CL Richmond firing at 67th Naval Guard Unit
CL Adelaide firing at 67th Naval Guard Unit
DD Flusser firing at 6th Indpt SNLF Coy
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Ulithi
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Ulithi, 98,97

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

37mm M3 AT Gun dropped into water during unload of 27th Infantry Div /278
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Invasion Support action off Ulithi
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-218
AM Cootamundra

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 65,100
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ASW attack near Naha at 94,68
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Sub attack near Bintan at 51,86
Japanese Ships
TK Sanraku Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Saiko Maru

Allied Ships
SS KXIV
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 11
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16
FM-1 Wildcat x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 5 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 6th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 98,97 (Ulithi)
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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69
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Morning Air attack on 6th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 98,97 (Ulithi)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
FM-1 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 79
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 23
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
19 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 6th Indpt SNLF Coy ...
Also attacking 67th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 11

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
LCI-331

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-2 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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 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, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at Ulithi (98,97)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1051 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 10542 troops, 210 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 381

Japanese ground losses:
131 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
67th Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
27th Infantry Div /306
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Ground combat at Ulithi (98,97)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 10542 troops, 210 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 381

Defending force 1207 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Allied adjusted assault: 11

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Ulithi !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
2041 casualties reported
Squads: 44 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 83 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 25 (19 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
27th Infantry Div /306

Defending units:
6th Indpt SNLF Coy
67th Naval Guard Unit
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 25, 43

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ASW attack near Muntok at 50,89
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TF 32 encounters mine field at 49,90
Japanese Ships
E W-11, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
TK Kaizyo Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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TF 409 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)

Allied Ships
SC-743, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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TF 292 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)

Allied Ships
SC-701, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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Morning Air attack on Bangkok , at 56,62
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 33,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 1
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
Mohawk IV x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.30 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (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 35600
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (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 35600
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (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 35600
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.155 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (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 32700
Raid is overhead
No.258 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (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 35000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 53,63
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 4 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 101,94
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 45
SBD-3 Dauntless x 28
SBD-5 Dauntless x 27
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
AMC Kiyosumi Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Nitisan Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Nozima Maru, Bomb hits 10, and is sunk
xAK Okiyu Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 24, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Teikoku Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Asakaze Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
SC Ch 22, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
AO Ashizuri, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Okiyu Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nozima Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Teikoku Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Asakaze Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 101,94
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 101,94
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 101,94
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 101,94
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 52
SBD-5 Dauntless x 25
TBF-1 Avenger x 4

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
AO Ashizuri, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
xAK Nitisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 24, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AO Ashizuri
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC Ch 24
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 441

07/26/43 - 5/26/2010 11:24:08 AM

StoneAge

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Did I mention that I picked the date and time his forces started to land shame I did not have anything left to fight it with.

quote:

if Adm Spruance goes with his normal routine his invasion fleet will land in 3 Days. ie morning of the 24th.

What it looks like now

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/26/43

xAK Nitisan Maru sinks....
E Manazuru sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
CMc Ashizaki sinks....
CMc Katoku sinks....
CMc Katashima sinks....
PB Minowa Maru sinks....
PB Kaimyo Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Amberjack at 105,63
:::::::: SS Amberjack is reported HIT
SS I-39 sinks....
Prachuap Khiri Khan expands fortifications to size 4
SST Yu-6 arrives at Kobe

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 26, 43

531 Ku K-1 at Chiba takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
Kashii-1 at CL Kashii takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Previous report of sinking of xAP Empress ' Asia incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 27, 43

Prachuap Khiri Khan expands fortifications to size 4
204 Ku S-1/C at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
582 Ku K-1/A at Yap takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
5th Sentai/A at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
Natori-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
8th Sentai at Makassar takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
16th Sentai at Manila takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
11th Sentai converting to Ki-43-IIb Oscar
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 26, 43

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Sub attack near Woleai at 101,104
Japanese Ships
SS RO-105, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Balch
DD Stewart
DD Monaghan
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ASW attack near Ulithi at 98,97
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ASW attack near Donggala at 67,98
Japanese Ships
E Manazuru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS Searaven
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Sub attack near Culion at 73,77
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ASW attack near Ulithi at 98,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 14

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
FM-1 Wildcat x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Corregidor

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 11 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
G3M3 Nell x 26

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 9
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
FM-1 Wildcat x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AM Token
DMS Trevor

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

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 53,63
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 4 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
FM-1 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 9 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
G3M3 Nell x 10
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 10
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
FM-1 Wildcat x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (14 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 27, 43

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ASW attack near Sansapor at 84,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-39, hits 4

Allied Ships
PC Tiger
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ASW attack near Ulithi at 99,99
Japanese Ships
SS I-181, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan
DD Stewart
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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 99,63
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 93,97
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 99,98
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 2 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 27000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 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 27000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 101,103
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
G3M3 Nell x 11
G4M1 Betty x 8

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 53,63
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 93,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
SBD-3 Dauntless x 28
TBF-1 Avenger x 4

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CMc Ashizaki, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
CMc Katashima, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
CMc Katoku, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Kaimyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Minowa Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Kaimyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CMc Ashizaki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Minowa Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CMc Katashima
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 93,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PB Kaimyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 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 Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
FM-1 Wildcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
G3M3 Nell x 9

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
FM-1 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

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Post #: 442

07/28/43 - 5/28/2010 12:24:01 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Subs are running out, most are damaged and returning for repair had a few get sunk this turn.

I moved two more full sentai of zeros up to the fight now that he looks like the main carriers have retreated. 1 at Babe and 1 at Gaum also swapped out my betties sent 1 back to Davo to rearm and moved another forward.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/28/43

SST Yu-1 sinks....
SS I-181 sinks....
LCDR Taoka, C. has been KILLED
Japanese Ships Bombarding Moulmein
xAK Monji Maru sinks....
CPT Muchaku, S. has been KILLED
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 52,87
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-46-II Dinah attacking SS S-47 at 120,53
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
Escort of 17 x A6M2 Zero from 202 Ku S-1 loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target
Escort of 18 x A6M2 Zero from 202 Ku S-1 loses contact with raid, returning to base
Escort of 19 x A6M2 Zero from 261 Ku S-1 loses contact with raid, returning to base
Naga expands port to size 5
E W-33 arrives at Tokyo
SS I-40 arrives at Takamatsu
934 Ku T-2 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
12th RF Gun Battalion arrives at Yamagata
SS I-122 sinks....
Escort of 20 x A6M2 Zero from 202 Ku S-1 loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target
Escort of 20 x A6M2 Zero from 202 Ku S-1 loses contact with raid, returning to base
Escort of 1 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo from 5th Sentai/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
Escort of 14 x A6M2 Zero from 261 Ku S-1 loses contact with raid, returning to base
E Maeshima arrives at Tokyo
xAK Araogawa Maru arrives at Kwajalein Island

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 28, 43

253 Ku S-1 at Prachuap Khiri Khan takes A6M2 Zero replacements
702 Ku-1 at Babeldaob takes G4M1 Betty replacements
202 Ku S-1 at Babeldaob takes A6M2 Zero replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
7 (0) x A6M3a Zero, 8 (17) x Ki-43-IIa Oscar
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 29, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Davao takes G4M1 Betty replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
Yamato-1 at BB Yamato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
27th Sentai at Singkawang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
Previous report of sinking of CL Concord incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 28, 43

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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-162, hits 13

Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Clark
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-155, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Radford
DD Smith
DD Sterett
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 111,65
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Naval bombardment of Moulmein at 55,55
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
A-20A Havoc: 3 destroyed on ground
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Sawakaze
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (8 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 34
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 427

BB Yamashiro firing at Moulmein
CA Mikuma firing at Moulmein
CA Mogami firing at Moulmein
CA Nachi firing at Moulmein
CL Tama firing at Moulmein
CL Yura firing at Moulmein
CL Isuzu firing at Moulmein
DD Sawakaze firing at Moulmein
DD Oite firing at Moulmein
DD Yuzuki firing at Moulmein
DD Kikuzuki firing at Moulmein
DD Fumizuki firing at Moulmein
DD Minazuki firing at Moulmein
DD Sazanami firing at RAF 224 Group Base Force
DD Oboro firing at Moulmein
DD Sagiri firing at Moulmein
DD Isonami firing at Moulmein
DD Usugumo firing at Moulmein
DD Shinonome firing at Moulmein
DD Fubuki firing at RAF 224 Group Base Force
DD Ikazuchi firing at Moulmein
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Submarine attack near Kushiro at 122,56
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Peto
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
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ASW attack near Kragan at 56,100
Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-35, hits 4
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ASW attack near Ulithi at 98,97
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Blair at 49,56
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 55
A6M3a Zero x 3
G3M3 Nell x 8
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
FM-1 Wildcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Barnes
CA Chester
CVE Corregidor
BB South Dakota

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
7 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 26

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed, 21 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
BB Washington
BB North Carolina
BB South Dakota, Torpedo hits 1
CA Astoria

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Blair at 49,56
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 53,63
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 35,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Barnes

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 29, 43

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TF 248 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)
Allied Ships
DMS Chandler

3 mines cleared
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TF 277 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)
Allied Ships
AM Chevreuil

4 mines cleared
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
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TF 248 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)
Allied Ships
DMS Chandler

5 mines cleared
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TF 277 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)
Allied Ships
AM Chevreuil

6 mines cleared
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Sub attack near Ulithi at 98,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-182, hits 30, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Chevalier
CL St. Louis
DD Beale
DD Philip
DD Cony
DD Conway

SS I-182 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Chevalier
DD Philip fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cony fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Conway attacking submerged sub ....
DD Philip attacking submerged sub ....
DD Conway fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Philip fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Philip attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-182 forced to surface!
DD Cony firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Conway firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cony firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cony firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Conway firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Philip firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Cony firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Conway firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Philip firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 35,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
FM-1 Wildcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *

CAP engaged:
VC(F)-41 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 26000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3a Zero x 3
G3M3 Nell x 4
G4M1 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Corregidor
BB North Carolina

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
4 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *

CAP engaged:
VRF-6F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Washington, Torpedo hits 1
CA Vincennes
BB North Carolina

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 53,63
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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Post #: 443

07/30/43 - 5/29/2010 3:45:51 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 07/30/43

PB Hakka Maru hits M Mk II Mine at 49 , 90
xAK Aso Maru hits M Mk II Mine at 49 , 90
PB Hakka Maru sinks....
xAK Mansei Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Peto at 120,53
:::::::: SS Peto is reported HIT
Ki-46-II Dinah attacking SS Tullibee at 125,48
:::::::: SS Tullibee is reported HIT
CM Katsuriki sinks....
PB Rokko Maru #2 sinks....
SS RO-109 sinks....
LCDR Nippa, N. has been KILLED
SST Yu-5 arrives at Kobe
SC Ch 16 sinks....
LT Tani, N. has been KILLED
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Perch at 98,57
:::::::: SS Perch is reported HIT
AM Wa 107 arrives at Tokyo
63rd Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo
67th Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 30, 43

Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
934 Ku T-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes F1M2 Pete replacements
1006 Ku U-1 at Chiba takes L3Y2 Tina replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
4 (22) x D4Y1 Judy, 4 (6) x Ki-43-IIa Oscar
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 31, 43

201 Ku S-1/B at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G3M3 Nell replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
331 Ku K-1 at Guam takes B6N1 Jill replacements
1001 Ku U-1 at Saipan takes H6K4-L Mavis replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 30, 43

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TF 248 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)
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TF 277 encounters mine field at Biak (87,110)
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ASW attack near Toyohara at 125,48
Japanese Ships
DD Ushio
SC CHa-43
SC CHa-11
SC Ch 37
SC Ch 18
xAK Katsukawa Maru
xAK Kakoruta Maru
xAK Nishi Maru
xAK Urato Maru
xAK Risshun Maru
xAK Hofuku Maru
xAK Hoshin Maru
xAK Shoun Maru
xAK Yosida Maru #1
xAK Unyo Maru #2
xAK Tosei Maru
xAK Otake Maru
xAK Nichiran Maru
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5
xAK Kiyozumi Maru
xAK Kisaragi Maru
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAK Aki Maru
xAK Teimei Maru
xAK London Maru
xAK Hauraki Maru
xAK Tarayasu Maru
xAK Toyohasi Maru
xAK Mito Maru
xAK Africa Maru
xAK Panama Maru
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru
xAKL Higari Maru
xAKL Nanko Maru
xAKL Kofuku Maru
E Ishigaki
E Kunashiri
PB Kyo Maru #13

Allied Ships
SS Tullibee, hits 3
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Submarine attack near Woleai at 101,103
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TF 418 encounters mine field at 49,90
Japanese Ships
PB Hakka Maru, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Aso Maru, Mine hits 1
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ASW attack near Ulithi at 99,98
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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ASW attack near Wakkanai at 123,48
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Sub attack near Siargao at 84,90
Japanese Ships
xAK Mansei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 66,98
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 16

Allied Ships
SS Searaven, hits 1
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Sub attack near Bintan at 51,86
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 69
A6M3a Zero x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
42 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *
27 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 82,107
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 9
F4U-1 Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 11 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Smith

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VMF-124 with F4U-1 Corsair (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-38H Lightning (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 98,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
G3M3 Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Sims

Aircraft Attacking:
3 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 Victoria Point at 50,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 7
Wellington Ic x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 2 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
DD Oboro, Shell hits 4
DD Minazuki
CA Mikuma
CA Nachi
DD Ikazuchi
CA Mogami
DD Usugumo

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Victoria Point at 50,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 46th Indian Brigade, at 53,63
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 6

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
P-38G Lightning x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35600
Raid is overhead
15th FG/46th FS with P-38G Lightning (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 21

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CM Katsuriki, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Rokko Maru #2, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CM Katsuriki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Rokko Maru #2
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Victoria Point at 50,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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ASW attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Submarine attack near Ulithi at 98,97
Japanese Ships
SS RO-109, hits 16, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Sims
DD McCook
DD Dyson

SS RO-109 is sighted by escort
RO-109 bottoming out ....
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCook attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-109 forced to surface!
DD McCook firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dyson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Sims firing on surfaced sub ....
DD McCook firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dyson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Sims firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dyson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Sims firing on surfaced sub ....
DD McCook firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dyson firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Sims firing on surfaced sub ....
DD McCook firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dyson firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 31, 43

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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 66,98
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 16, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Searaven
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ASW attack near Jesselton at 68,85
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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ASW attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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ASW attack near Wewak at 98,115
Japanese Ships
SS I-35

Allied Ships
PT-59
PT-44
PT-37
DM Montgomery
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Morning Air attack on 24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 53,63
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 4
P-38G Lightning x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35600
Raid is overhead
15th FG/46th FS with P-38G Lightning (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115

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Post #: 444

08/01/43 - 5/29/2010 4:27:55 AM

StoneAge

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Babe has been given a blood nose two days and the airfield is already in big trouble. Allied bombers are just so strong and the other problem is how slow the airfield is repaired once damaged. At Babe I have 5478 troops plus another 9234 troops and 80 engineers with that man power I coud fill in all the holes in a day. I under stand that the repair shops will take a long time to repair. As it stands now he could send 20 bombers escorted by all his fighters and babe will never open again.

Aug 01, 43
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 53
P-38G Lightning x 16
P-38H Lightning x 22
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 11
P-38H Lightning x 33

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 11
P-38H Lightning x 14

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 17
P-38G Lightning x 10
P-38H Lightning x 14

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 10
P-38H Lightning x 14
Totals: B: 82 F: 155
B-24D1 Liberator x 70
P-38G Lightning x 58
P-38H Lightning x 97
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12

Aug 02, 43
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 60
P-38G Lightning x 13
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 64

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 26

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8
Totals: B: 149 F: 97
B-24D Liberator x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 66
P-38G Lightning x 25
P-38H Lightning x 72
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 71

I see Adm Spruances next targets follow the yellow lines.

I don't know what has happened to the training command but since update 3 the number of pilots coming thought has dropped off to nothing. Yet I am still getting slugged massive HI loss for it. All pilots now in the training command are going to be sent back to their sentai, as it now looks like a waste of time and effort to use TRACOM.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/01/43

SS I-36 sinks....
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 122,54
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
xAK Tatukami Maru sinks....
CPT Slocum, B. has been KILLED
xAK Tensin Maru sinks....
CPT Yamashita, A. has been KILLED
SC CHa-63 arrives at Toyama
5th Fleet arrives at Ominato
Search H6K4 Mavis destroyed by CAP
E W-27 arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Fuchu Maru arrives at Tokyo
60th Construction Battalion arrives at Shanghai

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 01, 43

A6M2-N Rufe upgrading to A6M5 Zero at Maebashi
A6M3a Zero upgrading to A6M5 Zero at Gifu
204 Ku S-1/B at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
204 Ku T-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
802 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes H6K4 Mavis replacements
902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
5th Sentai/B at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
62nd Sentai at Georgetown takes Ki-21-Ic Sally replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 02, 43

A6M3a Zero upgrading to A6M5 Zero at Gifu
531 Ku K-1 at Chiba takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
Myoko-2 at CA Myoko takes E13A1 Jake replacements
21st Sentai at Alor Star takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
98th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
12th Tpt.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Trigger incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 01, 43

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TF 148 encounters mine field at 49,90
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS RO-60, hits 7

Allied Ships
DD Strong
DD Morris
DD Gillespie
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
Japanese Ships
SS RO-60, hits 6, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Strong
DD Morris
DD Gillespie
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-153, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Bailey
DD McCalla
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 35

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 53
P-38G Lightning x 16
P-38H Lightning x 22
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 3 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 2 destroyed

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

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 79

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 2 on standby, 9 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
204 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 11
P-38H Lightning x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
204 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 11
P-38H Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
10 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
204 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a 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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 17
P-38G Lightning x 10
P-38H Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 10
P-38H Lightning x 14

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
10 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a 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 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 02, 43

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ASW attack near Bihoro at 124,50
Japanese Ships
xAK Okuyo Maru #2
xAK Tonon Maru
xAK Tokati Maru
xAK Kensin Maru
xAK AnsyuMaru
xAK Lyons Maru
PB Kyo Maru #8

Allied Ships
SS Pargo, hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 60
P-38G Lightning x 13
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 64

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 2 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 71

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
204 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
204 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 26

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
4 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 97,99
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 14

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 11
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27
FM-1 Wildcat x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 93

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Raleigh

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 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 27000 , scrambling fighters to 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 34200.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115

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From: Melbourne, Australia
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Adm Spruance is now starting to finish off
Morning Air attack on 6th Fleet, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)

with air attacks against ground troops

I was right about Yap may hold for a little while other than I had 1 unit set to Strat still and they wont be able to defend for a day.

There goes whats left of Babes airfarce. From 70+ fighter to 2 active and 20 damaged in 4 days with only about 10 shot down in that time.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/03/43

Allied Ships Bombarding Yap
SHIP CREWS PERFORM DAMAGE CONTROL
Amphibious TF 86 offshore of Yap
Amphibious TF 86 unloading at Yap
DD Suzunami arrives at Kobe
SS RO-38 arrives at Port Arthur
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 99,59
:::::::: a 'T' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT
xAK Imaji Maru arrives at Fukuoka
xAKL Akitsui Maru arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 03, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Peleliu takes A6M3a Zero replacements
204 Ku S-1/C at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
582 Ku K-1/A at Saipan takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
5th Sentai/A at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
8th Sentai at Makassar takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
13th Sentai Det at Peleliu takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 04, 43

A6M3a Zero upgrading to A6M5 Zero at Nagoya
253 Ku S-1 at Prachuap Khiri Khan takes A6M2 Zero replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
202 Ku S-1 at Babeldaob takes A6M2 Zero replacements
Yura-1 at Singapore takes E13A1 Jake replacements
70th I.F.Chutai at Alor Star takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Tunny incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 03, 43

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Naval bombardment of Yap at 96,97
Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania
BB Oklahoma
CA Minneapolis
CA New Orleans
CA Houston
CA Northampton
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland
CL Boise
CL Nashville

Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 60
Port hits 15
Port fuel hits 9
Port supply hits 2

BB Pennsylvania firing at Yap
BB Oklahoma firing at Yap
CA Minneapolis firing at Yap
CA New Orleans firing at Yap
CA Houston firing at 18th Naval Guard Unit
CA Northampton firing at Yap
CA Indianapolis firing at Yap
CA Portland firing at Yap
CL Boise firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CL Nashville firing at Yap
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Sub attack near Jesselton at 66,85
Japanese Ships
AO Sata, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
E Hishu

Allied Ships
SS Growler
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Pre-Invasion action off Yap
31 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Trenton
CL Raleigh
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
CL Sumatra
APA American Legion
AM Cootamundra

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Trenton firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CL Raleigh firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CL Richmond firing at 18th Naval Guard Unit
CL Adelaide firing at 18th Naval Guard Unit
CL Sumatra firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
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 Yap
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 96,97

Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (0 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of 41st Infantry Div /314
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Invasion Support action off Yap
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Trenton
CL Raleigh
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
CL Sumatra
APA American Legion

CL Trenton firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CL Raleigh firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CL Richmond firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CL Adelaide firing at 18th Naval Guard Unit
CL Sumatra firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 40,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 7
P-38G Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 25 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
FM-1 Wildcat x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
TBF-1 Avenger x 45

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
P-38G Lightning x 6
P-38H Lightning x 7
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 4 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 13 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 56

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35200
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 11
Hurricane IIc Trop x 27
B-25C Mitchell x 22
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 3 damaged
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (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 35200
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 7
P-38G Lightning x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
G3M3 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 43
FM-1 Wildcat x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 27000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 27000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Raid is overhead
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 33
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 8
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 8 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

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

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35200
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2936 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 132

Defending force 10489 troops, 211 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 384

Assaulting units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
41st Infantry Div /321
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 04, 43

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Sub attack near Davao at 83,94
Japanese Ships
AS Rio de Janiero Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Silversides
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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,86
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ASW attack near Davao at 83,93
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
G3M3 Nell x 2

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 41
FM-1 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M3 Nell: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 27000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 27000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Yap , at 96,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26
F6F-3 Hellcat x 43
TBF-1 Avenger x 45

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 27
P-38G Lightning x 7
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 2 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 6 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 15 damaged

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

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 125

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35200
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 20
P-38G Lightning x 6
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 8 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a 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 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35200
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 6th Fleet, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 9
Hurricane IIc Trop x 49
Mohawk IV x 5
Kittyhawk III x 4
B-25C Mitchell x 21
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 12 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 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 Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Kittyhawk III sweeping at 29000 feet
6 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
4 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 32700 feet

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 6
P-38H Lightning x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
P-38G Lightning x 6
P-38H Lightning x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 6
P-38H Lightning x 34

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
6 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30
FM-1 Wildcat x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 44
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 56

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 18 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
19 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 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
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 24
FM-1 Wildcat x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 35

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 13 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2856 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 125

Defending force 10509 troops, 211 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 386

Assaulting units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
41st Infantry Division

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08/05/43 - 5/31/2010 2:39:44 AM

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Payed a visit to Woleai with a small fast attack SCTF they plowed on in and sunk everything they found.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/05/43

Task Force 10 encounters enemy Task Force at 101 , 103
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Task Force 10 encounters enemy Task Force at 101 , 103
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS S-47 at 119,58
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS S-47 at 119,58
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
xAK Araogawa Maru sinks....
253 Ku S-1 arrives at Kota Bharu
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Perch at 98,57
:::::::: SS Perch is reported HIT
xAKL Fukuju Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 05, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 06, 43

I.26-1 at Hakodate takes E13A1 Jake replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Flying Fish incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 05, 43

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Noshiro
CL Jintsu
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
PT-64, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-65, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-79, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-80, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT-81, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-82, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-83, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-84, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-103
PT-104
PT-105, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-106, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 21% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 21% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
PT-84 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 12,000 yards
PT-82 sunk by DD Samidare at 12,000 yards
PT-81 sunk by DD Urakaze at 12,000 yards
PT-65 sunk by DD Samidare at 12,000 yards
PT-64 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages PT-105 at 8,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages PT-80 at 8,000 yards
PT-106 sunk by DD Amatsukaze at 8,000 yards
Pelletier, S.I. orders Allied TF to disengage
PT-80 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 8,000 yards
PT-79 sunk by DD Yamakaze at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages PT-105 at 10,000 yards
PT-83 sunk by DD Samidare at 10,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages PT-105 at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages PT-105 at 10,000 yards
PT-105 sunk by DD Umikaze at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Maya engages PT-104 at 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages PT-104 at 11,000 yards
DD Samidare engages PT-104 at 11,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages PT-103 at 11,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages PT-104 at 11,000 yards
Pelletier, S.I. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages PT-104 at 12,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages PT-103 at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Samidare engages PT-104 at 13,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages PT-103 at 13,000 yards
Pelletier, S.I. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Maya engages PT-104 at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Noshiro
CL Jintsu
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
LCT-142, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-143, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
LCT-144, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LCT-145, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-146, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-147, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-148, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-149, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LCT-150, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LCT-151, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-152, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-153, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 21% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 21% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
LCT-152 sunk by CA Maya at 12,000 yards
LCT-148 sunk by CL Jintsu at 12,000 yards
LCT-147 sunk by CA Maya at 12,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-146 at 12,000 yards
LCT-144 sunk by CL Jintsu at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-153 at 11,000 yards
LCT-153 sunk by CL Jintsu at 11,000 yards
LCT-150 sunk by CA Maya at 11,000 yards
LCT-149 sunk by CA Maya at 11,000 yards
LCT-146 sunk by CA Maya at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-151 at 8,000 yards
LCT-145 sunk by CA Maya at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-151 at 6,000 yards
LCT-142 sunk by CA Maya at 6,000 yards
LCT-143 sunk by DD Hayanami at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
LCT-151 sunk by CA Maya at 4,000 yards
LCT-151 sunk by CA Maya at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Sorong at 82,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 14, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Smith
DD Sterett
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Noshiro
CL Jintsu
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
PT-62, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
Ropinski, T.H. gains tactical advantage
Ropinski, T.H. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
PT-62 sunk by DD Samidare at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Noshiro
CL Jintsu
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
LCT-166, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-167, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LCT-168, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LCT-169, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
LCT-170, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-171, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
LCT-172, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-173, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-174, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-175, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
LCT-176, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LCT-177, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-177 at 10,000 yards
LCT-177 sunk by CL Noshiro at 10,000 yards
LCT-174 sunk by CA Maya at 10,000 yards
LCT-168 sunk by CL Jintsu at 10,000 yards
LCT-167 sunk by DD Samidare at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
LCT-176 sunk by CA Maya at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages LCT-172 at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages LCT-170 at 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages LCT-169 at 9,000 yards
LCT-172 sunk by DD Hayashio at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-175 at 8,000 yards
LCT-173 sunk by DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages LCT-171 at 8,000 yards
LCT-166 sunk by DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages LCT-175 at 5,000 yards
LCT-175 sunk by CL Jintsu at 5,000 yards
LCT-170 sunk by CA Maya at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-169 at 3,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages LCT-169 at 3,000 yards
LCT-169 sunk by DD Yamakaze at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LCT-171 sunk by CA Maya at 2,000 yards
LCT-171 sunk by CA Maya at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Noshiro
CL Jintsu
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
LCT-154, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-155, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-156, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
LCT-157, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
LCT-158, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-159, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
LCT-160, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-161, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-162, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
LCT-163, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
LCT-164, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-165, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Maya engages LCT-165 at 10,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages LCT-160 at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages LCT-162 at 10,000 yards
LCT-161 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
LCT-154 sunk by CA Maya at 9,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages LCT-163 at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages LCT-159 at 9,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages LCT-158 at 9,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages LCT-156 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
LCT-165 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 7,000 yards
LCT-163 sunk by CL Noshiro at 7,000 yards
LCT-162 sunk by DD Hayanami at 7,000 yards
LCT-160 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages LCT-159 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
LCT-159 sunk by CL Jintsu at 4,000 yards
LCT-158 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 4,000 yards
LCT-156 sunk by DD Amatsukaze at 4,000 yards
LCT-155 sunk by DD Hayanami at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages LCT-164 at 3,000 yards
LCT-164 sunk by CL Jintsu at 3,000 yards
LCT-157 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
LCT-157 sunk by DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Sansapor at 84,107
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Vendetta
DE Sutlej
DD Vampire
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-154, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Vendetta
DE Sutlej
DD Vampire
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on XV Indian Corps, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 19
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 3

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed

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

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking XV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking XV Indian Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on XV Indian Corps, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 21

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-IIb Lily bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
P-38G Lightning x 8
P-38H Lightning x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 18 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 9
Hurricane IIc Trop x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 24
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 13 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 25

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 10 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 31

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Araogawa Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 35

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 11 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 35

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
19 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10536 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 387

Defending force 4350 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 125

Allied adjusted assault: 157

Japanese adjusted defense: 171

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 6)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
401 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 06, 43

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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 82,107
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VMF-124 with F4U-1 Corsair (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 36800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 46th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 82,107
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 1 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VMF-124 with F4U-1 Corsair (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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ASW attack near Sapporo at 120,50
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-57
SC CHa-33
SC CHa-45

Allied Ships
SS Hoe, hits 1

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 5/31/2010 2:50:29 AM >

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Post #: 447

08/07/43 - 5/31/2010 2:41:29 AM

StoneAge

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Good thing about holding Yap AdmSpraunce has needed to switch some of his bombers from Babe to Yap. With less bombers going to Babe they have managed to bring airfield damage down to 97 problem is I have no undamaged aircraft there now.

YAP will fall soon as 1 of the Naval Guard Units has almost been destroyed and the other is on the way.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/07/43

Task Force 210 has merged with TF 46 at 105 , 58
Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Prachuap Khiri Khan
Task Force 322 has merged with TF 236 at 48 , 91
Search E14Y1 Glen destroyed by CAP
B5N2 Kate attacking SS S-47 at 119,55
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
AM Wa 105 arrives at Tokyo
xAK Kenan Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
xAK Shiretoko Maru arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
xAK Rokkosan Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
62nd Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo
69th Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo
xAK Neikai Maru sinks....
xAK Ume Maru sinks....
CPT Omata, I. has been KILLED
E Mutsure arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 07, 43

452 Ku S-1 converting to A6M5 Zero
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 08, 43

204 Ku S-1/B at Babeldaob takes A6M3a Zero replacements
802 Ku T-1 at Davao takes H6K4 Mavis replacements
902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
5th Sentai/B at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Trout incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 07, 43

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Naval bombardment of Prachuap Khiri Khan at 54,64
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Sawakaze
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi

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

BB Yamashiro firing at 46th Indian Brigade
CA Mikuma firing at 111th Chindit Brigade
CA Mogami firing at 46th Indian Brigade
CA Nachi firing at 44th Indian Brigade
CL Tama firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
CL Yura firing at 44th Indian Brigade
CL Isuzu firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Sawakaze firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Oite firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Yuzuki firing at 46th Indian Brigade
DD Kikuzuki firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Fumizuki firing at 46th Indian Brigade
DD Minazuki firing at 46th Indian Brigade
DD Sazanami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Oboro firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Sagiri firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Isonami firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Usugumo firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Shinonome firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Fubuki firing at 46th Indian Brigade
DD Ikazuchi firing at 8th Indian Brigade
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Sub attack near Tawi Tawi at 71,89

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 1
BB Yamato
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
CA Myoko
CL Kinu
CL Nagara
DD Akigumo
DD Susuzuki
DD Onami
DD Tamanami
DD Naganami
DD Takanami

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon, hits 2

SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes at CA Kumano
Sturgeon diving deep ....
DD Onami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tamanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Naganami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Takanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Onami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Takanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Onami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Takanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Takanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Takanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Takanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Takanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 36,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 16 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 25

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 13 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 68

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 34

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
12 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 8
Hurricane IIc Trop x 20
B-25C Mitchell x 19

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 5 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 15 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 14

Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 30

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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-24D Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 14

Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
P-38G Lightning x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
P-38G Lightning x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 41st Infantry Division, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 36,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick bombing from 35200 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 15
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed

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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 18

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-IIb Lily bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
SBD-5 Dauntless x 29
TBF-1 Avenger x 52

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 13 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 14 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
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ASW attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Sub attack near Lingga at 51,87
Japanese Ships
TK Zuiyo Maru
PB Saiko Maru

Allied Ships
SS O24, hits 2
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10522 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 388

Defending force 4119 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 106

Allied adjusted assault: 316

Japanese adjusted defense: 161

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

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

Japanese ground losses:
558 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 08, 43

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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 102,63
Japanese Ships
xAK Ume Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Yuzan Maru
xAK Tone Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru
PB Konei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Crevalle
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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 102,63
Japanese Ships
xAK Neikai Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PB Kyo Maru #11
xAK Yuzan Maru
xAK Meiten Maru
PB Konei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Steelhead
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,66
Japanese Ships
E Sanae
E W-23

Allied Ships
SS Scamp, hits 1
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ASW attack near Muntok at 50,89
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 38,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 38,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a 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 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 44th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 19
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 21

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-48-IIb Lily bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 77th Chindit Brigade ...
Also attacking 46th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th Indian Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
PBY-5A Catalina x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CMc Washizaki

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PBY-5A Catalina bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 35,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 8
Hurricane IIc Trop x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 7 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 34

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 5
B-25C Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Allied aircraft
PBY-5A Catalina x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PBY-5A Catalina bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 4
P-38G Lightning x 10
P-38H Lightning x 9
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 11 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
8 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10416 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 379

Defending force 3734 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 77

Allied adjusted assault: 72

Japanese adjusted defense: 127

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 5)

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

Japanese ground losses:
359 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn

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Post #: 448

08/09/43 - 6/1/2010 12:50:07 AM

StoneAge

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YAP still holding

No Bombs dropped on Babe Airfields yet the runway only has 7% damage fixed in two days. That is only 3.5% a day (14 Days to get back to 50%) way too long.

21 x B-24D Liberator
Day 1
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2

22 x B-24D Liberator
Day 2
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2

= 39 Port Damage

SCTF Unit making a sweep near Sorong at 83,106 just to try and catch his ASW units operating in the area.

Prachuap Khiri Khan at 54,64 changing my CAP to 5000 feet to see what happens. Hope he come down after me. AdmSpruance has been running sweeps with 1 unit down at under 10000 and 1 at max.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/09/43

Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Flying Fish at 99,61
:::::::: SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 52,87
:::::::: a Porpoise class SS is reported HIT
E Wakamiya arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Fuzu Maru arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
xAKL Koko Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
SS I-1 sinks....
DD Fujinami arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
TK Ryoei Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 09, 43

934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
21st Sentai at Prachuap Khiri Khan takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
95th Sentai at Takamatsu takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
98th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
12th Tpt.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 10, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Malaybalay takes A6M3a Zero replacements
958 Ku T-5 at CS Mizuho takes E13A1 Jake replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
8th Sentai at Makassar takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
13th Sentai Det at Malaybalay takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 09, 43

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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-154, hits 4

Allied Ships
DD Radford
DD Smith
DD Sterett
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-11, hits 5

Allied Ships
DD Sterett
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Division, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 200 NM, estimated altitude 40,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 59 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 12
F4F-4 Wildcat x 46
FM-1 Wildcat x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 121

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 12 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 27000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 34200.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (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 27000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 33000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 29000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VRF-4F with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 44th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 19
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 30
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 18

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Kittyhawk III x 4
P-38G Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 3 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-48-IIb Lily bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.30 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35600
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35600
Raid is overhead
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.14 Sqn RNZAF with Kittyhawk III (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 29000
Raid is overhead
No.607 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35600
Raid is overhead
No.615 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35600
Raid is overhead
15th FG/46th FS with P-38G Lightning (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 46th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 77th Chindit Brigade ...
Also attacking 44th Indian Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
FM-1 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 56
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10
TBF-1 Avenger x 28

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 89th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 15
P-38H Lightning x 10
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 22

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS I-1, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

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

Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 8
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 25
F4F-4 Wildcat x 34
FM-1 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 64
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 18th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 85th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 14th Naval Construction Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
F6F-3 Hellcat x 86

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

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 33

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 10
Hurricane IIc Trop x 30
Mohawk IV x 5
Kittyhawk III x 5
P-38G Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
6 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
4 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 32700 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
3 x Kittyhawk III sweeping at 29000 feet

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 6 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36750 , scrambling fighters between 34000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 38,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 11
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-38G Lightning x 1

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

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
1 x Kittyhawk III sweeping at 29000 feet

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 11000
Raid is overhead
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 6
Blenheim VD x 8
Hudson IIIa x 9
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9
Wellington Ic x 9
Kittyhawk III x 1
A-20A Havoc x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3
P-38G Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 6 damaged
Hudson IIIa: 2 damaged
Wellington Ic: 3 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 10 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x A-20A Havoc bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 5600 feet
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet

CAP engaged:
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 5
Hurricane PR.II x 1
P-38G Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet

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Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 4
Spitfire PR.IV x 1
P-38G Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 4
Liberator II x 3
B-17E Fortress x 3
P-38G Lightning x 1

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet

Also attacking 25th Army ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 5
Wellington Ic x 12
P-38G Lightning x 1

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 8 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Babeldaob at 88,96
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 5
P-38G Lightning x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 35000 feet
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16
F6F-3 Hellcat x 74
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 5
Hurricane PR.II x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 5
Spitfire PR.IV x 1
P-38G Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 10, 43

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ASW attack near Den Passar at 52,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Light rain

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

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 16
P-38H Lightning x 10
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 30

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS I-1, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

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

Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Morning Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 20
TBF-1 Avenger x 20

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 19 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
CA Ashigara
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 48 minutes

Allied aircraft
PBY-5A Catalina x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PBY-5A Catalina bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 25

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 39
Mohawk IV x 4
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-38G Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 3 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36750 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 7
Liberator II x 3
Liberator GR.III x 9
Mohawk IV x 4
Kittyhawk III x 2
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-17F Fortress x 3
P-38G Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged
Liberator GR.III: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 5th Division ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 11
Mohawk IV x 2
Vengeance I x 14
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-38G Lightning x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 7
Hurricane IIb Trop x 7
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
Mohawk IV x 1
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-38G Lightning x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIa: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 32700 feet
7 x Hurricane IIb Trop sweeping at 35000 feet *

CAP engaged:
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Hurricane PR.II x 1
Mohawk IV x 1
P-38G Lightning x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 32700 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 5600 feet
1 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet

CAP engaged:
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 10
Mohawk IV x 1
Spitfire PR.IV x 1
P-38G Lightning x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 32700 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 5600 feet
1 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 10600 feet

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Post #: 449

08/11/43 - 6/2/2010 4:09:15 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
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Morotai at 81,102 what the hell are they doing. My sctf is just sitting there and get hit for it, I expected them to be about three hexs closer to Davao. I will put it down to poor japanese communication again.

Babe may be back in action just in time to get slammed again. My main problem here is that even if the airfield comes back on line, I have no aircraft here that are not damaged. I will also have to pull back a small number to be able to rebuild the units.

Yap: I hope this is just FOW but every time so far the allies have attacked they seem to cause 4 to 1 CAS to my troops even with my men on the defence and dug in with full prep.

Japanese ground losses:
295 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/11/43

Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
CMc Washizaki sinks....
Nagato-1 planes diverting to Manado
Nagato-1 planes diverting to Manado
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
64th Construction Battalion arrives at Yamagata
BB Kirishima sinks....
AM Wa 106 arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Haruno Maru arrives at Fukuoka
21st Air Defense AA Battalion arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 11, 43

253 Ku S-1 at Kota Bharu takes A6M2 Zero replacements
702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
851 Ku T-1 at Kendari takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
Tama-1 at Singapore takes E13A1 Jake replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 12, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
I.28-1 at SS I-28 takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Previous report of sinking of CVE Nassau incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 11, 43

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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 44th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
TBF-1 Avenger x 17

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 17 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 2
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1
BB Kirishima
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 7

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Kirishima

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 73 minutes

Allied aircraft
PBY-5A Catalina x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PBY-5A Catalina bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 30
P-38H Lightning x 15

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 30 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
CA Tone
BB Nagato, Torpedo hits 3
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 61,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
E Tomozuru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 79,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
CMc Enoshima
CMc Ninoshima
CMc Washizaki, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
CMc Ento

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35
SBD-5 Dauntless x 26
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 11 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
CL Kinu
BB Yamato
BB Kirishima
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Teruzuki
DD Makigumo
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,102
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CA Myoko, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 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 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10436 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 382

Defending force 3565 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 69

Allied adjusted assault: 316

Japanese adjusted defense: 235

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

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

Japanese ground losses:
295 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44194 troops, 708 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1842

Defending force 52809 troops, 485 guns, 276 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

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

Assaulting units:
111th Chindit Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
16th British Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
SSVF Brigade
5th Indian Division
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
18th Division
5th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 12, 43

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ASW attack near Sansapor at 84,106
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Sub attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-155, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Radford, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Ammen

SS I-155 launches 8 torpedoes at DD Radford
I-155 diving deep ....
DD Ammen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ammen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ammen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ammen attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ammen fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 44th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 44th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 5

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 6

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami

Aircraft Attacking:
6 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 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Submarine attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-124

Allied Ships
DD Radford, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10376 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 380

Defending force 3389 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 65

Allied adjusted assault: 150

Japanese adjusted defense: 97

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
210 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44201 troops, 708 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1842

Defending force 52825 troops, 485 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

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

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

Assaulting units:
SSVF Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
16th British Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division
56th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
18th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
25th Army
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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