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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 11/22/2013 10:59:09 PM

wneumann

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Summary of Operations 11/03/43 (continued)

Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 11/02 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Vaitupu (Ellice islands). Detected status of Vaitupu shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/02 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tanna
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 2, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 4, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed 9, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Nitiyo Maru reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Kyuma Maru reported in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 1, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 0, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 3, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 3, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 19 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 23, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 5, Moving Southeast

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon from aerial recon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, 1 Jap TF in harbor (-1 from last report), 103 aircraft (all fighters), 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 105(96).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon (after raid below) � 94 aircraft (all fighters), 19 Jap LCU�s, oil production 159(142), refinery 97(4).

A second night raid on Magwe airfield launched by RAF 2E bombers. No reported damage to Magwe airfield facilities or Japanese planes destroyed. One RAF Welllington I bomber destroyed (air-to-air). Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

7 x No.146 Sqn RAF Wellington Ic stray due to night
4 x No.146 Sqn RAF Wellington Ic stray due to night
5 x No.146 Sqn RAF Wellington Ic stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Weather in hex: Clear sky (35% moonlight)

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 17

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 16

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 2 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 5

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 11/25/2013 1:18:45 PM

wneumann

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Summary of Operations 11/04/43

Southwest Pacific: KB passed through Rabaul base hex, moving southward from Rabaul. Current location of KB is SE of Gasmata (hex location 103, 128), moving on a W heading toward Lae and Buna. US patrol sub in southern sea approach to Rabaul engaged KB as it started its move southward. AAR follows.

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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,127 (S of Rabaul)

Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
BB Haruna
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
CL Yahagi
DD Natsushio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Oyashio
DD Kuroshio

Allied Ships
SS Sargo, hits 5, on fire, heavy damage (system damage 37, float 75, engine 14, returning to base at 9 kts)

SS Sargo launches 6 torpedoes at CV Soryu
Sargo diving deep ....
DD Natsushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oyashio attacking submerged sub ....
Massive explosion on SS Sargo
DD Kuroshio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Oyashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kuroshio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Oyashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 75, runway damage 58, supply on hand 234K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 9 N1K1-J George (all on the ground)
� 21 A6M2 Zero (19 air-to-air, 2 ops)
� 20 A6M3a Zero (14 air-to-air, 5 ops)
� 18 A6M5 Zero (14 air-to-air, 4 ops)
� 35 B6N1 Jill (30 air-to-air, 1 flak, 4 ops)
� 2 B6N2 Jill (both air-to-air)
� 29 D4Y1 Judy (25 air-to-air, 4 flak)
� 6 G4M1 Betty (2 air-to-air, 4 on the ground )
� 4 Ki-61 Tony (all on the ground)
� 2 A6M2-N Rufe (both air-to-air)
� 12 Ki-44 Tojo (9 air-to-air, 3 ops)
� 7 Ki-43 Oscar (6 air-to-air, 1 on the ground)
� 2 K8K Emily (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 20 F4F Wildcat (all on the ground )
� 12 P-47D2 Thunderbolt (7 air-to-air, 5 ops)
� 19 P-38H Lightning (9 air-to-air, 4 ops, 6 on the ground)
� 2 PBY-5 Catalina (both air-to-air)
� 2 B-25D1 Mitchell (1 flak, 1 ops)

Heavy night and daylight air attacks on Port Moresby airfield by KB and Jap land-based air. AAR�s follow.

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast (46% moonlight)

Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 14
G4M1 Betty x 11

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 45
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 43

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 15 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 14 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 22

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 45
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 43

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 14 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 43
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 42

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

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 14 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 48 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3a Zero x 15
N1K1-J George x 12
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 40
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
7 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
7 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (6 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 37
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 146 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 43 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 51
A6M5 Zero x 111

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 36
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 32

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

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 3 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
12 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
16 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
18 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
15 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
14 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
25 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
23 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (8 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 18000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 147 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 24
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 23000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 24
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 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 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 24
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 24

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

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 17000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 21000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 21920.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 20000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 114 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 38
A6M5 Zero x 49
B6N1 Jill x 57
B6N2 Jill x 5
D4Y1 Judy x 49

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 26
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 11 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed, 25 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 3 destroyed on ground
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 9 destroyed on ground

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
5 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
13 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
13 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
2 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 17
B6N1 Jill x 52
B6N2 Jill x 7
D4Y1 Judy x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 18
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 16 destroyed, 9 damaged
B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 7 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 30920.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 13760 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 128 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 13
A6M5 Zero x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 36

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 7 destroyed, 4 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 66 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

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Detected status of Lae shows no visible airfield damage, one Jap TF (10 LB), 4 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last report).

Detected status of Buna shows airfield damage 59, 86 aircraft (62 fighters, 24 bombers), 20 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last report).

Combat Events report entries and AAR�s of USAAF 4E bomber strikes on Lae and Buna airfields follow.

6 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 43rd BG/64th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 43rd BG/65th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
8 x 90th BG/319th BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
4 x 90th BG/321st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 90th BG/400th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/529th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 380th BG/530th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 43rd BG/65th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
7 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 380th BG/530th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud (46% moonlight)

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

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

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 2

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

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

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

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1

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

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (46% moonlight)

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 5

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

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

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 5

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

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

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

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

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes

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Several actions between US patrol subs and Japanese TF�s off Lae and Buna. Latest AAR�s follow.

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ASW attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124 (NE of Lae)

Japanese Ships
DD Urakaze
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships
SS Barb

SS Barb is located by DD Urakaze
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124

Japanese Ships
DD Arare
DD Shirayuki

Allied Ships
SS Barb

SS Barb is located by DD Arare
DD Shirayuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Finschhafen at 100,127 (NE of Buna, ESE of Lae)

Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
CA Ashigara
CA Maya
CL Kinu
CL Isuzu
DD Harusame
DD Hibiki
DD Nenohi
DD Yamakaze

Allied Ships
SS Mingo

SS Mingo launches 2 torpedoes at DD Shiratsuyu
Mingo diving deep ....
DD Hibiki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Summary of Operations 11/04/43 (continued)

Sea of Japan: US sub Tunny sinks from damage received in air attack from Ki-49 Helen air patrol on 11/01. SS Tunny sank off Vladivostock (hex location 112, 48) while attempting to return to base � damage control on the sub failed to contain flooding.

South Pacific: US patrol sub intercepts Jap submarine north of Lunga/Tulagi. AAR follows.

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Sub vs Sub: SS Sealion attacking SS RO-65 at 114,135 (adjacent hex NE of Thousand Ships Bay)
Japanese Ships
SS RO-65, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

SS Sealion launches 2 torpedoes at 2,000 yards

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Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/03 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 7, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 33 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island , Speed 28 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 16, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 28, Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Uyo Maru reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 32, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 32, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 0, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 5, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island , Moving Northwest

Australia: Transport convoy EX-48 (27 transports, 6 LST) arrives in Australia from Eastern US. Cargo arriving aboard the convoy includes 3 small Dutch air patrol squadrons, 100K supply and 38K fuel. LST arriving with EX-48 are being detached to remain in Australia for use in operations by South/SW Pacific theatre.

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon from aerial recon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, 2 Jap TF in harbor (+1 from last report), 111 aircraft (all fighters), 17 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last report), light industry 9(32), refinery 105(96).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon � 113 aircraft (all fighters), 19 Jap LCU�s, oil production 159(142), refinery 97(4).

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 11/27/2013 2:33:45 AM

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Summary of Operations 11/05/43

Southwest Pacific: KB moves slightly but remains in position south of New Britain � new hex location 102, 129 E of Buna. Strikes against Port Moresby by KB air groups continue.

US sub Sargo damaged last game turn in attack on KB torpedoed and sunk by Jap submarine. AAR follows.

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Sub vs Sub: SS I-123 attacking SS Sargo at 106,128 (night action, SSW of Rabaul)

Japanese Ships
SS I-123

Allied Ships
SS Sargo, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage (sunk)

SS I-123 launches 2 torpedoes at 1,000 yards

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Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 99, runway damage 68, supply on hand 227K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 5 N1K1-J George (all air-to-air)
� 4 Ki-44 Tojo (all air-to-air)
� 3 Ki-43 Oscar (all air-to-air)
� 3 A6M2 Zero (all air-to-air)
� 2 A6M3a Zero (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 2 A6M5 Zero (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 3 Ki-49 Helen (all air-to-air)
� 2 D3A Val (1 flak, 1 ops)
� 3 D4Y Judy (all air-to-air)
� 2 B6N1 Jill (both air-to-air)
� 2 E7K2 Alf (both air-to-air)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 6 B-25D1 Mitchell (11 air-to-air, 3 flak, 2 ops)
� 1 P-38H Lightning (1 air-to-air, 2 ops, 8 on the ground)
� 3 P-47D2 Thunderbolt (all ops)
� 3 F4F Wildcat (all on the ground)
� 2 PBY-5 Catalina (both air-to-air)

Air attacks and fighter sweeps on Port Moresby continue mainly by KB air groups. Latest AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 159 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 13000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 12 (most aborted before start of air-to-air combat)

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 15
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14

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

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 85 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 15

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 15
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20920.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 14
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 14
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 21

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

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000, scrambling fighters between 19000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 118
A6M5 Zero x 161
B6N1 Jill x 93
B6N2 Jill x 11
D4Y1 Judy x 71

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 14
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 5 destroyed on ground
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 5 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
6 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
18 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
6 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
5 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
17 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
9 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
14 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
10 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
10 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
14 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
10 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
9 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
16 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
35th FG/40th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
8th FG/80th FS with P-38H Lightning (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
348th FG/341st FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 42000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 17920.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes

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Detected status of Lae shows 38 aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 54, 4 Jap LCU�s. Five Jap TF detected in Lae base hex � four probable Barge TF (35 ships total), one TF either surface combat or �Tokyo Express� (10 ships including 6 cruisers).

USAAF 2E skip bombers from NE Australia launch several naval strikes on probable �Tokyo Express� TF in Lae. Hits reported on several Jap cruisers and DD. AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on TF, at Lae 99,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 4

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Oi
CL Tama

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
252 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Tainan Ku S-1/C with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, at Lae 99,126

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 1
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 8 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
DD Oboro, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Akebono
CL Jintsu, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Oi, Bomb hits 2
DD Sazanami
CA Haguro, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (3 destroyed, 3 disabled)

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

CAP engaged:
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
252 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Lae 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 8
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 destroyed
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro

CAP engaged:
252 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (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 10000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1/C with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
281 Ku S-1 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 10000
Raid is overhead
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (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 20000
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (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 20000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

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Detected status of Buna shows airfield damage 63, 59 aircraft (40 fighters, 19 bombers), 20 Jap LCU�s, 1 Jap TF (6 ships including one DD), 12 ships in port (4 AM, 5 LB, three unidentified).

Jap ground attack air strike on US LCU�s advancing toward Buna, could not be determined whether planes were LBA or launched from KB. AAR follows.

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Morning Air attack on Americal Infantry Division, at 99,130 (adjacent hex SE of Buna)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 1st Marine Division ...
Also attacking Americal Infantry Division ...

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Summary of Operations 11/05/43 (continued)

Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 11/04 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Majuro. Detected status of Majuro shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/04 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Nitimei Maru reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 8, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tanna
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 3, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 104,133 near Woodlark Island, Speed 18, Moving Southwest

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon from aerial recon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, no Jap TF in harbor (-2 from last report), 113 aircraft (all fighters), 17 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 105(96).

Night aerial minelaying mission by RAF bombers on Rangoon. Jap minesweeping activity in Rangoon reported after the air strike. AAR�s follow.

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (57% moonlight)

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 11

Allied aircraft
Wellington GR.VIII x 9

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington GR.VIII laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet *

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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TF 94 encounters mine field at Rangoon (54,53)

Japanese Ships
AMc Wa 20
AMc Wa 6

9 mines cleared

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Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon � 113 aircraft (all fighters), 19 Jap LCU�s, oil production 161(140), refinery 97(4).

India: USAAF and RAF 4E bombers launch night strategic bombing raids on industrial facilities in China. No Allied bombers reported lost in either raid. Neither raid on China appeared to have any significant effect.

Raid on heavy industry facilities in Kunming by USAAF bombers. Detected status of Kunming shows heavy industry 14(38), light industry72(9). resource production 61(0), manpower 3(0), no visible Jap air units or LCU. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

6 x 341st BG/11th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/22nd BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/490th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
5 x 341st BG/490th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Kunming, at 69,48

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (57% moonlight)

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Kunming , at 69,48

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Kunming, at 69,48

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Kunming, at 69,48

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night bombing raid on heavy industry in Chungking by USAAF and RAF Liberators. It appears most planes assigned to this raid failed to launch or otherwise aborted without reaching target. Detected status of Chungking shows heavy industry 59(122), light industry 52(122), resource production 52(129), manpower 4(0), airfield size 7(7), no visible Jap aircraft, one Jap LCU. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

5 x No.159 Sqn RAF Liberator II stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Chungking, at 76,45

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (57% moonlight)

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

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 9
B-24D Liberator x 15

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Chungking, at 76,45

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/2/2013 3:43:01 PM

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Summary of Operations 11/06/43

Southwest Pacific: KB moves slightly north, continues air strikes on Port Moresby. Current position of KB is now E of Lae (hex location 101, 126). KB task forces continue to be shadowed by US patrol subs, one action with KB escorts. AAR�s follow.

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ASW attack near Gasmata at 102,129 (E of Buna)

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
CA Nachi
CL Sendai
DD Akatsuki
DD Samidare
DD Kasumi
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Mingo, hits 3 (system damage 13, remains on patrol)

SS Mingo is sighted by escort
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Samidare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kasumi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Gasmata at 102,129

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
BB Kongo
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CL Naka
CLAA Tenryu
DD Onami
DD Tamanami
DD Naganami
DD Takanami

Allied Ships
SS Mingo, hits 1

SS Mingo launches 2 torpedoes at DD Akigumo
Mingo diving deep ....
DD Onami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tamanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Takanami attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 99, runway damage 84, supply on hand 224K. All remaining US aircraft in Port Moresby still in operational condition have flown off to Townsville to conserve surviving planes. CAP mission ops by US fighters in Port Moresby are not possible under current situation.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 3 D3A1 Val (all flak)
� 2 B6N1 Jill (2 flak, 1 ops)
� 4 Zeroes (3 A6M3a, 1 A6M5, all ops losses)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 13 P-38H Lightning (all on the ground)
� 16 P-47D2 Thunderbolt (all on the ground)
� 11 F4F Wildcat (all on the ground)
� 1 PBY-5 Catalina (air-to-air)

Air attacks and fighter sweeps on Port Moresby by both LBA and KB air groups. Latest AAR�s follow.

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms (64% moonlight)

Raid spotted at 115 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Raid detected at 158 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3a Zero x 17
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
13 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
17 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
1 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 114 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
7 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 22

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet
5 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 15

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 29

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 14

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 15

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 15

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 195 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 58 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 85
A6M5 Zero x 79
B6N1 Jill x 102
B6N2 Jill x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 75

Allied aircraft
no flights

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

Allied aircraft losses (Actual total number of planes at Port Moresby entering this game turn was 108 - slightly over 1/2 the total number shown below. 22 US planes remained operational after the Jap air strikes and since flown off to Australia. 46 planes remain in Port Moresby, all damaged.)
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 50 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 8 destroyed on ground
P-38H Lightning: 76 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 6 destroyed on ground
F4F-4 Wildcat: 49 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed on ground

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

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
12 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
6 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
9 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
7 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
5 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
10 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
15 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
10 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
10 x B6N1 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x B6N2 Jill bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 102 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 18

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 3 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground
P-38H Lightning: 1 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 20

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 22

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Detected status of Buna shows airfield damage 74, 90 aircraft (73 fighters, 17 bombers), 21 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last report), 13 ships in port (6 AM, 3 LB, 4 unidentified).

Detected status of Lae shows unidentified Jap planes based there, no visible airfield damage, one Jap TF (9 ships, probable barge TF), 9 Jap LCU�s.

US patrol sub intercepts Jap DD�s returning from Lae. AAR�s follow.

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ASW attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124 (NE of Lae)

Japanese Ships (these DD detached from TF attacked in Lae by USAAF skip bombers on 11/05)
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro, heavy damage (damaged in 11/05 bombing strike )

Allied Ships
SS Barb, hits 2 (system damage 20, float 41)

SS Barb launches 4 torpedoes at DD Sazanami
DD Sazanami attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Summary of Operations 11/06/43 (continued)

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/05 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sangetsu Maru reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 17, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sumiyoshi Maru reported in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 104,133 near Woodlark Island, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Moving West

Australia: Transport convoy EX-49 (23 transports, 8 AG, 3 AKE, 6 xAP) arrives this game turn from Eastern US via Capetown. Cargo arriving aboard EX-49 includes one USMC fighter squadron, 137K supply and 26K fuel. AG, AKE and xAP ships arriving in the convoy have been detached to remain in Australia for further assignment.

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon from aerial recon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, no Jap TF in harbor, 117 aircraft (all fighters), 16 Jap LCU�s (-1 from last report), light industry 9(32), refinery 105(96).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon � 19 Jap LCU�s, oil production 162(139), refinery 97(4).

India: USAAF and RAF 4E bombers continue night strategic bombing raids on industrial facilities in China. No Allied bombers reported lost in either raid. Neither raid on China appeared to have any significant effect.

Raid on heavy industry facilities in Kunming by USAAF bombers. Detected status of Kunming shows heavy industry 14(38), light industry 74(7). resource production 61(0), manpower 3(0), no visible Jap air units or LCU. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

5 x 341st BG/22nd BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/490th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
5 x 341st BG/490th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Kunming, at 69,48

Weather in hex: Clear sky (64% moonlight)

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

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Kunming, at 69,48

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Kunming, at 69,48

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night bombing raid on heavy industry in Chungking by USAAF and RAF Liberators. No Allied bombers lost, 5 Ki-45 Nick CAP fighters reported destroyed (all air-to-air). Detected status of Chungking shows heavy industry 60(121), light industry 52(122), resource production 52(129), manpower 4(0), airfield size 7(7), no visible Jap aircraft, 2 Jap LCU�s. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

4 x 7th BG/492nd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Chungking, at 76,45

Weather in hex: Severe storms (64% moonlight)

Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 15

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 5
Liberator B.III x 9
B-24D Liberator x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIb Nick (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 4 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

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Night Air attack on Chungking, at 76,45

Raid spotted at 53 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 13

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIb Nick (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Chungking, at 76,45

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIb Nick (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/6/2013 3:37:49 AM

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Summary of Operations 11/07/43

Southwest Pacific: At least part of KB appears to be leaving area, possibly returning to Truk. Two KB task forces detected at hex location 104, 120 (adjacent hex W of Mussau Is) moving on NE heading.

Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 99, runway damage 91, supply on hand 219K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 5 A6M2 Zero (2 flak, 2 ops, 1 on the ground)
� 2 A6M2-N Rufe (both air-to-air)
� 4 G4M1 Betty (2 flak, 2 ops)
� 3 Ki-44 Tojo (1 flak, 1 ops, 1 on the ground)
� 2 Ki-43 Oscar (both ops)
� 2 D3A1 Val (1 flak, 1 ops)
� 1 N1K1-J George (on the ground)
� 1 G3M2 Nell (ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 1 P-47D2 Thunderbolt (on the ground)
� 3 F4F Wildcat (all on the ground)
� 1 PBY-5 Catalina (air-to-air)

LBA air attacks on Port Moresby continue. AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 16

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 85 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
A6M3a Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 5
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 18

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 2 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 5 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
31 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 7
P1Y1 Frances x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 2 damaged

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 107 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 damaged

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 82 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 15
G4M1 Betty x 14

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 4 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 7 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground
P-38H Lightning: 7 damaged

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 20
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 114 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 9

Allied aircraft
no flights

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

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 5 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 4 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Jap ground attack bombing on US LCU�s advancing on Buna. AAR�s follow.

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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Marine Division, at 99,130, near Buna

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 11 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Buna (after raid below) shows airfield damage 51, 86 aircraft (66 fighters, 20 bombers), 21 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last report), 13 ships in port.

USAAF bombers hit Buna airfield in a night raid. Two Jap CAP fighters destroyed in air-to-air action, no US bombers lost. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

4 x 90th BG/319th BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
6 x 90th BG/320th BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
6 x 90th BG/321st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud (75% moonlight)

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

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

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

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

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Detected status of Lae (after raid below) shows 3 Jap LCU�s.

USAAF bombers hit Lae airfield in a night raid. No US bombers lost. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

4 x 43rd BG/65th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 43rd BG/403rd BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain (75% moonlight)

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/6/2013 3:39:31 AM

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Summary of Operations 11/07/43 (continued)

Eastern US: Fast transport convoy EX-55 (14 ships) departs for Australia via Capetown. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 96K supply and 21K fuel, no LCU or air units.

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/06 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 14 ships reported in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 0 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 13, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 7 ships reported in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 6, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 8, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 2, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 5, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 6, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 4, Moving Northeast

Australia: All task forces of US Escort Carrier force back in Australian ports. Three moderately damaged CVE�s are now in shipyard � these will take about 1 month to complete repair of battle damage. Some DD�s with the Escort Carrier force have started 10/43 ship upgrades in Australia.

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon from aerial recon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, no Jap TF in harbor, 129 aircraft (all fighters), 16 Jap LCU�s (-1 from last report), light industry 9(32), refinery 106(95).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon (after raid below) � 14 Jap LCU�s, oil production 163(138), refinery 97(4).

RAF Blenheims launch night bombing raid on Magwe airfield. No visible indication of airfield damage or Jap planes destroyed. No RAF bombers lost. With their light bomb load, bombing strikes using Blenheim IV planes are often pilot training missions. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

4 x No.45 Sqn RAF Blenheim IV stray due to night
8 x No.110 Sqn RAF Blenheim IV stray due to night
5 x No.45 Sqn RAF Blenheim IV stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Weather in hex: Heavy rain (75% moonlight)

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 22

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 25

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 10 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 22

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 4

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/8/2013 10:34:48 PM

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Summary of Operations 11/08/43

Southwest Pacific: No visible sign of KB near New Guinea. KB appears to have moved further northward, possibly returning to Truk to replenish and replace plane/pilot losses.

Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 95, runway damage 75, supply on hand 217K. Small numbers of damaged P-38H, P-47 and F4F fighter planes in Port Moresby are being repaired each game turn despite damage to the airfield. Repaired planes in Port Moresby are flown back to Australia as they have no immediate value staying in Port Moresby � squadrons with these planes now being reorganized in Australia for eventual return to Port Moresby when its airfield is again operational.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 1 A6M2 Zero (flak)
� 1 A6M2-N Rufe (air-to-air)
� 2 G4M1 Betty (both ops)
� 2 Ki-44 Tojo (both on the ground)
� 1 Ki-43 Oscar (flak)
� 1 D3A1 Val (ops)
� 1 Ki-21 Sally (ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 1 P-47D2 Thunderbolt (on the ground)
� 1 F4F Wildcat (on the ground)

Transport convoy movement has resumed between NE Australia and Port Moresby, priority for the moment being delivery of supply. The first of several convoys to Port Moresby was intercepted by a Jap patrol sub, a DMS from the convoy escort sunk. AAR follows.

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Sub attack near Cooktown at 95,135 (NE of Cooktown)

Japanese Ships
SS I-164

Allied Ships
DMS Perry, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage (sunk)
DMS Long
DMS Trevor
xAK Adelong
xAKL Sipora
DMS Chandler

SS I-164 launches 2 torpedoes at DMS Perry
I-164 diving deep ....
DMS Chandler fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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LBA air attacks on Port Moresby continue. Latest AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3a Zero x 3
G3M2 Nell x 14
G4M1 Betty x 17

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed by flak
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 4 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed on ground
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
16 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 87 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
A6M3a Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 12
N1K1-J George x 5
P1Y1 Frances x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
28 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground
P-38H Lightning: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 97 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 8

Allied aircraft
no flights

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

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 2 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 83 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5

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

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Continued Jap ground attack strikes on US LCU�s advancing toward Buna. AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Infantry Division, at 99,130 (adjacent hex SW of Buna)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 23

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna

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

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna

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

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Marine Division, at 99,130, near Buna

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 15
N1K1-J George x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 8 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Buna (after raid below) shows airfield damage 55, 96 aircraft (75 fighters, 21 bombers), 21 Jap LCU�s, 13 ships in port.

USAAF bombers continue night raids on Buna airfield. One Japanese CAP fighter destroyed in air-to-air action, no US bombers lost. AAR�s follow.

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms (85% moonlight)

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

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Detected status of Lae (after raid below) shows 3 Jap LCU�s.

USAAF bombers continue night raids on Lae airfield. No Japanese or US planes lost. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

4 x 380th BG/528th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/529th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
6 x 380th BG/530th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 380th BG/528th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms (85% moonlight)

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 15

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 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:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes

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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

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

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/8/2013 10:37:18 PM

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Summary of Operations 11/08/43 (continued)

Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 11/07 reports intercepted Jap radio signals from Jaluit. Detected status of Jaluit shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.

Intercepted radio transmissions reported in a 11/07 Sigint entry from one or more Jap unidentified TF(s) at sea between Tabiteuea, Baker Is and Canton Is (hex location 143, 139 SW of Baker Is). No information available as to number and type(s) of Jap TF, composition or movement heading.

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/07 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: BB Fuso reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 104,133 near Woodlark Island, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 3, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 17, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Moving West
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tanna
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 4, Moving Northeast

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon from aerial recon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, unidentified Jap TF(s) in harbor, 16 Jap LCU�s , light industry 9(32), refinery 107(94).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon (after raid below) � 10 Jap LCU�s (-4 from last report), oil production 164(137), refinery 97(4).

RAF bombers continue night bombing raids on Magwe airfield. No visible indication of airfield damage or Jap planes destroyed. Two Wellington Ic bombers lost (both ops). Combat Events report entry and AAR�s follow.

5 x No.146 Sqn RAF Wellington Ic stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Weather in hex: Heavy rain (85% moonlight)

Raid spotted at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 19

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 7 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 5

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 17

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/10/2013 1:23:34 AM

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Summary of Operations 11/09/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 100, runway damage 75, supply on hand 214K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 4 G4M1 Betty (3 flak, 1 ops)
� 18 Ki-44 Tojo (9 air-to-air, 1 flak, 8 ops)
� 1 G3M2 Nell (ops)
� 4 A6M2 Zero (2 air-to-air, 2 flak)
� 2 N1K1-J George (both ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 12 B-25D1 Mitchell (8 air-to-air, 3 flak, 1 ops)
� 8 P-38G Lightning (4 air-to-air, 4 ops)
� 1 P-38H Lightning (on the ground)
� 1 P-47D2 Thunderbolt (on the ground)
� 1 F4F Wildcat (on the ground)

One Allied transport convoy reaches Port Moresby with supply cargo after losing 2 xAK to Japanese air attack. A second amphibious transport TF to Port Moresby with supply cargo still at sea � loses one LST to Jap air attack. AAR�s follow.

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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 97,132 (SW of Port Moresby)

Japanese Ships
SS I-122, hits 4

Allied Ships
xAK Iron Prince
xAK Adelong
xAKL Sipora
DMS Chandler

SS I-122 is sighted by escort
I-122 diving deep ....
DMS Chandler attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 97,136 (ENE of Cooktown)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
LST-470
LST-479
LST-466
LST-465
LST-464, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
8 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Port Moresby base hex 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Dundula, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Adelong, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P1Y1 Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Latest AAR�s of Japanese LBA bombing strikes on Port Moresby base follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 95 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 74
A6M3a Zero x 31
G4M1 Betty x 17
N1K1-J George x 7

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed by flak
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 10 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 3 damaged

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
16 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
17 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
25 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 109 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 14
P1Y1 Frances x 5

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 2 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 91 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 42
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
ACM Ash, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
23 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 3 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 25

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 6 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Continued Jap ground attack strikes on US LCU�s advancing toward Buna. AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna (adjacent hex SW of Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Australian Division, at 99,130, near Buna

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 15
N1K1-J George x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 6 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Buna shows airfield damage 23, 104 aircraft (86 fighters, 18 bombers), 22 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last game turn), no ships in port (-13 from last report), one Jap TF (7 ships including 1 PG, 3 DD).

USAAF 4E bombers launch small night bombing raid on port in Buna in attempt to hit disbanded Japanese ships in port. Pillager apparently formed up these ships into TF prior to the air attack. AAR follows.

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Night Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain (89% moonlight)

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses
No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
934 Ku S-1 with A6M2-N Rufe (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes

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A somewhat more successful naval air strike by USAAF 2E skip bombers against a Jap �Tokyo Express� TF in Buna base hex. Bomb hits reported on 4 Jap DD, one CM � two DD reported sunk. AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3a Zero x 13
N1K1-J George x 4
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 7
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 21

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 24
P-38G Lightning x 25

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
P-38G Lightning: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CM Okinoshima, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Shirayuki
DD Ariake
DD Sagiri, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Nenohi, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

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

CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/A with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
6th Ku S-1/B 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 10000
Raid is overhead
265 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (6 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
73rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
7 planes vectored on to bombers
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (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 10000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3a Zero x 9
N1K1-J George x 3
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 15

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
P-38G Lightning x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Uranami, Bomb hits 1, on fire (sunk)
DD Ariake
DD Shirayuki
DD Nenohi, on fire
DD Shikinami
DD Hatsuyuki, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

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

CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/A with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
6th Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
265 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 1000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
73rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3a Zero x 9
N1K1-J George x 4
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 15

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/A with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
6th Ku S-1/B 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 10000
Raid is overhead
265 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (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 10000
Raid is overhead
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (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 10000
Raid is overhead
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Detected status of Lae (after raid below) shows 3 Jap LCU�s, two Jap TF�s (13 ships total, includes barges and other small ships).

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Summary of Operations 11/09/43 (continued)

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/08 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Buna is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Kyokusei Maru reported in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 103,127 near Gasmata, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 104,127 near Gasmata, Speed 13, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul, Speed 9, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 10, Moving West

Burma: No air recon report this game turn on Jap base in Rangoon.

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe from aerial recon � 9 Jap LCU�s (-1 from last report), oil production 165(136), refinery 97(4).

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Summary of Operations 11/10/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 100, runway damage 54, supply on hand 214K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 19 A6M2 Zero (17 air-to-air, 2 ops)
� 5 A6M3a Zero (all air-to-air)
� 2 A6M5 Zero (both air-to-air)
� 13 G4M1 Betty (all air-to-air)
� 6 P1Y1 Francis (all air-to-air)
� 2 D3A1 Val (both flak)
� 1 Ki-43 Oscar (ops)
� 1 Ki-44 Tojo (air-to-air)
� 1 Ki-21 Sally (ops)
� 5 N1K1-J George (2 air-to-air, 3 ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 2 P-38G Lightning (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 1 P-38H Lightning (on the ground)

Allied transport ships complete unloading supply cargo in Port Moresby. A second transport convoy (19 LST plus ASW escorts) arrives in Port Moresby with more supply cargo.

After several game turns of Pillager launching Jap air strikes on Port Moresby with no Allied CAP fighter opposition (due to the airfield out of operation) it was time for a change of pace. I came upon two fresh P-38 Lightning squadrons in NE Australia bases and flew them on 100% LRCAP over Port Moresby from Australia using drop tanks. As shown in the plane loss summary above and AAR�s below this measure turned out to be highly successful though not a lasting solution. Only 2 P-38 fighters were lost from the two squadrons but the 20-25 pilot fatigue level for one turn of LRCAP at 9 hexes range does not permit use of this tactic on a continuing basis. Still� it worked as a one-time action that may keep Pillager on his toes a little. I had noticed Pillager was taking Jap fighter planes off sweep missions over Port Moresby and sending them instead over Port Moresby with bomb loads for airfield bombing strikes. My two P-38 LRCAP squadrons caught Pillager�s move nicely. AAR�s of this game turn�s air actions over Port Moresby follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 90 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 53
A6M3a Zero x 32
G4M1 Betty x 8
N1K1-J George x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 9 destroyed, 3 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance **
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance **
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Port Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 plane(s) with no ordnance **
Port Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

** Planes forced to release bombs during air-to-air combat phase

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 12 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 104 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 8
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 6
P-38H Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 205 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, at Port Moresby 98,130

Raid detected at 88 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9
P1Y1 Frances x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P1Y1 Frances: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
LST-469
DMS Long
xAK Iron Prince

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y1 Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 79 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, at Port Moresby 98,130

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
P-38H Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Corrimal
DMS Trevor

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 plane(s) with no ordnance (planes forced to release bombs during air-to-air combat phase)
4 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 101 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 10
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 114 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 12

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Japanese ground attack strikes continue on US LCU�s near Buna. AAR�s follow.

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Morning Air attack on Americal Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 32nd Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 15
N1K1-J George x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 5 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x N1K1-J George bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Buna shows airfield damage 2, 93 aircraft (76 fighters, 17 bombers), 22 Jap LCU�s.

Detected status of Lae shows 3 Jap LCU�s, two Jap TF�s (11 ships total, includes barges and other small ships).

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Summary of Operations 11/10/43 (continued)

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/09 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: 27 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 15 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Belep Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tanna
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna Speed 0, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,129 near Buna , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 32 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 14, Moving West

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon (after raid below) � no Japanese ships anchored in port, unidentified Jap aircraft, 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 103(98).

An unusually costly night bombing raid on Rangoon oil refinery facilities by USAAF and RAF 4E bombers. Minor additional damage reported to refinery facilities in Rangoon. 7 Allied bombers lost mostly in air-to-air action (1 B-17E Fortress, 6 Liberators (1 B-24D, 3 Liberator II, 2 Liberator B.III). Four Japanese CAP fighters (all N1K1-J George) destroyed in air-to-air combat. This bombing raid is the first action over Rangoon where N1K1 George fighter planes were encountered as CAP in significant numbers, Pillager appearing to upgrade at least some Japanese fighter squadrons in the Burma theatre from Ki-45 Nick to the N1K1-J George. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

4 x No.159 Sqn RAF Liberator II stray due to night
7 x No.355 Sqn RAF Liberator B.III stray due to night
5 x 7th BG/9th BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/11th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/490th BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
7 x 7th BG/9th BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
5 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
5 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Weather in hex: Heavy rain (96% moonlight)

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 6
Liberator B.III x 9
B-17E Fortress x 10
B-24D Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Refinery hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator B.III bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
City Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
City Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 6 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.III bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

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

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
City Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

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

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
City Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Detected status of Jap base in Magwe � 8 Jap LCU�s (-1 from last report), oil production 166(135), refinery 97(4).

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Summary of Operations 11/11/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 100, runway damage 27, supply on hand 244K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 2 A6M2 Zero (both ops)
� 1 A6M3a Zero (ops)
� 6 Ki-43 Oscar (2 flak, 4 ops)
� 1 G4M Betty (flak)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 6 P-38H Lightning and 4 F4F Wildcat (all these planes cargo aboard sunk transport ships leaving Port Moresby � see below)
� 3 B-25G Mitchell (all air-to-air)

Ten damaged planes (all F4F Wildcat) remain on the ground in Port Moresby airfield.

Allied transport TF with LST completes unloading supply cargo in Port Moresby. US air squadron sub-units in Port Moresby with only damaged planes were loaded aboard empty xAK and xAKL returning to Australia that left Port Moresby this game turn. All pilots from these squadron sub-units were transferred out to the reserve pilot pools before sub-units were loaded aboard the ships � intent of this action to risk only the damaged planes in the process of sea movement and preserving veteran fighter pilots that were in the squadron sub-units. In any event, two of the 4 xAK/xAKL were sunk by Japanese air attack while leaving Port Moresby � cargo lost on the sunken ships were planes already in damaged condition prior to loading. Damaged planes aboard the remaining xAK/xAKL can now be recovered to operational condition and returned to their original air units once the ships reach Australia and the air squadron sub-units are unloaded. AAR�s of Jap naval air strikes on Allied ships at and near Port Moresby follow.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 97,135 (S of Port Moresby)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M5b Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Long
xAK Iron Prince, Bomb hits 1 (later sunk)
DMS Chandler

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 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 Milne Bay at 97,135

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
D3A1 Val x 16

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
DMS Chandler, Bomb hits 1, on fire (later sunk)
DMS Trevor
xAKL Sipora, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Corrimal, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DMS Long, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires (system damage 41, float 21, engine 12, fire 1 � moving at 21 kts)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Corrimal (later sinks)

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 97,135

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A1 Val x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Long, on fire
DMS Chandler, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
xAK Iron Prince, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage (later sunk)
DMS Trevor

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Massive explosion on DMS Chandler

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Port Moresby 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
LST-452
LST-470, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (system damage 16, float 54, engine 2, moving independently at 5 kts)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 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, at Port Moresby 98,130

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
LST-463
SC-740

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Pillager resumed Jap fighter sweep missions over Port Moresby after last game turn�s appearance by P-38 Lightning LRCAP fighters. Given all the Jap air strikes, repair of Port Moresby airfield to operational condition is making progress. The volume of Japanese air missions over New Guinea has to be generating some amount of supply consumption (supply points needed to launch air missions plus the cost of destroyed and damaged planes), this may be putting at least a small demand on Pillager�s Japanese logistics system. Latest AAR�s of Japanese air activity on Port Moresby follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 18

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 88 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 21
A6M5 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 13
N1K1-J George x 8
P1Y1 Frances x 8
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y1 Frances: 1 damaged

Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 155 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 54 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
N1K1-J George x 7

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 93 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 3 damaged

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

Airbase supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 149 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 27

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet
2 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet
3 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 107 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M2 Nell x 16
N1K1-J George x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
16 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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No Jap ground attack strikes on US LCU�s near Buna.

Detected status of Buna shows no airfield damage, 111 aircraft (95 fighters, 16 bombers), 22 Jap LCU�s.

USAAF 2E skip bombers return to Buna � launch naval air strike on Jap barges in Buna base hex.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 2
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 19

Allied aircraft
B-25G Mitchell x 12

No Japanese losses

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

Japanese Ships
LB-225
LB-224
LB-223, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB-553, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB-555, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB-554, Shell hits 1
LB-221, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25G Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x B-25G Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1/A with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1/C with A6M5 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 10000
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
265 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a 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 10000
Raid is overhead
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
73rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 36740.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Detected status of Lae shows 3 Jap LCU�s, no Jap TF�s.

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Summary of Operations 11/11/43 (continued)

Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 11/10 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Nikunau. Detected status of Nikunau shows unidentified Jap planes based there, port size 2(0), airfield size 3(2), no other visible Japanese forces or activity.

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/10 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 16 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Koumac
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sumiyoshi Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 0, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 1, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 2, Moving West

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, 1 Jap TF (+1 from last report, 4 ships including 2 E), unidentified Jap aircraft, 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 103(98).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe � 8 Jap LCU�s, oil production 167(134), refinery 97(4).

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Update Johnjohn Oct 42 Ops--Allied operations focused on reinforcing Broome with Engineers to deal with port and AF damage. The transfer of personnel to Aussie, SOPAC, and PagoPago for future operations is well underway. Fanifuti et al are scheduled for reoccupation with Raiders and Marine Para's to hit the islands and Engr and Def Bn to come in after. All carriers completed refits with Wasp on the way to support this operation while the other four carriers remain in reserve. Aussie building up for 43 operations to retake Milne Bay, Rossel Island, and Port Morseby. SOPAC is getting ready for Solomons Campaign, but waiting until 43, perhaps mid 43 before operations. Am actually concentrating on Mid Pacific Operations since supply line to Aussie is intact. Intel has significant resistance awaiting the invasion of Lunga. A three division invasion force is preparing. In Burma/India, border standoffs remain. The Brits are holding. The IJN sortied Akagi near Diego Garcia and damaged one Korvette. A sub got close enough to pump six torpedoes into her, but none hit. (Same as your experience). A major issue was discovered in that all the aircraft productions facilities in San Diego somehow became turned off, sometime before July. I could not figure out why new planes were not arriving. What a surprise. It means at least 60 B-24Ds did not get produced along with a number of PBYs. They are in production now.

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quote:

The IJN sortied Akagi near Diego Garcia and damaged one Korvette. A sub got close enough to pump six torpedoes into her, but none hit. (Same as your experience).

I did get torpedo hits, but a single torpedo hit on a Jap fleet CV without any sign of major damage on it (fire, flooding) can't be accurately taken as an indicator the carrier is actually sunk. It's simply FOW - trust up to the point it can be trusted but verify.

quote:

Intel has significant resistance awaiting the invasion of Lunga. A three division invasion force is preparing.

You can track much more than coming invasions. With a bit of time and record keeping each game turn, it's possible to track most if not the entire Japanese LCU order of battle. What bases are occupied or defended by combat units, location of HQ, locations of base force units that indicate operating Japanese air and/or naval bases, Jap engineer LCU indicating where construction is taking place (and what kind of construction), and so on. It's not totally accurate and you don't necessarily know everything but you can know a lot (often more than your unsuspecting Japanese opponent thinks you do). It's having Ultra at your fingertips once you learn how to read the tea leaves.

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Summary of Operations 11/12/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � airfield service damage 91, no runway damage, supply on hand 240K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 2 A6M2 Zero (both ops)
� 1 D3A1 Val (flak)
� 1 N1K1-J George (ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed - none

No Jap air strikes on Allied ships departing Port Moresby area.

Latest AAR�s of Japanese air activity over Port Moresby follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 21
A6M5 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 32
P1Y1 Frances x 11

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

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Raid detected at 103 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
G4M1 Betty x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 95 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 23
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 5
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

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

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 98 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 105 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M5b Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 20

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet

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Japanese ground attack strikes resume on US LCU�s near Buna. AAR�s follow.

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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Marine Division, at 99,130, near Buna (adjacent hex SW of Buna)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A1 Val x 15
N1K1-J George x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 7 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Buna shows no airfield damage, 150 aircraft (130 fighters, 20 bombers), 22 Jap LCU�s.

Detected status of Lae shows 2 Jap TF�s (10 ships total, all barges or small ships).

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Summary of Operations 11/12/43 (continued)

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/11 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: 24 ships reported in port at Rabaul (tempting!)
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Noumea
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 12 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 8, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 4, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 8, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 33, Moving Northwest

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, 1 Jap TF (+1 from last report, 4 ships including 2 E), unidentified Jap aircraft, 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 104(97).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe � 1 Jap LCU (-7 from last report), oil production 168(133), refinery 97(4).

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Summary of Operations 11/13/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � runway damage 47, airfield service damage 99, supply on hand 236K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 2 A6M Zero (1 flak, 1 ops)
� 3 Ki-43 Oscar (2 flak, 1 ops)
� 3 Ki-44 Tojo (1 flak, 2 ops)
� 2 D3A1 Val (both flak)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 1 F4F Wildcat (on the ground)

Latest AAR�s of Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 22

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3a Zero x 5
A6M5 Zero x 2
A6M5b Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 29

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 146 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 43 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 15
P1Y1 Frances x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 36
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 5

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
14 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 101 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed by flak

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 25000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 81 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 5 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Advance of Allied ground forces toward Buna has been stopped for the moment. With 20+ Jap LCU�s detected in Buna plus the current situation in Port Moresby, an Allied overland advance into Buna and the resulting ground battle is less than a feasible option. Trench warfare would likely benefit the interest of Pillager's Japanese strategy more than my own. New plans are somewhat defensive for the moment � maintain possession of the hex on the Kokoda trail between Port Moresby and Buna along with securing Port Moresby itself from a possible Japanese ground counterattack. Supply for Allied ground forces in their current positions is more than adequate. Consolidation of Allied positions in and around Port Moresby is becoming the more feasible immediate-term option together with preparations for an eventual siege of Buna rather than a direct Allied attack to capture it (which Pillager appears to be anticipating at this time).

My estimate is that the 20+ Japanese LCU and 100 (or so) Jap planes now reported in Buna could eventually prove a liability for Pillager rather than an asset � especially with a change of Allied strategy in favor of pinning down, isolating and gradually starving out the large Jap force in Buna before destroying it. If Pillager is actually concentrating a Japanese force of this size in Buna, it's likely there is ample opportunity to launch Allied attacks elsewhere that can bypass and isolate Buna. The long-term Japanese supply conditions in Buna can turn highly unfavorable for Pillager if I can create a way to choke off supply to Buna and keep what he�s moved into Buna pinned down there.

Light Jap air attacks on Allied ground forces along the Kokoda trail. AAR follows.

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Afternoon Air attack on Americal Infantry Division, at 99,130, near Buna (adjacent hex SW of Buna)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
D3A1 Val x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 5 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Jap base in Buna � 23 Jap LCU�s (+1 from last report), 1 Jap TF (7 ships including 3 barges).

Detected status of Jap base at Lae � 2 Jap TF (6 ships total, barges).

Japanese activity now detected in Salamua � base status shows unidentified aircraft based there, also 1 Jap TF (4 ships, all barges), airfield size 2(3), port size 1(1).

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Summary of Operations 11/13/43 (continued)

Central Pacific: US patrol sub intercepts possible Japanese transport TF in a night action north of Truk. AAR follows.

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Sub attack near Truk at 112,101 (N of Truk)

Japanese Ships
PB Ogashima
PB Nigitsu Maru
SC CHa-24
SC Ch 37
xAP Hakozaki Maru
PB Tatsumi Maru
PB Hozugawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Aspro

SS Aspro launches 2 torpedoes at PB Ogashima
PB Tatsumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ogashima fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Hozugawa Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tatsumi Maru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sigint entry for 11/12 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Tarawa. Detected status of Tarawa shows port size 3(1), airfield size 3(2), no visible Japanese forces or activity.

South Pacific: Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/12 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Namatanai
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: BB Fuso reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 97,123 near Madang, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed 0, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,122 near New Hanover Island, Speed 4, Moving Southwest

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, 2 Jap TF (+1 from last report), 103 Jap aircraft (all fighters), 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 105(96).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe � no visible Jap LCU, oil production 169(132), refinery 97(4).

RAF bombers launch night air strike on Mandalay airfield. No Allied bombers lost, no reported Japanese aircraft destroyed on the ground or evidence of damage to Mandalay airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR�s follow.

Detected status of Mandalay base shows 3 Jap LCU, airfield size 7(7). Sigint entry for 11/12 reports that Jap 35th Infantry is now located in Mandalay � this LCU a transfer to Burma from the China army. 35 Division was is a veteran unit of the Chungking battle.

4 x No.146 Sqn RAF Wellington Ic stray due to night
5 x No.215 Sqn RAF Wellington B.X stray due to night
5 x No.146 Sqn RAF Wellington Ic stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Mandalay, at 59,46

Weather in hex: Partial cloud (100% moonlight)

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 7

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Mandalay, at 59,46

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Mandalay, at 59,46

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Mandalay, at 59,46

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Night Air attack on Mandalay, at 59,46

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Summary of Operations 11/13/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � runway damage 52, airfield service damage 100, supply on hand 233K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 23 A6M2 Zero (1 air-to-air, 22 on the ground)
� 16 A6M2-N Rufe (all on the ground)
� 3 A6M3a Zero (1 air-to-air, 2 flak)
� 2 Ki-43 Oscar (1 flak, 1 on the ground)
� 14 Ki-44 Tojo (3 air-to-air, 1 ops, 10 on the ground)
� 22 D3A1 Val (all on the ground)
� 10 N1K1-J George (1 air-to-air, 3 ops, 7 on the ground)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 19 P-38G Lightning (17 air-to-air, 2 ops)

Mass daylight bombing attack on Buna airfield was launched by USAAF 4E bombers, the objective of this raid to force at least a temporary complete shutdown of Buna as a launching point for Jap air attacks on Allied positions on New Guinea. No US bombers lost but 30-40% losses among the escorting P-38 Lightnings � the fighter escort did however do their job. AAR follows.

Detected status of Jap base in Buna � airfield damage 75, 70 aircraft (65 fighters, 2 bombers), 23 Jap LCU�s, no Jap ships or TF.

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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3a Zero x 11
A6M5 Zero x 3
N1K1-J George x 2
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 32
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 7

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 36
B-24D1 Liberator x 84
B-24J Liberator x 51
P-38G Lightning x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 10 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 11 destroyed on ground
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 damaged
N1K1-J George: 7 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed on ground
A6M2-N Rufe: 8 destroyed on ground
D3A1 Val: 9 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 5 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 104
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 194

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1/C with A6M5 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 20000
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (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 25000
Raid is overhead
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (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, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/A with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
265 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (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 10000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
73rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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AAR�s of latest Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby follow. Jap fighter sweep and bombing attacks below all occurred before the US bombing strike above hit Buna airfield.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 34

No Japanese losses

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 108 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 15

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 93 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 16
G4M1 Betty x 6
P1Y1 Frances x 13
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 118 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 49
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 4 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 22

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet

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Detected status of Jap base at Lae � airfield size 4(4), 144 aircraft (all fighters), 5 Jap TF (38 ships total, barges), 10 Jap LCU.

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Summary of Operations 11/14/43 (continued)

Western Pacific: US patrol sub intercepts southbound Japanese transport TF in a daylight action south of Okinawa. AAR follows.

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Sub attack near Miyako-jima at 92,68 (NE of Miyako-jima)

Japanese Ships
xAK Kasuga Maru #2
AK Aobasan Maru
xAK Toko Maru
xAK Heito Maru
PB Seikai Maru

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon

SS Gudgeon launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kasuga Maru #2
PB Seikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 11/13 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Wake Is. Detected status of Wake Is shows unidentified Jap planes based there, port size 1(0), airfield size 3(0), no other visible Japanese forces or activity.

South Pacific: Transport convoy WP-99 (17 transports, 3 LST, 1 AKA, 11 light surface ASW ships) arrives in Auckland from the mainland US. Cargo arriving aboard WP-99 includes 2 USN air squadrons (one 4E bomber, one patrol), 79K supply and 38K fuel. The USN 4E bomber squadron is the first USN air unit of this type entering front-line service in the Pacific theatres � other USN 4E squadrons are engaged in pilot training and still located in the mainland US. Light surface ASW ships arriving with WP-99 include PF, KV and SC � many of these ships intended to reinforce Allied surface ASW activity vs Jap submarines operating near Port Moresby and NE Australia. AKA and LST with the convoy will remain in the South Pacific for use in future operations.

Daily coastwatcher entries from 11/13 Operations report follow.

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty (note below)
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Ndeni
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Luganville
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 98,127 near Salamaua, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Milne Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Kosin Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 1, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 97,123 near Madang, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 11, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 5, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 8, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 12, Moving West

I�ve monitored recent coastwatcher report entries of Japanese ships in Lunga, including several indicating BB Fuso at Lunga. Although the port size at Lunga is relatively small (size 3), the port in Lunga base is still capable of housing Japanese surface naval forces that could be formed into surface combat or bombardment TF for use against Allied operations in either SW or South Pacific theatres. A number of possible Allied actions are currently under consideration.

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon (after bombing raid below) � no Japanese ships anchored in port, no Jap TF (-2 from last report), 68 Jap aircraft (all fighters), 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 106(95).

USAAF and RAF Liberator bombers hit Rangoon airfield in a night raid. One USAAF B-24D lost (air-to-air), 4 Japanese planes (2 Ki-61 Tony, 1 Ki-43 Oscar, 1 N1K1-J George) destroyed on the ground. Light damage reported to Rangoon airfield. Combat Events report entry and AAR�s follow.

4 x 7th BG/9th BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (96% moonlight)

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17

Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 16
B-24D Liberator x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Liberator B.III bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes

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Night Air attack on Rangoon, at 54,53

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

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

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Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after bombing raid below) � airfield damage 4, 52 planes (all fighters), 19 Jap LCU, oil production 170(131), refinery 97(4).

USAAF bombers hit Magwe airfield in a night raid. One USAAF B-17E lost (ops), 10 Japanese planes (5 Ki-45 Nick, 5 Ki-44 Tojo) reported destroyed. Light damage reported to Rangoon airfield. Combat Events report entry and AAR�s follow.

5 x 341st BG/491st BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Weather in hex: Light cloud (96% moonlight)

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 19

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 47

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 5 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 6 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 15

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes

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Summary of Operations 11/14/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � runway damage 46, airfield service damage 100, supply on hand 230K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 12 A6M2 Zero (all on the ground)
� 11 A6M2-N Rufe (all on the ground)
� 5 A6M3a Zero (3 air-to-air, 2 ops)
� 82 Ki-44 Tojo (1 ops, 81 on the ground)
� 10 D3A1 Val (all on the ground)
� 16 N1K1-J George (all on the ground)
� 1 Ki-21 Sally (ops)
� 1 Ki-49 Helen (ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 3 P-38G Lightning (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 1 B-24J Liberator (ops)

USAAF 4E bombers return to Buna airfield in daylight raid � objectives to complete the full shutdown of Buna airfield plus destruction of Japanese aircraft (both operational and damaged planes) probably sitting on the ground in Buna following the 11/13 airfield bombing strike. Light US plane losses include 1 B-24J Liberator and 3 P-38 Lightnings. Reported Japanese plane losses (above and below) indicate Pillager had a large number of Jap planes in Buna caught on the ground and unable to launch from the airfield � I had considered this situation highly possible with a repeat bombing raid on Buna airfield an opportunity to catch and destroy these (Jap) planes on the ground in significant numbers. AAR�s follow.

Detected status of Jap base in Buna � airfield damage 100, no information on Jap planes still in Buna, 23 Jap LCU�s, 2 Jap TF (10 ships total including 1 xAKL, 4 LB).

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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 34
B-24D1 Liberator x 79
B-24J Liberator x 30
P-38G Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 11 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 34 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 8 destroyed on ground
A6M2-N Rufe: 5 destroyed on ground
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed on ground

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

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

Airbase hits 52
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 172

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 64 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Buna, at 99,129

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9

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

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

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AAR�s of latest Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby follow. Jap air actions occurred both before and after the US bombing strike on Buna airfield.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3a Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 3 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 21

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

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 85 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
N1K1-J George x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 8
P1Y1 Frances x 14

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y1 Frances: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 damaged

Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 96 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Jap base at Lae � airfield size 4(4), 143 aircraft (all fighters), 11 Jap LCU, 5 Jap LCU (37 ships total mainly barges and small ship types).

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Summary of Operations 11/14/43 (continued)

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, no Jap TF, 89 Jap aircraft (all fighters), airfield damage 4, 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 106(95).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after bombing raid below) � airfield damage 8, 91 planes (all fighters), 19 Jap LCU, oil production 171(130), refinery 97(4).

RAF night bombing raid on Magwe airfield. Two Blenheim IV bombers lost (1 air-to-air, 1 flak), one Jap Ki-44 Tojo destroyed on the ground. No report of damage from this raid to Rangoon airfield. AAR�s follow.

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

Weather in hex: Heavy rain (89% moonlight)

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 17

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 6 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes

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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 17

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

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RAF Liberators hit Mandalay airfield in a night raid. Detected status of Mandalay shows no visible airfield damage. AAR follows,

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Night Air attack on Mandalay, at 59,46

Weather in hex: Severe storms (89% moonlight)

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 6

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Summary of Operations 11/15/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � runway damage 40, airfield service damage 100, supply on hand 227K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 14 A6M2 Zero (12 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
� 10 A6M3a Zero (9 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 8 A6M5 Zero (6 air-to-air, 2 ops)
� 1 Ki-43 Oscar (flak)
� 1 Ki-49 Helen (flak)
� 6 Ki-61 Tony (4 air-to-air, 2 ops)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 5 P-38G Lightning (4 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 11 P-38H Lightning (8 air-to-air, 3 ops)

AAR�s of latest Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby follow. Three P-38G/H Lightning squadrons from NE Australia were dispatched on LRCAP over Port Moresby using drop tanks. P-38 fighters did intercept the early Jap raids but were unable to provide CAP fighter cover through the entire sequence of Jap air strikes. P-38 LRCAP fighter missions have some value as a stop-gap measure under the circumstances but cannot provide a solution to Jap bombing raids that is either continuous or long-term. P-38 Lightning LRCAP over Port Moresby in the AAR below originated from several airfields in NE Australia - all flying with drop tanks and LRCAP set to 100%. Flying LRCAP as done here will likely face either or both the following problems - pilot fatigue and plane losses (either damaged or destroyed). Things will work out for one game turn, maybe two. After that... pilot fatigue and/or plane losses will cut things short. Add to this the fact my P-38 Lightning inventory is also the most effective long-range fighter escort for daylight raids by 4E bombers along with naval air strikes by 2E skip bombers (a definite incentive to conserve P-38's and preserve them in operational condition to the maximum extent possible). Allied pilot losses less of a factor - plenty of available trained pilots. My pilot losses have been reasonably low, not much cause for concern unless things in the pilot area get completely out of hand.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 13

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 113 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3a Zero x 16
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 10
P1Y1 Frances x 14

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 12
P-38H Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed by flak
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 75 minutes
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 8
P-38H Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 136 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 4
P-38H Lightning x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 28
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
28 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 97 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 21

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

Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 81 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 8
P-38H Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 3 damaged

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
49th FG/8th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
475th FG/432nd FS with P-38H Lightning (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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
475th FG/433rd FS with P-38G Lightning (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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

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Detected status of Jap base at Buna � airfield damage 100, no detected Jap planes, one Jap TF (8 ships including 3 AM, 2 LB), 23 Jap LCU.

Detected status of Jap base at Lae � airfield size 4(4), 125 aircraft (all fighters), 11 Jap LCU, 4 Jap TF (37 ships total including barges and small ship types).

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Summary of Operations 11/15/43 (continued)

Eastern US: Transport convoy EX-56 (38 ships) departs for Australia via Capetown. Cargo aboard the convoy includes one US Marine fighter squadron, 130K supply and 85K fuel.

Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 11/14 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Tabiteuea. Detected status of Tabiteuea shows unidentified Jap planes based there, also ship(s) in port, airfield size 4(3), port size 3(1), no other visible Japanese forces or activity.

South Pacific: US Main Carrier force in attempted sortie against Lunga - the Carrier Force reached attack range 5 hexes off Lunga, failed to find or attack any Japanese ships in Lunga or vicinity. Objective of the carrier force sortie was launching a port/naval strike raid on possible Japanese surface naval forces based in Lunga. I dispatched the carriers against Lunga after a series of coastwatcher report entries indicating BB Fuso had been detected in Lunga � other Jap BB plus cruisers and DD could have been located in Lunga as well if these reports had proven true. The port in Lunga was potentially an inviting target for a US carrier strike to catch a major Jap surface naval force in harbor, especially as Pillager likely has the KB in the rear for the moment replenishing and replacing plane/pilot losses. US carrier force was undetected until this game turn when it was spotted by a Jap naval air search patrol SW of Rennel Is, no other reported Japanese air activity over the carrier force. US carrier force is now returning to base to replenish.

Coastwatcher report entries for 11/14 are listed below.

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Shirashika Maru reported in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Shirashika Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tanna
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lunga is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Feni Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 2, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 5, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Umboi Island, Speed 15, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 18, Moving Southwest

Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon � no Japanese ships anchored in port, no Jap TF, 81 Jap aircraft (all fighters), no airfield damage, 16 Jap LCU�s, light industry 9(32), refinery 108(93).

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe � no airfield damage, 10 Jap LCU, oil production 172(129), refinery 97(4).

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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly P... - 12/27/2013 3:23:00 PM

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Summary of Operations 11/16/43

Southwest Pacific: Current status of Port Moresby base � runway damage 51, airfield service damage 100, supply on hand 223K.

Summary of this game turn�s aircraft losses over all locations in New Guinea.

Japanese planes reported destroyed
� 2 A6M2 Zero (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
� 1 A6M3a Zero (ops)
� 7 G4M1 Betty (all ops)
� 1 Ki-43 Oscar (ops)
� 2 Ki-49 Helen (both ops)
� 1 Ki-61 Tony (air-to-air)

Allied planes reported destroyed
� 9 P-38G Lightning (7 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
� 9 B-25D1 Mitchell (4 air-to-air, 2 flak, 3 ops)

Weather conditions continue to abort planned Allied night bombing raids over New Guinea.

AAR�s of latest Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby follow.

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M3a Zero x 12
A6M5 Zero x 3
A6M5b Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 damaged

Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M5b Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M5 Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x A6M3a Zero bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Raid detected at 108 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 25000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, at Port Moresby 98,130

Raid detected at 130 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8
N1K1-J George x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
PT TM-7
PT-34

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

TM-7 dead in the water ...
PT-34 dead in the water ...

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22
P1Y1 Frances x 12
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 22

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P1Y1 Frances bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
22 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 114 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby, at 98,130

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Detected status of Jap base at Buna � airfield damage 92, unidentified Jap planes, one Jap TF (8 ships including 3 AM, 1 LB), 23 Jap LCU.

Detected status of Jap base at Lae � airfield size 4(4), 127 aircraft (all fighters), 11 Jap LCU, 5 Jap TF (43 ships total, mainly barges and small ship types).

USAAF 2E skip bombers break through Jap fighter CAP over Lae and hit �Tokyo Express� TF in the base hex. It appears all Japanese ships in the �Tokyo Express� TF were hit in the bombing attacks. AAR�s follow.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Lae 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3a Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 5
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 11
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 5

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
P-38G Lightning x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
P-38G Lightning: 4 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CM Tokiwa, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Sazanami
DD Ushio, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)
DD Akebono, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage (sunk)

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

CAP engaged:
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1/C with A6M5 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 20000
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (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 25000
Raid is overhead
6th Ku S-1/B with A6M5 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 10000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (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 10000
Raid is overhead
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (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 10000
Raid is overhead
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (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 20000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Lae 99,126

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 5
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Ushio, heavy fires, heavy damage (reported sunk later)
CM Tokiwa, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Tainan Ku S-1/C with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/B with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
6th Ku S-1/B with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
78th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
281 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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