durnedwolf
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So Roger is busy blotting out my remaining shipping around Japan. I've little-to-no fighter groups left for CAP and it's damned-if-I-do-damned-if-I-don't to leave then in a TF or disband them to a port. AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 29, 45 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night Air attack on Utsonomiya , at 115,60 Weather in hex: Light cloud Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 27 minutes Japanese aircraft D4Y2-S Judy x 1 J1N1-S Irving x 4 Allied aircraft B-24D1 Liberator x 13 B-24J Liberator x 51 No Japanese losses No Allied losses Japanese Ships xAK France Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire CVE Shinyo, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage CVE Shimane Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage xAK Shima Maru, Bomb hits 1 AV Sagara Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AK Yamasimo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK Kuroshio Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AK Sagami Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AV Kiyokawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Nitiran Maru, Bomb hits 1 AS Rio de Janiero Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AK Sado Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Bushu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Toyohasi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AV Sanyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AV Akitsushima, Bomb hits 2, on fire xAK Turuga Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK Ejiri Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Lisbon Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK Kyokuho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK Asashio Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Peking Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires E Yasoshima, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAP Terukuni Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK Gyoshin Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Rakuto Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Senko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAP Kashima Maru, Bomb hits 1 xAK Arimasan Maru, Bomb hits 1 xAK Kinugawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AO Hayasui, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Kasagisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Montreal Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AO Nippon Maru, Bomb hits 1 AS Hakkai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAP Kanzyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Tsurushima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Ryochi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK Rikko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire AV Sanuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire CM Tokiwa, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAP Hoten Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire TK San Luis Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Shinryu Maru, Bomb hits 1 xAK Katuragi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Tensho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Fukurei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Kumanoyama, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAK Africa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire ML G-303, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage xAK Venice Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire xAP Ukishima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire Japanese ground losses: 4 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Port hits 14 Port supply hits 2 Aircraft Attacking: 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 13 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb 5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb CAP engaged: 302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes 302 Ku S-3 with D4Y2-S Judy (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes 332 Ku S-3 with J1N1-S Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes Fuel storage explosion on CVE Shimane Maru Fuel storage explosion on CVE Shimane Maru Fuel storage explosion on CVE Shinyo Ammo storage explosion on CVE Shimane Maru Massive explosion on AS Hakkai Maru Here is KB, currently on their swan-song. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Clear sky Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 34 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 36 A6M5 Zero x 6 A6M5b Zero x 10 A6M5c Zero x 6 Allied aircraft SB2C-4 Helldiver x 40 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses SB2C-4 Helldiver: 14 destroyed SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak Japanese Ships CV Shokaku CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 7 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 15000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Clear sky Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 36 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 29 A6M5 Zero x 4 A6M5b Zero x 5 A6M5c Zero x 4 Allied aircraft TBM-3 Avenger x 15 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses TBM-3 Avenger: 6 destroyed TBM-3 Avenger: 2 destroyed by flak Japanese Ships CV Akagi CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Clear sky Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 31 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 23 A6M5 Zero x 2 A6M5b Zero x 5 A6M5c Zero x 2 Allied aircraft SB2C-4 Helldiver x 9 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses SB2C-4 Helldiver: 4 destroyed SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak Japanese Ships CV Zuikaku BB Musashi Aircraft Attacking: 1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb 2 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Air attack on TF, near Okinoerabushima at 96,65 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 9 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 21 A6M5 Zero x 8 B6N2 Jill x 18 Allied aircraft Hellcat I x 11 Hellcat F.II x 8 Seafire IIC x 6 Seafire L.III x 6 Kittyhawk IV x 11 FM-2 Wildcat x 3 F4U-1D Corsair x 12 F6F-5 Hellcat x 7 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed B6N2 Jill: 11 destroyed, 3 damaged No Allied losses Allied Ships AP Gen. W.M.Mitchell AKA Lenoir Aircraft Attacking: 2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo CAP engaged: VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) (10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 10 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead VBF-86 with F4U-1D Corsair (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead VF-25 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) (3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 3 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead No.801 Sqn FAA with Hellcat F.II (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead No.808 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead No.879 Sqn FAA with Seafire IIC (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead No.723 Sqn FAA with Seafire L.III (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead 440930 with Kittyhawk IV (7 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling) (7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 7 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes No.1845 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead Banzai! - Endo O. in a B6N2 Jill is willing to die for the Emperor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Clear sky Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 34 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 17 A6M5 Zero x 1 A6M5b Zero x 4 A6M5c Zero x 2 Allied aircraft SB2C-4 Helldiver x 11 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses SB2C-4 Helldiver: 3 destroyed CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 9000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Raid is overhead Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 9000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Clear sky Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 32 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 15 A6M5 Zero x 1 A6M5b Zero x 4 A6M5c Zero x 2 Allied aircraft SB2C-4 Helldiver x 21 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses SB2C-4 Helldiver: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged SB2C-4 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak Japanese Ships CVL Ryuho CV Amagi CVL Shoho Aircraft Attacking: 1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' * Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb 5 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' * Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 9000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Raid is overhead Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 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 11000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 27 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 34 A6M5 Zero x 4 A6M5b Zero x 22 A6M5c Zero x 14 Allied aircraft F4U-1D Corsair x 17 F6F-5 Hellcat x 44 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed Allied aircraft losses F6F-5 Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 14 damaged F6F-5 Hellcat: 2 destroyed by flak Japanese Ships CV Amagi CV Akagi CV Zuikaku CA Mikuma CVL Ryuho Aircraft Attacking: 6 x F6F-5 Hellcat bombing from 100 feet Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance Naval Attack: 2 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb 9 x F6F-5 Hellcat bombing from 100 feet Naval Attack: 2 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes Shoho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 11 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 34 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 24 A6M5 Zero x 3 A6M5b Zero x 16 A6M5c Zero x 12 Allied aircraft SB2C-4 Helldiver x 3 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses SB2C-4 Helldiver: 2 destroyed CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 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 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 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 16000 , scrambling fighters to 21000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. 5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling) 7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling) 5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 19000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling) Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 20 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 24 A6M5 Zero x 3 A6M5b Zero x 16 A6M5c Zero x 12 Allied aircraft Beaufighter 21 x 21 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed Allied aircraft losses Beaufighter 21: 8 destroyed CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080. Raid is overhead Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 8080. Raid is overhead Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 21000. Raid is overhead Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b 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 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 18000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling) 4 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 32810. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling) 4 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38500. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling) 3 plane(s) intercepting now. 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling) Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 6000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 35 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 22 A6M5 Zero x 3 A6M5b Zero x 13 A6M5c Zero x 9 Allied aircraft TBM-3 Avenger x 8 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses TBM-3 Avenger: 4 destroyed TBM-3 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak Japanese Ships CVL Ryuho CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling) 3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 32810. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling) 5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 11000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling) Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 6000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 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 6000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Daito Shoto at 102,70 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 20 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 20 A6M5 Zero x 2 A6M5b Zero x 10 A6M5c Zero x 7 Allied aircraft Mosquito FB.VI x 14 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses Mosquito FB.VI: 5 destroyed CAP engaged: Zuikaku-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Raid is overhead Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000. Raid is overhead Taiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling) 2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes Unryu-1 with A6M5c Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling) 3 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes Amagi-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes Zuikaku-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling) Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 2000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes Shokaku-1 with A6M2 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 6000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes Hiyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes Ryuho-1 with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) 1 plane(s) intercepting now. 1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 5000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tokunoshima at 97,65 Weather in hex: Light rain Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 13 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 17 A6M5 Zero x 6 A6M5b Zero x 4 B6N2 Jill x 101 Allied aircraft Spitfire VIII x 7 Kittyhawk IV x 11 F6F-5 Hellcat x 34 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed B6N2 Jill: 11 destroyed, 21 damaged B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak No Allied losses Allied Ships LST-740, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk xAK Oregonian TK Mobilstation, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage LST-797, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk LST 385, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk LSI(L) Glenroy, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk LST-808 LST-888, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk TK Paul M Gregg LSI(L) Empire Arquebus LST-804, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk LST-887, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk LST-803, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage LST-883 LST-809 LST 383 LST-175 LST-882, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk LST-807, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk Allied ground losses: 747 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 90 destroyed, 21 disabled Engineers: 145 destroyed, 37 disabled Vehicles lost 210 (187 destroyed, 23 disabled) Aircraft Attacking: 4 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 17 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 15 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 21 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 10 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 3 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 5 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo CAP engaged: 440930 with Kittyhawk IV (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead No.273 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VIII (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 15000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes VF-40 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) (2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 26 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 15000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes VF-42 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) (4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 15000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Okinoerabushima at 96,65 Weather in hex: Severe storms Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 11 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 2 B6N2 Jill x 4 Allied aircraft F6F-5 Hellcat x 3 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed B6N2 Jill: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged No Allied losses Allied Ships AP Gen. M.C.Meigs Aircraft Attacking: 2 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo CAP engaged: VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (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 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000. Raid is overhead ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For an allied fanboy's wet dream check out all of the shipping I lost this turn on the attached combat report...
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