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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/2/2007 1:53:55 PM

Andy Mac

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Sorry guys a 2nd all nighter at work I did the turn bleary eyed this morning so my judgement may have been flawed !!!

OK the plan of action

I was pleased with yesterdays action clearing out the Bonins is a good start to my plan.

I want to send in every naval unit I can find tomorrow so today its time to get cunning !!!!

The plan for today

Phase 1

All 6 Carrier TF's will move to 2 hexes of Iwo Jima - this is important because time to target helps with co ordinated strikes so the same range is essential.

I have then very carefully (I hope !!!) set all units to very specific orders

Navy Hellcats Escort and CAP
Navy Corsairs Sweep all of them 0% CAP 20,000 feet sweep
Marine Hellcat Nightfighter Sweep (expendable I have pilots and frames for these)
Navy Wildcats CAP and Escort (expendable pilots will up 30xp so be it)

The plan is I send in my most capable fighter (and the one I have reserves of) on a massed sweep of Iwo trying knock out as many of the CAP fighters as I can.

P51's from Marcus will sweep Bonin to try and keep there under control

Phase 2

CAP is weakened (I hope) all Navy Helldivers and TBM's on fleet and escort carriers are set to unrestriicted naval attack - yup PZB has hundreds of TF's in port and this will fragment my strike so I must clear CAP 1st otherwise my bombers will get wiped by Uber CAP. (as a precaution Hellcats are set5 to escort)

Phase 3

30 Subs are ordered to the vicinity of Iwo including several in the hex itself

Phase 4

Surface TF's congregate 120 miles from Iwo getting ready for tommorow surface action in support of initial landings

Basically I hope that my Carriers will hit and attrit his forces before I send in the battle line tomorrow

This is important because its time to deal with all the navy units and transports ASW TF's in Bonins in general..

This had better work .........

(in reply to frank1970)

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/2/2007 1:56:20 PM

Andy Mac

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Buzzz my ethics are not al they appear - my stacking limits are to many folk gamey we each play to our own rules and stick to them - I wont ground attack train but I have no compunction putting 500 B24J's onto a non atoll lvl 5 AF.

Each person draws the line in different ways this just happens to be mine.

But I appreciate the sentiment

Andy

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/2/2007 2:00:25 PM

Andy Mac

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Frnak oof of Iwo planes are coming from Marianas and Japan - unfortuantely this is the price I pay for a hostile Marianas at my back.

But thats ok

Marine Units on Carriers are ok now we are in 45 they did operate that way so I feel no restrictions

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/2/2007 2:32:39 PM

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Yes Andy, but bomber from Japan will not be escorted and the coordination of strikes will be weak, so you will slaughter those bombers from Japan.

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/2/2007 10:01:20 PM

Andy Mac

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Still in the office but I wanted to let you know what happened today - its all action !!!

And tommorow my Heavies go in hard

Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/10/45

No 1 Heart attack moment !!!

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Night Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Ticonderoga

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Har the escorts did well to stop my DD's - gits

Night Time Surface Combat at 64,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-41, Shell hits 2, on fire
PC PC-144, Shell hits 2, on fire
ML Ishizaki
ML Niizaki
ML Yurijima
MSW W.12, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Bennion, Shell hits 1
DD Woodworth
DD Electra

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Not so good this time though !!!!

Night Time Surface Combat at 64,53

Japanese Ships
AK Tatsufuku Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Bennion
DD Woodworth
DD Electra

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I LIKE this one that MLE is dangerous I hope it sinks!!!!

Night Time Surface Combat at 64,53

Japanese Ships
MSW Ranzan Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
MLE Kamogawa Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AK Hachimanzan Maru
AK Renzan Maru
AK Sensan Maru
AK Myoho Maru
AK Ushio Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Bennion
DD Woodworth
DD Electra

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And it gets better a good turn so far the only sub attack though

Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Nara, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tullibee

AIR

OK now onto the main event Mustangs have a good day over Bonin

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Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 23

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 2 damaged

And then the max effort Sweep goes in I lose 30 Corsairs but overall I am content they are replaceable and the skys should be clear !!!

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 33
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 42
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 4
Ki-102a Randy x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 122
Corsair IV x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 43

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 3 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 17 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 33 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 41 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 4 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 29 destroyed, 15 damaged
Corsair IV: 1 destroyed

Lookie lookie lookie - Hiei goes down thats a good result one less BB to worry about !!!

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 57
SB2C Helldiver x 50
TBM Avenger x 47

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 27 damaged
TBM Avenger: 5 destroyed, 32 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CA Nachi, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:

And more to follow !!!

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC PC-8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Zinzan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Now had my sweep not went in this lot would have been massacred !!!

Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 68
TBM Avenger x 28

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 6 destroyed, 44 damaged
TBM Avenger: 6 destroyed, 16 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Bomb hits 11, on fire
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 4, on fire
BB Yamato

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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YES YES YES ML's

Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Yurijima, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
ML Ishizaki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
ML Niizaki, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 15

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 115
TBM Avenger x 56

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 9 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC PC-55, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-69
PC PC-3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-76
PC PC-45, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Hiburi

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 28

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Tanba Maru
AP Tonan Maru, Torpedo hits 1
PC Ch 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tatuharu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Ch 17

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 47
TBM Avenger x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
TBM Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Yamashiro Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CVE Chigusa Maru, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Otakisan Maru, Bomb hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 57

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Louisville, Kamikaze hits 2

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 15

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 57

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed, 15 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 68,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 16 destroyed

Allied Ships
DE Mack
AK Henry Meiggs
LST LST-630, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
AK H. H. Raymond

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 55

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Leland Stanford

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DE George E. Davis

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 24,61

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 10 destroyed

Allied Ships
AR James Oliver
AR John S. Casement

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 62
F4U-1D Corsair x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 62
F4U-1D Corsair x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Shangri-La
CV Enterprise

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 10
G4M2 Betty x 19
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 62
F4U-1D Corsair x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 5 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 7 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 55

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 4
A6M5 Zeke x 22
B7A Grace x 32
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 44
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 11
Ki-102a Randy x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Bennion
DD Electra, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Woodworth, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 24
G4M2 Betty x 6
P1Y Frances x 45
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 109

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 1 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Bennion
DD Woodworth, on fire, heavy damage
DD Electra, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 62,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Iwaki Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 30
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 40
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 9
Ki-102a Randy x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 6 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 30
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 40
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 9
Ki-102a Randy x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 9 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 30
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 40
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 9
Ki-102a Randy x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 68
F4U-1D Corsair x 22
SB2C Helldiver x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 25 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 32 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 6 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 23 destroyed, 11 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 8 destroyed, 5 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
ML Kyosai

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 8
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 3
Ki-102a Randy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 38
TBM Avenger x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 19 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC PC-207
PC PC-14, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 7
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 3
Ki-102a Randy x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 57
SB2C Helldiver x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 6 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 2 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Hachimanzan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 28
TBM Avenger x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Ashizaki
MSW Wa 101, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Ashizaki, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 96
TBM Avenger x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kamo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13
F6F-5N Hellcat x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Kurosaki, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 1
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Niizaki, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 52

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 52

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Boggs

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-881
LST LST-750

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 21
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-883
LST LST-715
DE Lawrence C. Taylor
LST LST-910
LST LST-339, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-457, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 24,61

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 8 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Bull
APD Kephart
AO Escambia, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 57
F4U-1D Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 damaged

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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Onami

Allied Ships
SS Tullibee

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ASW attack at 66,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-185, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DMS Harding
DMS Jeffers
DMS Gherardi
DMS Rodman
DMS Macomb
DD Conner
DD Charrette
DD Hyman

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12422 troops, 133 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 214

Defending force 8718 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 112

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 12:18:30 AM

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WAY TO GO

�KEEP IT UP

BTW just a idea if you want to hit a base isn't it wise to set a LR CAP over it as some players tend to use transports to reinforce bases underattack i experienced this before...

< Message edited by Przemcio231 -- 2/3/2007 12:33:38 AM >

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 2:33:28 AM

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Hitting the AF tomorrow Just in case also sending in a very heavily screened CV TF with the heavies for local air cover

At start Pilot and Plane 7/1/45

Report
610 F6F
160 F4U1D
24 F6F N

Total 792 Pilots Ave Xp 70

10/1/45 AF Pilot report after the sweep and replenishment reinforcement i.e. actual strength

567 F6F
100 F4U1D
42 F6F N

Total 803 Pilots Ave XP 70

I am getting an additional 24 - 48 planes per day as of tomorrow as the CVE Bridge from Midway is operational the first Marine F4U Sqn will transfer onto a carrier tomorrow there after I will have c 24 - 50 fresh fighter per day (Marien F4U1D's/ F6F N's mostly) until this fight is won I want to keep my carriers on location until the second wave arrives (currently just left Pearl with a further 4 Divs in case I need them)

Now I am going to crash and burn and sleep for 10 hours minimum !!!!

Andy

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 5:59:46 AM

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quote:

WAY TO GO KEEP IT UP BTW just a idea if you want to hit a base isn't it wise to set a LR CAP over it as some players tend to use transports to reinforce bases underattack i experienced this before...

had this done to me also. Unfortunately even if you damage an airfield 100%, transports can still land there and offload troops.

Made a house rule that as long as the AF was greater than 50% damage, than only paratroops, supplies, or troops brought in by patrol boats can be utilized.

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 6:36:14 AM

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"Made a house rule that as long as the AF was greater than 50% damage, than only paratroops, supplies, or troops brought in by patrol boats can be utilized."

Thanks, that is one I believe that I will personally adopt, though I think that I'll accept any naval transport...

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 3:07:31 PM

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OK a VERY Interesting turn this is going to be tough

My men went in hard

Mines and subs 1st it looks like a reasonable start

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/11/45

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TF 1030 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Bryant

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TF 1115 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
MSW Rebel
MSW Ransom

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-14, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Chub

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Nara, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Chub

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Iwaki Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Toshi Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Chub

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported

And then surface warfare begins my ships went in close and engaged them ship to ship !!!!

He has so many TF's in port that its hard to engage them all

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Hokuhi Maru, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh
CL Vincennes
DD Ingraham
DD Wallace Lind
DD Maddox
DD Charles S. Sperry
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

Japanese ground losses:
620 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
MSW Noshiro Maru #2, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AK Shingo Maru, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Tsurugisan Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh
CL Vincennes
DD Ingraham
DD Wallace Lind
DD Maddox
DD Charles S. Sperry
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
MSW Toroshima Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AP Mitsu Maru #3, Shell hits 26, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh
CL Vincennes
DD Ingraham
DD Wallace Lind
DD Maddox
DD Charles S. Sperry
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

Japanese ground losses:
261 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
MSW W.5, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AP Ueizuru Maru, Shell hits 48, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh
CL Vincennes
DD Ingraham
DD Wallace Lind
DD Maddox
DD Charles S. Sperry
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

Japanese ground losses:
224 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

So far so good my light TF's pick off AP's and AK's killing them all

now onto a serious fight !!!!

I probably call round 1 a draw Pittsburgh laid a few 8" onto Myoko and recieved a few in return

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Akizuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Teruzuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 4
DD Hatsuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Onami, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tsuta, Shell hits 5, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Vincennes, Shell hits 3
DD Ingraham, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Wallace Lind, Shell hits 1
DD Maddox
DD Charles S. Sperry, Shell hits 1
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks, Shell hits 1
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

Round 2 is probably a draw as well !!!!

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, on fire
DD Akizuki, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Teruzuki, on fire
DD Susuzuki
DD Hatsuzuki, on fire
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Onami, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
DD Tsuta, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh, on fire
CL Vincennes
DD Ingraham, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Wallace Lind
DD Maddox, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Charles S. Sperry
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

Round 3 I will give to the IJN its a worrying beginning ship to ship is going to be interesting

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akizuki, and is sunk
DD Teruzuki, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 1
DD Hatsuzuki, Shell hits 36, and is sunk
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Tsuta, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
CL Vincennes, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Ingraham, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Wallace Lind, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Maddox, Shell hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
DD Charles S. Sperry, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood, Shell hits 4
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

And again a draw my DD's get surprised and get out of it in one peice more or less

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
DD Isonami, Shell hits 4
DD Nire, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hagi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Enoki

Allied Ships
DD Brush, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Brown, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Bryant, Shell hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-45, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh, on fire, heavy damage
CL Vincennes, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Ingraham, on fire, heavy damage
DD Maddox, on fire, heavy damage
DD Charles S. Sperry, on fire
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-8, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh, on fire, heavy damage
CL Vincennes, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ingraham, on fire, heavy damage
DD Maddox, on fire, heavy damage
DD Charles S. Sperry, on fire
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

And now the Alabama TG bombards Iwo Jima this is going to be a long fight

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

131 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Alabama, Shell hits 24
BB Massachusetts, Shell hits 3
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 17
CA Chicago
CA Louisville, Shell hits 22

Japanese ground losses:
526 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-56, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Charles Ausburne, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Aulick
DD Caperton
DD Saufley
DD John Hood
DD Picking

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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Sumire
DD Haruzuki
DD Yoizuki
DD Shimozuki

Allied Ships
SS Chub, hits 1

Now the A2A phase looks like the fun begins

Major raid to knock out the AF at Iwo partially successfull

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 58
J2M Jack x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 23
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 3
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 16
Ki-102a Randy x 19

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 95
F6F Hellcat x 79
F4U-1D Corsair x 44
SB2C Helldiver x 35
F6F-5N Hellcat x 23
TBM Avenger x 124

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 67 destroyed
J2M Jack: 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 14 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 25 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 5 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 22 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 16 destroyed
B7A Grace: 4 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 11 destroyed, 9 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 40 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
F6F-5N Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
172 casualties reported

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 72

Aircraft Attacking:

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 11
SB2C Helldiver x 71

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 1 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
31 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
13 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet

This was a max effort strike to reduce the threat from Iwo I want that AF shut and kept shut until heavies can assist.

I have no choice its time to go in hard

Now the counterstrike

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Mahan
DD Yarnall
DD Wadsworth
DD Helm

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
G4M2e Betty x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Brown, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
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Day Air attack on TF at 67,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 109
F4U-1D Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco

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Day Air attack on TF at 67,53

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 109
F4U-1D Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 19

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 19 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Helena
AK Richard Moczkowski, Kamikaze hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CL Honolulu

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-442

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4
G4M2e Betty x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-67 Peggy x 11

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
G4M2e Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-338
AK M. H. De Young

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 12
P1Y Frances x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged
P1Y Frances: 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied Ships
DE Kendall C. Campbell
LST LST-354
AK Margaret Fuller, Torpedo hits 1
LST LST-350, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-741
MSW Strength
MSW Strategy
AK Martin Johnson, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 23,59

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Kephart, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AO Cowanesque, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
APD Liddle

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Bad bad bad but its ok no major ships but I am now convionced 3 Divs is not enough 4 more Divs are loading up and will be en route

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 5
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
SB2C Helldiver x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 12
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
Corsair IV x 1
SB2C Helldiver x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 21
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Corsair IV x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 5
TBM Avenger x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Sakawa

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 3
TBM Avenger x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Ishizaki, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 1

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Kiso Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Myoho Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 43
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
Corsair IV x 4
SB2C Helldiver x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Yamashiro Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Enoki, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Hagi

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Kamikaze hits 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 106
D4Y Judy x 63
B7A Grace x 46

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 111
F6F Hellcat x 110
F4U-1D Corsair x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 106 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 38 destroyed
B7A Grace: 25 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 21 destroyed, 15 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 30 destroyed, 17 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Attu, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CVE Roi, Bomb hits 2
CVE Munda
CVE Makassar Strait
CVE Matanikau
CVE Salamaua
CVE Shipley Bay
CVE Bougainville

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
7 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 27

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 80
F6F Hellcat x 59

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 18 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 27

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 84
F6F Hellcat x 80

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 23 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-67 Peggy x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-67 Peggy x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 23,59

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
TK Matinicock, Torpedo hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 23,59

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8
P1Y Frances x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Bull, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
APD Kephart, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
APD Liddle
AR James Oliver

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 23
Ki-67 Peggy x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 20 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Ingraham, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-56, hits 12

Allied Ships
DD Stephen Potter
DD Prichett
DD Rowe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Teruzuki, Shell hits 15, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 37, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 55, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 23, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 38, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns, Shell hits 1
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Australia
CA Indianapolis
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Burns
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Susuzuki, Shell hits 17, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-207, Shell hits 31, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
MSW Seki Maru #3, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
AK Taijun Maru, Shell hits 1
AK Hiyama Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Sumire

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, on fire
DD Sumire

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Sumire

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin, on fire
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sumire, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
CL Gambia
DD Fletcher
DD Bearss
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong
DD Twiggs
DD Twining
DD Cassin, on fire
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 22, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sumire, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL Gambia, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 1
DD Bearss, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sigsbee
DD Strong, Shell hits 1
DD Twiggs
DD Twining, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cassin, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Arunta
DD Isaac Sweers

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Chub

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53

Allied Ships
CA Chester
BB Washington
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
276 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35152 troops, 278 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 731

Defending force 25564 troops, 319 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 468

Japanese ground losses:
272 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12545 troops, 136 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 232

Defending force 8621 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 111

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported

The long and short of it is a reasonable day losses are within acceptable parameters the 1st marine F4U sqn is operational on board Enterprise with another and a F6F N ready to deploy tomoorow - from this point on I will be able to replace c 40 fighters a day via my CVE Bridge from Midway

Tomoorow I go after the AF again max effort then I will go after KB and the surface ships

Andy

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 3:09:30 PM

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ps Jap major casualties were Myoko and I doubt Musashi will live

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 4:16:11 PM

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Iwo

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 4:18:42 PM

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Pilots and score

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 5:19:59 PM

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The Billings clan is in the lead with most alive aces

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RE: War plan YELLOW - 2/3/2007 7:06:26 PM

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Just in case anyone is wondering why I am doing this ship to ship.....

My strikes would be shredded if I did tthis by air

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Fighters !!!! - 2/3/2007 7:42:50 PM

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OK Guys just to report in a little

TF 58

436 Fighter Bays
339 Fighters on Board (78% capacity) 360 Pilots ave XP 74
(257 F6F, 39 Corsairs and 43 F6F - N)

TF 59
391 Fighter Bays
264 Fighters on Board (68%) 281 Pilots ave XP 72
(185 F6F, 59 Corsairs and 20 F6F - N's)

Now I have ordered TF 71 to move to reinforce 5th Fleet from Singapore

On Board will be 190 F6F's and 70 Corsairs it will take a week at least to get to Iwo from Singapore via the southern route or 4 days via the northern ----do I risk it !!!!

Additionaly I am considering ordering Intrepid/Monterey and Cowpens (all currently in refit) to expeditre repairs and move to Midway I estimate at flank they could be at Iwo in 14 Days adding 80 F6F and 36 (untrained Corsairs).

We have additionally ordered Rosie the Riveter to report for duty at the building slip in order to speed up production of the Lake Champlain currently estimated to be available in 30 days (my intent was to allow Intrepid to finish refit and form a new TG around Intrepid and Lake Champlain) this will no longer be possible all flattops are being ordered to the Battle for Iwo Jima

Andy

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RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/3/2007 10:46:26 PM

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OK guys once again thousadns of single ship TF's out there mostly sitting in and around Bonin I would love to go after Yamato I am sure she is sitting at Bonin but I know my strikes would fragment to hell and his CAP would have a field day so I stay on AF and Port suppression its boring but it kill planes, kills pilots and because my TF's are all less than 200 a/c and they are operating always from the same distance form Iwo I tend to get co ordinated strikes!!!

I have converted the Air cover TF's in the Iwo hex to be Escort TF's now this is risky as a surface raid may not allow the escorts to screen the carriers as normal but it will stop them reacting - OK tomorrow is D Day my fleet unloads and we go to war !!!

TG 58.1 and 59.1 are providing close in protection for the fleet in Iwo Hex

the other 4 TG's are paired up and are operating 2 to the SW of Bonin and 2 to the SE

I have a great many CL led DD sqn in the Iwo hex and around the area to try and protect my forces if PZB guesses correctly with a sortie - still no word on Musashi it would be good to know if we got her

Remember AE's in 1945 replenish CV sorties fuel and AA ammo at sea and all ammo in a friendly port

You can pretty much operate carriers 24/7 for weeks and I am going to have to in this fight.

I have 80,000 men landing tomorrow and the BB's will use the last of the big gun ammo to hit it hard

I have already withdrawn the Iowas they will move to marcus and replenish from the AE's there.

Losses are heavy again but so far they are sustaible if my carrier fall below 50% or 300 fighters I will withdraw but so far I am able to replenish/fly on new sqns quickly enough to manage

Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/12/45

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TF 1011 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

Allied Ships
DD Helm

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TF 1035 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

Allied Ships
DE Oberrender, Mine hits 1, on fire
CVE Attu, Mine hits 1, on fire

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ASW attack at 65,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-178, hits 6, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Roe
DD Wilkes
DD Welles
DD Callaghan
DD Bush
DD Burns
DD Allen M. Sumner
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Indianapolis

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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-56, hits 4

Allied Ships
DD Stockton
DD Farenholt
DD Young

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Sub attack at 66,53

Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
DD Kaede
DD Momi
DD Kaki
DD Yuzuki
DD Fuyuzuki
CL Noshiro
CA Mikuma

Allied Ships
SS Pargo, hits 2, on fire

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Night Air attack on Miri , at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 4

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat at 62,53

Japanese Ships
AK Hiyama Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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Night Time Surface Combat at 64,52

Japanese Ships
DD Isonami

Allied Ships
DD Hank, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat at 62,53

Japanese Ships
AK Gisho Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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Night Time Surface Combat at 62,53

Japanese Ships
AK Taijun Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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Night Time Surface Combat at 64,52

Japanese Ships
MSW Tamozono Maru #2
AK Kaimei Maru
AK Tekkai Maru

Allied Ships
DD Hank, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CA Chokai
CL Sakawa
DD Niizuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Shimozuki
DD Yoizuki
DD Haruzuki
DD Yanagi

Allied Ships
DD Brown, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD Bryant, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat at 63,52

Japanese Ships
ML Ishizaki, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Bennion

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Night Time Surface Combat at 62,53

Japanese Ships
ML Ishizaki, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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Night Time Surface Combat at 64,52

Japanese Ships
PC Hiburi, Shell hits 1, on fire
PC PC-69, Shell hits 2, on fire
PC PC-76, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Hank, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat at 64,52

Japanese Ships
DD Isonami, Shell hits 9, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Hank, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat at 64,52

Japanese Ships
DD Nire, on fire
DD Hagi, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Hank, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

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ASW attack at 66,53

Japanese Ships
DD Kaede
DD Momi
DD Kaki

Allied Ships
SS Pargo, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 1 destroyed

50 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Northampton, Shell hits 2
CA Minneapolis
BB Missouri, Shell hits 15
BB Wisconsin
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
512 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

Runway hits 4
Port supply hits 2

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Sub attack at 61,53

Japanese Ships
AP Tenpei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PC Ch 2

Allied Ships
SS Tang

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

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Sub attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
AP Kasuga Maru #2
MSW Misago Maru #11

Allied Ships
SS Hake

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Sub attack at 64,50

Japanese Ships
PC PC-31, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-34
PC PC-33
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-29
PC PC-28
PC PC-27
PC Miyake
DD Minazuki

Allied Ships
SS Pompano, hits 15, on fire

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Sub attack at 61,53

Japanese Ships
AP Fukuju Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC Showa Maru #5
MSW Banshu Maru #18
PC PC-2
PC Yashiro
PC Awaji

Allied Ships
SS Tang, hits 3, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported

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ASW attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
MSW Seki Maru

Allied Ships
SS Hake, hits 1

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TF 1036 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

Allied Ships
MSW Spector
MSW Recruit

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ASW attack at 64,48

Japanese Ships
MSW W.29
PC PC-150
PC PC-13
PC PC-11
PC Sakito

Allied Ships
SS Pompano, hits 16, on fire, heavy damage

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS RO-35, hits 5

Allied Ships
DD Charles S. Sperry, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Quickmatch
DD Barton
DD David Taylor
DD Isherwood
DD Harrison
DD John W. Weeks
DD Taussig
DD Lyman K. Swenson

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 3
Ki-102a Randy x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 91
D4Y Judy x 25
B7A Grace x 45
Ki-102a Randy x 12

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 75

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
23 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
48 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
22 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bankha , at 20,47

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 50
B-24J Liberator x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
50 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
1 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7
SB2C Helldiver x 18
Liberator VI x 15
Beaufighter VIC x 3
Mosquito FB.VI x 5
B-25J Mitchell x 76
B-29 Superfortress x 44

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 6 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 208
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI strafing at 100 feet
22 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
18 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI strafing at 100 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Miri , at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
N1K1-J George x 41
J2M Jack x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 7 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 15
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 9

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 26

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Morotai , at 43,68

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 23

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sansapor , at 44,74

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufort V-IX x 14
P-40N Warhawk x 8
A-20G Havoc x 14

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
8 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1
A6M5 Zeke x 27
J2M Jack x 15
A6M5c Zeke x 41
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 33
Ki-102a Randy x 37

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M5c Zeke: 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 18 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 11 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 14 destroyed, 6 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
J2M Jack x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 47
Ki-102a Randy x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 65
F6F Hellcat x 83
F4U-1 Corsair x 16
F4U-1D Corsair x 14
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 46
TBM Avenger x 69

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 7 destroyed
J2M Jack: 22 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 18 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 49 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 5 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 4 destroyed
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed
H8K Emily: 2 destroyed
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 3 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 13 destroyed, 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 27 destroyed, 5 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed
Corsair IV: 3 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 50

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 28
SB2C Helldiver x 64
F6F-5N Hellcat x 19
TBM Avenger x 71

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 4 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
H8K Emily: 2 destroyed
B7A Grace: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
131 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 65

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
29 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
11 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
13 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
16 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-61A Black Widow x 16

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 8
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 23

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 42

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
17 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 2 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 4 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 destroyed

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 19th/C Division, at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
N1K1-J George x 41
J2M Jack x 9

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
J2M Jack: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 12 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 18th/A Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 6th/A Division, at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
N1K1-J George x 40
J2M Jack x 9

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 6
PB4Y Liberator x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 6 destroyed
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kure 2nd SNLF, at 23,44

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 25,55

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7
TBM Avenger x 41
P-38J Lightning x 50

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Shichiyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AK Kinmo Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kurogane Maru
AK Hirota Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 27
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 13
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Alabama

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 25

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 25
F6F Hellcat x 164

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 23 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 27
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 13
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 27
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 13
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 25
F6F Hellcat x 165

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Louis A. Sengteller, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on TF at 23,57

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 4
G4M2 Betty x 4
P1Y Frances x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
LCT LCT-328
APD Bull

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 77,58

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 5
Ki-67 Peggy x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-466
AK Brander Matthews
AK Sage Brush, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DE Day
LST LST-476, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B7A Grace bombing at 7000 feet
1 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Butung Island at 33,72

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK John lsaacson, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 45

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 25
F6F Hellcat x 164

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 17 destroyed, 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 23
G4M2 Betty x 49
G4M2e Betty x 1
P1Y Frances x 41
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 131

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 27
F6F Hellcat x 49
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 13
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 10 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 27 destroyed
G4M2e Betty: 1 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 10 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 108 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 8 destroyed, 21 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Bunker Hill
CVL Princeton
CV Hornet

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 7

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 26
F6F Hellcat x 41
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 12
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 7 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Iowa, Kamikaze hits 4

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 41
F6F-5N Hellcat x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 25,55

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 13
TBM Avenger x 11
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-38J Lightning x 48

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Kinmo Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 93
B7A Grace x 12

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
F6F Hellcat x 51
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
Corsair IV x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 93 destroyed
B7A Grace: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 16 destroyed, 5 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 78

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 88

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 54 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged

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Sub attack at 61,53

Japanese Ships
AP Hiburi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC Showa Maru #5
MSW Banshu Maru #18
PC PC-2
PC Yashiro

Allied Ships
SS Tang, hits 9, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported

my BB's are reallly buring up ammo not what I needed ah well if Yamato comes in we will meet her with spitballs
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Day Time Surface Combat at 63,52

Japanese Ships
PC Iki, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ukuru, Shell hits 4, on fire
PC Ikuna, Shell hits 3, on fire
PC PC-66, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-72, Shell hits 2, on fire
PC PC-112
PC PC-134
DD Kiji, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Bennion, Shell hits 21, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Zinzan Maru, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kiso Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AK Nasusan Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Ryuko Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Misaku Maru, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AK Nagisan Maru, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
AK Naniwa Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Asakaze Maru, Shell hits 29, and is sunk
AK Atlas Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Renzan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Sensan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Myoho Maru
AK Ushio Maru

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-40, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
AP Tonan Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat at 61,53 - can I have a few more of this type of DD please

Japanese Ships
PC Awaji, Shell hits 3, on fire
PC Yashiro, Shell hits 4, on fire
PC PC-2, Shell hits 3, on fire
MSW Banshu Maru #18, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC Showa Maru #5, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Hiburi Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AP Harukiku Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Kurenai Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Mayasan Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Fukuju Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Mahan, Shell hits 5, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
1036 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

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ASW attack at 62,53

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 2

Allied Ships
SS Bang

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Sub attack at 63,52

Japanese Ships
SS I-48

Allied Ships
DD Bennion, on fire

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35325 troops, 282 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 748

Defending force 25258 troops, 320 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 467

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12619 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 295

Defending force 8614 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 112

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported

< Message edited by Andy Mac -- 2/3/2007 11:38:53 PM >

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Post #: 1787

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/3/2007 10:47:35 PM

Andy Mac

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p.s. now officially the no.2 most hits after PZB's so thanks guys I hope to take you all the way to Tokyo Bay !!!!

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Post #: 1788

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/3/2007 11:31:21 PM

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I have ordered TG 58.2 (Tico) to retire to Marcus also TG 56.1 (Iowa)

TG 58.2 will load up with fighters refuel from the tankers and then come back in I will over the next few days begin to rotate all TF's back to Marcus in preparation for the next wave

All other TG's will remain on station until TG 58.2 has fully re equiped with aircraft (I need to get a lot of damaged aircraft off of marcus and the easiewst way is to load em up onto a carrier in port - its irritating but my CVE Bridge is leaving a lot of damaged planes at Marcus

I am only operating about 80 active planes sweeping Iwo and Bonin but I have no CAP etc because damaged aircraft are clogging up the airfield I need to get some of them off and onto carriers

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RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/3/2007 11:50:19 PM

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WHOOOOO nice DD

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Post #: 1790

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 2:08:20 AM

Andy Mac

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OK I screwed up today BUT I got away with it - no one ever said I wasnt Jammy !!!!

OK TF 54's transports went in and landed 24th US Corps and 10th Army's 3 Divs

I will bring in more forces as I have a feeling PZB is going to reinforce

Today he picked out a TF - the Fuso TF hit home against my cripples - this TF was already dead so I am not to dissapointed although the DMS losses will hurt

Never ever under estimate PZB he raided Marcus today and hit hard at my replenishment group.

TG 55.1 was on its way back to replenish and caught them afterwards overall honours even but it was pure luck on my part - TG 55.1 shouldnt have been there.

My two carrier TG's withdrew when the Iowa retreated leaving Iwo exposed fortuantelty PZB had stood down his bombers

As they are almost at Marcus I will let them go all the way and I will replace them with the cruiser heavy TG 58.2 which will provide extra cover in case yamato comes to play.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/13/45

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TF 1060 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Junee
MSW Bunbury
MSW Gladiator
MSW Facility, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Superior
AK H. H. Raymond, Mine hits 1, on fire
CA Astoria, Mine hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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TF 1067 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Long
DMS Forrest
DMS Hobson
DMS Ellyson
DMS Emmons, Shell hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hambleton, Shell hits 1
MSW Success, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Strength
MSW Strategy
MSW Staunch
MSW Spectacle
DE Corbesier
DE Howard F. Clark
DE Kendall C. Campbell
CA San Francisco, Mine hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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ASW attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
DD Kiji, on fire
PC PC-134
PC PC-112

Allied Ships
SS Hake

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ASW attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
MSW Rokko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Hake

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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS RO-35, hits 7

Allied Ships
DD Saufley
DD Picking
DD John Hood
DD Caperton

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Night Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS RO-35

Allied Ships
DD Hyman
DD Conner

Aircraft Attacking:
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Night Air attack on TF at 64,53

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 5

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Conner
DE LeRay Wilson
AK Martin Johnson

Aircraft Attacking:
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Night Time Surface Combat at 64,53

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 3
BB Yamashiro
BB Hyuga
CA Mikuma
CL Noshiro
DD Fuyuzuki
DD Oboro, Shell hits 1
DD Momi
DD Kaede
DD Kaki, Shell hits 1
DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
DE LeRay Wilson, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DMS Boggs, Shell hits 1
DMS Macomb, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DMS Rodman
DMS Gherardi
DMS Jeffers, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Harding, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-339, heavy damage
LST LST-457, heavy damage
AK Louis A. Sengteller, on fire
AK Martin Johnson, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-41, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-144, Shell hits 17, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood, Shell hits 1
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso
DD Urakaze
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Sugi
DD Hinoki
DD Kashi
DD Keyaki

Allied Ships
AS Howard W. Gilmore
AV Kenneth Whiting, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AV Hamlin
AGP Brontes, Shell hits 3, on fire
AR Charles Lummis, Shell hits 1
AR George Taylor
AV R. C. Brennan
AS S. Hall Young, Shell hits 2, on fire
AR William H. Gray, Shell hits 43, and is sunk
AR William T. Sherman

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Shell hits 4
CL Kiso, Shell hits 9
DD Urakaze, Shell hits 11, on fire
DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sugi, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hinoki, Shell hits 4
DD Kashi, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Keyaki, Shell hits 3, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Australia, Shell hits 11, on fire
CA Indianapolis, Shell hits 2
CL Wilkes-Barre
CA Detroit, Shell hits 1
DD Allen M. Sumner, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Burns, Shell hits 1
DD Bush, Shell hits 1
DD Callaghan, Shell hits 1
DD Welles
DD Wilkes
DD Roe

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Night Time Surface Combat at 62,53

Japanese Ships
PC Yashiro, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-72, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Ukuru, Shell hits 27, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks, Shell hits 1
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-66, Shell hits 13, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD Taussig
DD John W. Weeks
DD Harrison
DD Isherwood
DD David Taylor
DD Barton
DD Quickmatch

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Sub attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
AP Meisho Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Kume

Allied Ships
SS Hake

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA Louisville
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 18

Japanese ground losses:
184 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Runway hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Chester
BB Washington
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 4

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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS RO-35, hits 7, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Saufley
DD Picking
DD John Hood
DD Caperton

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Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1006
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TF 1006 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

TF 1006 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported

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TF 1060 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

TF 1060 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

Allied Ships
MSW Junee
MSW Bunbury
MSW Gladiator
MSW Facility, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Superior
DE Mack
DE Edwin A. Howard
DE Edmonds
CA Astoria, Mine hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DE Robert F. Keller
DD Shaw
DD Drayton
DE Tabberer
DE Eversole

Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1060
634 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Shaw, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 1
CL Helena, Shell hits 19
DE Edmonds
AK Edward B. Haines, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Drayton, Shell hits 3
LST LST-634, Shell hits 4, on fire
LST LST-608, Shell hits 2
LST LST-602, Shell hits 4, on fire
DE Mack

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1788 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 2

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Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1067
TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

958 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-452, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
DE Kendall C. Campbell, Shell hits 4, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-438, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-888, Shell hits 2
LCI(G) LCI(G)-450, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-451, Shell hits 7
DMS Long
DMS Ellyson, Shell hits 1
DMS Forrest, Shell hits 1
DMS Hobson, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-469, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-470, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-335

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
3240 casualties reported
Guns lost 20

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 64
C6N1-S Myrt x 63
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35
Ki-102a Randy x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 55

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
27 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
27 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
25 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
36 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
32 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
3 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
4 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
D4Y Judy x 50
B7A Grace x 45
Ki-102a Randy x 12

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 75

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
20 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 27
Ki-102a Randy x 12
Ki-46-III Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
24 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bankha , at 20,47

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 51
B-24J Liberator x 34

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
45 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 17
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Liberator VI x 12
Beaufighter VIC x 3
Mosquito FB.VI x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 71
B-29 Superfortress x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 200
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI strafing at 100 feet
17 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Singkawang , at 25,57

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Miri , at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
N1K1-J George x 31
J2M Jack x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 16

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1
A6M5 Zeke x 9
N1K1-J George x 29
J2M Jack x 15
A6M5c Zeke x 7
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-102a Randy x 11

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 3 destroyed
A6M5c Zeke: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 7 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 9
F6F Hellcat x 15
SB2C Helldiver x 44
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10
TBM Avenger x 159

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 6 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 45
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
15 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
23 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
11 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
10 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
16 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
10 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
15 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
10 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 8
TBM Avenger x 29

No Allied losses

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-61A Black Widow x 54

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jaluit , at 81,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 52

No Allied losses

Port hits 8
Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
52 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 4
B-24J Liberator x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
1 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kure 2nd SNLF, at 23,44

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,50

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 38
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 42

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC PC-36
MSW W.8, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Oryoku Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-26
AP Fukuyama Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Shinko Maru #1, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 74,57

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Sugi, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 67,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 18
G4M2e Betty x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CA Pittsburgh, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Mahan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-102a Randy x 3

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Marcus Island at 75,56

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 3
P-61A Black Widow x 23

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kako

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Charrette, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,63

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 11
Ki-49 Helen x 9
Ki-67 Peggy x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 8 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AP John Land
AK Octans
AP Storm King, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP James O'Hara
AP Winged Arrow
AP Manoora
AP William Ward Burrows, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 37 destroyed

Allied Ships
DMS Jeffers, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Rodman, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
DMS Boggs, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Martin Johnson, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Gherardi, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-339, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
136 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2e Betty x 1

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2e Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
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Sub attack at 62,53

Japanese Ships
AP Tenpei Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 2

Allied Ships
SS Bang

Japanese ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Yashiro, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 1
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Ryuko Maru, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Renzan Maru, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Ikuna, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Awaji, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Awaji, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Awaji, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Myoho Maru
AK Ushio Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Hachimanzan Maru, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Kashima Maru, Shell hits 33, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-2, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama, Shell hits 1
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 17, and is sunk
AP Ujigawa Maru

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
PC PC-23, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
AP Zenoa Maru, Shell hits 26, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 1, on fire
BB Massachusetts, Shell hits 1
BB Alabama
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
DD Walker
DD Waller
DD Wedderburn

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Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 38339 troops, 383 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 730

Defending force 52439 troops, 538 guns, 167 vehicles, Assault Value = 1144

Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35504 troops, 290 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 763

Defending force 25196 troops, 317 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 465

Japanese ground losses:
201 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12722 troops, 144 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 306

Defending force 8529 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 115

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Post #: 1791

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 4:00:38 AM

ny59giants

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Andy,
I don't think I have enough

to see me through to the end of this epic battle.

Could you please but the Combat Report TF in parentthesis (ex. TF 55.5 = TF 1060??)?

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Post #: 1792

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 9:17:47 AM

lojishen

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LOL, I was thinking the same thing. Buy more popcorn. This is a great AAR!!

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Post #: 1793

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 3:04:04 PM

Andy Mac

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TF 51 is my heavy TF's split into 3 TG's flags in Iowa/NC and Alabama

TF 52 was the assault force for Wake and in now back at pearl re organising
TF 53 same for Marcus its en route

TF 54 had 2 TG's - this is the force that landed three Divs on Iwo

TF 54.1 (Astoria)
TF 54.2 (San Francisco)

TF 55 has about 8 TG's these are the light surface forces and they vary a LOT
55.1 is the Indianapolis TG at Marcus replenishing
55.2 was the RN TG but Gambia its flag has been hit hard
The other TG's are mostly DD flotillas now

TF 56 has 3 TG's and are escort carrier/replenishment TG's

TF 57 is now spare

TF 58 is Halsey's fast carriers in 3 TG's

TF 59 is Spruance's fast carriers in 3 TG's

TF 71 was the Singapore based fleet units but after damage it has been reduced to a single TG (71.1) which is en route to the Iwo battle at Flank

TF 31 Arkansas/Maryland/Cowpens and 3 CA's plus DD's is escorting TF 32 en route to Iwo when it arrives at Marcus this TF will disband and provide roudout/replacements for losses/ damaged vessels
TF 32 Has 4 TG's with more troops heading to the Iwo area

TG 32.1 (3rd NZ Div, 112th Cav, 364th Inf RCT, 1st PI RCT)
TG 32.2 (93rd US Div/7th US Div)
TG 32.3 (Canadian Div/ 3 Armoured Regts)
TG 32.4 (43rd US Div (1 Bde)/ Armour/ Seabees)

As 3rd Fleet TF's pass north of a point 180 mile north of Midway they transfer to 5th Fleet and protection becomes the responsability of 5th Fleet Assets

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Post #: 1794

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 5:57:53 PM

Andy Mac

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OK guys yet another interesting turn but I have decided to withdraw my forces are ashore in one piece and have unloaded fully only supplies remain and its not worth hanging around at Iwo time to withdraw and re arm

TF 58 has replenished at Marcus and taken on fresh aircraft as has TG 51.1 (Iowa) I am moving them out to cover the area area north of my retreat line for cripples heading to Marcus as I am little stretched out.

2 TG's will move NW set to Naval Atrtack r 4 to avoid getting into the Bonin fighter trap

1 TG covering the Iowa TG will move West towards Iwo

All ships will withdraw from the Iwo hex and move East covering the retrating invasion TG's after the invasion TG's are 180 miles beyond Iwo I will send the light gps back into Iwo along with Iowa and 2 of TF 58's TG's to begin destroying supplies I may also consider going after Bonin at thast point as PZB can keep his TF's close to that fighter trap with impunity.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/14/45

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TF 1060 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

TF 1060 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Junee
MSW Bunbury, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Gladiator
MSW Superior
DE Robert F. Keller
DE Edmonds

Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1060
379 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Cushing, Shell hits 7
DE Edmonds
DE Dennis, Shell hits 5
CL Honolulu

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
469 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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TF 1067 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

84 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Strength, Shell hits 1
MSW Strategy, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Staunch
MSW Spectacle
DMS Hambleton
DMS Ellyson
DMS Hobson, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Forrest
DMS Long
DE Corbesier
DE Howard F. Clark
AK Ralph A. Cram, Mine hits 1, on fire

Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1067
210 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-451, Shell hits 3
DMS Long
LCI(G) LCI(G)-453, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Oliver Kelley, Shell hits 3, on fire
AK Margaret Fuller, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
357 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 5

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TF 1015 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
DE Chaffee
DE Tills
DE O'Neill
DE Bright
DD Norman Scott
DD Chevalier
AK Empire Cougar, Mine hits 1, on fire

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Sub attack at 67,52

Japanese Ships
AK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

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ASW attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
PC Chiburi

Allied Ships
SS Hake

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Night Air attack on TF at 64,53

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
SS Hake
DD Shaw, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Night Air attack on TF at 67,54

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Shaw, on fire, heavy damage
DD Charrette, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1060
TF 1060 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

171 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Edmonds
DD Perkins, Shell hits 4, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
354 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1067
TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Iwo Jima, 63,53, firing at TF 1090
TF 1090 troops unloading over beach at Iwo Jima, 63,53

Allied ground losses:
65 casualties reported

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Sub attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-47, hits 18, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
AK Horace Wells, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Stephen Furdek
AK James H. Kimball
AP Mount McKinley
LCI(G) LCI(G)-449
LST LST-632
LST LST-588
MSW Junee
MSW Bunbury, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Gladiator
MSW Superior
DE Tabberer
DE Mack
DE Robert F. Keller
DE Edwin A. Howard
DE Eversole
DE Edmonds
DE Dennis
DD Perkins, on fire
DD Cushing
DD Drayton
CL Honolulu

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 63
C6N1-S Myrt x 36
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 36
Ki-102a Randy x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
27 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
28 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
32 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
35 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
4 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
D4Y Judy x 27
B7A Grace x 44
Ki-102a Randy x 11

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 61

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
15 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 25
Ki-102a Randy x 12
Ki-46-III Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
22 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bankha , at 20,47

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 49
B-24J Liberator x 29

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 45

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
16 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 16
SB2C Helldiver x 14
Liberator VI x 13
Beaufighter VIC x 3
Mosquito FB.VI x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 64
B-29 Superfortress x 36

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 4 damaged
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Mosquito FB.VI: 1 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 179
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI strafing at 100 feet
33 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Miri , at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
N1K1-J George x 38
J2M Jack x 9

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 5
P-38J Lightning x 18
B-25J Mitchell x 43

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed, 9 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Miri , at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
N1K1-J George x 15
J2M Jack x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 21

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
12 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sansapor , at 44,74

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufort V-IX x 14
P-40N Warhawk x 9
A-20G Havoc x 14

No Allied losses

Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 10
N1K1-J George x 34
J2M Jack x 16
A6M5c Zeke x 14
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-102a Randy x 14

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
N1K1-J George: 9 destroyed
J2M Jack: 3 destroyed
A6M5c Zeke: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
SB2C Helldiver x 34
F6F-5N Hellcat x 32
TBM Avenger x 58

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 19
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
10 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 7
TBM Avenger x 55

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 3 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 3
P-61A Black Widow x 57

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
12 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 11
F-5C Lightning x 3
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 22

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 69

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jaluit , at 81,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 56

No Allied losses

Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
56 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 16
F6F-5N Hellcat x 11
Hurricane II x 13
Spitfire XIV x 3
Kittyhawk III x 17

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 3 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 75
B-24J Liberator x 10
B-29 Superfortress x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 5 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 4 destroyed
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 207

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 55th Division, at 81,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 17
P-40N Warhawk x 25

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
10 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
7 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd USMC Division, at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8
Ki-67 Peggy x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
10 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
8 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kure 2nd SNLF, at 23,44

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 14
G4M2e Betty x 2
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 75

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M2e Betty: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
N1K1-J George x 27
J2M Jack x 4
D4Y Judy x 21
A6M5c Zeke x 14
B6N Jill x 18
P1Y Frances x 23
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12
Ki-102a Randy x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 9 destroyed
B6N Jill: 3 damaged
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Conner, Torpedo hits 3, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hyman, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 83,63

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AP Orungal, Bomb hits 1

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Wetar Island at 32,76

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Francisco Quinones
AK Enos A. Mills
DE Baron
AK Ferdinand Westdahl
AK Appanoose, Torpedo hits 1
AK Frank H. Evers

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 82,62

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 8
Ki-49 Helen x 6
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 6 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 damaged
Ki-67 Peggy: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
LCI(R) LCS(L)-12
LCI(G) LCI(G)-401
LCI(G) LCI(G)-372, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-637
AK Morning Light
LST LST-475

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 71,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 115
D4Y Judy x 93

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 95 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 40 destroyed, 13 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 24 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Hancock
CVL Cabot, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Franklin, Bomb hits 1
CLAA Atlanta, Bomb hits 4, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
1 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
7 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
6 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 71,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 20
D4Y Judy x 26
B7A Grace x 16

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 13 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 12 destroyed, 2 damaged
B7A Grace: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Hancock
CV Franklin, Torpedo hits 1
CVL Cabot, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
6 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 67,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 13
G4M2e Betty x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 7 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Attu, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Shaw, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Success, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-102a Randy x 7

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 98th USA Division, at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 60
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
F6F-5N Hellcat x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th/A Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 72,54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
F4U-1D Corsair x 12
Corsair IV x 3
SB2C Helldiver x 2
P-61A Black Widow x 6

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Urakaze, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
6 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 49

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Wetar Island at 32,76

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
TK William H. Berg
AK Horace V. White

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 71,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 65
D4Y Judy x 23

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 44

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 58 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 11 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Hancock
CVL Cabot, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4
G4M2e Betty x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-43, hits 9, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Henley
DD Wren

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ASW attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki
DD Kaki
DD Kaede
DD Momi
DD Oboro
DD Fuyuzuki
CL Noshiro

Allied Ships
SS Hake, hits 9, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 39979 troops, 391 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 776

Defending force 63176 troops, 643 guns, 264 vehicles, Assault Value = 1226

Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35689 troops, 301 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 772

Defending force 25057 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 461

Japanese ground losses:
159 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12815 troops, 146 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 320

Defending force 8487 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Post #: 1795

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 6:03:23 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
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KB hovering along my LOC where my cripples must move.

3 Carrier TF's at Marcus will move to cover this area in case he comes south

2 TG's will move NW to intercept him if he stays where he is

1 TG will move straight west to rendevous with the TG there at the moment.

2 TG's currently in Iwo Hex will move East covering all my other TG's

He can run North or NW if he moves E, SE or S or even SW he in mine !!!!

Andy

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Post #: 1796

RE: Fighters !!!! - 2/4/2007 9:21:30 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline

OK well where to begin ....

PZB came SOUTH and was boxed by 5 of my 6 TG's

All his carrier sin the same TF weird no wonder he gets un co ordinated strikes !!!!

I have ordered 2 TG's back into Iwo as well as the Iowa TG

Saratoga has successfully passed south PI without a whimper from the Japs I think PZB has stripped all his aircraft out of the PI.

My Paras are prepping I may try a wee landing in a few days

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/15/45

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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46, hits 6

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Henley
DD Wren
DD Watts

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Night Air attack on TF at 64,54

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS I-46

Allied Ships
CV Shangri-La
CV Lexington
CV Enterprise

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46

Allied Ships
AK Louis Pasteur
LST LST-744
LST LST-741
LST LST-713
LST LST-461
LST LST-391
LST LST-274
LSD Gunston Hall
MSW Strength
MSW Staunch
MSW Spectacle
DMS Hambleton
DMS Ellyson
DMS Hobson, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Forrest
DMS Long
DE Lawrence C. Taylor
DE George E. Davis
DE Corbesier
DE Howard F. Clark
DE Kendall C. Campbell, heavy damage

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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46

Allied Ships
DD Uhlmann
DD Smalley
DD Hunt
CL St. Louis
CV Lexington

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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Henley
DD Wren
DD Watts
DD Waldron

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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Saufley
DD Picking
DD John Hood

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Ujigawa Maru, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Tatuharu Maru, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson

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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46, hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Flusser
DD Wilson
DD Benham
DD Helm
DD Cassin Young
DD Yarnall
DD Wadsworth

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ASW attack at 64,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-46, hits 7, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Henley

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Coastal Guns at Wake Island, 82,63, firing at TF 1051
TF 1051 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 82,63

582 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Feland, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
AK Octans, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Calamaries
AP Wanganella, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
695 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 5

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Sub attack at 65,54

Japanese Ships
SS RO-100, hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Claxton, Torpedo hits 1
DD Tingey
DD The Sullivans
DD Thatcher
DD Terry
DD Taylor
DD Gregory
CA Baltimore

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
D4Y Judy x 50
B7A Grace x 45
Ki-102a Randy x 11

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 70

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
20 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 26
Ki-102a Randy x 12
Ki-46-III Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
23 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bankha , at 20,47

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 47
B-24J Liberator x 25

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
35 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 6
Liberator VI x 7
Beaufighter VIC x 3
Mosquito FB.VI x 2
B-25J Mitchell x 48
B-29 Superfortress x 19

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 6 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 123
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI strafing at 100 feet
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
14 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Singkawang , at 25,57

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
12 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Miri , at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
N1K1-J George x 32
J2M Jack x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Morotai , at 43,68

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 4
P-38J Lightning x 15
P-47D Thunderbolt x 5
B-25J Mitchell x 25

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sansapor , at 44,74

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufort V-IX x 13
P-40N Warhawk x 8
A-20G Havoc x 14

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 21
SB2C Helldiver x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10
TBM Avenger x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
16 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
13 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 15
SB2C Helldiver x 19
F6F-5N Hellcat x 26
TBM Avenger x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported

Runway hits 4
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
15 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
13 x TBM Avenger bombing at 10000 feet
5 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 4
P-61A Black Widow x 59

Allied aircraft losses
P-61A Black Widow: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
F-5C Lightning x 5
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 20

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 73

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 1 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
1 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 65
B-24J Liberator x 10
B-29 Superfortress x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 1 destroyed
B7A Grace: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 4 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 184

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
1 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 1000 feet
1 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd USMC Division, at 31,57

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8
Ki-67 Peggy x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
10 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
8 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 8
A6M5 Zeke x 85

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 24
F6F Hellcat x 120
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
F4U-1D Corsair x 16
Corsair IV x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 84
TBM Avenger x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 8 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 84 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 20 destroyed, 7 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 23 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 28 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CV Katsuragi, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 12, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Taiho, Torpedo hits 1
CVL Ibuki, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 9
TBM Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku, on fire, heavy damage
CV Taiho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
TBM Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Chiyoda, on fire, heavy damage
CV Taiho, on fire
CV Shokaku, on fire
CVL Ryuho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 2
TBM Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 3
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 11
TBM Avenger x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CV Zuikaku, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CV Taiho, on fire
CVL Ibuki, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Cassin Young

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Day Air attack on TF at 71,54

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 30
B6N Jill x 15
B7A Grace x 23

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 115
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
Corsair IV x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 30 destroyed
B6N Jill: 15 destroyed
B7A Grace: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 70,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 101
D4Y Judy x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 29 destroyed, 3 damaged
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 28 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Makassar Strait
CVE Bougainville, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 70,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
D4Y Judy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Matanikau

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 70,56

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Makassar Strait
CVE Munda

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AE Ranier, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 51

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 51 destroyed

Allied Ships
LST LST-584, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-580, Kamikaze hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
AK Frank J. Cuhel, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
LCI(R) LCI(R)-224
LCI(R) LCI(R)-73, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Astoria, Kamikaze hits 5, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 21
G4M2e Betty x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 17 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-5N Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-607
MSW Bunbury, on fire, heavy damage
CA Astoria, heavy damage
DD Perkins, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Honolulu

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8
G4M2e Betty x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 44
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 5 destroyed
G4M2e Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 44
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 44
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Louis A. Sengteller, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
J2M Jack x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 24 destroyed
J2M Jack: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Antietam
CV Randolph, Kamikaze hits 1
CLAA San Diego

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 44
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 9 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 6 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 71,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 8 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Missouri

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Day Air attack on TF at 69,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Saufley
DD Picking

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 34
J2M Jack x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 16 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Nicholson, Kamikaze hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 67,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Cassin, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 10 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD John W. Weeks

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Day Air attack on 130th IJNAF Base Force, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 6th USMC Division, at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 1

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AV Borneo Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,53

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Baiei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Manazuru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F6F Hellcat x 105
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
Corsair IV x 4
SB2C Helldiver x 47
F6F-5N Hellcat x 10
TBM Avenger x 62

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CV Zuikaku, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Katsuragi, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Chiyoda, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ibuki, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,54

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
J2M Jack x 5
G4M2 Betty x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 30 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 9 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Jacob Riis, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
AGC Estes
DE Edmonds, Kamikaze hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Gabriel Franchere
CA Astoria, Kamikaze hits 2, heavy damage
AK Henry George, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
DE Mack
AK Henry H. Blood, Kamikaze hits 1
AK James H. Kimball
DD Cushing

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9
G4M2e Betty x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 55
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F6F-5N Hellcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M2e Betty: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 7 damaged

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 16834 troops, 281 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 456

Defending force 49317 troops, 306 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 805

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 42517 troops, 306 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 805

Defending force 24968 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 456

Allied max assault: 940 - adjusted assault: 382

Japanese max defense: 409 - adjusted defense: 1181

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

Japanese ground losses:
731 casualties reported
Guns lost 32
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
1748 casualties reported
Guns lost 55
Vehicles lost 6

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12999 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 340

Defending force 8493 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 114

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 48847 troops, 632 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 1223

Defending force 56164 troops, 423 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 833

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

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Post #: 1797

KB is no more - 2/4/2007 10:13:58 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
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OK Guys this time we laid the holy water over it....drove the stake through the heart and asked the little blonde girl to jump up an down on the grave ---- KB is NOT coming back

He came South right into the box - and he did it in one TF - overall I have got to be happy with that result

That leaves just the 2 AF's

TG 71.1 has passed out of the PI steaming West I have decided to split the TG up and use its units to allow for more rotation on my Carriers

I have been dammed lucky so far but PZB will catch me at some point

Overall I have to be content so far

Andy

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Post #: 1798

RE: KB is no more - 2/4/2007 10:41:07 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
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From: Alexandria, Scotland
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Just a few fact to keep you all informed

Casualties since the offensives opening moves

SUNK

CVL San Jacinto
CA Pittsburgh
CVE Attu
17 DD's
AK/AP 12
LST 6
Subs 7
TK 1
MSW 3

CRIPPLED
Vicennes, Gambia, Atlanta
9 DD's
AO 2

HEAVY DAMAGE
Franklin
SoDAK
Astoria
San Francisco
Mobile
Roi
Bouganville
22 DD's
25 AK's
6 LST's
1 AO
5 MSW's

Light Damage
Randolph
Cabot
10 DD's
8 AK's
4 LST's
10 MSW's

REPLACEMENT SHIPS EN ROUTE

From EAST
Cowpens

Maryland
Arkansas
Texas

Alaska
Montpelier
Santa Fe
Vicksburg
Tuscaloosa
Adeilade
Houston
SLC
Hobart
21 DD's

From West

Saratoga
Essex
Independence
Belleau Wood

Wichita
Shropshire
Emereld
Raleigh
Concord
Trenton
7 DD's

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Post #: 1799

RE: KB is no more - 2/4/2007 11:09:30 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
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You know the old adage that goes he who gloats today gets kicked in the nuts tomorrow.....well... I think my damaged ships list needs to be updated

No turn so I don't now how bad it is only the combat replay

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/16/45

OK so the day starts with a scare as Emilies come close !!!
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Night Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-5N Hellcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Lexington

Aircraft Attacking:

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OUCH OUCH OUCH he guessed right and the Iowa TG was 60 miles away - the screen did their job but still ouch ouch ouch

Enterprise was hit by 5.9's so she should be ok

Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 4
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 3
CL Noshiro, Shell hits 1
DD Fuyuzuki, Shell hits 2
DD Oboro, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Momi
DD Kaede
DD Kaki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
CV Lexington
CV Shangri-La
CV Enterprise, Shell hits 2
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 2
CL Cleveland, Shell hits 4
CL Birmingham, Shell hits 1
CL St. Louis
DD Hunt
DD Smalley
DD Uhlmann, Shell hits 1

OK thank god he went after an empty assault TF these beasts are almost as fast as my carriers had this been Iwo I would have been in deep ****

Again the escorts did their job but my DD's losses have bee excuciating already I cannot aqfford to many more out of action

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Night Time Surface Combat at 65,56

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 2
CA Chokai
CL Sakawa
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
DD Niizuki
DD Wakazuki, Shell hits 1
DD Shimozuki
DD Yoizuki
DD Haruzuki
DD Yanagi, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DE Kendall C. Campbell, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
DE Howard F. Clark, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DE Corbesier, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DE George E. Davis, Shell hits 3, on fire
DE Lawrence C. Taylor, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DMS Long, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Forrest
DMS Hobson, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
DMS Ellyson, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hambleton
MSW Spectacle, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Staunch
MSW Strength
LSD Gunston Hall
LSD Lindenwald
LSD Oak Hill
LST LST-271
LST LST-272, Shell hits 1
LST LST-273
LST LST-274
LST LST-277
LST LST-335
LST LST-338
LST LST-340
LST LST-341
LST LST-342
LST LST-343
LST LST-344
LST LST-353
LST LST-354
LST LST-355
LST LST-356
LST LST-357
LST LST-390
LST LST-391
LST LST-392
LST LST-393
LST LST-456
LST LST-458
LST LST-459
LST LST-460
LST LST-461
LST LST-713
LST LST-714
LST LST-715
LST LST-736
LST LST-737
LST LST-738
LST LST-739

Then Icefish takes one

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ASW attack near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Wakatake
DD Namikaze

Allied Ships
SS Icefish, hits 1

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TF 1160 encounters mine field at 29640224,65

Japanese Ships
DD Okinami, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Trathen
DD Colahan

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

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Lol lowest training raid we have seen for a while i WONDER why

Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 61
C6N1-S Myrt x 63
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 32
Ki-102a Randy x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 87

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 3
B7A Grace x 18
Ki-102a Randy x 12

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 27
Ki-102a Randy x 12
Ki-46-III Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
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OK a good hit on the AF to keep it suppressed

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 41
SB2C Helldiver x 25
F6F-5N Hellcat x 37
TBM Avenger x 50

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

Scary how few fighters were up any CP could have shredded this attack

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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 64,62

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 5
TBM Avenger x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
L2D2 Tabby: 2 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 3 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:

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Day Air attack on TF, near Pagan at 64,62

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 16
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
Corsair IV x 7
SB2C Helldiver x 21

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
PG Shosei Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Taiten Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Another DD gets hit I have a lot of DD's but not an inexhaustable supply

Day Air attack on TF at 66,55

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Ki-102a Randy x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
DE Edwin A. Howard, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
G4M2e Betty x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Frank B. Linderman, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-609

Allied ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
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More DD's get hit where the feck was that git Halsey he was supposed to be covering this TF instead he went haring off after already sinking Jap CV's and then failed to launch at them - GIT

Day Air attack on TF at 66,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 22
P1Y Frances x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 14 damaged
P1Y Frances: 10 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-582
CA Astoria, heavy damage
AP Royal T. Frank
LST LST-586
AP Livingston
AP Cape Canso
DD Perkins, on fire, heavy damage
DE Edmonds, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE Tabberer, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Elwood Mead, Torpedo hits 1

Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,56

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-342
AK Louis Pasteur, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-882

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2e Betty x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DMS Gherardi, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
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Another Baltimore takes one for the team

Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
N1K1-J George x 20
J2M Jack x 2
A6M5c Zeke x 7
Ki-102a Randy x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 37
F6F-5N Hellcat x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 13 destroyed
J2M Jack: 2 destroyed
A6M5c Zeke: 4 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 9 destroyed, 2 damaged
F6F-5N Hellcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Denver, Kamikaze hits 1

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Hmmm looks liek 2 CV's out of action for a while Rosie the riveter seems to be lifting moral at San Fran Intrepid is down to 16 sys which is good looks like she might need to do a speed run to the battle

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 17
J2M Jack x 4
D4Y Judy x 6
B7A Grace x 6
P1Y Frances x 9
Ki-102a Randy x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 22
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
F4U-1D Corsair x 25
F6F-5N Hellcat x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 17 destroyed
J2M Jack: 4 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 6 destroyed
B7A Grace: 6 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 6 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Shangri-La, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire
CV Lexington

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,59

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 11
G4M2e Betty x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 21
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
Corsair IV x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
G4M2e Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 18 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 12

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th/A Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Pagan at 64,62

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 16
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AO Butsu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,61

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kurenai Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Another precious CL damaged my destroyer and cruiser force is taking a pounding

Day Air attack on TF at 66,55

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9
G4M2e Betty x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Honolulu, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Cushing, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2e Betty ohka bombing
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,56

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Leslie M. Shaw
LST LST-885

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 41
F6F-5N Hellcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AG AG-2059, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AP Tatuharu Maru, Shell hits 18, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
BB Wisconsin
BB Missouri
CA Minneapolis
CA Northampton
DD Cogswell
DD Colahan
DD Luce
DD Trathen

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13355 troops, 239 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 393

Defending force 47123 troops, 236 guns, 235 vehicles, Assault Value = 619

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Marcus Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13152 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 351

Defending force 8456 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 114

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

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And to top it all how in the hell am I supposed to take this place he flys in al;l day taking 50+ transport casualties my chances are slim to none

Time to rethink looks like I need to focus on taking Wake for a while and get 4E's working there and a t Marcus tokill supplies

Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 57177 troops, 665 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 1230

Defending force 60432 troops, 442 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 936

Allied max assault: 1098 - adjusted assault: 354

Japanese max defense: 874 - adjusted defense: 6328

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)

Japanese ground losses:
483 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
1038 casualties reported
Guns lost 89
Vehicles lost 23

(in reply to Andy Mac)

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