Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Pillager) Allies only
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/26/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 8400 supply on hand, port size now expanded to 2(0). Fast transport TF (10 APD) arrives with 660 supply aboard. .
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 33K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 261K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –73K supply and 15K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.00 million supply and 90K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.53 million supply and 258K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.63 million supply and 3.29 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese aircraft losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 PBJ-1H Mitchell (flak)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 2, no reported port damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 2, 9 Jap LCU. Night bombing raids against Tulagi airfield by US bombers continue. Combat Events report entry and AAR’s follow.
6 x 7th BG/436th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, 11 Jap LCU. US fighter sweeps and small daylight bombing strike launched against Lunga airfield. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1H Mitchell: 1 damaged
PBJ-1H Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Coastwatcher entries from 12/26 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Tone Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: E No.81 reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 12, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 1, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 16, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,122 near New Hanover Island, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,124 near Saidor, Speed 7, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 10, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 16, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 8400 supply on hand, port size now expanded to 2(0). Fast transport TF (10 APD) arrives with 660 supply aboard. .
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 33K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 261K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –73K supply and 15K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.00 million supply and 90K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.53 million supply and 258K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.63 million supply and 3.29 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese aircraft losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 PBJ-1H Mitchell (flak)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 2, no reported port damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 2, 9 Jap LCU. Night bombing raids against Tulagi airfield by US bombers continue. Combat Events report entry and AAR’s follow.
6 x 7th BG/436th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, 11 Jap LCU. US fighter sweeps and small daylight bombing strike launched against Lunga airfield. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1H Mitchell: 1 damaged
PBJ-1H Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Coastwatcher entries from 12/26 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Tone Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: E No.81 reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 15, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 12, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 1, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 10, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 16, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,122 near New Hanover Island, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 4, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,124 near Saidor, Speed 7, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 17, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 5, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 10, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 16, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/26/44 (continued)
Japanese Home Islands: US patrol sub damaged in action with Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Kochi at 106,62 (S of Shikoku)
Japanese Ships
E No.40
E No.54
E No.52
Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 9 (system damage 42, float 59, engine 4, returning to base at 4 kts)
SS Runner launches 2 torpedoes at E No.40
Runner diving deep ....
E No.54 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.52 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/26 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Funafuti (Ellice Islands), detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Western Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/26 reports heavy volume of intercepted Jap radio signals from Babeldaob, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity. This report possibly indicates arrival of Japanese naval forces at Babeldaob and also possibly linked to last game turn’s report of BB Hiei near Leyte.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/26 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 10, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 62, no visible Jap LCU.
Malacca Straits: British patrol subs break through straits. One patrol sub sinks large Japanese TK, damaged in later action vs Japanese surface ASW. Another British patrol sub damaged last turn in action with Jap surface ASW sunk this turn by Ki-49 Helen air patrol while attempting return to base. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85 (adjacent hex SW of Singapore)
Japanese Ships
TK Palembang Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
Allied Ships
SS Thrasher
TK Palembang Maru is sighted by SS Thrasher
SS Thrasher attacking TK Palembang Maru on the surface
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ASW attack near Tandjoengpinang at 50,86 (adjacent hex N of Singkep)
Japanese Ships
DD Kashi
Allied Ships
SS Thrasher, hits 6 (system damage 30, float 49, engine 1, returning to base at 8 kts)
SS Thrasher is sighted by escort
Thrasher bottoming out ....
DD Kashi attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 117 aircraft (98 fighters, 19 bombers), 1 Jap TF (7 ships including 1 AV, 3 AP, 3 AO), manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 218 aircraft (200 fighters, 7 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 33rd Army ...
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Japanese Home Islands: US patrol sub damaged in action with Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Kochi at 106,62 (S of Shikoku)
Japanese Ships
E No.40
E No.54
E No.52
Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 9 (system damage 42, float 59, engine 4, returning to base at 4 kts)
SS Runner launches 2 torpedoes at E No.40
Runner diving deep ....
E No.54 fails to find sub and abandons search
E No.52 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/26 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Funafuti (Ellice Islands), detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Western Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/26 reports heavy volume of intercepted Jap radio signals from Babeldaob, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity. This report possibly indicates arrival of Japanese naval forces at Babeldaob and also possibly linked to last game turn’s report of BB Hiei near Leyte.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/26 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 10, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 62, no visible Jap LCU.
Malacca Straits: British patrol subs break through straits. One patrol sub sinks large Japanese TK, damaged in later action vs Japanese surface ASW. Another British patrol sub damaged last turn in action with Jap surface ASW sunk this turn by Ki-49 Helen air patrol while attempting return to base. AAR’s follow.
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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85 (adjacent hex SW of Singapore)
Japanese Ships
TK Palembang Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
Allied Ships
SS Thrasher
TK Palembang Maru is sighted by SS Thrasher
SS Thrasher attacking TK Palembang Maru on the surface
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ASW attack near Tandjoengpinang at 50,86 (adjacent hex N of Singkep)
Japanese Ships
DD Kashi
Allied Ships
SS Thrasher, hits 6 (system damage 30, float 49, engine 1, returning to base at 8 kts)
SS Thrasher is sighted by escort
Thrasher bottoming out ....
DD Kashi attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 117 aircraft (98 fighters, 19 bombers), 1 Jap TF (7 ships including 1 AV, 3 AP, 3 AO), manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 218 aircraft (200 fighters, 7 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 33rd Army ...
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Operational Update Johnjohn vs the AAR
This is the current update on this game. I have reached the Marianas and built the bases to maximum. Opportunities to advance: The Bonin Islands or Northern Philippines. Tested invasion of Iwo Jima. 6 Divisions invaded and were repulsed by 66,000 dug in defenders (fort=6). All six divisions essentially destroyed in shock attack, very small remnants left. Fleet did engage last of the KB and finished it off. Loss of 6 divisions meant moving forward into the Bonin Islands is a non-starter. So....abandoned that idea and went back to implement plan B. Comment: I know now firsthand what you are up against with Pillager. Impossible to dislodge dug in enemy of any significant size (50,000 effectives or more) at Fort/6.
Issue: 200+ B-29s training on West Coast. Bases on Marianas inadequate to hold this many. Review of Northern PI is that all virtually all cities capable of expansion to size 9 airfields.
Plan B: Northern PI. Invasion (ongoing), Vigan and Lingayen taken easily. Troops moving on nearby cities. Reinforcements entering via Lingayen and moving on Clark then Manila. SWPAC at Manila reducing defenses to Fort/3 thus far. SWPAC reinforcements still arriving. Naval forces have swept the So. China Sea and destroyed nearly all shipping of all types. Nagato and Hiei damaged in airstrikes and returned to Japan.
Plan is to move CenPac 7th Fleet and 3rd Fleet to Manila. SWPAC will move to Clark. All airbases to "9". Move 20th AAF to Clark. Move 21st elements to Aparri and Lingayen. Move the drydock to Manila from Guam, Move the drydock from Sorang to Cagayen. 6th 8th and 10th Armies will base out of Apparri. Next objectives, the little dots around Okinawa.
Had I not tested Iwo Jima, I would have been stopped cold. With 200+ B29s ready to be deployed, the PI option looks much better. The 40 B-29s on Tinian are having no strategic effect. Fact is, I have more B-29s than bases. Hence, Northern PI.
Marianas have 400 planes based on Guam, Tinian, Saipan, and two dots below Pagan. SWPAC has 500 aircraft in Southern PI. Most based at Cagayan. All enemy airbases in range of B-24s are suppressed. Surface groups out of Cagayan are sweeping the seas. All of Mindanao in allied hands. Cebu, Porta Princessa, Taybay, Lesgaspi up to Manila, all in allied hands. Vigan and Lingayen in allied hands. Dot above Pagan also in allied hands. Wake and Marcus, Bonin's, Okinawa and Taiwan in enemy hands. Wenchow in allied hands since beginning of war. The KB, what is left of it, remains.
I am now working to eventually invade the Home Islands. Wish me luck.
This is the current update on this game. I have reached the Marianas and built the bases to maximum. Opportunities to advance: The Bonin Islands or Northern Philippines. Tested invasion of Iwo Jima. 6 Divisions invaded and were repulsed by 66,000 dug in defenders (fort=6). All six divisions essentially destroyed in shock attack, very small remnants left. Fleet did engage last of the KB and finished it off. Loss of 6 divisions meant moving forward into the Bonin Islands is a non-starter. So....abandoned that idea and went back to implement plan B. Comment: I know now firsthand what you are up against with Pillager. Impossible to dislodge dug in enemy of any significant size (50,000 effectives or more) at Fort/6.
Issue: 200+ B-29s training on West Coast. Bases on Marianas inadequate to hold this many. Review of Northern PI is that all virtually all cities capable of expansion to size 9 airfields.
Plan B: Northern PI. Invasion (ongoing), Vigan and Lingayen taken easily. Troops moving on nearby cities. Reinforcements entering via Lingayen and moving on Clark then Manila. SWPAC at Manila reducing defenses to Fort/3 thus far. SWPAC reinforcements still arriving. Naval forces have swept the So. China Sea and destroyed nearly all shipping of all types. Nagato and Hiei damaged in airstrikes and returned to Japan.
Plan is to move CenPac 7th Fleet and 3rd Fleet to Manila. SWPAC will move to Clark. All airbases to "9". Move 20th AAF to Clark. Move 21st elements to Aparri and Lingayen. Move the drydock to Manila from Guam, Move the drydock from Sorang to Cagayen. 6th 8th and 10th Armies will base out of Apparri. Next objectives, the little dots around Okinawa.
Had I not tested Iwo Jima, I would have been stopped cold. With 200+ B29s ready to be deployed, the PI option looks much better. The 40 B-29s on Tinian are having no strategic effect. Fact is, I have more B-29s than bases. Hence, Northern PI.
Marianas have 400 planes based on Guam, Tinian, Saipan, and two dots below Pagan. SWPAC has 500 aircraft in Southern PI. Most based at Cagayan. All enemy airbases in range of B-24s are suppressed. Surface groups out of Cagayan are sweeping the seas. All of Mindanao in allied hands. Cebu, Porta Princessa, Taybay, Lesgaspi up to Manila, all in allied hands. Vigan and Lingayen in allied hands. Dot above Pagan also in allied hands. Wake and Marcus, Bonin's, Okinawa and Taiwan in enemy hands. Wenchow in allied hands since beginning of war. The KB, what is left of it, remains.
I am now working to eventually invade the Home Islands. Wish me luck.
RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
JAPAN SURRENDERS UNCONDITONALLY
FLASH CRITIC
DATE: 19 JAN 45
TO: ALL COMMANDS
FRM: NIMITZ, CINC CENPAC, PACFLT
SBJC: SURRENDER OF ENEMY FORCES
General Buckner reports enemy routed at Clark Field, elements retreating to Bataan Peninsula. For all practical purposes enemy forces defeated on Luzon. Radio reports from Tokyo contain message of surrender of Empire of Japan to allied forces Pacific. Swiss Ambassador presented surrender message to US Ambassador, Philippines, this day. General MacArthur and I preparing to accept surrender of Japan once details determined and worked out.
3rd Fleet, (William Halsey), proceeding to Tokyo with support elements Pacific Fleet. General MacArthur and staff will join me and my staff. We will join with Halsey and proceed to Tokyo. Request instructions regarding terms of surrender.
God Bless the United States of America and its military forces on news of our victory.
Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, CINC Pacific.
*****
The invasion of Luzon went off without much opposition. Manila fell to the 41st Inf, 32nd Inf, and 8 tank battalions. 6th USMC Div and Tank elements joined 41st Inf Div and 8 Tank Battalions at Clark and routed the enemy. Lingayen taken by 3rd USMC and 25th Inf Div, while Vigan fell to 33rd Inf Div. Aparri taken by 38th Inf Div. Japan surrendered. Game ended.
Japan was built up for invasion, which looks to me as if it would have been impossible. Iwo Jima impregnable as are most of the significant cities in home islands. Same for Formosa. Naga same.
XX USAAF bombed Japan from Tinian to little result. 100 bombers hit cities and caused little damage. 200 more bombers on west coast waiting to move to Luzon. Tenth Army at Guam, 6th and 8th at Manila, and all troops available, some 16 divisions or so. Another 8 Aussie Divisions available. Wenchow, a coastal city in China, held out entire war. Did get one group of DC-4s operational out of Calcutta hauling supply to Chungking.
Review of Japanese Fleet reveals 4 CVs, moderate airgroup size, operating off Iwo Jima. Two CVEs are laid up in Japan, all others sunk. 4 BBs, two damaged, remain. A few cruisers too. Lots of planes available for final defense, but unused for that purpose. 300 fighters operating out of "1" airfield on Iwo. Still trying to understand that.
I was able to drop air mines on Bonin islands, cutting off their supply. All airbases in range of B-24s excepting Iwo Jima were put out of operation from Sorong, Caygayen, Guam, and Saipan.
I will continue to follow this match between pillager and you, but I am closing my reports on my game. The AAR threw in the towel. John (johnjohn)
FLASH CRITIC
DATE: 19 JAN 45
TO: ALL COMMANDS
FRM: NIMITZ, CINC CENPAC, PACFLT
SBJC: SURRENDER OF ENEMY FORCES
General Buckner reports enemy routed at Clark Field, elements retreating to Bataan Peninsula. For all practical purposes enemy forces defeated on Luzon. Radio reports from Tokyo contain message of surrender of Empire of Japan to allied forces Pacific. Swiss Ambassador presented surrender message to US Ambassador, Philippines, this day. General MacArthur and I preparing to accept surrender of Japan once details determined and worked out.
3rd Fleet, (William Halsey), proceeding to Tokyo with support elements Pacific Fleet. General MacArthur and staff will join me and my staff. We will join with Halsey and proceed to Tokyo. Request instructions regarding terms of surrender.
God Bless the United States of America and its military forces on news of our victory.
Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, CINC Pacific.
*****
The invasion of Luzon went off without much opposition. Manila fell to the 41st Inf, 32nd Inf, and 8 tank battalions. 6th USMC Div and Tank elements joined 41st Inf Div and 8 Tank Battalions at Clark and routed the enemy. Lingayen taken by 3rd USMC and 25th Inf Div, while Vigan fell to 33rd Inf Div. Aparri taken by 38th Inf Div. Japan surrendered. Game ended.
Japan was built up for invasion, which looks to me as if it would have been impossible. Iwo Jima impregnable as are most of the significant cities in home islands. Same for Formosa. Naga same.
XX USAAF bombed Japan from Tinian to little result. 100 bombers hit cities and caused little damage. 200 more bombers on west coast waiting to move to Luzon. Tenth Army at Guam, 6th and 8th at Manila, and all troops available, some 16 divisions or so. Another 8 Aussie Divisions available. Wenchow, a coastal city in China, held out entire war. Did get one group of DC-4s operational out of Calcutta hauling supply to Chungking.
Review of Japanese Fleet reveals 4 CVs, moderate airgroup size, operating off Iwo Jima. Two CVEs are laid up in Japan, all others sunk. 4 BBs, two damaged, remain. A few cruisers too. Lots of planes available for final defense, but unused for that purpose. 300 fighters operating out of "1" airfield on Iwo. Still trying to understand that.
I was able to drop air mines on Bonin islands, cutting off their supply. All airbases in range of B-24s excepting Iwo Jima were put out of operation from Sorong, Caygayen, Guam, and Saipan.
I will continue to follow this match between pillager and you, but I am closing my reports on my game. The AAR threw in the towel. John (johnjohn)
- wneumann
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Well done johnjohn. Consider a PBEM campaign vs a human opponent, it's a much different game.
In the meantime... Had to take a break from AE as I was in the process of moving - moving in general, two house closings, etc. Way too much "to do list". All this during the holidays plus moving out of a house I had for 20 years. Amazing what you accumulate, not to mention re-mastering the art of relocation. Now located in St Petersburg FL.
Pillager hung in there with me and we're resuming the campaign. Not expecting an Allied victory, my primary goal for the rest of the campaign to break the stalemate and see how far an Allied advance can be done in what time is left. This likely to occur against layer on layer of well-prepared Japanese defense.
In the meantime... Had to take a break from AE as I was in the process of moving - moving in general, two house closings, etc. Way too much "to do list". All this during the holidays plus moving out of a house I had for 20 years. Amazing what you accumulate, not to mention re-mastering the art of relocation. Now located in St Petersburg FL.
Pillager hung in there with me and we're resuming the campaign. Not expecting an Allied victory, my primary goal for the rest of the campaign to break the stalemate and see how far an Allied advance can be done in what time is left. This likely to occur against layer on layer of well-prepared Japanese defense.
- wneumann
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/28/44
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 204K supply and 13K fuel on hand (unchanged), no reported base damage remaining from Japanese naval bombardment attack (below), nearly all US planes damaged in shore bombardment were repaired and again operational.
Allied LCU at Buna have 2342 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Two Jap LCU eliminated in last game turn’s deliberate ground assault now identified – 62 Construction Bn & 62 Naval Gd. Allied forces resume ground bombardment attacks against Japanese LCU at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77038 troops, 1789 guns, 2023 vehicles, Assault Value = 2327
Defending force 41279 troops, 344 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 243
Japanese ground losses:
247 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade
193rd Tank Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
754th Tank Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
1st Marine Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
31st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
81st Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
82nd Mortar Battalion
2/11th Field Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I Australian Corps
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
192nd USAAF Base Force
39th Aviation Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
150th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
155th USA Base Force
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
64th Division
41st Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
22nd Division
109th Div /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
47th Division
104th Division
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
8th Base Force
13th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
31st Army
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
144th Infantry Regiment
7th Base Force
38th Div /1
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Japanese night surface naval bombardment, intercepted by US PT-boats and Allied surface naval (DD) TF. One US DD and 13 PT-boats sunk in action. One Japanese cruiser (CA ) reported damaged by hit from Allied minefield. AAR’s follow.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki
DD Murakumo
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-145
PT-151, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-153
PT-161
PT-162, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-165
PT-227, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
PT-162 sunk by CA Haguro at 6,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-151 at 6,000 yards
Angelina, D.T. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-227 sunk by CA Ashigara at 7,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-151 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
PT-151 sunk by DD Hibiki at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-165 at 12,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-165 at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-165 at 12,000 yards
Angelina, D.T. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Murakumo collides with CA Takao at 99 , 129
CA Nachi engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
CA Takao engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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TF 524 encounters mine field at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
DD Patterson
DD Downes, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
DD Farragut
DD Alden
DD John D. Edwards
DD Pope, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Ward
DD La Triomphant
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo crosses the 'T'
DD Shikinami engages DD La Triomphant at 8,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Shikinami at 8,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Pope at 8,000 yards
DD Pope sunk by CA Takao at 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Alden at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Ward at 8,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Downes at 8,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Akatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Sigourney at 8,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Bryant at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Downes at 5,000 yards
DD Bryant engages CA Nachi at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD John D. Edwards at 5,000 yards
CA Takao engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Shikinami at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD John D. Edwards at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Downes at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Hammann at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Murakumo at 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD La Triomphant at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Ward at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Murakumo at 5,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages CA Takao at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Farragut at 5,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Hibiki at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Patterson at 5,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Bryant at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD John D. Edwards at 8,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Murakumo at 8,000 yards
CA Haguro engages DD Ward at 8,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Alden at 8,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Shikinami at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD La Triomphant at 8,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Hibiki at 8,000 yards
DD Alden engages DD Akatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Bryant at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Hibiki at 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Ward at 12,000 yards
CA Takao engages DD La Triomphant at 12,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Farragut at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Downes at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Alden at 12,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages DD Akatsuki at 12,000 yards
DD Duncan engages DD Murakumo at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Sigourney at 12,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Hibiki at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro, on fire
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki, heavy fires
DD Murakumo, on fire
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
PT-32, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT-144, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
PT-148, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT-156, Shell hits 2 (system damage 26, float 2, engine 5, returned to Milne Bay at 35 kts speed)
PT-163
PT-164, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
PT-167, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-225, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-226, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-228, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-229, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Landers, F.T. gains tactical advantage
DD Akatsuki engages PT-228 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
PT-164 engages CA Nachi at 6,000 yards
PT-229 engages DD Hibiki at 6,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-229 at 6,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
PT-228 sunk by CA Nachi at 2,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-167 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-164 at 2,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-148 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
PT-148 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
PT-32 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-229 at 3,000 yards
PT-167 sunk by CA Nachi at 3,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-144 at 3,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-144 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-144
CA Ashigara engages PT-144 at 2,000 yards
PT-164 sunk by CA Nachi at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-144
PT-144 sunk by DD Shikinami at 2,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-226 at 2,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-229
PT-229 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-226 at 2,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-226 at 2,000 yards
PT-226 sunk by CA Haguro at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-225 at 3,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-156 at 3,000 yards
PT-225 engages DD Akatsuki at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-156 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-225 sunk by CA Ashigara at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-156 at 11,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-163 at 11,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-156 at 11,000 yards
CA Takao engages PT-163 at 11,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-156 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki, on fire
DD Murakumo, on fire
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
PT-157
PT-158
PT-220, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
PT-221, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo crosses the 'T'
DD Shikinami engages PT-221 at 5,000 yards
PT-220 engages DD Murakumo at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-221 at 5,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-220 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
PT-221 sunk by DD Hibiki at 2,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-220 at 2,000 yards
Enderson, G.B. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-220 at 3,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-220 at 3,000 yards
PT-157 engages DD Hibiki at 3,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-158 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-220 at 9,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-220 at 9,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-158 at 9,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-157 at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 26 damaged
P-51D Mustang: 9 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CA Nachi
CA Haguro
CA Takao
DD Shikinami
DD Akatsuki
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 31
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Ashigara
CA Ashigara firing at 9th Australian Division
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Nachi
CA Nachi firing at Buna
CA Haguro firing at Buna
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Takao
CA Takao firing at 43rd Infantry Division
DD Shikinami firing at 9th Australian Division
DD Akatsuki firing at Buna
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 100,128, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Murakumo
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-145
PT-153
PT-161
PT-165
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 16,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Escort TF evades combat
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 540K supply and 96K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.27 million supply and 135K fuel on hand. Japanese LBA naval air strike launched against empty Allied transport ships departing Port Moresby base hex. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,132 (S of Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (100% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Liran
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Current status of Terapo base – 223K supply and 9800 fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 5 Ki-84 Frank (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-45 Nick (air-to-air)
• 1 J2M3 Jack (on the ground)
• 9 A6M5 Zero (4 air-to-air, 5 on the ground)
• 2 E13A1 Jake (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (flak)
Allied night bombing raids against Jap airfields at Lae and Wau continue. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x VPB-109 PB4Y-1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 28th BG/404th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (100% moonlight)
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 9
E13A1 Jake x 1
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
902 Ku T-3 with E13A1 Jake (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
B-25H Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms (100% moonlight)
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – 64 aircraft (43 fighters, 31 bombers), 6 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 96 aircraft (74 fighters, 22 bombers), airfield damage 3, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raid above) – 49 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 25 aircraft (all bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 204K supply and 13K fuel on hand (unchanged), no reported base damage remaining from Japanese naval bombardment attack (below), nearly all US planes damaged in shore bombardment were repaired and again operational.
Allied LCU at Buna have 2342 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Two Jap LCU eliminated in last game turn’s deliberate ground assault now identified – 62 Construction Bn & 62 Naval Gd. Allied forces resume ground bombardment attacks against Japanese LCU at Buna. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77038 troops, 1789 guns, 2023 vehicles, Assault Value = 2327
Defending force 41279 troops, 344 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 243
Japanese ground losses:
247 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade
193rd Tank Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
754th Tank Battalion
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
1st Marine Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
31st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
81st Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
82nd Mortar Battalion
2/11th Field Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I Australian Corps
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
192nd USAAF Base Force
39th Aviation Base Force
205th Field Artillery Battalion
150th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
155th USA Base Force
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
64th Division
41st Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
22nd Division
109th Div /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
47th Division
104th Division
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Naval Const Bn /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
8th Base Force
13th Division
17th Naval Construction Battalion
31st Army
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
144th Infantry Regiment
7th Base Force
38th Div /1
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Japanese night surface naval bombardment, intercepted by US PT-boats and Allied surface naval (DD) TF. One US DD and 13 PT-boats sunk in action. One Japanese cruiser (CA ) reported damaged by hit from Allied minefield. AAR’s follow.
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki
DD Murakumo
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-145
PT-151, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-153
PT-161
PT-162, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-165
PT-227, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
PT-162 sunk by CA Haguro at 6,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-151 at 6,000 yards
Angelina, D.T. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-151 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-227 sunk by CA Ashigara at 7,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-151 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
PT-151 sunk by DD Hibiki at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-165 at 12,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-165 at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-165 at 12,000 yards
Angelina, D.T. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Murakumo collides with CA Takao at 99 , 129
CA Nachi engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
CA Takao engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-165 at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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TF 524 encounters mine field at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
DD Patterson
DD Downes, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
DD Farragut
DD Alden
DD John D. Edwards
DD Pope, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Ward
DD La Triomphant
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo crosses the 'T'
DD Shikinami engages DD La Triomphant at 8,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Shikinami at 8,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Pope at 8,000 yards
DD Pope sunk by CA Takao at 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Alden at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Ward at 8,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Downes at 8,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Akatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Sigourney at 8,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Bryant at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Downes at 5,000 yards
DD Bryant engages CA Nachi at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD John D. Edwards at 5,000 yards
CA Takao engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Shikinami at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD John D. Edwards at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Downes at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Hammann at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Murakumo at 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD La Triomphant at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Ward at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Murakumo at 5,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages CA Takao at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Farragut at 5,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Hibiki at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Patterson at 5,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Sigourney at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Bryant at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD John D. Edwards at 8,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Murakumo at 8,000 yards
CA Haguro engages DD Ward at 8,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Alden at 8,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Shikinami at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD La Triomphant at 8,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Hibiki at 8,000 yards
DD Alden engages DD Akatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Bryant at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Hibiki at 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD Ward at 12,000 yards
CA Takao engages DD La Triomphant at 12,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages DD Farragut at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Downes at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Alden at 12,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages DD Akatsuki at 12,000 yards
DD Duncan engages DD Murakumo at 12,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages DD Sigourney at 12,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Hibiki at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro, on fire
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki, heavy fires
DD Murakumo, on fire
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
PT-32, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT-144, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
PT-148, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT-156, Shell hits 2 (system damage 26, float 2, engine 5, returned to Milne Bay at 35 kts speed)
PT-163
PT-164, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
PT-167, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-225, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-226, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-228, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-229, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Landers, F.T. gains tactical advantage
DD Akatsuki engages PT-228 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
PT-164 engages CA Nachi at 6,000 yards
PT-229 engages DD Hibiki at 6,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-229 at 6,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-148 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
PT-228 sunk by CA Nachi at 2,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-167 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-164 at 2,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-148 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
PT-148 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
PT-32 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-229 at 3,000 yards
PT-167 sunk by CA Nachi at 3,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-144 at 3,000 yards
CA Nachi engages PT-144 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-144
CA Ashigara engages PT-144 at 2,000 yards
PT-164 sunk by CA Nachi at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-144
PT-144 sunk by DD Shikinami at 2,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-226 at 2,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-229 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-229
PT-229 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-226 at 2,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-156 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-226 at 2,000 yards
PT-226 sunk by CA Haguro at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-225 at 3,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-156 at 3,000 yards
PT-225 engages DD Akatsuki at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-225 at 5,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-156 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-225 sunk by CA Ashigara at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-156 at 11,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-163 at 11,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-156 at 11,000 yards
CA Takao engages PT-163 at 11,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-156 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki, on fire
DD Murakumo, on fire
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
PT-157
PT-158
PT-220, Shell hits 1 (minor system damage)
PT-221, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo crosses the 'T'
DD Shikinami engages PT-221 at 5,000 yards
PT-220 engages DD Murakumo at 5,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-221 at 5,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-220 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
PT-221 sunk by DD Hibiki at 2,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-220 at 2,000 yards
Enderson, G.B. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-220 at 3,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-220 at 3,000 yards
PT-157 engages DD Hibiki at 3,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-158 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Murakumo engages PT-220 at 9,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-220 at 9,000 yards
DD Hibiki engages PT-158 at 9,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages PT-157 at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 26 damaged
P-51D Mustang: 9 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CA Nachi
CA Haguro
CA Takao
DD Shikinami
DD Akatsuki
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 31
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Ashigara
CA Ashigara firing at 9th Australian Division
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Nachi
CA Nachi firing at Buna
CA Haguro firing at Buna
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Takao
CA Takao firing at 43rd Infantry Division
DD Shikinami firing at 9th Australian Division
DD Akatsuki firing at Buna
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 100,128, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Murakumo
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-145
PT-153
PT-161
PT-165
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 16,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Escort TF evades combat
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 540K supply and 96K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.27 million supply and 135K fuel on hand. Japanese LBA naval air strike launched against empty Allied transport ships departing Port Moresby base hex. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,132 (S of Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (100% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Liran
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Current status of Terapo base – 223K supply and 9800 fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 5 Ki-84 Frank (all on the ground)
• 1 Ki-45 Nick (air-to-air)
• 1 J2M3 Jack (on the ground)
• 9 A6M5 Zero (4 air-to-air, 5 on the ground)
• 2 E13A1 Jake (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 B-24J Liberator (flak)
Allied night bombing raids against Jap airfields at Lae and Wau continue. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x VPB-109 PB4Y-1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 28th BG/404th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light rain (100% moonlight)
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 9
E13A1 Jake x 1
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
902 Ku T-3 with E13A1 Jake (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
B-25H Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms (100% moonlight)
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed on ground
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – 64 aircraft (43 fighters, 31 bombers), 6 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 96 aircraft (74 fighters, 22 bombers), airfield damage 3, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raid above) – 49 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 25 aircraft (all bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
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Summary of Operations 12/28/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 8800 supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 31K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 254K supply on hand. Unloading of 144 USA Base Force LCU and supply cargo completed without further incident, landing craft TF departing for return to base.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –78K supply and 15K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 999K supply and 100K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.54 million supply and 258K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Noumea – 4.60 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese aircraft losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, 8 Jap LCU. US PT-boats operating in Tulagi base hex encounter Allied minefield. AAR follows.
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TF 517 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Allied Ships
PT-61, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (sunk, hit Allied mine)
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU. Unopposed fighter sweeps over Lunga base hex by US Marine and New Zealand planes. AAR’s follow
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Coastwatcher entries from 12/28 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Hakodate Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 5, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 13, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 17, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,129 near Buka, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 30, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka , Moving Southeast
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 8800 supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 31K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 254K supply on hand. Unloading of 144 USA Base Force LCU and supply cargo completed without further incident, landing craft TF departing for return to base.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –78K supply and 15K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 999K supply and 100K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.54 million supply and 258K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Noumea – 4.60 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand.
No reported Allied or Japanese aircraft losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, 8 Jap LCU. US PT-boats operating in Tulagi base hex encounter Allied minefield. AAR follows.
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TF 517 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Allied Ships
PT-61, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (sunk, hit Allied mine)
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU. Unopposed fighter sweeps over Lunga base hex by US Marine and New Zealand planes. AAR’s follow
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Lunga, at 114,138
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Coastwatcher entries from 12/28 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Hakodate Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands, Speed 5, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 13, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna, Speed 10, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka, Speed 9, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 4, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 17, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,129 near Buka, Speed 11, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 30, Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 13, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,128 near Buka , Moving Southeast
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/28/44 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/28 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Marcus Is. Detected base status of Marcus Is shows 2 Jap LCU, no other visible Japanese forces or activity. Current intelligence data indicates four Jap LCU are located at Marcus Is including two IJN Naval Gd units, 42 Independent Engineer Rgt and 180 JAAF AF Bn.
Sigint entry for 12/28 reports intercepted Jap radio transmission from Funafuti (Ellice Island group), detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Australia: Transport convoy WX-41 (4 DE, 19 transports) arrives from mainland US. Cargo aboard the convoy includes one LCU (637 TD Bn), 83K supply and 71K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/28 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 75,123 near Darwin, Speed 6, Moving Northwest
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Darwin – port size 3(3), airfield size 4(7), no visible Japanese aircraft on airfield, 1 Jap LCU.
Recon flights launched this game turn over Katherine and Daly Waters base hexes.
Detected status of Jap base at Daly Waters – no visible Jap forces or activity, airfield size 1(6).
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size 2(7), construction activity to expand airfield reported, one Jap LCU.
Malacca Straits: British patrol sub (SS Thrasher) reported sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol S of Georgetown (hex location 48, 76).
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 120 aircraft (91 fighters, 29 bombers), 1 Jap TF (6 ships including 1 CVE, 2 AV, 1 AP, 2 AO), manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 201 aircraft (187 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre area.
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo) (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (four actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 32
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/28 reports intercepted Jap radio transmissions from Marcus Is. Detected base status of Marcus Is shows 2 Jap LCU, no other visible Japanese forces or activity. Current intelligence data indicates four Jap LCU are located at Marcus Is including two IJN Naval Gd units, 42 Independent Engineer Rgt and 180 JAAF AF Bn.
Sigint entry for 12/28 reports intercepted Jap radio transmission from Funafuti (Ellice Island group), detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Australia: Transport convoy WX-41 (4 DE, 19 transports) arrives from mainland US. Cargo aboard the convoy includes one LCU (637 TD Bn), 83K supply and 71K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/28 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 75,123 near Darwin, Speed 6, Moving Northwest
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Darwin – port size 3(3), airfield size 4(7), no visible Japanese aircraft on airfield, 1 Jap LCU.
Recon flights launched this game turn over Katherine and Daly Waters base hexes.
Detected status of Jap base at Daly Waters – no visible Jap forces or activity, airfield size 1(6).
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size 2(7), construction activity to expand airfield reported, one Jap LCU.
Malacca Straits: British patrol sub (SS Thrasher) reported sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol S of Georgetown (hex location 48, 76).
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 120 aircraft (91 fighters, 29 bombers), 1 Jap TF (6 ships including 1 CVE, 2 AV, 1 AP, 2 AO), manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 201 aircraft (187 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre area.
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo) (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (four actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 32
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/29/44
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 203K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2383 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attacks against Japanese LCU at Buna continue. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77286 troops, 1788 guns, 2022 vehicles, Assault Value = 2385
Defending force 41653 troops, 336 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 274
Japanese ground losses:
399 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
81st Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
2/6th Armoured Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
754th Tank Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
9th Australian Division
2/11th Field Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
82nd Mortar Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
22nd Division
64th Division
109th Div /2
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
47th Division
144th Infantry Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
31st Army
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
104th Division
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
8th Base Force
13th Division
1st Naval Const Bn /1
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 556K supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.27 million supply and 135K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 223K supply and 9800 fuel on hand (unchanged).
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
No reported Japanese planes destroyed in SW Pacific operations area this game turn.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 A-20G Havoc (air-to-air)
Allied night bombing raid continues against Jap airfield at Wau. Allied bombers assigned for night airfield strikes against Lae failed to launch or reach target, weather conditions (thunderstorms) over target hex possible cause. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (100% moonlight)
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – 64 aircraft (43 fighters, 31 bombers), 6 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 96 aircraft (74 fighters, 22 bombers), airfield damage 3, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raid above) – 49 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 30 aircraft (1 fighter, 29 bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
Dutch patrol sub in night action with Japanese PB’s off Rabaul. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,127 (S of Rabaul)
Japanese Ships
PB Togo Maru
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Kyo Maru #12
Allied Ships
SS KIX
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at PB Togo Maru
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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US patrol sub (SS Steelhead) hit and damaged in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol in Bismarck Sea area N of Kavieng (hex location 104, 121). Reported damage to SS Steelhead – system 31, float 8, returning to base at 18 kts.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 203K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2383 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attacks against Japanese LCU at Buna continue. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77286 troops, 1788 guns, 2022 vehicles, Assault Value = 2385
Defending force 41653 troops, 336 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 274
Japanese ground losses:
399 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
81st Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
2/6th Armoured Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
754th Tank Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
9th Australian Division
2/11th Field Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
2nd Medium Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
I Australian Corps
82nd Mortar Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
181st Field Artillery Regiment
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
155th USA Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
150th USA Base Force
168th Field Artillery Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
22nd Division
64th Division
109th Div /2
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
47th Division
144th Infantry Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
31st Army
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
104th Division
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
8th Base Force
13th Division
1st Naval Const Bn /1
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 556K supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.27 million supply and 135K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 223K supply and 9800 fuel on hand (unchanged).
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
No reported Japanese planes destroyed in SW Pacific operations area this game turn.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 A-20G Havoc (air-to-air)
Allied night bombing raid continues against Jap airfield at Wau. Allied bombers assigned for night airfield strikes against Lae failed to launch or reach target, weather conditions (thunderstorms) over target hex possible cause. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Heavy rain (100% moonlight)
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Detected status of Jap base at Finschhaven – 64 aircraft (43 fighters, 31 bombers), 6 Jap LCU (-1 from last report).
Detected status of Jap base at Lae (after raid above) – 96 aircraft (74 fighters, 22 bombers), airfield damage 3, 12 Jap LCU, no Jap TF.
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau (after raid above) – 49 aircraft (all fighters), no reported airfield damage, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 6 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 30 aircraft (1 fighter, 29 bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
Dutch patrol sub in night action with Japanese PB’s off Rabaul. AAR follows.
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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,127 (S of Rabaul)
Japanese Ships
PB Togo Maru
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Kyo Maru #12
Allied Ships
SS KIX
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at PB Togo Maru
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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US patrol sub (SS Steelhead) hit and damaged in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol in Bismarck Sea area N of Kavieng (hex location 104, 121). Reported damage to SS Steelhead – system 31, float 8, returning to base at 18 kts.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/29/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 8800 supply on hand (unchanged). Fast transport TF (9 APD) arrives with supply cargo, attacked in daylight naval strikes by Japanese LBA. Cargo unloading of fast transports will occur in night phase of next game turn. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Ontong Java 115,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Clemson
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Ontong Java 115,131
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Walsh
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Current base status at Rekata Bay – 31K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 249K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –78K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 995K supply and 100K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.57 million supply and 258K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.57 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand. Transport convoy WP-295A (8 ships) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii, cargo includes 194 Tank Bn (transfer from Central Pacific) and 16K supply.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 3 C-47 Skytrain (all ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 8 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, 8 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/29 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Ryuyo Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Speed 14 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 19, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 33, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 22, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 5, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 10, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 33, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 33, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 31, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 28, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 8800 supply on hand (unchanged). Fast transport TF (9 APD) arrives with supply cargo, attacked in daylight naval strikes by Japanese LBA. Cargo unloading of fast transports will occur in night phase of next game turn. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Ontong Java 115,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Clemson
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Ontong Java 115,131
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Walsh
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Current base status at Rekata Bay – 31K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 249K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –78K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 995K supply and 100K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.57 million supply and 258K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.57 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand. Transport convoy WP-295A (8 ships) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii, cargo includes 194 Tank Bn (transfer from Central Pacific) and 16K supply.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 3 C-47 Skytrain (all ops)
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 8 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, 8 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/29 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Ryuyo Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 5 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Darwin
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lihir
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 14, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Speed 14 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,124 near Long Island, Speed 19, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 33, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 22, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 5, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 10, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 33, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 11, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 9, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 33, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,120 near Mussau Island, Speed 31, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 28, Moving Northwest
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/29/44 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/29 reports intercepted Jap radio transmission from Jaluit, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Australia: Transport convoy MX-36 (9 ships) arrives from Abadan via Capetown, cargo includes 97K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/29 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 18, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Recon flights over Katherine and Daly Waters base hexes continue.
Detected status of Jap base at Daly Waters – no visible Jap forces or activity, airfield size 1(6).
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size 2(7), construction activity to expand airfield reported, one Jap LCU (identified as 48th Infantry Division).
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 69, no visible Jap LCU.
Malacca Straits: British patrol sub (SS Spark) reported sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol in adjacent hex N of Sabang (hex location 45, 70). SS Spark was reported to be returning to base for replenishment from an assigned patrol zone.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 128 aircraft (104 fighters, 24 bombers), 1 Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 239 aircraft (209 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 Spitfire VIII (ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Kalemyo, at 59,42 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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British patrol sub (SS Supreme) reported hit and sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol N of Port Blair (hex location 48, 57).
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/29 reports intercepted Jap radio transmission from Jaluit, detected base status shows no visible Japanese forces or activity.
Australia: Transport convoy MX-36 (9 ships) arrives from Abadan via Capetown, cargo includes 97K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/29 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 18, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Recon flights over Katherine and Daly Waters base hexes continue.
Detected status of Jap base at Daly Waters – no visible Jap forces or activity, airfield size 1(6).
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size 2(7), construction activity to expand airfield reported, one Jap LCU (identified as 48th Infantry Division).
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 69, no visible Jap LCU.
Malacca Straits: British patrol sub (SS Spark) reported sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol in adjacent hex N of Sabang (hex location 45, 70). SS Spark was reported to be returning to base for replenishment from an assigned patrol zone.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 128 aircraft (104 fighters, 24 bombers), 1 Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe – 239 aircraft (209 fighters, 8 bombers), oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India theatre.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 Spitfire VIII (ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Kalemyo, at 59,42 (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 69th Division, at 59,42 (Kalemyo)
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 25th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 58,42, near Kalemyo
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army, at 56,43, near Chittagong (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 32
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Division, at 56,43, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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British patrol sub (SS Supreme) reported hit and sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol N of Port Blair (hex location 48, 57).
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/30/44
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 202K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2420 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attacks against Japanese LCU at Buna continue. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77506 troops, 1788 guns, 2021 vehicles, Assault Value = 2426
Defending force 42162 troops, 327 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (9 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
192nd USAAF Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
150th USA Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
I Australian Corps
1st Medium Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
1st Guards Division
64th Division
41st Division
22nd Division
116th Division
109th Div /2
31st Army
17th Naval Construction Battalion
47th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
13th Division
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
8th Base Force
1st Naval Const Bn /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
38th Div /1
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Night surface naval actions in Buna base hex resume, small Japanese TF (1 CL, 3 DD) opposed by US PT-boats plus Allied destroyer TF. One Japanese DD and two US PT’s sunk in surface combat actions, three Allied DD damaged. Jap CL Sendai damaged by hit from Allied minefield in Buna and later bomb hits from naval air strikes by USAAF 2E skip bombers. US skip bombers also hit and damage a second Jap DD. Surface naval combat AAR's plus Combat Events report entries and AAR's of Allied daylight air strikes follow.
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell from 3rd BG/8th BS flight failed to link up returning to base
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Oshio
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-145, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
PT-153
PT-161
PT-165, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
PT-165 sunk by DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at PT-145 at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-161 at 2,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-153 at 2,000 yards
PT-145 sunk by DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
Mooney, E.G. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-161 at 4,000 yards
DD Oshio engages PT-161 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Oshio engages PT-161 at 7,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-34 at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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TF 56 encounters mine field at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Oshio, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Oite
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
DD Patterson, Shell hits 1 (system damage 12, returning to base at 34 kts)
DD Farragut
DD Alden
DD John D. Edwards, Shell hits 3 (minor system damage)
DD Ward, Shell hits 1, on fire (system damage 18, float 11, engine 9, no fire, returning to base at 24 kts)
DD La Triomphant, Shell hits 2, on fire (system damage 9, float 11, engine 1, no fire, returning to base at 30 kts)
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio engages DD La Triomphant at 2,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Oite at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Oshio at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio engages DD John D. Edwards at 2,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Oshio at 2,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DD La Triomphant at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio sunk by DD Ward at 2,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Alden at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Patterson at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Matsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD Ward at 4,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Oite at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Bryant at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Ward at 5,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD Bryant at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD La Triomphant at 7,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Ward at 7,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Matsukaze at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Buna at 100,128 (adjacent hex N of Buna)
Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Thresher
SS Thresher launches 4 torpedoes at DD Matsukaze
Thresher diving deep ....
DD Matsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 15
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 2
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 3
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 8
N1K2-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 8
CL Sendai
DD Oite, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 82 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 90 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 21
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 5
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 2
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Oite
DD Matsukaze
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Japanese 2E bombers launch night naval air strikes on US surface naval forces in Buna base hex. No reported hits to US ships. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Severe storms (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 6
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Patterson
DD Farragut
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Patterson
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 17560.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards
DD Patterson
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 17560.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 17560.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 555K supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 135K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 9800 fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 N1K1-J George (5 air-to-air, 5 on the ground, 4 ops)
• 3 N1K2-J George (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 1 Ki-84 Frank (ops)
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (air-to-air)
• 3 Ki-43 Oscar (1 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 6 G4M1 Betty (all flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 33 B-25D1 Mitchell (32 air-to-air, 1 ops, many pilots returned to base)
Allied night bombing raids against airfield targets in eastern New Guinea failed to launch this game turn, probable cause weather conditions. Combat Events report entries follow.
6 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 28th BG/404th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 3rd BG/89th BS B-25J1 Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – no visible Japanese aircraft on airfield, 12 Jap LCU, 1 Jap TF (one ship).
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 83 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 4 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 172 aircraft (58 fighters, 58 bombers, 56 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 48 Jap LCU (+3 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 32 aircraft (2 fighters, 30 bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 202K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2420 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attacks against Japanese LCU at Buna continue. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77506 troops, 1788 guns, 2021 vehicles, Assault Value = 2426
Defending force 42162 troops, 327 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (9 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
1st Marine Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
4th Armoured Brigade
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
192nd USAAF Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
9th RAAF Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
2/9th Field Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
181st Field Artillery Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
150th USA Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
163rd USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
I Australian Corps
1st Medium Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
165th Field Artillery Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
1st Guards Division
64th Division
41st Division
22nd Division
116th Division
109th Div /2
31st Army
17th Naval Construction Battalion
47th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
104th Division
13th Division
7th Base Force
144th Infantry Regiment
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
14th Naval Construction Battalion
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
8th Base Force
1st Naval Const Bn /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
38th Div /1
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Night surface naval actions in Buna base hex resume, small Japanese TF (1 CL, 3 DD) opposed by US PT-boats plus Allied destroyer TF. One Japanese DD and two US PT’s sunk in surface combat actions, three Allied DD damaged. Jap CL Sendai damaged by hit from Allied minefield in Buna and later bomb hits from naval air strikes by USAAF 2E skip bombers. US skip bombers also hit and damage a second Jap DD. Surface naval combat AAR's plus Combat Events report entries and AAR's of Allied daylight air strikes follow.
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell from 3rd BG/8th BS flight failed to link up returning to base
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Oshio
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
Allied Ships
PT-34
PT-145, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
PT-153
PT-161
PT-165, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
PT-165 sunk by DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at PT-145 at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-161 at 2,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-153 at 2,000 yards
PT-145 sunk by DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
Mooney, E.G. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages PT-161 at 4,000 yards
DD Oshio engages PT-161 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Oshio engages PT-161 at 7,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages PT-34 at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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TF 56 encounters mine field at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, at Buna 99,129, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Oshio, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Oite
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
DD Patterson, Shell hits 1 (system damage 12, returning to base at 34 kts)
DD Farragut
DD Alden
DD John D. Edwards, Shell hits 3 (minor system damage)
DD Ward, Shell hits 1, on fire (system damage 18, float 11, engine 9, no fire, returning to base at 24 kts)
DD La Triomphant, Shell hits 2, on fire (system damage 9, float 11, engine 1, no fire, returning to base at 30 kts)
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio engages DD La Triomphant at 2,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Oite at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Oshio at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio engages DD John D. Edwards at 2,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Oshio at 2,000 yards
CL Sendai engages DD La Triomphant at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio sunk by DD Ward at 2,000 yards
DD Ward engages DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Alden at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Patterson at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Matsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD Ward at 4,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Oite at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Bryant at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Ward at 5,000 yards
DD Bryant engages DD Matsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD Bryant at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD La Triomphant at 7,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Ward at 7,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages DD Matsukaze at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Buna at 100,128 (adjacent hex N of Buna)
Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Thresher
SS Thresher launches 4 torpedoes at DD Matsukaze
Thresher diving deep ....
DD Matsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 15
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 2
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 3
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 8
N1K2-J George x 1
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 8
CL Sendai
DD Oite, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 82 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 90 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 21
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 5
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 2
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128
Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 13
N1K2-J George x 3
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Oite
DD Matsukaze
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
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Japanese 2E bombers launch night naval air strikes on US surface naval forces in Buna base hex. No reported hits to US ships. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Weather in hex: Severe storms (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 6
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Patterson
DD Farragut
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M3a Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Patterson
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 17560.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards
DD Patterson
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 17560.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on TF, at Buna 99,129
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3N Hellcat x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Bryant
DD Sigourney
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000, scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters to 17560.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 555K supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 135K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 9800 fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 N1K1-J George (5 air-to-air, 5 on the ground, 4 ops)
• 3 N1K2-J George (2 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 1 Ki-84 Frank (ops)
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (air-to-air)
• 3 Ki-43 Oscar (1 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 6 G4M1 Betty (all flak)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 33 B-25D1 Mitchell (32 air-to-air, 1 ops, many pilots returned to base)
Allied night bombing raids against airfield targets in eastern New Guinea failed to launch this game turn, probable cause weather conditions. Combat Events report entries follow.
6 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 28th BG/404th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 3rd BG/89th BS B-25J1 Mitchell stray due to night
5 x 38th BG/405th BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
Detected status of Jap base at Lae – no visible Japanese aircraft on airfield, 12 Jap LCU, 1 Jap TF (one ship).
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 83 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 4 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 172 aircraft (58 fighters, 58 bombers, 56 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 48 Jap LCU (+3 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 32 aircraft (2 fighters, 30 bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/30/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 9400 supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 31K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 244K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –78K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.01 million supply and 99K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.58 million supply and 258K fuel on hand. Convoy detachment WP-295C (5 LCI, 6 transports) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 192 Tank Bn, one USN 4E bomber squadron, 16K supply and 28K fuel. LCU and air unit aboard WP-295C are transfers from Central to South Pacific theatre.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.58 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand.
Convoy detachment WP-299B (5 ships) arrives in Suva from mainland US with 31K supply and 2500 fuel cargo. Main body and other detachments of WP-299 enroute to Noumea, Luganville and Auckland.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 8, 8 Jap LCU. US 2E bombers launch night bombing raid against Tulagi airfield. US PT-boat sunk by Allied mine hit (Mk 6) in Tulagi base hex. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Clear sky (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 15
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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TF 597 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Allied Ships
PT-59, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (sunk)
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/30 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Jusan Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,122 near New Hanover Island, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 9400 supply on hand.
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 31K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 244K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –78K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.01 million supply and 99K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.58 million supply and 258K fuel on hand. Convoy detachment WP-295C (5 LCI, 6 transports) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 192 Tank Bn, one USN 4E bomber squadron, 16K supply and 28K fuel. LCU and air unit aboard WP-295C are transfers from Central to South Pacific theatre.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.58 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand.
Convoy detachment WP-299B (5 ships) arrives in Suva from mainland US with 31K supply and 2500 fuel cargo. Main body and other detachments of WP-299 enroute to Noumea, Luganville and Auckland.
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in South Pacific theatre operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 8, 8 Jap LCU. US 2E bombers launch night bombing raid against Tulagi airfield. US PT-boat sunk by Allied mine hit (Mk 6) in Tulagi base hex. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
6 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Clear sky (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 15
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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TF 597 encounters mine field at Tulagi (114,137)
Allied Ships
PT-59, Mine hits 1, heavy damage (sunk)
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/30 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Jusan Maru reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,124 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Dagua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Finschhafen
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Woodlark Island
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hoorn Islands
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed 13, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,122 near New Hanover Island, Speed 11, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,125 near Lae, Speed 15, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 16, Moving Northwest
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/30/44 (continued)
Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/30 reports intercepted Jap radio transmission from Kwajalein. Detected base status shows unidentified Japanese ship(s) in port, no other visible Jap forces or activity.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/30 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 16, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Daly Waters – one Jap LCU (not identified in current available intelligence data).
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size 2(7), construction activity to expand airfield still reported, one Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 69, no visible Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Wessel Islands – no visible Jap TF, one Jap LCU (identified as 14 Garrison Unit).
South China Sea: British patrol sub in daylight action with Japanese surface ASW in sea area north of Singapore. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Singkawang at 54,86 (W of Singkawang)
Japanese Ships
E No.25
E No.27
Allied Ships
SS Tantivy
SS Tantivy is located by E No.25
Tantivy bottoming out ....
E No.27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 137 aircraft (117 fighters, 20 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 140 aircraft (135 fighters, 4 bombers), airfield damage 5, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU. RAF and USAAF 4E bombers launch night raid against Magwe airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
7 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/9th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
7 x 341st BG/22nd BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
6 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 90th BG/400th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
4 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
5 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 12
Liberator GR.VI x 16
B-24D Liberator x 16
B-24D1 Liberator x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-56 Thalia: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 4 damaged
Liberator GR.VI: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 4 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.III bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 7
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12
B-17E Fortress x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 2 damaged
Liberator B.VI: 1 destroyed by flak
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 6
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed.
• 6 Ki-61 Tony (all on the ground)
• 2 J1N1-S Irving (both air-to-air)
• 1 Ki-56 Thalia (on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 P-40N5 Warhawk (ops)
• 1 Thunderbolt I (ops)
• 1 Hurricane PR. II (flak)
• 3 B-24D Liberator (1 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
• 1 B-17E Fortress (ops)
• 1 Liberator B.VI (flak)
• 3 C-47 Skytrain (all ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 11th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Central Pacific: Sigint entry for 12/30 reports intercepted Jap radio transmission from Kwajalein. Detected base status shows unidentified Japanese ship(s) in port, no other visible Jap forces or activity.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/30 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 16, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Daly Waters – one Jap LCU (not identified in current available intelligence data).
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size 2(7), construction activity to expand airfield still reported, one Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 100, port damage 69, no visible Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Wessel Islands – no visible Jap TF, one Jap LCU (identified as 14 Garrison Unit).
South China Sea: British patrol sub in daylight action with Japanese surface ASW in sea area north of Singapore. AAR follows.
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ASW attack near Singkawang at 54,86 (W of Singkawang)
Japanese Ships
E No.25
E No.27
Allied Ships
SS Tantivy
SS Tantivy is located by E No.25
Tantivy bottoming out ....
E No.27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 137 aircraft (117 fighters, 20 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 140 aircraft (135 fighters, 4 bombers), airfield damage 5, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 27 Jap LCU. RAF and USAAF 4E bombers launch night raid against Magwe airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
7 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/9th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
7 x 341st BG/22nd BS B-17E Fortress stray due to night
6 x 43rd BG/63rd BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
6 x 90th BG/400th BS B-24D1 Liberator stray due to night
4 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
4 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
5 x No.356 Sqn RAF Liberator B.VI stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (96% moonlight)
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 12
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 12
Liberator GR.VI x 16
B-24D Liberator x 16
B-24D1 Liberator x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-56 Thalia: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.III: 4 damaged
Liberator GR.VI: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 4 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator B.III bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 7
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 12
B-17E Fortress x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 2 damaged
Liberator B.VI: 1 destroyed by flak
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 6
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-Sa Irving: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator B.VI: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.VI x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator B.VI bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed.
• 6 Ki-61 Tony (all on the ground)
• 2 J1N1-S Irving (both air-to-air)
• 1 Ki-56 Thalia (on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 P-40N5 Warhawk (ops)
• 1 Thunderbolt I (ops)
• 1 Hurricane PR. II (flak)
• 3 B-24D Liberator (1 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
• 1 B-17E Fortress (ops)
• 1 Liberator B.VI (flak)
• 3 C-47 Skytrain (all ops)
• 1 Dakota III (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong (two actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Thunderbolt I sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 11th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington B.X x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/31/44
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 201K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2437 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77695 troops, 1788 guns, 2021 vehicles, Assault Value = 2463
Defending force 42658 troops, 314 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 345
Japanese ground losses:
309 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
1st Marine Division
81st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
I Australian Corps
181st Field Artillery Regiment
155th USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
163rd USA Base Force
150th USA Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
192nd USAAF Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
22nd Division
109th Div /2
1st Naval Const Bn /1
144th Infantry Regiment
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
31st Army
47th Division
7th Base Force
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
17th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
64th Division
8th Base Force
13th Division
104th Division
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 555K supply and 104K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 135K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 9800 fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 N1K1-J George (11 air-to-air, 2 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 12 N1K2-J George (all air-to-air)
• 18 Ki-84 Frank (all air-to-air)
• 4 Ki-61 Tony (2 air-to-air, 2 on the ground)
• 7 Ki-43 Oscar (5 air-to-air, 2 on the ground)
• 13 A6M5b Zero (5 air-to-air, 7 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 22 J2M3 Jack (19 air-to-air, 3 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 13 P-47 Thunderbolt (11 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 12 P-51 Mustang (9 air-to-air, 3 ops)
• 2 B-25H Mitchell (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied fighter sweeps launched against Jap airfield at Wau. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 36
N1K1-J George x 19
N1K2-J George x 23
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 12
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 4
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 31
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 6 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 25 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 20 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 32
N1K1-J George x 11
N1K2-J George x 13
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 3
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 24
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
20 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 22
N1K1-J George x 8
N1K2-J George x 8
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 14
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 12
N1K1-J George x 3
N1K2-J George x 6
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 1
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 8
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 16490.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 4
N1K1-J George x 1
N1K2-J George x 3
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wau , at 98,126
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
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Allied night bombing raids against Lae airfield resume. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x VPB-109 PB4Y-1 Liberator stray due to night
7 x 38th BG/71st BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 3rd BG/89th BS B-25J1 Mitchell stray due to night
4 x 90th BG/321st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 28th BG/404th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky (89% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 7 damaged
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 7
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-25H Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 50 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 8
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae – no visible Japanese aircraft on airfield, 12 Jap LCU, 1 Jap TF (one ship).
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 12 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 4 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 172 aircraft (58 fighters, 58 bombers, 56 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 48 Jap LCU (+3 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 32 aircraft (2 fighters, 30 bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 201K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2437 operational AV (total) after combat below. 24 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex. Allied ground bombardment attack against Japanese LCU at Buna. Latest AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 77695 troops, 1788 guns, 2021 vehicles, Assault Value = 2463
Defending force 42658 troops, 314 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 345
Japanese ground losses:
309 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
31st Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
2/6th Armoured Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
1st Marine Division
81st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
4th Armoured Brigade
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
9th Australian Division
2/13th Field Regiment
6th RAAF Base Force
I Australian Corps
181st Field Artillery Regiment
155th USA Base Force
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
82nd Mortar Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
168th Field Artillery Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
163rd USA Base Force
150th USA Base Force
165th Field Artillery Battalion
189th USAAF Base Force
97th Field Artillery Battalion
1st Medium Regiment
192nd USAAF Base Force
2/9th Field Regiment
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
41st Division
1st Guards Division
116th Division
22nd Division
109th Div /2
1st Naval Const Bn /1
144th Infantry Regiment
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
31st Army
47th Division
7th Base Force
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
17th Naval Construction Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
3rd Cavalry Brigade
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
64th Division
8th Base Force
13th Division
104th Division
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 555K supply and 104K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 135K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current status of Terapo base – 221K supply and 9800 fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 14 N1K1-J George (11 air-to-air, 2 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 12 N1K2-J George (all air-to-air)
• 18 Ki-84 Frank (all air-to-air)
• 4 Ki-61 Tony (2 air-to-air, 2 on the ground)
• 7 Ki-43 Oscar (5 air-to-air, 2 on the ground)
• 13 A6M5b Zero (5 air-to-air, 7 on the ground, 1 ops)
• 22 J2M3 Jack (19 air-to-air, 3 ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 13 P-47 Thunderbolt (11 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 12 P-51 Mustang (9 air-to-air, 3 ops)
• 2 B-25H Mitchell (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied fighter sweeps launched against Jap airfield at Wau. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 36
N1K1-J George x 19
N1K2-J George x 23
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 12
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 4
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 31
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 6 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 25 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 20 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 32
N1K1-J George x 11
N1K2-J George x 13
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 3
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 24
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
20 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 22
N1K1-J George x 8
N1K2-J George x 8
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 14
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
52nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 12
N1K1-J George x 3
N1K2-J George x 6
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 1
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 8
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters to 16490.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
87th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 9000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 4
N1K1-J George x 1
N1K2-J George x 3
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
S-701 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000, scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1/C with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000, scrambling fighters between 16000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000, scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wau , at 98,126
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
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Allied night bombing raids against Lae airfield resume. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
6 x VPB-109 PB4Y-1 Liberator stray due to night
7 x 38th BG/71st BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 3rd BG/89th BS B-25J1 Mitchell stray due to night
4 x 90th BG/321st BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
4 x 28th BG/404th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky (89% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 8
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9
B-25J1 Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 7 damaged
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 7
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-25H Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 50 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 8
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected status of Jap base at Lae – no visible Japanese aircraft on airfield, 12 Jap LCU, 1 Jap TF (one ship).
Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 12 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 4 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 172 aircraft (58 fighters, 58 bombers, 56 other planes probably transports), no visible Jap TF, no ships in port, 48 Jap LCU (+3 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Detected status of Jap base at Gasmata – 32 aircraft (2 fighters, 30 bombers), 5 Jap LCU.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/31/44 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 9400 supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 30K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 238K supply on hand. Japanese LBA launch naval air strike against US fast transport TF (10 APD) enroute to Ontong Java with supply cargo. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Thousand Ships Bay 114,136
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 18
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 7 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-111 with F4U-1 Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VMF-218 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VMF-312 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Thousand Ships Bay 114,136
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 2
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-111 with F4U-1 Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VMF-218 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 1000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VMF-312 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.03 million supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.59 million supply and 258K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.56 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand. Transport convoy BP-16 (BB Arkansas & New York, 5 DD, 11 LCI, 31 transports) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 9 LCU (HQ US XXIV Corps, four USA Base Force units, four USMC Field Artillery Bns), two USN VPB squadrons, 86K supply and 44K fuel. LCU and air units aboard BP-16 are transfers from Central to South Pacific theatre.
Main body of transport convoy WP-299 (3 LSM, 6 transports) arrives in Auckland from mainland US with 38K supply and 3K fuel cargo. Other detachments of WP-299 are still enroute to Noumea and Luganville
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 13 D4Y3 Judy (all air-to-air)
• 2 G4M3a Betty (both air-to-air)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 9, 8 Jap LCU, visible Allied minefield in base hex.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/31 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 9400 supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Rekata Bay – 30K supply on hand.
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 238K supply on hand. Japanese LBA launch naval air strike against US fast transport TF (10 APD) enroute to Ontong Java with supply cargo. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Thousand Ships Bay 114,136
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 18
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 7 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-111 with F4U-1 Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VMF-218 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 12000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VMF-312 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 14000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, at Thousand Ships Bay 114,136
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 2
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-111 with F4U-1 Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VMF-218 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 1000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VMF-312 with F4U-1A Corsair (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 2000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.03 million supply and 104K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.59 million supply and 258K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.56 million supply and 3.28 million fuel on hand. Transport convoy BP-16 (BB Arkansas & New York, 5 DD, 11 LCI, 31 transports) arrives from mainland US via Hawaii. Cargo aboard the convoy includes 9 LCU (HQ US XXIV Corps, four USA Base Force units, four USMC Field Artillery Bns), two USN VPB squadrons, 86K supply and 44K fuel. LCU and air units aboard BP-16 are transfers from Central to South Pacific theatre.
Main body of transport convoy WP-299 (3 LSM, 6 transports) arrives in Auckland from mainland US with 38K supply and 3K fuel cargo. Other detachments of WP-299 are still enroute to Noumea and Luganville
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 13 D4Y3 Judy (all air-to-air)
• 2 G4M3a Betty (both air-to-air)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, airfield damage 9, 8 Jap LCU, visible Allied minefield in base hex.
Coastwatcher entries from 12/31 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Gasmata
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Efate
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 10, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 101,119 near Manus, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 99,126 near Lae, Speed unknown
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 12/31/44 (continued)
Central Pacific: Group (TF) of eight US patrol subs off Guam in action with Japanese transport TF, this action occurring as the TF arrived and before subs dispersed from the TF to individual patrol zones. Jap transport TF remains visible on game map at this hex location, reported TF composition 7 ships and moving on NE heading. AAR’s follow.
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Sub attack near Guam at 106,98 (S of Guam)
Japanese Ships
E No.20
xAK Oridono Maru
xAK Hokuan Maru
xAK Natisan Maru
E Hato
Allied Ships
SS Pompon, hits 4 (system damage 8, float 27, returning to base at 15 kts)
SS Pompon launches 2 torpedoes at E No.20
Pompon diving deep ....
E Hato attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Guam at 106,98
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokuan Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Oridono Maru
xAK Natisan Maru
E Hato
Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill
SS Hawkbill launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hokuan Maru
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search.....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Guam at 106,98
Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru
xAK Hokuan Maru, on fire
xAK Natisan Maru
E Hato
Allied Ships
SS Parche
SS Parche is sighted by escort
Parche diving deep ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Australia: Two transport convoys arriving from Capetown – Convoy EX-95 (29 ships from eastern US) and convoy MX-36 (9 ships from Abadan). Combined cargo aboard both convoys includes 149K supply and 101K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/31 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size expanded to 3(7), construction activity to expand airfield no longer reported, one Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 97, port damage 61, no visible Jap LCU.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 109 aircraft (88 fighters, 21 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 128 aircraft (120 fighters, 3 bombers), airfield damage 9 oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 Jap LCU (+1 from last report). Some USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Magwe airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
7 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Overcast (89% moonlight)
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed.
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (on the ground)
• 2 J1N1-S Irving (both ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 P-40N5 Warhawk (ops)
• 4 B-24D Liberator (2 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
• 1 B-25H Mitchell (ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Central Pacific: Group (TF) of eight US patrol subs off Guam in action with Japanese transport TF, this action occurring as the TF arrived and before subs dispersed from the TF to individual patrol zones. Jap transport TF remains visible on game map at this hex location, reported TF composition 7 ships and moving on NE heading. AAR’s follow.
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Sub attack near Guam at 106,98 (S of Guam)
Japanese Ships
E No.20
xAK Oridono Maru
xAK Hokuan Maru
xAK Natisan Maru
E Hato
Allied Ships
SS Pompon, hits 4 (system damage 8, float 27, returning to base at 15 kts)
SS Pompon launches 2 torpedoes at E No.20
Pompon diving deep ....
E Hato attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Guam at 106,98
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokuan Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Oridono Maru
xAK Natisan Maru
E Hato
Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill
SS Hawkbill launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hokuan Maru
Hawkbill diving deep ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search.....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Guam at 106,98
Japanese Ships
xAK Oridono Maru
xAK Hokuan Maru, on fire
xAK Natisan Maru
E Hato
Allied Ships
SS Parche
SS Parche is sighted by escort
Parche diving deep ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Australia: Two transport convoys arriving from Capetown – Convoy EX-95 (29 ships from eastern US) and convoy MX-36 (9 ships from Abadan). Combined cargo aboard both convoys includes 149K supply and 101K fuel.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 12/31 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 15, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – airfield size expanded to 3(7), construction activity to expand airfield no longer reported, one Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base at Groote Eylandt – airfield damage 97, port damage 61, no visible Jap LCU.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 109 aircraft (88 fighters, 21 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 128 aircraft (120 fighters, 3 bombers), airfield damage 9 oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 Jap LCU (+1 from last report). Some USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Magwe airfield. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
7 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Overcast (89% moonlight)
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ic Tony: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Some CAP have air radar
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed.
• 1 Ki-61 Tony (on the ground)
• 2 J1N1-S Irving (both ops)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 1 P-40N5 Warhawk (ops)
• 4 B-24D Liberator (2 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
• 1 B-25H Mitchell (ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 54,45 (Akyab)
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Mortar Battalion, at 56,44, near Cox's Bazar (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/01/45
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 199K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2345 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex (-1 from last report). Allied deliberate ground assault launched against Japanese LCU at Buna. One unidentified Jap LCU reported destroyed, this verified by change in number of detected Jap LCU in Buna base hex. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 101257 troops, 1885 guns, 2761 vehicles, Assault Value = 2479
Defending force 43044 troops, 306 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 378
Allied adjusted assault: 3163
Japanese adjusted defense: 183
Allied assault odds: 17 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
4658 casualties reported
Squads: 88 destroyed, 192 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 244 disabled
Engineers: 15 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 40 (26 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
1099 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 57 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 24 (2 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade
193rd Tank Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
31st Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Marine Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
2/9th Field Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
150th USA Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
I Australian Corps
168th Field Artillery Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
163rd USA Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
116th Division
22nd Division
1st Guards Division
41st Division
109th Div /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
64th Division
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
13th Division
47th Division
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
104th Division
1st Naval Const Bn /1
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
31st Army
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 554K supply and 104K fuel on hand. Japanese LBA torpedo bombers launch naval air strikes against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex. Combat replay indicates Jap bombers in night raid (B5N2 Kates) appear to be based at Gasmata. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (85% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 7
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 3 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Sigourney
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
347th FG/68th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 21 N1K1-J George (all air-to-air)
• 17 N1K2-J George (16 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 12 Ki-84 Frank (10 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 4 Ki-61 Tony (all air-to-air)
• 2 Ki-45 Nick (both air-to-air)
• 6 Ki-43 Oscar (all air-to-air)
• 2 A6M5b Zero (both air-to-air)
• 6 J2M3 Jack (5 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 1 G4M3a Betty (flak)
• 4 D3A2 Val (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 14 P-47 Thunderbolt (11 air-to-air, 3 ops)
• 2 B-25H Mitchell (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied fighter sweeps against Jap airfield at Wau continue. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 18
N1K1-J George x 27
N1K2-J George x 33
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 11
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 22
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 4000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
951 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 16
N1K1-J George x 25
N1K2-J George x 30
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 17
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 70
P-51D Mustang x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 5 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 7 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
21 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
16 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
20 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
18 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 25000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
951 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 11
N1K1-J George x 11
N1K2-J George x 21
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 2
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 4
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 14
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George(0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 30000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 26000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
951 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 35300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Allied night bombing raids against Lae airfield continue. Latest Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/501st BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 345th BG/501st BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (85% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 57 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Banzai! - Kasai P. in a A6M5b Zero rams a B-25H Mitchell for the Emperor
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USAAF 2E bombers launch low-level night strike against Gasmata airfield. Detected base status of Gasmata shows no report of airfield damage or numbers of Jap planes based there. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/675th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
7 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
7 x 417th BG/675th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Weather in hex: Overcast (85% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 5
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 25 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 4 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 219 aircraft (39 fighters, 109 bombers, 71 other planes probably transports), 3 Jap TF (12 ships total), no ships in port, 49 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
Southwest Pacific: Current status of Buna base – 199K supply and 13K fuel on hand. Allied LCU at Buna have 2345 operational AV (total) after combat below. 23 Japanese LCU remain detected in Buna base hex (-1 from last report). Allied deliberate ground assault launched against Japanese LCU at Buna. One unidentified Jap LCU reported destroyed, this verified by change in number of detected Jap LCU in Buna base hex. AAR follows.
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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 101257 troops, 1885 guns, 2761 vehicles, Assault Value = 2479
Defending force 43044 troops, 306 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 378
Allied adjusted assault: 3163
Japanese adjusted defense: 183
Allied assault odds: 17 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
4658 casualties reported
Squads: 88 destroyed, 192 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 244 disabled
Engineers: 15 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 40 (26 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
1099 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 57 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 24 (2 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade
193rd Tank Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
31st Infantry Division
81st Infantry Division
I Corps Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st Marine Division
2/6th Armoured Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
754th Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
9th Australian Division
2/9th Field Regiment
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
150th USA Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Medium Regiment
9th RAAF Base Force
6th RAAF Base Force
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd RAA Jungle Regiment
857th Engineer Aviation Battalion
39th Aviation Base Force
2/11th Field Regiment
181st Field Artillery Regiment
I Australian Corps
168th Field Artillery Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
163rd USA Base Force
2/13th Field Regiment
165th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
155th USA Base Force
189th USAAF Base Force
82nd Mortar Battalion
863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
205th Field Artillery Battalion
192nd USAAF Base Force
11th RAAF M/W Sqn
Defending units:
116th Division
22nd Division
1st Guards Division
41st Division
109th Div /2
14th Naval Construction Battalion
7th Base Force
64th Division
102nd Machine Cannon AA Battalion
13th Ind.Mixed Rgt /1
17th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Cavalry Brigade
13th Division
47th Division
2nd Naval Const Bn /2
8th Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
144th Infantry Regiment
104th Division
1st Naval Const Bn /1
44th IMB Artillery Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /10
31st Army
38th Div /1
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Current status of Milne Bay base – 554K supply and 104K fuel on hand. Japanese LBA torpedo bombers launch naval air strikes against Allied ships in Milne Bay base hex. Combat replay indicates Jap bombers in night raid (B5N2 Kates) appear to be based at Gasmata. AAR’s follow.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms (85% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 7
Allied aircraft
F6F-3N Hellcat x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Duncan
DD Hammann
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Morning Air attack on TF, at Milne Bay 101,133
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M3a Betty x 4
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M3a Betty: 3 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Sigourney
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M3a Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
347th FG/68th FS with P-47D25 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
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Current status of Port Moresby base – 1.26 million supply and 134K fuel on hand.
Current status of Terapo base – 222K supply and 10K fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in SW Pacific theatre operations area including Rabaul.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 21 N1K1-J George (all air-to-air)
• 17 N1K2-J George (16 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 12 Ki-84 Frank (10 air-to-air, 2 ops)
• 4 Ki-61 Tony (all air-to-air)
• 2 Ki-45 Nick (both air-to-air)
• 6 Ki-43 Oscar (all air-to-air)
• 2 A6M5b Zero (both air-to-air)
• 6 J2M3 Jack (5 air-to-air, 1 ops)
• 1 G4M3a Betty (flak)
• 4 D3A2 Val (all on the ground)
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 14 P-47 Thunderbolt (11 air-to-air, 3 ops)
• 2 B-25H Mitchell (1 air-to-air, 1 ops)
Allied fighter sweeps against Jap airfield at Wau continue. Latest AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 18
N1K1-J George x 27
N1K2-J George x 33
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 11
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 22
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 4000.
Raid is overhead
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
951 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 16
N1K1-J George x 25
N1K2-J George x 30
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 1
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 17
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 70
P-51D Mustang x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 5 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 7 destroyed
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-II KAI Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
21 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 30000 feet
16 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
20 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
18 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 25000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
951 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau, at 98,126
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M3 Jack x 11
N1K1-J George x 11
N1K2-J George x 21
Ki-43-IIIa Oscar x 2
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 4
Ki-61-II KAI Tony x 1
Ki-84a Frank x 14
Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M3 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D25 Thunderbolt: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet
CAP engaged:
71st I.F.Chutai with Ki-61-Ib Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-303 Hikotai with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
302 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George(0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 30000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
S-401 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
S-602 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 3000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
S-901 Hikotai with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters between 26000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
S-312 Hikotai with J2M3 Jack (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
951 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 5000 and 35300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-61-II KAI Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 2000, scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
26th Sentai with Ki-43-IIIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 3000, scrambling fighters between 4000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
72nd Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000, scrambling fighters between 7000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Allied night bombing raids against Lae airfield continue. Latest Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
4 x 22nd BG/408th BS B-24J Liberator stray due to night
5 x 345th BG/501st BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
7 x 345th BG/501st BS B-25H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Weather in hex: Overcast (85% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-25J1 Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25J1 Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 57 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/B with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Night Air attack on Lae, at 99,126
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 6
Ki-45 KAId Nick x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAId Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
53rd Sentai/A with Ki-45 KAId Nick (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
53rd Sentai/C with Ki-45 KAId Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
S-313 Hikotai with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100, scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Banzai! - Kasai P. in a A6M5b Zero rams a B-25H Mitchell for the Emperor
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USAAF 2E bombers launch low-level night strike against Gasmata airfield. Detected base status of Gasmata shows no report of airfield damage or numbers of Jap planes based there. Combat Events report entries and AAR’s follow.
5 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
5 x 417th BG/675th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
7 x 417th BG/674th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
7 x 417th BG/675th BS A-20G Havoc stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Weather in hex: Overcast (85% moonlight)
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 5
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Gasmata, at 103,127
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-20G Havoc bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Detected base status of Jap base at Wau – 25 aircraft (all fighters), 9 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Salamaua – 4 Jap LCU.
Detected base status of Jap base at Rabaul – 219 aircraft (39 fighters, 109 bombers, 71 other planes probably transports), 3 Jap TF (12 ships total), no ships in port, 49 Jap LCU (+1 from last report), defensive minefield visible on map.
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/01/45 (continued)
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 9400 supply on hand (unchanged). Naval air strike by Japanese LBA against US fast transport TF arriving with supply cargo. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Ontong Java 115,131
Weather in hex: Light cloud (85% moonlight)
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y2 Frances x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
APD Liddle
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Current base status at Rekata Bay – 30K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 234K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.04 million supply and 105K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.61 million supply and 282K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.64 million supply and 3.27 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 P1Y2 Frances (ops)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU. US Marine and NZ fighters launch unopposed sweeps over Tassafronga base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, no reported airfield damage, 8 Jap LCU, visible Allied minefield in base hex. US 2E bombers launch night raid against Tulagi airfield. US Marine and NZ fighters launch unopposed daylight sweeps. Combat results entry and AAR’s follow.
5 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (85% moonlight)
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 5
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 1/01 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 6 ships in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 16 ships reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 3, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,125 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 13, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
South Pacific: Current status of base at Ontong Java – 9400 supply on hand (unchanged). Naval air strike by Japanese LBA against US fast transport TF arriving with supply cargo. AAR follows.
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Night Air attack on TF, at Ontong Java 115,131
Weather in hex: Light cloud (85% moonlight)
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
P1Y2 Frances x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
APD Liddle
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y2 Frances bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Current base status at Rekata Bay – 30K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status at Thousand Ships Bay – 234K supply on hand.
Current base status of Rennell Island – 84K supply on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Kirakira –81K supply and 15K fuel on hand (unchanged).
Current base status of Ndeni – 1.04 million supply and 105K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Luganville – 2.61 million supply and 282K fuel on hand.
Current base status of Noumea – 4.64 million supply and 3.27 million fuel on hand.
Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in South Pacific theatre area.
Japanese planes reported destroyed
• 1 P1Y2 Frances (ops)
No reported Allied plane losses this game turn in South Pacific operations area.
Detected status of Jap base at Tassafronga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 9 Jap LCU. US Marine and NZ fighters launch unopposed sweeps over Tassafronga base hex. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga, at 113,137
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Tulagi (after raid below) – no visible Jap planes detected on airfield, no reported airfield damage, 8 Jap LCU, visible Allied minefield in base hex. US 2E bombers launch night raid against Tulagi airfield. US Marine and NZ fighters launch unopposed daylight sweeps. Combat results entry and AAR’s follow.
5 x VMB-613 PBJ-1H Mitchell stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud (85% moonlight)
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBJ-1H Mitchell x 5
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1H Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 24
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tulagi, at 114,137
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1D Corsair sweeping at 30000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base at Lunga – no visible Jap planes on airfield, 11 Jap LCU.
Coastwatcher entries from 1/01 Operations report follow.
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 6 ships in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Manus is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lunga
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Hansa Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Salamaua
Coastwatcher Report: 16 ships reported in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,122 near Kavieng, Speed 3, Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 105,125 near Rabaul, Speed 15, Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,124 near Lihir, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 101,119 near Manus, Speed 13, Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 7, Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,120 near Rambutyo, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,123 near Kavieng, Speed 12, Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai, Speed 10, Moving Southeast
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RE: Sleepless on Samoa, the Sequel (wneumann vs Jolly Pillager)
Summary of Operations 01/01/45 (continued)
Central Pacific: Jap transport TF intercepted last game turn off Guam again attacked by US patrol sub. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Guam at 106,97 (night action, S of Guam)
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokuan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill
xAK Hokuan Maru is sighted by SS Hawkbill
SS Hawkbill launches 2 torpedoes
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Eastern US: Two transport convoys EX-100 (18 ships, fast convoy) and EX-101 (20 ships, slow convoy) departing for Australia via Capetown. Cargo (total) aboard the two convoys includes 179K supply and 39K fuel, no LCU or air units. Plans are for transport shipping currently operating on EX/XE convoy routes to be diverted from Eastern US to United Kingdom for transport of Allied LCU’s scheduled to arrive as reinforcements starting in 7/45. Diversion of transport ships to United Kingdom now planned to occur approximately 4/45 to 5/45 timeframe, mainly to be accomplished by re-rerouting destination of XE convoys leaving Australia from Eastern US to United Kingdom. Key emphasis in my late game strategy includes rapid transport of these LCU from Europe to on-map theatre area(s) where they will be employed. Allied LCU reinforcements from Europe are representing the “last battalions” that could possibly turn this campaign – Pillager’s Japanese conquest of China creating a situation where Allied success in this campaign is (at least) highly difficult if not impossible given the pool of Allied combat LCU that is currently available.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 1/01 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – one Jap LCU.
South China Sea: British patrol sub (SS Tantry) reported sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol at hex location 52, 86 east of Singapore.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 115 aircraft (89 fighters, 26 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 174 aircraft (167 fighters, 3 bombers), airfield damage 1, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 Jap LCU. Some USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Magwe airfield. Latest Combat Events report entry and AAR follows.
7 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Overcast (85% moonlight)
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 4 B-24D Liberator (2 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Central Pacific: Jap transport TF intercepted last game turn off Guam again attacked by US patrol sub. AAR follows.
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Submarine attack near Guam at 106,97 (night action, S of Guam)
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokuan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill
xAK Hokuan Maru is sighted by SS Hawkbill
SS Hawkbill launches 2 torpedoes
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Eastern US: Two transport convoys EX-100 (18 ships, fast convoy) and EX-101 (20 ships, slow convoy) departing for Australia via Capetown. Cargo (total) aboard the two convoys includes 179K supply and 39K fuel, no LCU or air units. Plans are for transport shipping currently operating on EX/XE convoy routes to be diverted from Eastern US to United Kingdom for transport of Allied LCU’s scheduled to arrive as reinforcements starting in 7/45. Diversion of transport ships to United Kingdom now planned to occur approximately 4/45 to 5/45 timeframe, mainly to be accomplished by re-rerouting destination of XE convoys leaving Australia from Eastern US to United Kingdom. Key emphasis in my late game strategy includes rapid transport of these LCU from Europe to on-map theatre area(s) where they will be employed. Allied LCU reinforcements from Europe are representing the “last battalions” that could possibly turn this campaign – Pillager’s Japanese conquest of China creating a situation where Allied success in this campaign is (at least) highly difficult if not impossible given the pool of Allied combat LCU that is currently available.
NW Australia: No Japanese TF visible on game map in sea areas off NW Australia. 1/01 Coastwatcher report entries follow. Location of Darwin base is hex 76, 124.
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 76,124 near Darwin, Speed 14, Moving East
No reported Allied or Japanese plane losses this game turn in NW Australia area.
Detected status of Jap base at Katherine – one Jap LCU.
South China Sea: British patrol sub (SS Tantry) reported sunk in attack by Ki-49 Helen air patrol at hex location 52, 86 east of Singapore.
Burma: Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon – 115 aircraft (89 fighters, 26 bombers), no Jap TF, manpower 4(0), resources 21(0), refinery 72(129), light industry 9(32), 18 Jap LCU.
Detected status of Jap base in Magwe (after raid below) – 174 aircraft (167 fighters, 3 bombers), airfield damage 1, oil production 202(99), refinery 96(5), 28 Jap LCU. Some USAAF 4E bombers continue night raid against Magwe airfield. Latest Combat Events report entry and AAR follows.
7 x 7th BG/493rd BS B-24D Liberator stray due to night
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Night Air attack on Magwe, at 57,47
Weather in hex: Overcast (85% moonlight)
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-Sa Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
302 Ku S-2 with J1N1-Sa Irving (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 1000, scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
Some CAP have air radar
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Summary of this game turn’s reported aircraft losses over all locations in the Burma-India theatre area.
No reported Japanese plane losses this game turn in Burma-India operations area.
Allied planes reported destroyed
• 4 B-24D Liberator (2 air-to-air, 1 flak, 1 ops)
• 1 C-47 Skytrain (ops)
Allied air operations continue against Japanese LCU along Burma-India border area. AAR’s follow.
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Morning Air attack on Akyab, at 54,45 (three actions with identical AAR, first one only shown)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 25000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding Regiment, at 57,42, near Chittagong
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Blenheim VD bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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