A busy day. Our first CV vs CV battle
Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
B5N2 Kate x 87
D3A1 Val x 108
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 15
P-40B Warhawk x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 90
F4F-4 Wildcat x 60
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed
B5N2 Kate: 40 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 17 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 7 destroyed, 28 damaged
D3A1 Val: 15 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
CV Hornet, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Royal Sovereign
CV Formidable
CV Yorktown
CV Saratoga
BB Mississippi, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1
CV Enterprise, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 4
BB Revenge
BB New Mexico, Torpedo hits 1
CA Louisville
BB Resolution
BB Idaho
CV Lexington, Torpedo hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
16 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
13 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
17 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
12 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
18th FG/78th FS with P-40B Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2/B with F4F-3A Wildcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8/B with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Enterprise
Ammo storage explosion on CV Hornet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 12
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
P-40B Warhawk x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 79
F4F-4 Wildcat x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 7 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-6/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12630 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 62 minutes
VF-2/B with F4F-3A Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 76 minutes
VF-8/B with F4F-4 Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 82 minutes
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7630 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13340 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
18th FG/78th FS with P-40B Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 10810 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
P-40B Warhawk x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 79
F4F-4 Wildcat x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 6 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-6/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-2/B with F4F-3A Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-8/B with F4F-4 Wildcat (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (24 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7630 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
18th FG/78th FS with P-40B Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 10810 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 12
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
P-40B Warhawk x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 77
F4F-4 Wildcat x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 7 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-6/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7260 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-2/B with F4F-3A Wildcat (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-8/B with F4F-4 Wildcat (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
18th FG/78th FS with P-40B Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
P-40B Warhawk x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 77
F4F-4 Wildcat x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-2/B with F4F-3A Wildcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VF-6/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7260 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
VF-8/B with F4F-4 Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8810 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
18th FG/78th FS with P-40B Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 10
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 14
P-40B Warhawk x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 77
F4F-4 Wildcat x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 6 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-6/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (22 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 7260 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-2/B with F4F-3A Wildcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-8/B with F4F-4 Wildcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (18 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
18th FG/78th FS with P-40B Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 112,137
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 97 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5N2 Kate x 26
D3A1 Val x 27
Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 15
F4F-3A Wildcat x 30
F4F-4 Wildcat x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5N2 Kate: 10 destroyed, 5 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 3 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 9 destroyed, 6 damaged
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CA Chester
CV Formidable, Torpedo hits 1
CV Yorktown
BB Revenge
CV Indomitable
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VF-42/A with F4F-3A Wildcat (0 airborne, 20 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
24 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6/C with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Morning Air attack on TF, near Munda at 109,135
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 134
Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 56
Martlet II x 27
F4F-3A Wildcat x 90
F4F-3 Wildcat x 90
SBD-3 Dauntless x 165
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Albacore I: 7 destroyed, 6 damaged
Martlet II: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 25 destroyed, 39 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CV Akagi
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Soryu, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CV Kaga
BB Fuso, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CV Hiryu, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
DD Oite, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
24 x Albacore I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
22 x Albacore I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 15 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 15 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 15 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
13th Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Fuel storage explosion on CV Hiryu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiryu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Zuikaku
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Shokaku
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Munda at 109,135
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 95
Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 48
F4F-3 Wildcat x 81
SBD-3 Dauntless x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Albacore I: 16 destroyed, 5 damaged
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CV Akagi
CV Kaga, Torpedo hits 1
CV Soryu, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CV Hiryu, on fire
CA Chikuma
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
10 x Albacore I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
11 x Albacore I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
1 x Albacore I bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Albacore I bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 15 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 15 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 15 on standby, 5 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
13th Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Important items to note.
The only ship listed as sunk is BB Fuso. But there are no float planes listed as lost, so probably didn't sink, yet.
I still have 4 operational CVs, Yorktown, Saratoga, Indomitable, and Formidable.
I also now have 3 powerful SCTFs, one with 4 British BB Vangards, and the other with 3 New Jersey BBs.
Both have been sent on full speed missions to try and intercept KB. Maybe one will connect.