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Molon Labe · 10-31-21, 12:29 PM

28 June 1942
Hickam AFB operational

Luzon Strait
USS Pickerel torpedoed and likely sank a troop-carrying cargo ship in a convoy at appears to only have minelayers as escorts--minelayers that apparently did not have ASW capability.

Thailand
Our US Army squadrons in Thailand are wearing down. 3 Zeroes down to 3 P-40s, but there are a lot more Zeroes (and Oscars) and not many more P-40s here.

N. Australia
Getting the P-39s to Darwin helped. 3 Oscars down to 2 Aussie P-40s.

Sumatra
6 Hurricanes on CAP attempted to interdict a massive enemy air raid--54 bombers and 43 fighters. We got one Zero, losing 5 Hurricanes. This British squadron is just about done for, although we do have a few replacement aircraft of this type and more on the way.

Hawaii
The large cargo ship convoy docked and unloaded overnight, the two solo ships also docked and will unload next. Our resupplied artillery units made a probing bombardment attack, which shows the enemy forces here to be more than 3 divisions worth, but weakened to the approximate power of 1 division. I might be able to push them into the sea with the armies I already have here. I'm not going to take that risk just yet.

The resupply of Oahu means Hickam AFB is now fully operational. I've moved in Wildcat squadrons and even a few spare Buffalos, a Dauntless squadron, PBYs, and 2 B-17 squadrons. I'm going to attempt to control or at least monitor the surrounding seas. I should have the planes online in a day or two. Anticipating the success of the convoy, I already have a battleship group and phibs headed for Lahaina. As long as he doesn't move Betties in, they'll keep going.

USS Thresher got attacked by a pair of Marys, but damaged them both with its AA and forced them to retreat. Not bad for a 20mm and a few .50 cals.

China
The enemy is retreating from Chengchow, at least in part.

I attacked the army near Chusien again, this time forcing the enemy to retreat. Casualties 3089 to 495 favoring me. I'm going to give chase for now--I think I'll turn these guys towards the coast after that.

10-31-21, 12:29 PM	#289
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	28 June 1942 Hickam AFB operational Luzon Strait USS Pickerel torpedoed and likely sank a troop-carrying cargo ship in a convoy at appears to only have minelayers as escorts--minelayers that apparently did not have ASW capability. Thailand Our US Army squadrons in Thailand are wearing down. 3 Zeroes down to 3 P-40s, but there are a lot more Zeroes (and Oscars) and not many more P-40s here. N. Australia Getting the P-39s to Darwin helped. 3 Oscars down to 2 Aussie P-40s. Sumatra 6 Hurricanes on CAP attempted to interdict a massive enemy air raid--54 bombers and 43 fighters. We got one Zero, losing 5 Hurricanes. This British squadron is just about done for, although we do have a few replacement aircraft of this type and more on the way. Hawaii The large cargo ship convoy docked and unloaded overnight, the two solo ships also docked and will unload next. Our resupplied artillery units made a probing bombardment attack, which shows the enemy forces here to be more than 3 divisions worth, but weakened to the approximate power of 1 division. I might be able to push them into the sea with the armies I already have here. I'm not going to take that risk just yet. The resupply of Oahu means Hickam AFB is now fully operational. I've moved in Wildcat squadrons and even a few spare Buffalos, a Dauntless squadron, PBYs, and 2 B-17 squadrons. I'm going to attempt to control or at least monitor the surrounding seas. I should have the planes online in a day or two. Anticipating the success of the convoy, I already have a battleship group and phibs headed for Lahaina. As long as he doesn't move Betties in, they'll keep going. USS Thresher got attacked by a pair of Marys, but damaged them both with its AA and forced them to retreat. Not bad for a 20mm and a few .50 cals. China The enemy is retreating from Chengchow, at least in part. I attacked the army near Chusien again, this time forcing the enemy to retreat. Casualties 3089 to 495 favoring me. I'm going to give chase for now--I think I'll turn these guys towards the coast after that. __________________