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Old 04-08-22, 10:17 PM   #4509
torpedobait
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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980 View Post
hahah well US skippers would break radio silence for a task force, for sure. Given your proximity to Darwin, possible could have invited friendly air strike on the TF with contact report .
Worst thing about this encounter (the IJN TFJ) is that you are in shallow water with hoards of DDs giving you grief! It's very hard to get away. I am 1 for 2. Best way to do it is to time your arrival in Darwin to let you leave before the 19th!
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