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Molon Labe · 11-22-22, 06:55 PM

Hey guys, you'll want to check the Banda Sea campaign part above as I left some important stuff out that updating this brought to my attention!

Overall CV/CVL strength:
Japan: 129 Fighters/130 Dive Bombers/87 Torpedo Bombers
USA: 144 Fighters/108 Dive Bombers/108 Torpedo Bombers

Where are the Carriers?

Fleet Carriers

Akagi: Torpedoed by S-29 on 23 June 1942. Damage did not appear serious at the time. Intel reported sunk 6/24/42, then reported still in service 9/20/42. Fighter squadron seen operating in Chengchow, China on 4 Sept 42, but appears absent on 20 Sept 42--airwing likely returned to ship after repairs completed. Likely received 7/1942 upgrade while under repair. Believed to be participating in invasion of Sri Lanka operation as of 2 March 1943.Participated in Java Campaign Spring-Summer 1943.

Kaga: 31 October - 1 November 1942 supporting Rangoon landings. 19 September 1942, torpedoed by Albacore in Bay of Bengal operating with Junyo (and probably Hiyo). Continued flight operations after torpedo hit. Confirmed to have NOT yet received 7/1942 upgrade as of 19 September 1942, does not appear to have it as of 31 October 42 either. Prior damage from CVW-8 Devastator on 16 June 42 in Coral Sea, causing aviation gas explosion. Torpedoed twice by S-28 14 February 1943 at Ambon, believed to have survived but expected to require lengthy repairs.

Shokaku: Operational, believed to be operating with Kido Butai. Not believed to have received 7/1942 upgrades prior to 8 Sept 42.
--Multiple carrier fleet deployment to Solomons 1-8 November 1942; likely included Hiryu and Shokaku, retired towards Marshalls
--Unconfirmed carrier sighting approaching Solomons from Marshalls/Gilberts 12 November 1942.
--The KB may have split into two divisions (Hiryu, Shokaku ; Akagi, Zuikaku) to allow for upgrades, appears to be focused on Marshalls and Solomons.
--Shokaku hit by torpedo from USS Porpoise 21 December 1942.
--Participated in Java Campaign Spring-Summer 1943.

Zuikaku: sustained light damage near Ambon 11 July 1943. Believed to be fully operational by now.

Hiyo: Confirmed present supporting Rangoon landings 30 October - 1 November 1942. Believed present in Bay of Bengal 20 Sept 1942 (fighter squadron reported present). Present for battle of Port Blair 20 August 1942. Hit by 2 torpedoes from Albacores on 31 July 1942. Intel reports sunk 8/25/42, report stricken upon sighting near Rangoon. Believed to be present in Sri Lanka operation as of 2 March 1943. Present as part of the KB near Ambon 13 June 1943. Damaged in low-level attack by B-25D1s (4 500lb bomb hits) near Ambon 11 July 1943.

Soryu: Sunk by CVW-2 14 Feb 1942

Hiryu: Paired with Shokaku for much of its career. Sunk by USS Scamp off Male with 3 Mk14 hits, 10 March 1943, at the cost of Scamp.

Taiho: Likely entered service Spring 1943. Believed to be the primary adversary responsible for sinking USS Wasp. Severely damaged by dive bombers near Ambon 22 May and again 24 May 1943. Finished off by B-25s while attempting to shelter in port in Babar 25 May 1943.

Junyo: Believed present for Rangoon landings 30 October - 1 November1942.Confirmed present in Bay of Bengal 20 Sept 1942. Previous deployment as part of the KB, 21 July 1942, supporting the evacuation of ground forces from Lahaina, Hawaii. As of March 2, 1943, NOT spotted supporting Sri Lanka operation and may be present in CENT/SouthPAC. Assigned to Marianas Detachment believed to be responsible for sinking of USS Wasp. Detached from KB after Taiho was damaged 24 May, sunk along with the Ryhuo by SBDs near Saumlaki 22 May 1943.

Light and Escort Carriers:

CVL Ryujo - hit by two heavyweight torpedoes on 1/17, definitely disabled, likely sunk. Intel reports sunk 1/31/42.
CVL Shoho - May have been present in Rangoon landings 30 October - 1 November 1942. Damaged by heavyweight torpedo hit 2/3/42. Damaged by CVW-8 Helldiver 16 June 42 in the Coral Sea. Sunk by 3 bomb hits from CVW-2 and -3 in Battle of Arafura Sea, 11 December 1942.
CVL Zuiho - likely sunk 2/14/42 (4 bomb hits, 1 air-dropped torpedo hit). Intel reports sunk same day.
CVE Hosho - sunk by 2 heavyweight torpedo hits 1/19/42
CVE Taiyo - sunk 2/14/42 (6 bomb hits)
CVE Unyo: Hit by torpedo from Albacore 20 August 1942 off Port Blair, damage did not appear severe. Intel originally reported sank same day, but was later reported to still be in service.
CVL Ryuho: Likely entered service Spring 1943. Part of Marianas Detactment CVBG responsible for sinking USS Wasp. Assigned to Marianas Detachment believed to be responsible for sinking of USS Wasp. Detached from KB after Taiho was damaged 24 May, sunk along with the Junyo by SBDs near Saumlaki 22 May 1943.

CS Chiyoda: Coastwatcher report 11/13/42 in port at Guadalcanal. May be operating with KB (or a division thereof).
CS Nisshin:
Rufe float fighters have been spotted with the Kido Butai as well as the CVBG operating in the Bay of Bengal, indicating these ships are operating with the fleet carriers.
CS Chitose: sunk in surface action in Celebes Sea as part of an amphibious task force (USS Marblehead leading formation), 10 December 1941
CS Mizuho: Torpedoed by USS Sargo south of Celebes 10/31/42 with major fires breaking out. Believed to have sunk on 11/3/42 due to intel reports of destroyed floatplanes.

Should be in service, but have yet to appear:
CVE Chuho: 11/22/42
CV Unryu: 4/8/43 (cost: 122)
CV Amagi 4/10/43 (cost: 122)
CV Katsuragi: 5/14/43 (cost: 122)
CV Shinano: 5/31/43 (cost: 314)

Unfinished:
CVE Kaiyo: 12/3/43
CVE Shinyo: 12/19/43
CVE Yamashira Maru: 2/4/45
CVE Shimane Maru: 2/8/45
CVL Ibuki: 4/26/45
CVE Chigusa Maru: 6/22/45
CV Ikoma: 6/20/45
CV Aso: 6/24/45
(cost-adjusted arrival dates represent previously-calculated acceleration)

11-22-22, 06:55 PM	#630
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	Hey guys, you'll want to check the Banda Sea campaign part above as I left some important stuff out that updating this brought to my attention! Overall CV/CVL strength: Japan: 129 Fighters/130 Dive Bombers/87 Torpedo Bombers USA: 144 Fighters/108 Dive Bombers/108 Torpedo Bombers Where are the Carriers? Fleet Carriers Akagi: Torpedoed by S-29 on 23 June 1942. Damage did not appear serious at the time. Intel reported sunk 6/24/42, then reported still in service 9/20/42. Fighter squadron seen operating in Chengchow, China on 4 Sept 42, but appears absent on 20 Sept 42--airwing likely returned to ship after repairs completed. Likely received 7/1942 upgrade while under repair. Believed to be participating in invasion of Sri Lanka operation as of 2 March 1943.Participated in Java Campaign Spring-Summer 1943. Kaga: 31 October - 1 November 1942 supporting Rangoon landings. 19 September 1942, torpedoed by Albacore in Bay of Bengal operating with Junyo (and probably Hiyo). Continued flight operations after torpedo hit. Confirmed to have NOT yet received 7/1942 upgrade as of 19 September 1942, does not appear to have it as of 31 October 42 either. Prior damage from CVW-8 Devastator on 16 June 42 in Coral Sea, causing aviation gas explosion. Torpedoed twice by S-28 14 February 1943 at Ambon, believed to have survived but expected to require lengthy repairs. Shokaku: Operational, believed to be operating with Kido Butai. Not believed to have received 7/1942 upgrades prior to 8 Sept 42. --Multiple carrier fleet deployment to Solomons 1-8 November 1942; likely included Hiryu and Shokaku, retired towards Marshalls --Unconfirmed carrier sighting approaching Solomons from Marshalls/Gilberts 12 November 1942. --The KB may have split into two divisions (Hiryu, Shokaku ; Akagi, Zuikaku) to allow for upgrades, appears to be focused on Marshalls and Solomons. --Shokaku hit by torpedo from USS Porpoise 21 December 1942. --Participated in Java Campaign Spring-Summer 1943. Zuikaku: sustained light damage near Ambon 11 July 1943. Believed to be fully operational by now. Hiyo: Confirmed present supporting Rangoon landings 30 October - 1 November 1942. Believed present in Bay of Bengal 20 Sept 1942 (fighter squadron reported present). Present for battle of Port Blair 20 August 1942. Hit by 2 torpedoes from Albacores on 31 July 1942. Intel reports sunk 8/25/42, report stricken upon sighting near Rangoon. Believed to be present in Sri Lanka operation as of 2 March 1943. Present as part of the KB near Ambon 13 June 1943. Damaged in low-level attack by B-25D1s (4 500lb bomb hits) near Ambon 11 July 1943. Soryu: Sunk by CVW-2 14 Feb 1942 Hiryu: Paired with Shokaku for much of its career. Sunk by USS Scamp off Male with 3 Mk14 hits, 10 March 1943, at the cost of Scamp. Taiho: Likely entered service Spring 1943. Believed to be the primary adversary responsible for sinking USS Wasp. Severely damaged by dive bombers near Ambon 22 May and again 24 May 1943. Finished off by B-25s while attempting to shelter in port in Babar 25 May 1943. Junyo: Believed present for Rangoon landings 30 October - 1 November1942.Confirmed present in Bay of Bengal 20 Sept 1942. Previous deployment as part of the KB, 21 July 1942, supporting the evacuation of ground forces from Lahaina, Hawaii. As of March 2, 1943, NOT spotted supporting Sri Lanka operation and may be present in CENT/SouthPAC. Assigned to Marianas Detachment believed to be responsible for sinking of USS Wasp. Detached from KB after Taiho was damaged 24 May, sunk along with the Ryhuo by SBDs near Saumlaki 22 May 1943. Light and Escort Carriers: CVL Ryujo - hit by two heavyweight torpedoes on 1/17, definitely disabled, likely sunk. Intel reports sunk 1/31/42. CVL Shoho - May have been present in Rangoon landings 30 October - 1 November 1942. Damaged by heavyweight torpedo hit 2/3/42. Damaged by CVW-8 Helldiver 16 June 42 in the Coral Sea. Sunk by 3 bomb hits from CVW-2 and -3 in Battle of Arafura Sea, 11 December 1942. CVL Zuiho - likely sunk 2/14/42 (4 bomb hits, 1 air-dropped torpedo hit). Intel reports sunk same day. CVE Hosho - sunk by 2 heavyweight torpedo hits 1/19/42 CVE Taiyo - sunk 2/14/42 (6 bomb hits) CVE Unyo: Hit by torpedo from Albacore 20 August 1942 off Port Blair, damage did not appear severe. Intel originally reported sank same day, but was later reported to still be in service. CVL Ryuho: Likely entered service Spring 1943. Part of Marianas Detactment CVBG responsible for sinking USS Wasp. Assigned to Marianas Detachment believed to be responsible for sinking of USS Wasp. Detached from KB after Taiho was damaged 24 May, sunk along with the Junyo by SBDs near Saumlaki 22 May 1943. CS Chiyoda: Coastwatcher report 11/13/42 in port at Guadalcanal. May be operating with KB (or a division thereof). CS Nisshin: Rufe float fighters have been spotted with the Kido Butai as well as the CVBG operating in the Bay of Bengal, indicating these ships are operating with the fleet carriers. CS Chitose: sunk in surface action in Celebes Sea as part of an amphibious task force (USS Marblehead leading formation), 10 December 1941 CS Mizuho: Torpedoed by USS Sargo south of Celebes 10/31/42 with major fires breaking out. Believed to have sunk on 11/3/42 due to intel reports of destroyed floatplanes. Should be in service, but have yet to appear: CVE Chuho: 11/22/42 CV Unryu: 4/8/43 (cost: 122) CV Amagi 4/10/43 (cost: 122) CV Katsuragi: 5/14/43 (cost: 122) CV Shinano: 5/31/43 (cost: 314) Unfinished: CVE Kaiyo: 12/3/43 CVE Shinyo: 12/19/43 CVE Yamashira Maru: 2/4/45 CVE Shimane Maru: 2/8/45 CVL Ibuki: 4/26/45 CVE Chigusa Maru: 6/22/45 CV Ikoma: 6/20/45 CV Aso: 6/24/45 (cost-adjusted arrival dates represent previously-calculated acceleration) __________________ Last edited by Molon Labe; 11-23-22 at 08:12 AM.