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Title: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 29, 2017, 11:44:52 PM
S~ All,

As the time draws near for the Solomon Islands Campaign to start ... I want to welcome you all to what I hope will be a fun campaign !! :)  This forum thread will be where I'm going to be posting the individual mission maps and briefings.  I hope to have the new briefing for the next mission posted on Friday's.  The current time frame for mission-01 looks to be April 11th (is now scheduled).

With this campaign, the use of "Unit Squadrons", will be used, also going to try the use of separating comms, red / blue / main channels. This should reduce the amount of simultaneous calls and comments.  This should reduce talking from 24+ to 8+ pilots on each channel.  The comms are directly associated with that squad's individual mission.

As the campaign progresses from mission to mission, the squad assignments will also rotate.  Fighter, bomber, torpedo planes ... ect.

Well with that being said ... Here is Mission #01.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/2017-03-13%201.png)

Solomon Islands Campaign - Mission - 01 - Tulagi
Date: August 8th, 1942

In preparation for the landings at Guadalcanal, allied planners knew that the sea-plane base at Tulagi Harbor had to be neutralized.

Intelligence:

Aircraft reconnaissance noted numerous enemy aircraft and shipping anchored at all four of the primary enemy held islands within the harbor.  AAA sites were also photographed. Enemy aircraft noted were H8K1 and A6M-N float planes. Shipping included a float plane tender, supply ship, and numerous other small boats.

During your attack, our forces (marines) will be hitting the beach area near the harbor.  There will also be one of our Navy destroyers providing artillery bombardment for the landings.

This is an active sea-plane base and the possibility of enemy scrambling aircraft is real.

The Mission:

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack enemy aircraft and shipping. Note the map above, the target areas are circled in "red". Way-point map shown below.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0007.jpg)

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft. Way-point map shown below.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0008.jpg)

NOTAMS:

Be watchful of the Marine landing force as you attack the harbor.

F4F's ( 1st Squad) will use "red" comms
SBD's (2nd & 3rd Squads) will use "blue" comms

If an individual squad needs reinforcements prior to mission launch, the HQ / Squadron Leaders will determine how to deploy the pilots needed.

If and when guests arrive for any mission, seating will determined prior to mission launch.

Good Luck ...

As with this mission, or any upcoming mission, I welcome all constructive and "off the wall" comments ... hehe !!!

Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on March 30, 2017, 12:41:59 AM
Sounds awesome Dave, glad to see we are using the new slot map.

~S
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_Bear on March 30, 2017, 02:34:38 AM
My only issue with separate comms ... we have had this discussion many times before.. what if... im in a bomber, on my comms and i need to contact a fighter .. on the other comms for assitance   or a fighter wants to relay to a bomber about impending danger... for the most part we have learned to ID each others voices  and make short, to the point  messages... what seems like chaos is actually legible by most..

Just my 2 cents...
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on March 30, 2017, 03:22:53 AM
War is hell Bear.

S!
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on March 30, 2017, 04:44:44 AM
QuoteMy only issue with separate comms ... we have had this discussion many times before.. what if... im in a bomber, on my comms and i need to contact a fighter .. on the other comms for assitance   or a fighter wants to relay to a bomber about impending danger... for the most part we have learned to ID each others voices  and make short, to the point  messages... what seems like chaos is actually legible by most.. - Bear

I was thinking about this tonight. 

The three squad leaders can have a separate channel and we three can communicate on behalf of others.

My only concern is you lose a bit of the banter with only 6 to 8 guys on comms opposed to 20 to 24

God help the Dirty 3rd. They get all of Jacks jokes for the next 30 weeks.

Wood
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on March 31, 2017, 08:22:20 PM
Its been a long time since we split comms, can't hurt to try it. If we find it problematic we can always go back.

What are the exact aircraft models for Mission 1? It says F4F and SBD, are they F4F-4s and SBD-3s? Specificity in this regard would help guys wanting to practice in the kite they will be flying and skinners as well.

DW
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 31, 2017, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on March 31, 2017, 08:22:20 PM

What are the exact aircraft models for Mission 1? It says F4F and SBD, are they F4F-4s and SBD-3s? Specificity in this regard would help guys wanting to practice in the kite they will be flying and skinners as well.

DW

S~ DW,

The aircraft types for the campaign are the following:

Initially ...
P-400 - 1941
F4F-4 - 1942
SBD-3 - 1942
TBF-1 - 1942

Later (mission 17 and so on)...
P-38F-1-LO - 1942
F4U-1 - 1943
F4U-1A - 1943
F6F (late) - 1943
SBD-5 - 1943
TBF-1C - 1943
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 03, 2017, 09:59:54 PM
Updated mission-01 post with way-point maps, see above.
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_Sandhog on April 04, 2017, 03:27:02 AM
Request F4F-4, please
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 04, 2017, 08:17:37 PM
Quote from: _AH_Sandhog on April 04, 2017, 03:27:02 AM
Request F4F-4, please

~S All,

Sand, this campaign will be flown as squads vs. individual aircraft assignments.  So, whatever part of mission that the squad has been assigned, the members of that squad will fly those aircraft.  :)

So, requesting an individual aircraft type will not be necessary going forward.  :)
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 09, 2017, 12:27:08 AM
~S All,

The current time frame for mission-01 looks to be April 11th (is now scheduled).


Review the mission brief above ... Tuesday night is just around the corner  (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-29.gif)

Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 09, 2017, 12:41:43 AM
BBQ's birthday is tuesday too!

Wow. He's like two decades older than me. Thats a long time. Just saying.

DW
Title: Re: Deal'n Dave's - Solomon Islands Campaign Missions
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 12, 2017, 07:59:37 PM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 01, we had 24 pilots altogether !!! Thank you all for the kind comments.  :)  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - April 18th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 02 - Guadalcanal / 01
Date: August 21st, 1942

After Action Report:

Well done ... Tulagi is secured and the enemy seaplane base and harbor has been neutralized.

Welcome to Guadalcanal...well we currently have a small toe-hold on this island.  The enemy is pretty thick here. We've been able to establish a radar set in our area and we can get a good look at the airspace out to about 50 miles. That doesn't give us a whole lot of reaction time however. We also have a carrier group in the Santa Cruz area if we need help.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/sol-02.png)

Intelligence:

Our radar has picked up enemy planes coming towards our area from the south-east.  Plane types are unknown, their altitude is roughly 2000m+. The enemy force looks to be greater than 20 aircraft.

The Mission:

Both F4F's and P-400's will fly to grids CP-9 & CQ-10, proceed on patrol to CT-7. Engage and destroy enemy aircraft.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/sol-02a.jpg)

NOTAM's:

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 1-8) - will use "red" comms
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 13-20) - will use "blue" comms
P-400's (3rd Squad, seats 9-12 & 21-24) - will use main channel
P-400's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - will use main channel these aircraft also have "zero" fuel, if used make sure you put fuel in your aircraft, they are also AIR-START

If an individual squad needs reinforcements prior to mission launch, the HQ / Squadron Leaders will determine how to deploy the pilots needed.

If and when guests arrive for any mission, seating will determined prior to mission launch.

Good Luck ...

As with this mission, or any upcoming mission, I welcome all constructive and "off the wall" comments ... hehe !!!  (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-29.gif)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 13, 2017, 11:51:21 AM
S~ All,

Updated brief, NOTAM's section, see above.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 19, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 02, we had 24 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - April 25th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 03 - Battle of the Eastern Solomon's
Date: August 24th, 1942

After Action Report:

Good job attacking those bombers.  They were searching for our Navy Task Force near the Santa Cruz area. They were unable to find them they drifted to close to our area. Our group destroyed more than 30 enemy aircraft.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0002.jpg)

Welcome aboard the USS Yorktown and USS Enterprise. The group has been deployed here for the next mission.

Over the past few nights we've had scout planes out trying to locate the enemy fleet.  Finally we've caught a break and found them. This morning we are hitting the Japanese carrier task force that has been trying to harass us.

Intelligence:

Our scout planes have located the enemy fleet in grids CL-29 and CM-29.  They are headed south-east putting them north-west of the island of Ndai and our position. Estimated speed 25 knots, heading 140 degrees. The scout's report that there are two separate carrier groups. One group appears to be a fleet type carrier, the second group looks to be a light carrier.  Both groups are being screened by cruisers and destroyers.  The scout's also report there is a single battleship as well.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0001.jpg)

The Mission:

Destroy the enemy task force.  The primary targets are their carriers.

F4F's will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.
TBF's will arm with torpedoes and strike the carriers.  If the carriers are destroyed, target the screening vessels.

NOTAM's:

TBF's (VT-6, 1st Squad, seats 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22) - will use "blue" comms
F4F's (VF-6, 2nd Squad, seats 25-28 & 53-56) - will use "red" comms
F4F's (VF-5, 3rd Squad, seats 57-64) - will use main channel
TBF's (VT-5, Spare's - HQ & Guests, seats 29,32,35,38,41,44,47,50) - will use "blue" channel

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 19, 2017, 08:50:15 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on April 19, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
Welcome aboard the USS Yorktown and USS Enterprise.

You mean Saratoga and Enterprise? The US had those two and Wasp in the area but Wasp went south to refuel and missed the battle.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on April 20, 2017, 12:53:45 AM
I thought that separate comms was out.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on April 20, 2017, 12:56:31 AM
Quote from: _AH_Lippy on April 20, 2017, 12:53:45 AM
I thought that separate comms was out.

we just forgot.. it was ok tho i thought..
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 20, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on April 19, 2017, 08:50:15 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on April 19, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
Welcome aboard the USS Yorktown and USS Enterprise.

You mean Saratoga and Enterprise? The US had those two and Wasp in the area but Wasp went south to refuel and missed the battle.

DW
S~ All,

Tried to use the Saratoga but the aircraft set wouldn't fit.  So for most of this campaign I've had to use to the 42' Enterprise, Yorktown, and Lexington.  I wish The ship modelers would've taken aircraft size into consideration. The TBF and SBD takes up a lot of room on those decks.

I'm not really big on air-start missions except when an extended distance is an issue.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 20, 2017, 08:38:35 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on April 20, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
Tried to use the Saratoga but the aircraft set wouldn't fit.  So for most of this campaign I've had to use to the 42' Enterprise, Yorktown, and Lexington.

Ah ok. Hmm, thats odd they will fit on the 42 Lexington but not on the others of the same class. Though I guess the 42 Lex is a modded carrier so maybe they tweaked it. Did you try adjusting the order of the various types to see if there was a way to make em fit?


On another topic, do we have any idea of the speed of the enemy vessels? Is that something you can give us even a ballpark indication of? I understand if its considered info we don't have. I was going to throw together a little torpedo practice room. Actually, maybe I'll build it into the warmup, lots of room there...

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 20, 2017, 09:17:49 PM
S~ All,

Yeah I tried to mix and match, but kept getting aircraft blowing up on the deck of Saratoga.  That's why I went with the 42' era ships.

Updated the brief, see above for speed and heading.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 24, 2017, 10:06:41 PM
So it looks like you are leading the TBFs, Bear. 1st, HQ and any guests. Any thoughts or plans formulated yet?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on April 24, 2017, 10:59:14 PM
My thoughts are...  Two groups, Ill lead one DW the other, once we hit our WP at CO25 I will travel west of the WP line about 5 K and DWs group stay on the east side of it... climbing to about 1500M or so.. once we spot the ships we can assess.  Your group take 1 carrier and mine the other... Carriers 1st others secondary IF we have the numbers. Secondary target will be the battleship.

What say you?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 24, 2017, 11:05:17 PM
Do we have any idea of the number of torpedoes it will take to down a carrier? I don't know off hand. Numbers wise we'll probobly have 4-5 from 1st plus 3 HQ plus 2-4 guests. So if we have 10-12 aircraft total, will 5-6 in each group be enough to kill a carrier? One is a CV, the other a CVL so presumably the CVL would be weaker...

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 24, 2017, 11:47:11 PM
I believe that 4 torps will kill a fleet carrier and three for the light carrier.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 25, 2017, 04:34:28 AM
I did some testing, as few as 3 torpedoes will down a Shokaku CV, 2 will sink a Zuiho\Chitose CVL (they appear to be the same ship, just different skins) and 1-2 will sink a Hosho CVL. Keep in mind this is the # of torpedoes required striking the same spot.

I thought the way ship damage is modelled is that each ship is divided into 3 sections, the front third, the middle third and the rear third. One of those three sections has to be "destroyed" to sink a ship. Damage is not cumulative across sections, for example a Zuiho CVL can only take 2 torpedoes to one section to sink but she will survive if she takes one torpedo to each section even though its a total of 3. Testing against a moving Zuiho once resulted in an oddity though, I struck with 3 in the after half of the ship so two had to have hit one section but she stayed up. Perhaps it was a fluke, reading online seems to confirm the 3 hitbox damage modelling.

It may be difficult to score the required number of hits, 25 knots is a good clip. Its surprising how far the ship will move from release to impact. I've setup some moving carrier targets in the practice room for us to work on.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 25, 2017, 08:38:57 PM
Quote from: _AH_Bear on April 24, 2017, 10:59:14 PM
My thoughts are...  Two groups, Ill lead one DW the other, once we hit our WP at CO25 I will travel west of the WP line about 5 K and DWs group stay on the east side of it... climbing to about 1500M or so.. once we spot the ships we can assess.  Your group take 1 carrier and mine the other... Carriers 1st others secondary IF we have the numbers. Secondary target will be the battleship.

What say you?

As you say if we have the numbers we can split. If we don't we should consolidate and try to ensure we get at least one carrier. Practice in the warmup room will help indicate how feasible splitting up will be, we'll see how reliably a group of aircraft can sink these carriers. If we have trouble hitting\hitting enough in the same area we may need additional numbers to ensure success.

Looking at the waypoints, if the bomb icons represent roughly where the ships will be when we get there, splitting at CO-25 would work. But if that is the enemy ship's location at mission start and they are moving 140 degrees at 25 knots they are gonna be farther SE. We might spot the first group in like CP-24. So we should be prepared for things to happen a little faster.

If we split I assume we split the fighter squadrons as well? 2nd go with one group and 3rd with another?

Quote from: _AH_Bear on April 24, 2017, 10:59:14 PM
..once we spot the ships we can assess.

I think this is important, we should not go straight in once we sight them. Lets scope out the position of the escorts relative to the carriers and try and pick an approach that keeps the escorts at arms length as much as possible.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on April 26, 2017, 12:07:50 AM
from what i recall of past waypoints with this author the bombing icons represent the path the fleet can be expected in... thinking the upper most one is the starting point i think they will be closest to there... my thoughts on splitting was keeping the AAA spread out giving someone a chance.. perhaps the fighters can skirt high on the sides as well going in a few KM early to attract some of that nastiness... as far as targets go if were low on pilots we can still attack 1 ship hopefully from either side?
~S~ Bear
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on April 26, 2017, 12:09:12 AM
Archie, can we start a few minutes later... Say around 15 or 20 past the hour???

Inspectors are crawling around my house and I just caught one going my undies drawer.

More to come in a few...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 26, 2017, 08:44:37 AM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 03, we had 22 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - May 2nd.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 04 - Guadalcanal / 02
Date: August 26th, 1942

After Action Report:

Nice work hitting the enemy fleet. One of their primary carriers was heavily damaged and one of their light carriers was sunk. Our fighters also destroyed over 30 enemy fighters in a hotly contested dogfight. The Enterprise was also damaged, but she is still afloat. Her aircraft have been deployed to Guadalcanal.

Welcome back to Guadalcanal ... our hold on this island is getting stronger.  The Mud Marines have pushed our lines out as far as Pointe Cruz, Mt. Austen, and Koli Pointe.

Intelligence:

Radar reports large groups (two) of enemy aircraft approaching the Canal. They are flying towards Henderson from the north-west. We are not able to determine aircraft types, however a submarine near the Russell Islands reported that there are fighters, light bombers, and medium bombers within the groups.

The Mission:

Both F4F's and P-400's will fly to grid Ck-9, proceed on patrol to CI-11.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0003.jpg)

Engage and destroy enemy aircraft.

NOTAM's:

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 1-4, 9-12) - will use "red" comms
P-400's (2nd Squad, seats 5-8, 17-20) - will use "blue" comms
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 13-16, 21-24) - will use main channel
P-400's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - will use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 26, 2017, 09:18:32 PM
Woohoo, no new aircraft this week! Now I can make some skins for the people who are too shy to ask. What shade of pink to make SKAT's plane...

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on April 26, 2017, 10:02:43 PM
S~ All,

DW as far as skins are concerned, the following aircraft enter the campaign at:

Mission - 18 , we see the P-38G's
Mission - 21, we see the F4U-1's
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on April 26, 2017, 11:34:26 PM
So like, 15 weeks to the next new plane. Sounds good.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 03, 2017, 09:05:29 AM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 04, we had 24 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - May 9th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 05 - Guadalcanal / 03
Date: August 28th, 1942

After Action Report:

Well done on destroying those enemy planes. Our group destroyed over 40 enemy aircraft. It appears that the enemy will continue to harass us as often and as long as the weather holds. We've got more breathing room now here on the Canal. The Marines have cleared out about 25% of the island around Henderson Field, but the fight has been very very costly.

Intelligence:

Good Morning Gentlemen ...

Radar reports a large group of enemy ships approaching the Canal. They are heading towards Cape Esperance, no doubt to reinforce thier positions on the island.

Radar is showing the enemy convoy speed is 15 knots on a south-east heading of 160 degrees. Looks to be at least five ships making up the convoy.

The Mission:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0004.jpg)

F4F's & P-400's will fly to Cape Esperance and then proceed on patrol to grid CE-14. Provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

SBD's will arm with bombs and fly to Cape Esperance then take a heading north-west toward the Russel Islands to grid CE-14.

*See way point map above.

Locate and destroy enemy shipping.

NOTAM's:

SBD's (1st Squad, seats 13 - 27) - will use "blue" comms
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 1-4, 9-12) - will use "red" comms
P-400's (3rd Squad, seats 5-8, 29-32) - will use main channel
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 33 - 39) - will use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 09, 2017, 07:58:06 PM
S~ All,

Just putting this back up for tonight's mission.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 10, 2017, 11:00:10 AM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 05, we had 23 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - May 16th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 06 - Guadalcanal / 04
Date: September 1st, 1942

After Action Report:

Well done hitting the enemy transport ships. None of their ships got through to reinforce their troops. Our group also shot down 20+ enemy aircraft.  (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-29.gif)

Intelligence:

SCRAMBLE ... SCRAMBLE ... SCRAMBLE !!!

Radar has numerous enemy planes heading to Henderson.  Looks like they flew in low over the water.  The radar has just picked them up when they climbed up to attack altitude. Looks like the enemy has three separate groups inbound.

The nearest group is approaching from the East at a 3000 ft.  Following the first group are, groups two and three and they are approaching from the north-west along the coast at 3000 - 4000+ ft.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0005.jpg)

The Mission:

F4F's & P-400's protect Henderson Field !!!

NOTAM's:

"All pilots" will remain on the same comm channel, AH-Base.

P-400's (1st Squad, seats 5-8, 21-24)
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 1-4, 9-12)
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 13-20)
P-400's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on May 14, 2017, 05:38:48 PM
Me in a P-400?  ROFLMAO!!!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 15, 2017, 12:19:19 AM
The P-400 has been a pretty good plane in the campaign thus far.  Quite a few of the guys that have flown it have come back from the mission "alive" and with kills on board.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on May 16, 2017, 08:42:36 PM
I'm not gonna be able to make it tonight. Here is the current warmup room in case someone else would like to host it up.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ddoz5hezipb3rgm/DaveCampaignWarmup.zip?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ddoz5hezipb3rgm/DaveCampaignWarmup.zip?dl=0)

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on May 16, 2017, 11:56:16 PM
I got ya covered.. opening it at 8pm eastern
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 17, 2017, 07:54:08 PM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 06, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - May 23rd.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 07 - Guadalcanal / 05
Date: September 3rd, 1942

After Action Report:

Well done hitting those enemy planes our group destroyed over "60" enemy aircraft. We lost some aircraft and pilots as well, we had only "8" survivors, but we are still in good shape.  We've been reinforced with more pilots and aircraft that came over from the USS Enterprise (F4F's, SBD's and now TBF's) before she sailed back to Pearl Harbor for repairs.

Intelligence:

The enemy has landed some reinforcements while we were being attacked. They have a small marshaling area in grid CH-8. Two destroyers are in Yaro Bay protecting the marshaling area. The bay is also protected by the neighboring hills surrounding it.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0006.jpg)

The Mission:

We are hitting the marshaling area.
F4F's - provide CAP for the strike aircraft.
SBD's - will arm with bombs and hit the marshaling areas and then strafe them.
TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and destroy the destroyers, then strafe the marshaling areas.

NOTAM's:

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 5-16, 37-48) - will use main channel
SBD's (2nd Squad, seats 21-35) - will use "blue" comms
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 1-4, 17-20) - will use "red" comms
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-55) - will use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 23, 2017, 11:01:05 PM
S~ All,

Re-posting for tonight's mission.  Read-up everyone  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 24, 2017, 04:43:25 AM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 07, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - May 30th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 08 - Guadalcanal / 06
Date: September 5th, 1942

After Action Report:

Great job hitting the enemy marshaling areas.  The Japanese have lost valuable supplies, vehicles, and troops to use against us.  Our group also destroyed all enemy shipping in the area, WELL DONE !!!

Intelligence:

Looks like our raid has upset the enemy.  Radar reports two separate groups of enemy aircraft near the Russell Islands heading toward Cape Esperance.  No doubt they are heading toward the Henderson area. Both formations look to have at least 20 enemy planes, possibly a bit more. The two formations look to be about 5+ mins apart.  Altitude is roughly 7,500 ft or a bit higher.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0007_1.jpg)

The Mission:

Intercept and destroy the enemy aircraft. Defend Henderson.

NOTAM's:

* All sections to use the same comm's channel

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
P-400's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
P-400's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on May 31, 2017, 08:57:36 PM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 08, we had 23 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - June 6th (Battle of Midway and D-Day on this date).

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 09 - Guadalcanal / 07
Date: September 10th, 1942

After Action Report:

Good morning ... well done intercepting those enemy bombers. None of them got through to us here at Henderson !!! We did however, have another minor raid by enemy fighter float planes. We're hoping the navy will be able to hit the base where they are originating from in the near future.

Intelligence:

This morning the Marines need some help, Badly! They are being shelled by the enemy with heavy guns. The guns are located on the ridge in grid CJ-8. They have three separate groups of guns spread across the ridge. The Marines have marked these areas with white smoke.

SBD Target Area and F4F CAP Patrol Area:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0008_1.jpg)

Enemy aircraft in this area is possible, however not likely. We've hit their air group pretty hard these last few days. However, another air attack on Henderson is possible once again.

The Mission:

F4F's will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack the enemy guns located in grid CJ-8. The attack group is divided into 4 sections of 2 planes each. Three sections will attack one of each of the three gun areas. The forth section to attack any remaining guns.

P-400's - are to sweep the northern side of the island in an easterly direction to grid CQ-8, pad 3 on your map. If enemy aircraft are encountered ... destroy them.

P-400 Patrol Area:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0009.jpg)

NOTAM's:

P-400's (1st Squad, seats 17-20, 29-32) - use main channel comms
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 1-4, 9-12) - use "red" comms
SBD's (3rd Squad, seats 5, 7, 13, 15, 21-27) - use "blue" comms
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 33-39) - use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 06, 2017, 08:08:57 PM
S~ All,

Here's tonight's mission ... read above    :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 07, 2017, 08:01:46 PM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 09, we had 22 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - June 13th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 10 - Guadalcanal / 08
Date: September 15th, 1942

After Action Report:

Great job hitting those guns on the ridge.  The Marines have taken the ridge and have pushed the enemy back,  expanding our lines.

Intelligence:

Good afternoon Gentlemen ... It looks like the Tokyo Express is coming down for a visit. Let's give them a warm welcome. Radar reports that a enemy battleship and screening destroyers are coming down the slot near Savo island.  Speed looks like 20 knots.  Their current heading is 160 degrees.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0010.jpg)

The Mission:

F4F's and P-400's will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.
TBF's - will arm with torpedoes. 

The TBF's will strike in pairs. If the battleship is sunk, the remaining TBF's with torpedoes will hit the screening destroyers.

NOTAM's:

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 5, 7, 15, 18, 25-34) - use main channel
P-400's (2nd Squad, seats 21-24, 37-40) - use "blue" comms
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 1-4, 11-14) - use "blue" comms
F4F's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 41-44) - use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on June 08, 2017, 12:49:30 AM
Awesome Brief DD, keep it comin'

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on June 08, 2017, 02:34:54 AM
How many trops does it take to sink a Battleship? This should be interesting.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on June 08, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
I'll swap the carriers for BBs in the warmup. Is it an IJN Battleship Generic, Dave? Or did you go ape poopie and put a Yamato in there?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 09, 2017, 08:06:24 PM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on June 08, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
I'll swap the carriers for BBs in the warmup. Is it an IJN Battleship Generic, Dave? Or did you go ape poopie and put a Yamato in there?

S~ All,

Hmmm ... I can't remember and I ain't gonna tell ya  :)  lol
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 13, 2017, 11:33:44 PM
S~ All,

See tonight's campaign brief above ...  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 15, 2017, 03:02:27 AM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 10, we had 21 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - June 20th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 11 - Guadalcanal / 09
Date: September 24th, 1942

After Action Report:

Well done to the TBF's hammering the Tokyo Express and sinking that battleship, as well as, a couple of the destroyers.  The fighters also did very well, splashing 30+ enemy aircraft.

Intelligence:

The weather front we've been expecting has arrived.  Low cloud cover and rain is going to make it miserable for all of us. Radar coverage has been reduced by half. Enemy planes may strike Henderson with little or no warning.

The Mission:

SCRAMBLE ... SCRAMBLE ... SCRAMBLE !!!

Enemy aircraft just sighted ... 3 minutes from Henderson, all fighters get into the air !!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0011.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*ALL aircraft on the same comms channel this mission.

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 9-12, 17-20)
P-400's (3rd Squad, seats 13-16, 21-24)
P-400's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28)- AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 20, 2017, 06:36:39 PM
S~ All,

Tonight's campaign brief ... see above, it's a Scramble  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 21, 2017, 07:57:04 AM
Excellent turn-out for mission - 11, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on next Tuesday - June 27th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 12 - Guadalcanal / 10
Date: October 12th, 1942

After Action Report:

After our last mission we lost almost 50% of our aircraft and pilots due to the weather and enemy aircraft.  We were able knock down 30+ enemy planes and keep the damage to Henderson to a minimum. 

The weather has kept us grounded for almost a month now, during this time the Sea-Bee's have made vast improvements to Henderson.  We now have two functional air strips in which to fly off.

Intelligence:

During the weather lull, we've been reinforcing our positions here.  The Marines have beat the enemy back enough that we control almost half the island. We've hurt them bad enough that reports indicate they may want to try and leave the area of Guadalcanal.  Reports also indicate that the enemy has also brought in more supplies and aircraft into the Solomon area.

Radar has picked up enemy ships running the slot once again.  Also, it looks as if they are protected by air cover.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0012.jpg)

The Mission:

F4F's and P-400's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

TBF's - arm with torpedoes.  Attack the Express.  The primary targets are the "big" ships, we don't know what the task force composition looks like, speed looks to be 20 knots on a heading of 160 degrees.

NOTAM's:

P-400's (1st Squad, seats 25-28, 37-40) - use "red" comms
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 1-22) - use main channel
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 29-36) - use "red" comms
TBF's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 37-46) - use main channel

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on June 26, 2017, 11:50:27 PM
So we're on to the Solomons October 42 map?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 27, 2017, 12:06:03 AM
S~ All,

Yes DW, we are now going onto the Oct 42 map  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 27, 2017, 03:02:58 AM
S~ All,

See Mission above ... for tomorrow night's campaign.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on June 27, 2017, 10:09:12 AM
All in favor of changing Dave's name to "_AH_:)"?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on June 27, 2017, 01:08:30 PM
Aye!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on June 28, 2017, 12:22:01 AM
YYuuupp
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 28, 2017, 07:46:59 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 12, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on (rescheduled due to 4th of July) Tuesday - July 11th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 13 - Guadalcanal / 11
Date: October 14th, 1942

After Action Report:

Fair job hitting the Express.  They've lost a destroyer.  However, the attack forced the enemy to turn back and Henderson was spared a night of shelling.  The fighters also scored, downing 20+ enemy planes.  Scuttle-butt is that our current overall area commander (Adm. Gormley) is going to be replaced soon. Not sure why, but that's the rumor.

Intelligence:

Looks like the enemy is trying to land supplies and troops once again at Yaro Bay near the West Cape, grid CH-8 on your maps. Radar has picked up enemy ships heading towards that location.  Also, it looks as if they are protected by air cover.

The Mission:

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

SBD's - will arm with bombs. Attack the enemy supply area on the beach-head.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0013.jpg)

TBF's - arm with torpedoes.  Attack the supply convoy. The supply ships are the primary targets.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/DHumphrey/grab0014.jpg)

NOTAM's:

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 1-22) - use main channel
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 25-32) - use "red" comms
SBD's (3rd Squad, seats 33-47) - use "blue" comms
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 50-59) - use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on June 29, 2017, 03:00:22 PM

Safe to assume we go dark next Tuesday?

4th of July ???
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on June 29, 2017, 10:22:41 PM
Quote from: _AH_Hollywood on June 29, 2017, 03:00:22 PM

Safe to assume we go dark next Tuesday?

4th of July ???

I vote yes..
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on June 29, 2017, 11:09:28 PM
Not a bad idea.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on June 30, 2017, 01:24:18 AM
What's more patriotic than killing japs?

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 30, 2017, 03:04:00 AM
S~ All,

So, reschedule for July 11th?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Archie on June 30, 2017, 11:16:08 AM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on June 30, 2017, 03:04:00 AM
S~ All,

So, reschedule for July 11th?

Yes please
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on June 30, 2017, 08:36:24 PM
S~ All,

Campaign date for mission-13 changed to Tuesday July 11th.  See mission brief above.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on July 11, 2017, 02:51:31 AM
S~ All,

Bumping for campaign night tomorrow night, see mission brief above.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on July 13, 2017, 12:56:05 AM
Great turn-out for mission - 13, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - July 18th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 14 - Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
Date: October 26th, 1942

After Action Report:

Great job hitting the supply convoy.  The TBF's sunk all the enemy shipping in the area, the SBD's hit the enemy's equipment on the beaches, greatly reducing the their supplies, and the fighters destroyed over 20+ enemy aircraft. This mission reduced the enemy's combat effectiveness in our area. This maybe one of those final strokes to push them off Guadalcanal.  We'll see.

You have been deployed to the carrier's USS Enterprise (VF-6, VB-6, VT-6) and USS Hornet (VF-8, VB-2, VT-2) for the upcoming action. The change of command has occurred, Adm. Halsey has assumed command of the Guadalcanal area.

Intelligence:

Our submarines have sighted a large enemy task force near the Santa Cruz Island area.  Looks like they have 3 carriers, two of their fleet carriers and a light carrier. There are numerous cruisers and destroyers covering them.

The enemy task force was sighted in grid AZ-21, pad 1, on your map. The task force was steaming south (180 degrees) at a speed of 20 knots.

The Mission:

Good Morning Gentlemen ...We're going to hit the enemy task force. The enemy carriers are the primary targets.  We do a good job here, then we can begin to expand our area and start taking the Solomon Islands chain.

(https://image.ibb.co/kWgS0F/grab0017.jpg)

F4F's (VF-6, VF-8) - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

SBD's (VB-2, VB-6) - will arm with bombs. Attack enemy screening vessels, cruisers and destroyers.

TBF's (VT-2, VT-6) - arm with torpedoes.  Attack the carriers.

NOTAM's:

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 21-24, 57-60) - use "red" comms
SBD's (2nd Squad, seats 1-7, 31-37) - use "blue" comms
TBF's (3rd Squad, seats 9-18, 25, 28, 39, 41) - use main channel
TBF's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 45-54) - use main channel, zero fuel and no weapons loaded at this time.

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on July 15, 2017, 10:04:37 PM
I'll switch the moving targets on the warmup map back to carriers and add SBDs at those lower spawns.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on July 20, 2017, 08:41:17 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 14, we had 23 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - July 25th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 15 - Guadalcanal / 12
Date: November 14th, 1942

After Action Report:

Welcome back to Guadalcanal ... The Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands was a victory.  We sunk two of the enemy's fleet carriers.  We also sunk a few of their escort vessels. However, we lost the carrier USS Hornet. That leaves just the USS Enterprise as the only operational carrier group in the Solomon Islands area. The Hornet's air group has reinforced the CACTUS airforce.

Intelligence:

Last night the Japanese and US Navy's were engaged in the naval surface battle between Savo Island and Cape Esperance. The brass is calling it the "Naval Battle of Guadalcanal". The enemy has been trying to reinforce their troops by sending supply and troop ships down the "slot" at night. These ships were covered by a battleship, a cruiser, and destroyers.

Unable to land their supply transports due to the surface engagement, the supply ships have retreated back toward the Russell Islands. The enemy battleship was damaged during the night's battle and is crippled, trying to make it back to safer waters. She was sighted near Aruligo Point, grid CI-10.  She is being screened by destroyers and a cruiser, as well as, enemy aircraft.  The enemy battle group's speed is estimated at 15 knots, heading of 320 degrees.

(https://image.ibb.co/eSOOEk/grab0000.jpg)

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen ... We are going after that enemy battleship group. The battleship is the primary target. We'll be using TBF's as the main strike force. Hit everything they have, with emphasis on hitting the battleship and cruiser.

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

TBF's - arm with torpedoes.  We will attack the enemy ships with two separate torpedo groups, using a pincer type attack. The Marines (VMSB-232) will approach the ships from the starboard side (right). The Navy (VT-2) will approach the ships from the port side (left). Push in close and get hits !!!

NOTAM's:

TBF's (VMSB-232) - (1st Squad, seats 1-22) - use main channel
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 25-32) - use "red" comms
TBF's - (VT-2) - (3rd Squad, seats 33-54) - use main channel
F4F's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 57-60) - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time.

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on July 25, 2017, 10:32:07 PM
I'll set the warmup room targets to battleships and cruisers moving at 15 knots.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on July 26, 2017, 07:43:13 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 15, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - August 1st.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 16 - Guadalcanal / 13
Date: November 15th, 1942

After Action Report:

Excellent work yesterday, hitting the enemy battleship group.  The battleship was sunk and the cruiser was heavily damaged.  The group was also able to destroy 10+ enemy aircraft in the air.

Intelligence:

Last night the enemy, during the undercover of darkness, attempted to land those transports that had departed for safer waters before yesterday's attack on the enemy battleship group. The Navy attacked this transport group in the early hours this morning, sinking another enemy crusier and damaging a destroyer. The enemy transports beached themselves near Tassafaronga Point and have begun unloading operations.

Reports are coming in that enemy destroyers are in the area providing cover for the enemy landings. There is a possiblity that enemy aircraft will also cover these landings.

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

We are going to hit the enemy transports and the destroyers covering them.

SBD's - will arm with bombs and hit the beached transports.

(https://image.ibb.co/iRoT4k/grab0000.jpg)

TBF's - arm with torpedoes and strike the enemy destroyers.

(https://image.ibb.co/hBGFjk/grab0001.jpg)

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

Push in close and get hits !!!

NOTAM's:

SBD's (1st Squad, seats 1-16) - use "blue" comms
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 25-46) - use main channel
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24) - use "red" comms
F4F's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-52) - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on July 27, 2017, 01:02:41 AM
Are there any pictures of these transports so I can determine their outline for identification. Are they armed with AAA easier to attack from the side and skip bomb them like all the other ships.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on July 27, 2017, 06:58:53 AM
S~ All,

Lippy ... The Japanese Navy operated many types of transports during the war, however, their most commonly used type was the "Maru" type transport.  As the mission builder I normally do not provide information other than the briefing because I feel it takes away from the experience that the person gets from the simulation.

But, in this case the Maru type transport is common knowledge and I feel that revealing this information will not result in taking that experience from the player.

Going forward though ... I'm not going to release details on those features I used to build the campaign missions.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on July 27, 2017, 04:22:48 PM
You tell'em Dave!!

~S

(http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/carriers/images/japan/kagu.jpg)
(https://www.argunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Fujikawa-Maru-Prewar-1024x462.jpg)
(http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/carriers/images/japan/kamikawa.jpg)
(https://www.argunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Kiyosumi-Maru-1934-1024x485.jpeg)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on July 28, 2017, 12:40:04 AM
If it helps, Lippy, this is the IJN Maru we have in the game :

(https://s17.postimg.org/tuj5gq6v3/Maru.jpg)

It is armed, one gun on the bow (circled in red), its a slow firing high calibre gun and not an automatic.

DW

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on July 30, 2017, 02:44:15 AM
In combat the pilot have at their disposal a list of aircraft profiles or silhouette and the navy the same for ships. it was easier to Identify the aircraft and ships if you know the profile. I didnt ask for any information that any pilot or captain on a ship in WWII would have at hand. I thought the brief meant landing craft, these transports are easy to spot. Thanks Dave and DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 01, 2017, 08:22:13 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on July 26, 2017, 07:43:13 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 15, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - August 1st.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 16 - Guadalcanal / 13
Date: November 15th, 1942

After Action Report:

Excellent work yesterday, hitting the enemy battleship group.  The battleship was sunk and the cruiser was heavily damaged.  The group was also able to destroy 10+ enemy aircraft in the air.

Intelligence:

Last night the enemy, during the undercover of darkness, attempted to land those transports that had departed for safer waters before yesterday's attack on the enemy battleship group. The Navy attacked this transport group in the early hours this morning, sinking another enemy crusier and damaging a destroyer. The enemy transports beached themselves near Tassafaronga Point and have begun unloading operations.

Reports are coming in that enemy destroyers are in the area providing cover for the enemy landings. There is a possiblity that enemy aircraft will also cover these landings.

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

We are going to hit the enemy transports and the destroyers covering them.

SBD's - will arm with bombs and hit the beached transports.

(https://image.ibb.co/iRoT4k/grab0000.jpg)

TBF's - arm with torpedoes and strike the enemy destroyers.

(https://image.ibb.co/hBGFjk/grab0001.jpg)

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

Push in close and get hits !!!

NOTAM's:

SBD's (1st Squad, seats 1-16) - use "blue" comms
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 25-46) - use main channel
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24) - use "red" comms
F4F's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-52) - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
S~ All,

Tonight's campaign mission review  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 02, 2017, 02:36:06 AM
S~ All ...

I'll be heading on Vacation on August 22nd thru September 5th.  (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-29.gif) I will however be sending Jack the campaign missions for that time frame so that the group will be able to fly.  (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-42.gif)

This will cover missions 19 - 21.

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 02, 2017, 06:09:31 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 16, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - August 9th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 17 - Guadalcanal / 14
Date: December 30th, 1942

After Action Report:

Well done hitting those destroyers and that cruiser !!!  The group sank one of the destroyers and heavily damaged the cruiser. Also, great job getting the transport vessels on the beach. The group destroyed all the transports and destroyed numerous vehicles and equipment.  The group also shot down over 12 enemy aircraft in the air.

The Sea-Bee's have been very busy and have completed another airstrip here at Henderson. This new strip will be primarily used for fighter aircraft.

The scuttle-butt is that we'll be getting some new planes soon.  The Army's new P-38 Lightning's and the Navy's new F4U Corsair's shortly after the new year (1943).

Intelligence:

As you can see from our current  "front lines" map, the Marines have secured the eastern side of the island.  The enemy however, has holed up on the west side. They have received some trickled in supplies and troops during the late evening and early morning  hours. They've also been able to retake some ground back along the Matanikau River.

As of this time, they've been able to move some artillery pieces onto the ridge-line at Galloping Horse (grid CK-8). These guns are now operational and are hitting our troops in the river valley. This ridge is the key to breaking the enemy's hold on this island.  If we can take it, we can push them to the west coast and secure the island. The enemy knows how important this ridge is and it will be well defended by both, aircraft and AAA.

(https://image.ibb.co/hdyNn5/grab0003.jpg)

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

We are going to hit the enemy gun emplacements on Galloping Horse Ridge (grid CK-8). The Marines will mark the guns with "white" smoke.

SBD's - will arm with bombs and hit the ridge in grid CK-8.

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

NOTAM's:

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 17-20, 37-40) - use "red" comms
SBD's (2nd Squad, seats 1-16) - use main channel
SBD's (3rd Squad, seats 21-36) - use main channel
F4F's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 41-44), - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 07, 2017, 06:04:54 PM
S~ All,

Campaign night is approaching soon, here is tomorrow night's mission for your review, see above.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 08, 2017, 07:54:41 PM
S~ All,

Jack, please check your email for an update to tonight's campaign mission (sol-17).  I had to update the target area.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 09, 2017, 07:28:43 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 17, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - August 15th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 18
Date: February 21st, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job hitting those guns on Galloping Horse Ridge.  The Marines and now the Army, are pushing the enemy toward the west end of the island.

We are also welcoming the Army's new P-38 Lightning, the 347th will transition from the P-400 to the P-38.  They will start flying missions today. Since our last mission in December, the Army and Marines have secured the island of Guadalcanal. Adm. Halsey sends his thanks and praise to the CACTUS A/F for their courage and sacrifice in seeing this job through. Well Done !!!

Now it's time to move onto the next job, taking the Solomon Islands chain. The next step is taking the Russell Islands.

Intelligence:

The Russell Islands are 30 miles north-west of Guadalcanal. Our submarines have been gathering intelligence on the enemy's strength and their positions. The subs have reported, the enemy garrison that had been fighting on the "Canal", is currently being staged and looks to be deployed to the New Georgia area. The enemy has, or is in, the process of constructing an airfield near the village of Munda. We need the Russell Islands. If we can build an airfield, we can hit Munda before the enemy can make the airfield operational.

Numerous enemy transport ships have arrived in the Russell Islands area to pick up these enemy troops and supplies.

The Marines are also landing troops to take the Russell's. The sea-bourne landings are taking place in two seperate locations.

The 1st landing location is in grid CB-12, pad 7.
The 2nd landing location is in grid CC-12, pad 3.

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

We are going to hit the enemy transport ships departing the Russell Islands. Our submarine reported enemy ships on the north side (grid CC-13) and north-east side (grid CD-13) areas.

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and destroy the enemy ships.

VMSB-232 (1st Squad) Strike Location:
(https://image.ibb.co/i8bfhF/grab0005.jpg)

VT-2 (3rd Squad) Strike Location:
(https://image.ibb.co/bSSswa/grab0006.jpg)

P-38's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft and also cover the Marine sea-bourne landings. :
(https://image.ibb.co/mrZcUv/grab0004.jpg)

NOTAM's:

TBF's (VMSB-232) - (1st Squad, seats 9-32) - use "red" comms
P-38's - (2nd Squad, seats 1-8) - use main channel
TBF's (VT-2) - (3rd Squad, seats 33-56) - use "blue" comms
P-38's - (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 57-60) - use main channel, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on August 10, 2017, 12:01:50 AM
Nice!

Honey, I'm home.

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on August 11, 2017, 01:22:36 AM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p26NYiRXm2s
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 11, 2017, 05:35:10 AM
S~ All,

Nice vid Wood, Thanks   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 15, 2017, 09:03:34 AM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on August 09, 2017, 07:28:43 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 17, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - August 15th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 18
Date: February 21st, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job hitting those guns on Galloping Horse Ridge.  The Marines and now the Army, are pushing the enemy toward the west end of the island.

We are also welcoming the Army's new P-38 Lightning, the 347th will transition from the P-400 to the P-38.  They will start flying missions today. Since our last mission in December, the Army and Marines have secured the island of Guadalcanal. Adm. Halsey sends his thanks and praise to the CACTUS A/F for their courage and sacrifice in seeing this job through. Well Done !!!

Now it's time to move onto the next job, taking the Solomon Islands chain. The next step is taking the Russell Islands.

Intelligence:

The Russell Islands are 30 miles north-west of Guadalcanal. Our submarines have been gathering intelligence on the enemy's strength and their positions. The subs have reported, the enemy garrison that had been fighting on the "Canal", is currently being staged and looks to be deployed to the New Georgia area. The enemy has, or is in, the process of constructing an airfield near the village of Munda. We need the Russell Islands. If we can build an airfield, we can hit Munda before the enemy can make the airfield operational.

Numerous enemy transport ships have arrived in the Russell Islands area to pick up these enemy troops and supplies.

The Marines are also landing troops to take the Russell's. The sea-bourne landings are taking place in two seperate locations.

The 1st landing location is in grid CB-12, pad 7.
The 2nd landing location is in grid CC-12, pad 3.

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

We are going to hit the enemy transport ships departing the Russell Islands. Our submarine reported enemy ships on the north side (grid CC-13) and north-east side (grid CD-13) areas.

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and destroy the enemy ships.

VMSB-232 (1st Squad) Strike Location:
(https://image.ibb.co/i8bfhF/grab0005.jpg)

VT-2 (3rd Squad) Strike Location:
(https://image.ibb.co/bSSswa/grab0006.jpg)

P-38's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft and also cover the Marine sea-bourne landings. :
(https://image.ibb.co/mrZcUv/grab0004.jpg)

NOTAM's:

TBF's (VMSB-232) - (1st Squad, seats 9-32) - use "red" comms
P-38's - (2nd Squad, seats 1-8) - use main channel
TBF's (VT-2) - (3rd Squad, seats 33-56) - use "blue" comms
P-38's - (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 57-60) - use main channel, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
S~ All ...

Here is tonight's campaign mission for review.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 16, 2017, 08:09:46 AM
Great turn-out for mission - 18, we had 21 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Monday - August 21st.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 19
Date: February 28th, 1943

After Action Review:

Well done !!! ... The CACTUS group covered our marine landing forces over the Russell Islands very well.  The Sea-Bee's have been very busy and we now have two operational airstrips in which to work from.  However, for this next operation, the group is being deployed to the carriers USS Enterprise, USS Essex, and the USS Independence.

Intelligence:

The Japanese have, or are in the process of, constructing three airfields in the New Georgia Island area. These enemy airfields are located at Segi Point (this one maybe operational), Munda, and Vila on Kolombongara. Supporting these new airfield constructions is a large fuel depot located within Lola Lagoon (grid BG-23) on the island of Kolombongara.

This fuel dump needs to be neutralized. The carriers, Enterprise and Lexington, are deploying strike aircraft to destroy this fuel dump.  AAA is to be expected at the fuel dump.  Also, we have received reports that there are enemy fuel ships in the harbor awaiting off-loading.  Guarding the entrance to the lagoon in the harbor is an enemy destroyer.

Enemy aircraft are on constant patrol in this area.

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen (10:00 hrs) ... We are going to hit the enemy fuel depot and shipping in this area.

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and destroy the enemy ships.
(https://image.ibb.co/fVSWCF/grab0001.jpg)

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack the fuel depot.
(https://image.ibb.co/eOPNKv/grab0000.jpg)

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.
(https://image.ibb.co/emSnma/grab0002.jpg)

NOTAM's:

SBD's VB-9 (1st Squad, seats 1-8, 41-48) USS Essex - use "blue" comms
TBF's VT-6 (2nd Squad, seats 9-32) USS Enterprise - use "red" comms
F4F's VF-21 (3rd Squad, seats 33-40) USS Independence - use main channel
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-56) - use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...

*All ... I'll be leaving for vacation Tuesday, August 22nd and I'm back home on Sept 5th. I've reviewed missions 19, 20, & 21, updated them, and have sent them to Jack, so the Squadron can fly the campaign while I'm off drinking beer and soaking up the sun on the East Coast.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on August 17, 2017, 01:45:55 AM
Awesome brief as always DD, enjoy your vaca.

S!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 18, 2017, 02:08:18 AM
Thanks  :)


Was wondering if anyone would be up for flying the next campaign mission on Monday, August 21st?  If so, I can get in one more mission before I'm gone.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on August 18, 2017, 02:20:16 AM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on August 18, 2017, 02:08:18 AM
Thanks  :)


Was wondering if anyone would be up for flying the next campaign mission on Monday, August 21st?  If so, I can get in one more mission before I'm gone.   :)

I vote.. hell yea!!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on August 18, 2017, 04:53:06 PM
Absolutely.

Group -

The next DD campaign mission will be flown on 21 AUGUST 2017 17:50 PST.

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on August 18, 2017, 08:39:56 PM
So it looks like for Mission 19 we are carrier based again. Last time we launched from carriers in this campaign it was kind of a cluster with multiple restarts, so lets do our best to get our stuff together beforehand.

Dave says we're on Enterprise and Lexington. Enterprise has no catapult, so we know its gonna be deck runs from her. I'm confused on the Lexington though, CV-2 was sunk by this point and CV-16 did'nt see combat until later in 43. I assume you just needed a second carrier to fit us all on, so will it be CV-2 or an Essex, Dave?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 18, 2017, 09:56:15 PM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on August 18, 2017, 08:39:56 PM
So it looks like for Mission 19 we are carrier based again. Last time we launched from carriers in this campaign it was kind of a cluster with multiple restarts, so lets do our best to get our stuff together beforehand.

Dave says we're on Enterprise and Lexington. Enterprise has no catapult, so we know its gonna be deck runs from her. I'm confused on the Lexington though, CV-2 was sunk by this point and CV-16 did'nt see combat until later in 43. I assume you just needed a second carrier to fit us all on, so will it be CV-2 or an Essex, Dave?

DW
S~ All ...

DW is correct, I updated the mission to reflect the USS Enterprise (VT-6), the USS Essex (VB-9), and added the USS Independence (CVL) (VF-21). I did this to separate the squads for take off/landing, also to reduce the time needed to get in the air safely. All three carriers are close, well within visual range, so the group should be able to easily rendezvous before heading to the target area.

The updated mission has been sent to Jack.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on August 18, 2017, 10:05:59 PM
Monday, the 21st is good for me.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on August 19, 2017, 12:46:05 AM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on August 18, 2017, 09:56:15 PM
I updated the mission to reflect the USS Enterprise (VT-6), the USS Essex (VB-9), and added the USS Independence (CVL) (VF-21).

Ok then, I see you specified who is taking off from what too. Thats good info.

So 1st Squadron is off the Essex. Thats the type we're most familiar with, it has a catapult on both the right and left at the bow.

2nd Squadron is on the Enterprise, as said above there are no catapults on CV-6 so you'll have to make deck runs.

3rd is flying from a CVL (which is just a stretched franken-ship based on the CVE in this game) which has one catapult on the left. This type of carrier we have not operated from very much. For some reason the game spots the aircraft really far forward on the flight deck which may require a somewhat hard left turn for the guys spawning up front on the right side.

So lets all keep these things in mind and I'd suggest the squadron leaders make sure your guys are clear on what your group is gonna be dealing with on takeoff. I'll add an Essex and CVL to the warmup room too.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on August 19, 2017, 01:17:51 AM
If I may 2nd ad 3rd squads seem to be doing all of the caping I am a dog fighter and would like a fighter mission. If not I request a transfer back to third squad.  :happy-112:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on August 19, 2017, 01:54:32 AM
Quote from: _AH_Lippy on August 19, 2017, 01:17:51 AM
2nd ad 3rd squads seem to be doing all of the caping

So far it looks like this, including #19 :

Squadron            Fighter Assignments             Bomber Assignments

1st                                 10                                          9
2nd                                12                                          7
3rd                                 12                                         7

Seems close enough. Everyone is getting a taste of the air to air and air to ground.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 20, 2017, 06:43:14 PM
S~ All ...

I've tried my best to spread out the missions and the aircraft types evenly throughout the campaign for the three squads.  As for the coming mission, the CVL carrier will be used for launching the fighters, however, when returning the fighters could land on one of the larger carriers ... just a thought.   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Gator on August 20, 2017, 08:58:54 PM
S! Dave.. you doing a Great job sir :cool:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on August 20, 2017, 09:08:52 PM
Landing is less of a concern. If we have a cluster on landing, thats not great but its mainly in getting the mission going that we want to make sure everyone is clear on. I'll host the practice room an hour before the FnF tonight. I added the three carriers down near the airspawns so guys can practice some if they want.

Quote from: AH_DealnDave on August 20, 2017, 06:43:14 PM
however, when returning the fighters could land on one of the larger carriers

Oh, yeah, sure they could, if they have no balls. Cause if they had balls they would land on their assigned CVL. Does 3rd Squadron have balls? I can't remember if they have balls...

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH__SKATtrash on August 20, 2017, 10:58:42 PM
I guess DW can't remember since we blocked up the hole in the Third's shower wall.   
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Twenty on August 21, 2017, 12:35:18 AM
Hole in the wall? say what!!!

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on August 21, 2017, 06:22:09 PM
And once again SKAT expresses his desire to fill my holes. We get it SKAT, you are gay. We accept you the way you are, no need to butt into every conversation to declare it.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 21, 2017, 07:54:26 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on August 16, 2017, 08:09:46 AM
Great turn-out for mission - 18, we had 21 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Monday - August 21st.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 19
Date: February 28th, 1943

After Action Review:

Well done !!! ... The CACTUS group covered our marine landing forces over the Russell Islands very well.  The Sea-Bee's have been very busy and we now have two operational airstrips in which to work from.  However, for this next operation, the group is being deployed to the carriers USS Enterprise, USS Essex, and the USS Independence.

Intelligence:

The Japanese have, or are in the process of, constructing three airfields in the New Georgia Island area. These enemy airfields are located at Segi Point (this one maybe operational), Munda, and Vila on Kolombongara. Supporting these new airfield constructions is a large fuel depot located within Lola Lagoon (grid BG-23) on the island of Kolombongara.

This fuel dump needs to be neutralized. The carriers, Enterprise and Lexington, are deploying strike aircraft to destroy this fuel dump.  AAA is to be expected at the fuel dump.  Also, we have received reports that there are enemy fuel ships in the harbor awaiting off-loading.  Guarding the entrance to the lagoon in the harbor is an enemy destroyer.

Enemy aircraft are on constant patrol in this area.

The Mission:

Good morning Gentlemen (10:00 hrs) ... We are going to hit the enemy fuel depot and shipping in this area.

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and destroy the enemy ships.
(https://image.ibb.co/fVSWCF/grab0001.jpg)

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack the fuel depot.
(https://image.ibb.co/eOPNKv/grab0000.jpg)

F4F's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.
(https://image.ibb.co/emSnma/grab0002.jpg)

NOTAM's:

SBD's VB-9 (1st Squad, seats 1-8, 41-48) USS Essex - use "blue" comms
TBF's VT-6 (2nd Squad, seats 9-32) USS Enterprise - use "red" comms
F4F's VF-21 (3rd Squad, seats 33-40) USS Independence - use main channel
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-56) - use "blue" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...

*All ... I'll be leaving for vacation Tuesday, August 22nd and I'm back home on Sept 5th. I've reviewed missions 19, 20, & 21, updated them, and have sent them to Jack, so the Squadron can fly the campaign while I'm off drinking beer and soaking up the sun on the East Coast.  :)

Here's a review of tonight's campaign mission ... enjoy !!!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Nimble on August 21, 2017, 09:10:45 PM
Maybe my eyes are going bad.. but Mr Magoo here did not see any brief mention of 3rd squad or what we will be tasked with??????? what s up with that ????
Ok Ok.. after reading down about 10  posts I did see DWs post of the CV2  and a brief mention  that 3rd squad will  fly fighters for cap... dang.. u guys strain my poor eyeballs.... not to mention that 3rd squad has to use a D size bra to support our very large BALLS.... :happy-112:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on August 22, 2017, 05:54:48 AM
Good turn-out for mission - 19, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - August 29th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 20
Date: March 6th, 1943

After Action Review:

Nice job hitting the enemy ships and fuel depot.  The group sank all the enemy ships. The group destroyed the fuel depot such that, it is no longer a viable fueling facility. The group also destroyed 12 enemy aircraft in the air.

The group is being re-deployed back to the Russell Islands for the next mission.

Intelligence:

Welcome back to the Russell Islands ...

Enemy air activity looks to be increasing throughout the Solomon Island chain.  The Japanese are now well aware of our new base here in the Russell's.  Enemy aircraft are on constant patrol in this area.

The Mission:

Scramble ... Scramble ... Scramble ...

Radar has picked up, two - three separate groups, of enemy aircraft approaching our position here in the Russell's. The enemy planes are approaching from the north-west. Intercept enemy planes in grid CA-13.

(https://image.ibb.co/iiU62Q/grab0003.jpg)

P-38's hit the enemy bombers.
F4F's take care of the enemy fighters.

NOTAM's:

* All pilots to remain on same comms channel.

P-38's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
P-38's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...

Found some time to post the next mission before leaving for vacation.  Enjoy the mission.   

2nd Squad ... Give E'm Hell  !!!    :)   (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-43.gif)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on August 30, 2017, 12:04:18 AM
There ya go Lippy... we got P38s and are goinna dogfight buddy!!!   :drinking-43:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on August 30, 2017, 12:14:10 AM
See bitchin pays off yeee haaaa
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on September 03, 2017, 08:31:17 PM
Mission 21 Briefing.

After the last air attack, the enemy is stepping up their air operations.  We can expect more of the same in the coming days.

Our reports indicate that they are trying to draw our fighters away from our position here in the Russell's.  So, instead of waiting for them, we will try and reverse the table and draw their fighters up to us.

We know that they have a submarine operating between New Georiga and the Russell's. This sub has been sending communications to their fighter bases located in the New Georiga area about our air operations.

So, we are going to try and lay a trap for them, drawing as many enemy aircraft up to us as possible.

The Mission:

We are going to launch two seperate fighter sweeps hoping to draw the enemy fighters up.

P-38's (67th) - will patrol grids BZ-16 through BY-17. Engage and destroy any enemy aircraft you encounter.

(https://s26.postimg.org/b4i8hanft/P38.png)

F4U's (VMF-213) - will patrol grids BY-15 through BX-16. Engage and destroy any enemy aircraft you encounter.

(https://s26.postimg.org/54uhdn2nd/F4_U.png)

NOTAM's:

Stay on way point, we are trying to get the enemy to react to our operations instead of the other way around.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 9-16) - use "blue" comms

P-38's (2nd Squad, seats 1-8) - use "red" comms

F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 10-24) - Section #3 - use main channel

P-38's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Sorry, no map.  My game doesn't take screen shots.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Nimble on September 03, 2017, 10:16:44 PM
thanks Jack.. good brief
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on September 03, 2017, 10:56:49 PM
I only cut & pasted from Dave's mission.  DW will post a screenshot of the map, because he's a nice guy.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 04, 2017, 01:12:51 AM
Quote from: _AH_Jack on September 03, 2017, 10:56:49 PM
DW will post a screenshot of the map, because he's a nice guy.

I am not, screw you Jack!

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 05, 2017, 04:59:44 AM
!?

DW, Jack is a nice boy. He always helps us out.

I am very disappointed with you right now,
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on September 05, 2017, 06:32:11 PM
HEY HEY HEY!! DONT make me pull this simulation over. You want like it if I do.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 05, 2017, 08:50:25 PM
Quote from: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 05, 2017, 04:59:44 AM
!?

DW, Jack is a nice boy. He always helps us out.

I am very disappointed with you right now,

Huh? The issue of Jack's niceness was never brought up.

He said *I* was nice, which is a filthy lie.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 06, 2017, 06:11:44 PM
Hello All S~ ... I'm back from our fun and lengthy vacation, but I'm now ready to get back in the air !!!  It looks like the missions flown during my absence were fun for the Squadron.  :)  So, here's the brief for the next mission.

Great turn-out for mission - 21, there were 21 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the brief for the next mission to be flown on Tuesday - September 12th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 22
Date: April 7th, 1943

After Action Report:

Nice work hitting those enemy fighters.  They lost over 40 aircraft !!! The group has been deployed back to Guadalcanal for the next operation as the VMF-214 - "Swashbuckler's".

Intelligence:

Our submarine, the USS Gato, has reported numerous enemy bombers and fighters enroute to our naval repair facility within Tulagi harbor, grid CH-12. The enemy strength was reported to be 40+ aircraft. The enemy planes are approaching from the northern - west end of Florida Island.

The Mission:

We are launching our fighters from all "six" airstrips here at the Henderson Complex. "All" planes will rendezvous in grid CN-10, and then proceed to Tulagi harbor, grid CN-12. Engage and destroy any enemy aircraft encountered.

(https://image.ibb.co/fKuZ8a/grab0004.jpg)

NOTAM's:

All pilots to use same comms channel.

F4F's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4F's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4F's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4F's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on September 06, 2017, 10:26:01 PM
wow... what happened to all the nice shiny new P38s and F4Us??
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 06, 2017, 11:16:08 PM
Quote from: _AH_Bear on September 06, 2017, 10:26:01 PM
wow... what happened to all the nice shiny new P38s and F4Us??

We must be flying as a unit who were still using Wildcats for this mission.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on September 06, 2017, 11:33:31 PM
Quite a few of you guys have made Ace-in-a-Day in Wildcats.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 07, 2017, 12:23:27 AM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on September 06, 2017, 11:16:08 PM
We must be flying as a unit who were still using Wildcats for this mission.

DW
S~ All ...

DW is correct.  When building this campaign one of the squadrons I focused on was VMF-214.  This next mission recreates one of their most exciting missions of the war, prior to Boyington and the Black Sheep.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 07, 2017, 08:09:09 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on September 07, 2017, 12:23:27 AM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on September 06, 2017, 11:16:08 PM
We must be flying as a unit who were still using Wildcats for this mission.

DW
S~ All ...

DW is correct.  When building this campaign one of the squadrons I focused on was VMF-214.  This next mission recreates one of their most exciting missions of the war, prior to Boyington and the Black Sheep.

Yeah the history of the 214 number during WWII is wierd. If I recall it was actually 3 different squadrons that used the number. The first was this F4F squadron but while they were resting between tours the 214 number was taken from them and given to the F4U squadron of Boyington fame that was the Black Sheep. Then it was given to another corsair squadron in 44-45 that also adopted the Black Sheep nickname. They were based on the carrier Franklin and were'nt in action long before she was so badly damaged off the coast of Japan, they lost a bunch of their personnel in the attack.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 13, 2017, 11:24:20 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 22, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - September 19th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 22a
Date: April 18th, 1943

After Action Review:

Nice job protecting our repair base at Tulagi. The enemy was able to sink a US destroyer and NZ Corvette, as well as, hitting some PT boats and float aircraft.  The repair facilities however, were not hit at all. The group is deploying back to the Russell's for the next operation.

We've also received the new upgraded P-38's. The P-38G's of the 339th Fighter Squadron have arrived to the Russell's.  They will begin flying missions immediately.

Intelligence:

The architect of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy, is making an inspection tour of their airstrip at Kahili, on the island of Bougainville.  We've received a communication from the very top brass that we are to give this mission the "highest priory !!!"

The Mission:

THIS IS AN AIR-START AT "LOW" LEVEL !!!

All aircraft will fly at low level (below 500m) until the target aircraft are spotted.  All aircraft are to load with drop tanks.  Engage and destroy Yamamoto's aircraft, hopefully in grid area AP-36.

(https://image.ibb.co/j0aoBv/2017_09_13_4.jpg)

NOTAM's:

All pilots to remain on same comms channel.

P-38's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
P-38's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
P-38's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
P-38's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on September 13, 2017, 11:57:00 PM
wow... thats about 480 km to return to base after engaging.. :surprised-027: :surprised-027:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 14, 2017, 12:02:55 AM
Quote from: _AH_Bear on September 13, 2017, 11:57:00 PM
wow... thats over 500 km to return to base after engaging.. :surprised-027: :surprised-027:
Yeah ... but I didn't build the map.  :) 

AND ... you guys know me, it's going to be a long and "un-eventful" trip back to the house.   ;)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 14, 2017, 01:09:23 AM
38s do cruise pretty fast too.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 14, 2017, 02:28:51 AM
And knowing Dave, the trip home will not be uneventful...

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on September 14, 2017, 03:27:46 AM
A medal for the one who kills the admiral
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 14, 2017, 07:47:54 PM
Quote from: _AH_Hollywood on September 14, 2017, 03:27:46 AM
A medal for the one who kills the admiral

Sounds like a recipe for 20 guys calling in on two bombers!

I think maintaining squadron integrity on this hop will be important, if not group integrity. If you go winchester and start to RTB right away you could end up alone and very far from any help if you find more trouble. If you stick with your squadron you'll always have help and can be an extra set of eyes if nothing else.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Twenty on September 14, 2017, 08:20:35 PM
Why does everyone use "20" when describing things?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 15, 2017, 06:58:50 PM
S~ All,

Here you's go ... enjoy !!!  (http://www.aceshigh.ws/forum/Smileys/default/drinking-43.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKvJgFldgGA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKvJgFldgGA)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Gator on September 16, 2017, 01:39:24 PM
S! nice interview Dave... But I wish we didn't have to air start, I wish we can taxi to the runway and take off form there. but I know some for the guys will say oohhh it take to long to get there and the mission is long. that is just my 1\8 percent.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 16, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Dave, How'bout we go historical and assign a 4 plane section to go after the heavies?

S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_fraggmann on September 16, 2017, 03:31:20 PM
Sounds good let me be the first to volunteer to be one of the 4... :happy-112:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 16, 2017, 03:52:00 PM
I suggest we draw names.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Autorotate on September 16, 2017, 04:10:43 PM
if you want to keep it historically accurate...
one of you in the kill flight needs to catch a flat tire before taking off and the other has to have an issue with fuel feed on their drop tanks, subsequently assigning two new pilots into the kill flight and the original two sitting out of the mission and heading back to hyper lobby.  :drinking-42: :drinking-43:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 16, 2017, 05:27:31 PM
Thanks for volunteering Auto.

Which one do you want, blown tire or bad tank?  (glasses)

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 16, 2017, 07:26:46 PM
S~ All ...

Although this mission is historically based ... there will be a few things going on that should keep most of us a bit busy, just say'n.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 16, 2017, 07:33:08 PM
Are we doing only 4 Betty shooters?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 16, 2017, 08:00:15 PM
You could always keep the three squadrons intact as cover and assign Hogan and Archibald + guests to the killer flight.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 16, 2017, 08:26:23 PM
Hey, my Moms name was Betty.

I love my Mom.

S!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_fraggmann on September 16, 2017, 08:47:01 PM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on September 16, 2017, 08:00:15 PM
You could always keep the three squadrons intact as cover and assign Hogan and Archibald + guests to the killer flight.

DW
or...we could select one pilot from each squad and 1 from HQ to lead... :happy-112:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on September 17, 2017, 03:01:01 PM
Quote from: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 16, 2017, 07:33:08 PM
Are we doing only 4 Betty shooters?

whats in them shooter??
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 19, 2017, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on September 13, 2017, 11:24:20 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 22, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - September 19th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 22a
Date: April 18th, 1943

After Action Review:

Nice job protecting our repair base at Tulagi. The enemy was able to sink a US destroyer and NZ Corvette, as well as, hitting some PT boats and float aircraft.  The repair facilities however, were not hit at all. The group is deploying back to the Russell's for the next operation.

We've also received the new upgraded P-38's. The P-38G's of the 339th Fighter Squadron have arrived to the Russell's.  They will begin flying missions immediately.

Intelligence:

The architect of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy, is making an inspection tour of their airstrip at Kahili, on the island of Bougainville.  We've received a communication from the very top brass that we are to give this mission the "highest priory !!!"

The Mission:

THIS IS AN AIR-START AT "LOW" LEVEL !!!

All aircraft will fly at low level (below 500m) until the target aircraft are spotted.  All aircraft are to load with drop tanks.  Engage and destroy Yamamoto's aircraft, hopefully in grid area AP-36.

(https://image.ibb.co/j0aoBv/2017_09_13_4.jpg)

NOTAM's:

All pilots to remain on same comms channel.

P-38's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
P-38's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
P-38's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
P-38's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...

S~ All ...

Here is tonight's mission for review ... Good Luck  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 19, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
I have put every members name of the group into a hat. I am currently wearing the hat, (you guys are lumpy).

At 18:00 local, I will draw four names. If you do not want bomber duty, you may defer and I will draw again.

That is all, as you were.

~S


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LR-5HtStLe2ibKea1Oh51kwsbO0RU0bRVE7_Qq1chSzYzZPnmtEkVjuXbOBP7RhET_PxbgZITv8vJhc62VeNEKHSZNDRnh0wzpP3z0rkPY0-HUnD1aGkDSy5DEPbozZiKpYGi9r4dAddRXk_qSQctXrNguXn4JFkIwQ5ZYZw8988Gf3bz_qXsxhiJgUPxFikJSp1-92xQnsMXvJRC5wGimlk9rHOaRNMjT3wCeeU9qM7aGhdVNPHS66NFn6OFsixEhnCH7Ju9uWjsKgekNSJcZ68EyUBrY6oggweZ8uvdxogBO0N0jS4upsqnNHMe1B-thi9nqL1WHF1k3-ktkwYJgydAwaTNp9FFxik7rcODupgjN7hXgD-G8SZA6angWRPQZ4wJNsTGPekEqqbkKtag6EzIL2_JnReWQOnvll4JWEQs665hILP-oCHe0J7YBv3Sb4x_zeGlC9j4mRy5w5AxyxckeoVinmz-Eg5pkpAox7oCYgPhtYcqBQN0OCLyx8KBU0F4flAlaPaCxXW5UyG0hlia0RwNJ2f6BbE9CWMn3x-40cjaNv-dERdd8nS2PRHW6MQePVHONqsZNJg-U9cZUJrQsOsWqEUN77bp70wVg=w1362-h1021-no)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 19, 2017, 08:25:54 PM
S~ All ...

As the I was the mission builder, I'm deferring to others for the bomber attack group, I'll fly CAP with my squad.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_fraggmann on September 19, 2017, 08:39:00 PM
I want a piece of that Sake soaked BASTID
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 19, 2017, 08:39:18 PM
If we can't climb until we sight the enemy, we should probobly cruise at a fast speed so we have some E to climb fast. If we still get jumped from above be ready to extend, probobly be our best defense.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 19, 2017, 08:42:49 PM
I think we should climb 10 mi before reaching Bougainville.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 19, 2017, 08:56:04 PM
(http://www.warbirdsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013-Yamamoto-10.jpg)

(https://s.yimg.com/iu/api/res/1.2/BtXCnaEAo1Y_UPGXqKprQQ--~C/cm90YXRlPWF1dG87dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXZpZGVv/https://s.yimg.com/dh/ap/default/150815/planeinline.jpg)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 19, 2017, 10:04:11 PM
Quote from: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 19, 2017, 08:42:49 PM
I think we should climb 10 mi before reaching Bougainville.

Yeah popping up before we expect contact would be my preference but I'm not sure we're allowed. How set in stone is the brief regarding this?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 19, 2017, 10:28:00 PM
S~ All,

The actual mission had the 38's flying in low until roughly ten miles from their probable target area. This allowed the CAP planes and the attack planes to gain some altitude prior to sighting their targets.

I think that climbing a bit before is tracking along on how it happened in history.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on September 19, 2017, 11:34:15 PM
Wouldn't you just love to hear the back story, in detail, about how that plane got to where it is now. I bet it was an epic moment to had witnessed.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 20, 2017, 12:19:05 AM
I know how it got there.

Five very good friends of mine, one twenty mike mike and four point five oh's
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 20, 2017, 03:34:48 AM
S~ All ...

See told ya ... uneventful  ;)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Twenty on September 20, 2017, 11:10:43 PM
I think the Slot map is 1 to 1

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS554US554&q=distance+pavuvu+island+to+bougainville+island&oq=distance+Pavuvu+Island+to+Bougainville++&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.33i160k1l2.15156.48520.0.51112.31.31.0.0.0.0.141.3739.0j31.31.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.11.1375...0j0i20i264k1j0i22i30k1j33i21k1.0.HHtbWEE2W9g (https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS554US554&q=distance+pavuvu+island+to+bougainville+island&oq=distance+Pavuvu+Island+to+Bougainville++&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.33i160k1l2.15156.48520.0.51112.31.31.0.0.0.0.141.3739.0j31.31.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.11.1375...0j0i20i264k1j0i22i30k1j33i21k1.0.HHtbWEE2W9g)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 21, 2017, 08:31:13 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 22a, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - September 26th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 23
Date: May 10th, 1943

After Action Report:

Great Job hitting Yamamoto's plane !!!  The enemy has lost one of the great commanders.  Now they will be trying to figure out who to put in charge. This disruption will no doubt have negative effects on their decision making abilities in the coming months.

Intelligence:

Since our capture of the Russell's, the enemy has increased their operations three fold.  However, at the rate we are destroying their aircraft, fighters imparticulary, the enemy air operations may have reduced fighter cover for their bombers.  Though, this is only an educated guess.

At this time the enemy still has a strong air-power presence here in the Solomon's. We've received submaine reports that the enemy is sending two large aircraft formations down the "slot".  They could be on their way heading toward the Russell's. Our radar has picked up the 1st enemy formation in grid BX-15.

The Mission:

Scramble ... Scramble ... Scramble ...

The enemy planes are approaching from the north-west. Intercept enemy planes in grid CA-13.

(https://image.ibb.co/krum8k/2017_09_21_8.png)

P-38's hit the enemy bombers.
F4U's take care of the enemy fighters.

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to use same comms channel this mission

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 17-24)
P-38's (3rd Squad, seats 1-8)
P-38's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time.

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 24, 2017, 12:02:40 AM
If you look on google maps, you can make out the scar where the Sunlight runway was. You can even make out the main perimeter track, they represent it really well in game. The Renard runway looks like a dirt road but its kept clear like maybe its still used for light aircraft. You can make out most of the perimeter track there too. There is a pattern to the trees in both areas, like maybe they are plantations of some kind. Maybe thats what they were before too.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 24, 2017, 12:39:51 AM
You can also see Pappy's runway on Vella Le Vella.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on September 24, 2017, 02:33:23 AM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on September 24, 2017, 12:02:40 AM
If you look on google maps, you can make out the scar where the Sunlight runway was. You can even make out the main perimeter track, they represent it really well in game. The Renard runway looks like a dirt road but its kept clear like maybe its still used for light aircraft. You can make out most of the perimeter track there too. There is a pattern to the trees in both areas, like maybe they are plantations of some kind. Maybe thats what they were before too.

DW

do you have a lat and long?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 24, 2017, 06:57:36 PM
Quote from: _AH_Bear on September 24, 2017, 02:33:23 AM
do you have a lat and long?

Hmm. This maybe? -9.095820, 159.191568. Yeah, that should bring you to the Russells.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 24, 2017, 07:13:41 PM
VMF 214 runway -

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vella+Lavella+Island/@-7.9119466,156.7044885,4269m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x68d2ffa16f404c3f:0x9ea06cdcb38d6d3a!8m2!3d-7.7587665!4d156.6652785?hl=en
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on September 24, 2017, 09:04:13 PM
Hmm and you wonder why i aint up to date  :lol
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on September 25, 2017, 09:04:44 PM
For this week maybe we should try a strategy like what we used sometimes in Fortress Malta, have the two F4U-1 squadrons go out ahead and strip away the fighter escort so the P-38s have a clear shot at the bombers?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on September 26, 2017, 01:06:32 AM
I like it Dee Dubb
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on September 26, 2017, 12:07:40 PM
Yes.. a good plan
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Twenty on September 27, 2017, 03:35:53 PM
And it worked
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 27, 2017, 08:02:53 PM
Quote from: _AH_Twenty on September 27, 2017, 03:35:53 PM
And it worked
Yes ... Yes it did, great teamwork by all !!!   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 27, 2017, 08:17:30 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 23, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - October 3rd.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 24
Date: June 3rd, 1943

After Action Report:

Great job protecting our base here in the Russell's from the enemy bombers!!!  Not a single enemy bomber got through, great teamwork by the entire group !!!

Intelligence:

Good morning Gentlemen ... (08:00 hrs)

Today we begin "Operation Toenails" ... The invasion of the New Georgia Islands.  The enemy has been very busy building up in this area.  They have, or are almost finished, building three airstrips within this island chain.  The enemy airstrips are located at Segi Point and Munda (both on New Georgia), and Vila on Kolombongara.

Their fighters are on constant patrol over these islands.  They also have four warship anchorages scattered throughout the area.  They are co-located near their airstrips.  However, one anchorage is exposed.  This anchorage is in Vura Bay (grid BQ-16).

Our latest submarine reports state the enemy has four warships currently in this anchorage.  The ship types are a cruiser and three destroyers.

The Mission:

We are going to attack the anchorage at Vura Bay (grid BQ-16).

(https://image.ibb.co/kPpNM5/2017_09_27_2.png)

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and attack enemy shipping (see map below).

(https://image.ibb.co/nOVwg5/2017_09_27.png)

F4U's - will cover the strike aircraft (see map below).

(https://image.ibb.co/k5JGg5/2017_09_27_1.png)

NOTAM's:

"ALL" aircraft will rendezvous at West Bay, grid CA-13, pad 6, on your map.  Then proceed to the target area.

*Be ever watchful for enemy aircraft in this area.

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 1-12, 29-40) - use "red" comms
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 13-20) - use "base channel" comms
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 21-28) - use "base channel" comms
TBF's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 41-52) - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on September 27, 2017, 10:02:53 PM
S~ All ...

TBF Pilots, note the way points for the anchorage.  This is a narrow passage to the anchorage, allowing for the torpedoes, both range and depth, to be effective.

(https://image.ibb.co/dPcK1G/2017_09_28.png)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 02, 2017, 06:22:10 PM
S~ All,

See above for tomorrow night's campaign mission ... Good Luck to all !!!   :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Archie on October 02, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
What kind of flight time are we looking at (round trip...I hope)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on October 02, 2017, 11:08:59 PM
Quote from: _AH_Archie on October 02, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
What kind of flight time are we looking at (round trip...I hope)

I used my Bombsight table2 program and it says at 2000m, going 400kmh it will take 13 minutes to go 100km.. its approx 130 km 1 way... we may go faster than 400kmh i think tho..

~S~ Bear
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 03, 2017, 12:37:39 AM
Quote from: _AH_Archie on October 02, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
What kind of flight time are we looking at (round trip...I hope)
S~ All ...

According to the "full mission builder" it's 28 minutes from take off to the target area, with time over the target and the trip back, we're looking at 60 minutes of game time. Roughly  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on October 03, 2017, 12:45:10 AM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on October 03, 2017, 12:37:39 AM
Quote from: _AH_Archie on October 02, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
What kind of flight time are we looking at (round trip...I hope)
S~ All ...

According to the "full mission builder" it's 28 minutes from take off to the target area, with time over the target and the trip back, we're looking at 60 minutes of game time. Roughly  :)

That 20 minutes is dictated by the speed you have the ac set to in FMB
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 03, 2017, 01:50:16 AM
FMB defaults to 300kmh, so assuming Dave did'nt change that its what, about 185 mph. I think Avengers can cruise a little faster than that in this game.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 04, 2017, 04:08:33 AM
Pulled a Z50 and napped through the mission, sorry DD.

S!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Twenty on October 04, 2017, 08:41:38 PM
I should have Z5O'd as well
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on October 06, 2017, 03:12:42 PM
Is Mission 25 brief up yet?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on October 06, 2017, 04:41:13 PM
HEY! I resemble that statement.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 06, 2017, 08:36:25 PM
Quote from: _AH_Hollywood on October 06, 2017, 03:12:42 PM
Is Mission 25 brief up yet?
S~ All ...

Wood ... I'm working on it ... I'm way too hung over this morning !!!  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 06, 2017, 08:56:09 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 24, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - October 10th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 25
Date: June 12th, 1943

After Action Report:

Well done hitting the enemy Anchorage at Vura Bay. One cruiser and three destroyers were sunk or heavily damaged. At any rate those ships are out of the action as we continue Operation Toenails.

Intelligence:

The enemy is stirring like a hornet's nest since our raid on their anchorage. They have stepped-up their air operations throughout the New Georgia area. We can expect more enemy raids of the Russell Islands.  We've received another submarine report that the enemy is sending, at least, two large aircraft formations down the "slot".  They are on their way once again to hit us here in the Russell's.

Our radar has picked up the 1st enemy formation in grid BX-15.  Altitude 6000 ft, speed 180 mph, course 130 degrees.

(https://image.ibb.co/b1jkGG/2017_10_06_1.png)

The Mission:

Scramble ... Scramble ... Scramble ...

Enemy planes are approaching from the north-west. Intercept enemy planes in grid CA-13.

P-38's hit the enemy bombers.
F4U's take care of the enemy fighters.

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to remain on same comms channel during this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 9-16)
P-38's (2nd Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
P-38's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 07, 2017, 05:23:57 PM
Having the F4U's fly ahead and sweep the fighters seemed to have worked out really well last time.

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 09, 2017, 12:13:13 AM
Quote from: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 07, 2017, 05:23:57 PM
Having the F4U's fly ahead and sweep the fighters seemed to have worked out really well last time.

~S
S~ All ...

Yes ... Yes, it did  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 10, 2017, 09:58:47 PM
Remember the cardinal rule guys, do not turn fight with zeroes. As aggressive as we can turn, an AI zero can do it double or triple. Lets keep our speed up so we can drag and bag as needed. If you are defensive try a really tight barrel roll. Almost an aileron roll with a little bit of corkscrew, they seem to have trouble leading you enough while following you through it. If it really goes sideways, the deck is your friend.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 13, 2017, 05:56:42 AM
Great turn-out for mission - 24, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - October 17th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 26
Date: June 30th, 1943

After Action Report:

Nice Job hitting the enemy bombers.  Once again none of the bombers reached their targets "and" once again we received no damage.  We've also received the new and upgraded Dauntless SBD-5, replacing the SBD-3 model. These aircraft will be part of today's mission.

Intelligence:

Good morning Gentlemen ... "Operation Toenails", is in full swing now. The Marines are hitting the beach at Segi Point on the east-end of New Georgia, grid BO-18, pad 2, on your map. Segi Point is an active enemy fighter airstrip. Enemy aircraft patrol this area often. With our troops hitting their beach, there is no doubt that the enemy will have fighters in this area.

There are also reports of minor naval activity in this area. The latest reports state: a single, "Shiga Escort", is docked nearby the airstrip and, there are armed enemy river boats that patrol this area on a regular basis.

(https://image.ibb.co/eLaRTw/grab0000.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/mXXJab/grab0001.jpg)

The Mission:

We are going to strike the enemy airstrip at Segi Point, as well as, cover the Marines landing on the beach.

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack the airstrip and any naval craft in the area.

F4U's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft, as well, as, cover the beach landings.

NOTAM's:

"ALL" ... aircraft to rendezvous at West Bay, grid CB-13, pad 4, on your map, then proceed onto the target area.

*All pilots to remain on same comms channel this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 17-24)
SBD's (3rd Squad, seats 1-8, 25-32)
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 33-40) - AIR-START, zero fuel and ammo at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 13, 2017, 08:49:36 PM
Oh crap, I thought the next new aircraft was F4U-1As and they weren't coming until december?!

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 14, 2017, 12:49:49 AM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on October 13, 2017, 08:49:36 PM
Oh crap, I thought the next new aircraft was F4U-1As and they weren't coming until december?!

DW
My bad DW ... should of warned you, but in truth I didn't know about the new SBD until I posted the new mission brief.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 17, 2017, 09:09:33 PM
I'd suggest the bombers do their best to remain together for the entirety of the mission. If they are all in one place, all the fighters can be in one place too. We're pretty good at remaining cohesive from takeoff to target but we tend to get strung out in singles and pairs coming off target. That usually results in some guys having fighter cover and some not. Even if you are out of ammo or damaged it will be safer to stay with the group. Only if you have some kind of time sensitive damage like a failing engine or a fuel leak that won't seal should you make an immediate run for friendly lines.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 18, 2017, 03:38:43 PM
Good point DW. Let's try that next time we have bomber duty.

Took Archie home early last night due to a fuel leak.

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Archie on October 18, 2017, 03:55:49 PM
Quote from: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 18, 2017, 03:38:43 PM
Good point DW. Let's try that next time we have bomber duty.

Took Archie home early last night due to a fuel leak.

~S

You took me home early because you thought I put out on the first date.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 18, 2017, 05:00:58 PM
Yea, and YOU had to go and ruin it by running out of fuel...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 18, 2017, 09:14:42 PM
You know, now I'm starting to understand why Jellyman flies with 1st all the time...   :surprised-027:

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on October 20, 2017, 04:34:55 PM
Archie put out on our first date...no lie.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 20, 2017, 07:33:40 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 26, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - October 24th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 27
Date: July 7th, 1943

After Action Report:

Welcome to  Segi Point, New Georgia ...

Excellent job hitting the enemy airstrip.  The Marine's were able to capture the strip in record time and are now pushing toward the west end of the island. We've moved the entire air-group here.  We will begin our air operations from our new location this morning.

Intelligence:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

"Operation Toenails", is putting a real hurt on the enemy.  As you can readily see we've taken the Segi Point airstrip.  Now, our next target area is the enemy airstrip at Munda in grid BH-20, pad 9, on your map. The Marine's are pushing hard to the west.  We must neutralize the enemy airstrip if we are to have control of this area.

(https://image.ibb.co/dCHEO6/grab0000.jpg)

Our subs are sending reports that there are enemy ships steaming toward Munda as well. The "USS Gato" reports there are three transports and a destroyer heading toward the airstrip. Enemy aircraft will be in this area.

The Mission:

We are going to strike the enemy airstrip at Munda, as well as, hit the enemy ships.

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack the airstrip, grid BH-20, pad 9.

(https://image.ibb.co/bOUTi6/grab0001.jpg)

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and hit the enemy ships, our sub report puts the ships in grid BG-20 area. After you drop your torpedoes, assist in attacking the Munda airstrip.

(https://image.ibb.co/nhTM36/grab0002.jpg)

F4U's - will provide CAP for the strike aircraft.

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

SBD's (1st Squad, seats 9-16, 41-48)
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 17-40)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 1-8)
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-50) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 20, 2017, 09:17:00 PM
Ooo, first time in awhile we've had two bomber squadrons and one fighter. No pressure Twenty and Co...

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on October 22, 2017, 02:56:11 AM
Ok, I'm back doing what I do best. Maybe Ill live this time.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 23, 2017, 11:52:21 PM
I think again its gonna be important that we keep the bombers together. We really can't afford to have our fighter escort spread out too much. Maybe we should designate a rally point where we can all gather after we complete our attacks. Like perhaps the south-east tip of that island in the middle of BI-20. All the bombers rendezvous there and once the majority of the fighters are present we can head home en masse.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on October 24, 2017, 10:39:39 PM
Sounds groovy to me.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on October 25, 2017, 11:59:46 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 27, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - October 31st (Booooo).

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 28
Date: July 15th, 1943

After Action Report:

Great Job ... hitting the enemy airstrip at Munda !!!  Reports indicate that our group destroyed numerous enemy aircraft in the air and on the ground. The group also destroyed two of the enemy naval transports.

Intelligence:

Good morning Gentlemen ...

Our Marine's are hitting the beach in the Munda area this morning. They will be supported by the USS Indianapolis and two destroyers. Our group has been tasked with air cover for the beach landings. Enemy aircraft will be in this area.

(https://image.ibb.co/hfnAkm/grab0000.jpg)

The Mission:

F4U's - will be covering the Marine beach landings.

NOTAM's:

If your aircraft is too damaged to make it back to Segi Point, try and make a sea landing near the USS Indianapolis and transports.  They are standing by for air-sea rescue.

All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 26, 2017, 02:43:12 AM
Did I land last night?

Archie kept giving me shots of Bourbon and I don't remember.

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on October 26, 2017, 08:04:41 PM
Is Archie the gunner that was slumped over in the back of your kite?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on October 27, 2017, 12:45:35 AM
Did I land or hit anything?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 01, 2017, 08:14:53 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 28, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - November 7th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 29
Date: July 17th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job covering the Marine landings. The Marines have captured the Munda airstrip and the Sea-Bee's have gotten the airfield operational. We've moved the group up to Munda and will begin flying operations from this forward air-base.

We also have radar at this location, the USS Hulbert, is docked here and we are using her radar.

Intelligence:

Radar reports numerous enemy planes (2 groups)  heading to our location.  The enemy planes are coming in from the north-west over Ganongga Island, grid BA-23 on your map. Altitude looks to be 6000 to 8000 ft. Speed 120 knots. Course 310 degrees.

(https://image.ibb.co/k8X8fw/grab0000.jpg)

The Mission:

Scramble ... Scramble ... Scramble ...

F4U's - intercept and destroy the inbound enemy aircraft.

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guest, seats 25-28) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on November 08, 2017, 12:46:54 AM
So THEIR course is 310 degrees? That would seem to put them flying away from us. Must be a typo, the reciprocal would be 130 degrees which makes more sense.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 09, 2017, 10:09:20 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 29, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - November 14th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 30
Date: July 18th, 1943

After Action Report:

Great job getting those bombers !!! None got through. The USS Hulbert will remain in our area until our radar is up and running.

Intelligence:

Operation Toenails is basically completed.  Our next target area is the island of Kolombongara. As part of this operation we have to neutralize the enemy bomber airbases on the island of Bougainville. There are numerous airbases located on this island. Kahili, Kara, Kieta & SPB, Boris, and Buka. Each of these bases have to be destroyed. Protecting these airbases are the bases located on the islands of Balalle, and Nila in the Shortland Island chain.

We also received a submarine report saying there is a enemy destroyer patrolling the bay near Kahili.

The Mission:

"THIS IS AN AIR-START MISSION"

Our group has been tasked with escorting USAAF B-24's.  The target is the enemy airbase at Kahili, grid AR-37. Rendezvous with the bombers north of island of Vella LaVella, grid AZ-30, pad 3, on your map, then escort them to the target area.

(https://image.ibb.co/iswpvw/grab0000.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on November 09, 2017, 11:20:20 PM
~S~ Dave, What altitude will the bombers be at?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on November 09, 2017, 11:34:28 PM
And whats our airspawn altitudinals?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 10, 2017, 12:01:35 AM
2000 - 3000m, spaced at 200m stacked, with a single grid square spacing.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_fraggmann on November 10, 2017, 01:06:42 AM
Oooh...  :thinking-008: you mean the Amoeba formation  :cool:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on November 10, 2017, 04:14:48 PM
Escort duty?

My Kingdom for a 38!

~S
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on November 10, 2017, 07:20:51 PM
P-38s? Thems crap planes for remtards on free dinners.

(https://www.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x200/t/the_armstrong_and_miller_show.jpg)

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on November 11, 2017, 04:20:38 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/08/03/dc/0803dc87a538a0136b25e99cc68dcc5b--lions-club-ontario.jpg)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on November 12, 2017, 09:48:47 PM
Huh, I wonder why the Lions Club made those pins. There are a whack of em with different aircraft and different colors and different years.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 16, 2017, 09:06:26 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 30, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - November 21st.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 31
Date: July 19th, 1943

After Action Report:

Nice job escorting the bombers to Kahili.  Our submarine in the area reported numerous enemy aircraft and facilities were destroyed.

Intelligence:

Balalle airfield near the Shortland Islands is today's target.  This airbase is heavily protected by enemy fighters and AAA. On Shortland Island, there is an active sea-plane base with A6M-N fighters stationed there. The enemy has moved the destroyer out of Kahili Bay and it is now patroling the Shortland Island area.

The USS Gato is going to try and hit the destroyer.

The Mission:

"THIS IS AN AIR-START MISSION"

Good Morning Gentlemen ...

Our group has been tasked once again with escorting USAAF B-24's.  The target is the enemy airbase at Balalle, grid AS-35.  Rendezvous with the bombers north of island of Vella LaVella, grid AZ-30, pad 3, on your map, then escort them to the target area.

(https://image.ibb.co/gBQFA6/grab0003.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 22, 2017, 08:35:21 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 31, we had 17 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - November 28th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 32
Date: August 6th, 1943

After Action Report:

Nice job escorting the bombers to Balalle.  Our submarine in the area reported numerous enemy aircraft and facilities were destroyed.

Intelligence:

The Marines have secured the Island of New Georgia, well done "All" !!!  Now we begin looking at securing the islands of Kolombongra and Vella LaVella. It seems that the enemy knows we have to take these islands and are rushing troops and supplies to these areas.

One of our submarines reported that an enemy naval convoy is heading to Vella LaVella. It looks like they are heading for the Biloa Anchorage, grid BB-24, pad 9, on your map. There is a "Shiga Escort ship" currently at anchor in the bay.  There are also, three enemy transports off-loading equipment and troops.

AAA and enemy aircraft will be in this area.

The Mission:

Good Morning Gentlemen ... This is going to be a multi-prong mission. 

SBD's - will arm with bombs and attack the Biloa Anchorage.  Bomb the ships, hit the AAA, then destroy the troops and equipment.

(https://image.ibb.co/koAoL6/grab0002.jpg)

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and hit the naval convoy. Then return to the Biloa Anchorage and assist in hitting the troops and equipment.

(https://image.ibb.co/d9AzSm/grab0001.jpg)

F4U's - will provide escort to the target area, then CAP.

(https://image.ibb.co/d34F06/grab0000.jpg)

NOTAM's:

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8) - use main channel
SBD's (2nd Squad, seats 9-24) - use "red" comms
TBF's (3rd Squad, seats 25-48) - use "blue" comms
SBD's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-56) - use "red" comms, AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 28, 2017, 09:31:05 AM
S~ All ...

Tonight's mission in the post above for your review.   :)  Good Luck to All ... enjoy the mission.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on November 30, 2017, 08:24:36 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 32, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - December 5th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 33
Date: August 15th, 1943

After Action Report:

Well done hitting the enemy transport ships and the troop build-up at Biloa Anchorage.  Our group also sank three transports and a destroyer. Our planes destroyed enemy troops, vehicles, and a transport ship on Biloa beach.

Intelligence:

The Marines and Sea-Bee's have landed on the beaches of Vella LaVella and are building an airfield at Barakoma, grid BB-25, pad 3, on your map.

The enemy is sending warships to harass and destroy this new airfield. Our submarines were able to sink a couple of their destroyers, however, the remainder of the enemy task force got through the submarine screen and is still quite large.

The sub's report, the enemy task force consists of the following : 2 - Cruisers and 4 - Destroyers. The enemy ships are on a south-east heading passing through Wilson Strait on a heading toward Vella Gulf. Search for the enemy ships in grids BA / BB - 24.

Enemy aircraft are always a threat is this area.

The Mission:

Good Afternoon Gentlemen ... (17:00 hrs)

We are going to hit the enemy task force.

TBF's - will arm with torpedoes and hit the enemy ships.  The cruisers will need at least a : 3-4ea - torpedo attack, and the destroyers will need at least a : 2ea - torpedo attack.

(https://image.ibb.co/kD58Eb/grab0001.jpg)

F4U's - will provide escort to and from the target area, and CAP.

(https://image.ibb.co/gTYvub/grab0000.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to remain on same comms channel this mission.

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 9-32)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 1-8)
TBF's (3rd Squad, seats 33-56)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 57-60) - AIR-START, zero fuel at this time

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 07, 2017, 08:06:27 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 33, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - December 12th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 34
Date: August 28th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job attacking the enemy task force. Our group was able to destroy all of their cruisers and destroyers. The enemy's task force was not able to press their attack on the new Barakoma airstrip.

VMF-213 is heading to Australia for R&R. The fighter squadron replacing them will be VMF-214, the Black Sheep.  The Black Sheep bring with them the new and upgraded F4U-1A. They will begin flying missions immediately.

The Sea-Bee's have completed the airstrip on Velle LaVella and we will move our group to this new forward base.

Intelligence:

Both the Shortland and Bougainville islands are still the primary threat in our area. We've bombed the enemy airbases on these islands and will continue to do so until they are no longer a threat. The enemy has sent replacement aircraft to both Kahili and Balalle.  They've also sent destroyers and cruisers into the Bougainville area.

Enemy aircraft is always a threat is this area.

The Mission:

"THIS IS AN AIR-START MISSION"...

Good Morning Gentlemen ...

We've been tasked to escort USAAF B-24's to Kahili, grid AR-37 on your map. We will rendezvous with the bombers in grid AY-29, pad 7. F4U's - will provide escort to the target area, then CAP.

(https://image.ibb.co/cLUD5G/grab0002.jpg)

NOTAM's:

All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

ALL AIRCRAFT ARE ZERO FUEL ... ENSURE YOU PUT GAS IN YOUR PLANE !!!

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on December 07, 2017, 11:23:04 PM
I saw an episode of Baa Baa Black-sheep that had USAAF P-38s in it...... Just sayin.......

S!



Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 07, 2017, 11:58:55 PM
I saw that one too ... AND the guy got killed  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on December 08, 2017, 01:39:22 AM
FYI the F4U-1A skin thread is here if you are interested : http://aceshigh.ws/forum/index.php?topic=4821.0 (http://aceshigh.ws/forum/index.php?topic=4821.0)

I'll get started on them shortly so they are ready for tuesday.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 13, 2017, 08:35:11 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 34, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - December 19th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 35
Date: September 16th, 1943

After Action Report:

Great job escorting the bombers on the raid over Kahili.  The B-24's destroyed numerous aircraft and equipment on the ground. Our group destroyed over 15 enemy aircraft in the air. Our base was also strafed by enemy float planes, however we received very little damage.

The group's TBF's have also been upgraded to the TBF-1C. This new aircraft has a greater payload than our previous version and this new plane also can carry rockets. This new aircraft will be put into operation immediately.

The Sea-Bee's have also completed building a forward hospital base located just a 1/2 mile north of our airfield. The site also has a cozy sandy beach. The Doc's have sent a message that they and the nurses welcome the Black Sheep to a party they are hosting tonight.  :)

Intelligence:

The USAAF B-24 strike photo's showed that Kahili is currently not a threat. The runway and many of the enemy planes were either destroyed or are non-operational.

The Island of Balalle, however is operational, grid AS-35, on your map. This airstrip houses enemy fighters and bombers. AAA on Balalle is of medium strength at last reports.

Enemy aircraft is always a threat is this area. There are also enemy warships patrolling this area.

The Mission:

"THIS IS AN AIR-START MISSION"

We are going to attack the airstrip on Balalle, grid AS-35 on your map. We will use TBF's and SBD's to hit the airfield and F4U's to provide escort and CAP.

TBF's - arm with bombs and rockets. Attack the AAA, then hit parked aircraft.
SBD's - arm with bombs and hit the hanger and fuel facilities.

(https://image.ibb.co/cTxyC6/grab0001.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to remain on same comms channel this mission.

*ALL AIRCRAFT ARE ZERO FUEL - MAKE SURE YOU PUT GAS IN YOUR PLANE

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 25-48)
SBD's (3rd Squad, seats 9-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-52)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on December 13, 2017, 08:56:31 PM
Bombs and rockets on the Avengers? So I guess these are not TBF-1s anymore, -1Cs are they?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 13, 2017, 09:24:11 PM
Sorry DW,

Yes they are "C's" ... looking at the skins though there is not much difference from the previous TBF.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on December 13, 2017, 10:01:31 PM
Well it has different armament going from the nose to wing guns. From what I can tell so far, seems most 1Cs also had 3 tone camouflage. Still looking for examples of -1Cs in the Solomons that are'nt RNZAF.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 20, 2017, 10:17:04 PM
S~ All,

Last night's mission was difficult, fun, but difficult.  When testing the mission there were a lot more planes that made it home. However during actual play we had only 5 planes that made it back to friendly lines, with only 4 of those able to safely land at the base. We had 13 pilots at the start of the mission.

Currently, I'm "zero-ing" the fuel load on the accompanying AI due to requests from the squad. But I think going forward we may have to give them some gas if it looks like we are going to be light on human pilots. This will require Jack (our current host) or I to make a quick change in the mission builder before we launch the mission.

Thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on December 20, 2017, 10:32:59 PM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on December 20, 2017, 10:17:04 PM
Last night's mission was difficult, fun, but difficult.  When testing the mission there were a lot more planes that made it home. However during actual play we had only 5 planes that made it back to friendly lines, with only 4 of those able to safely land at the base. We had 13 pilots at the start of the mission.

As we agreed last night, all Archie's fault. Boo Archie.

Quote from: AH_DealnDave on December 20, 2017, 10:17:04 PM
Currently, I'm "zero-ing" the fuel load on the accompanying AI due to requests from the squad. But I think going forward we may have to give them some gas if it looks like we are going to be light on human pilots. This will require Jack (our current host) or I to make a quick change in the mission builder before we launch the mission.

Thoughts anyone?

I did something similar during the Fortress Malta campaign, I would create a normal and alternate version of some missions and send them both to Jack. They differed in the number of enemy aircraft and we would select one or the other based on the night's turnout. I would suggest make one copy of the mission with zero fuel AI and another where they have fuel or whatever other tweaks. When its time to load the mission you make the call based on the turnout and tell Jack which to load (and lets face it, its fun to give Jack orders). Its a little extra work but this way you minimize delays on mission night which is important.

There was also talk of re-flying the mission, were we going to do that?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_z5o on December 20, 2017, 10:39:25 PM
Well, even though I got killed and it was my fault that I did. And barring any technical issues. You didn't get any do overs in war. But, I don't mind either way. Just saying.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Twenty on December 20, 2017, 11:09:11 PM
Z,

I thought it was Archie's fault?


Quote from: _AH_z5o on December 20, 2017, 10:39:25 PM
Well, even though I got killed and it was my fault that I did. And barring any technical issues. You didn't get any do overs in war. But, I don't mind either way. Just saying.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on December 21, 2017, 12:31:24 AM
C'mon.

Say it with me.

Boo Archie.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: Kopfdorfer on December 21, 2017, 12:49:25 AM
I just wanted to chip in that I enjoyed last night's mission , despite the heavy losses , and despite running out of fuel , being forced to ditch and missing the nurses' party.

My own perspective is that you don't always have a favorable situation in war , and sometimes you get your butt kicked.
Personally I wouldn't vote to refly the mission , just move on , but I realize that I am not a member of the group .

No matter which way the cookie crumbles , I hope to enjoy the next one.

Kopfdorfer
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 24, 2017, 08:06:50 PM
Decent turn-out for mission - 35, we had 13 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - December 26th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 35a
Date: September 23rd, 1943

After Action Report:

Good job hitting the enemy base on Balalle.  That base is currently out of action.  Numerous aircraft were destroyed on the ground and in the air.  However, we were hit hard as well with only four aircraft returning to base and one crew pulled safely out of the drink. Thirteen crews launched on the mission.

Intelligence:

With the group's previous strike on Balalle and the USAAF hitting Kahili, both of these airfields are now non-operational. Submarine reports are saying the enemy is possibly pulling out of these areas. That's not to say they won't make the airstrips operational in the future. As of now though, they are not a threat.

However, the enemy base that has been harassing our airfield is staging out of the Shortland Islands. There is a float plane and torpedo boat squadron located at Nila, grid AS-34 on your map. The enemy sea-plane base is well defended with AAA and the torpedo boats are also armed to defend against any aerial threat. There are three areas that comprise the base. All areas are within AS-34, pad 3. 

The most northern and most southern areas have the enemy float planes and torpedo boats, the mid portion area houses the command and control structure of this area, at last reports.

Enemy aircraft is always a threat is this area.

There are also enemy warships patrolling this area.

The Mission:

"THIS IS AN AIR-START MISSION"

We are going to attack the enemy base at Nila, grid AS-34 on your map. We will use TBF's and SBD's to hit the base and F4U's to provide escort and CAP.

(https://image.ibb.co/jq0tQR/grab0000.jpg)

TBF's - arm with bombs and rockets. Attack the northern base, hit the AAA first, then hit the base.
SBD's - arm with bombs and hit the southern base.

If the strike aircraft has weapons after their strikes, then hit the command area.

NOTAM's:

*All aircraft are "ZERO" fuel at this time.
*All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

SBD's (1st Squad, seats 9-24)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 1-8)
TBF's (3rd Squad, seats 25-48)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 49-52)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on December 24, 2017, 08:57:02 PM
*SPECIAL NOTE ... on SOL mission 35a (this weeks mission) ...

I sent two versions of this mission to Jack.

The first version has "ALL" aircraft at zero fuel, our AI's included.

The second version has "ALL" aircraft at "100%" fuel, including our AI's (this in case we do not have enough breather pilots for the mission).
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on December 25, 2017, 01:17:46 AM
~S~.. Ill be missing this .. Family dinner... Merry Boxing daymas   
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on December 25, 2017, 04:53:18 AM
Quote from: _AH_Bear on December 25, 2017, 01:17:46 AM
Family dinner...

Did anyone else get their invitations to this yet? I ain't got mine yet...

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 01, 2018, 09:05:15 AM
S~ All ...

My apologies to all as I'm currently not where I can send the next campaign mission to Jack or put up the briefing. I'm on the other side of the island for the New Year. I'll be back home on Wednesday. We'll fly the next mission on Tuesday, January 9th.

Again my apologies to all.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 05, 2018, 10:31:09 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 35a, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - January 9th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 36
Date: October 7th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job hitting the sea-plane and torpedo boat base at Nila. The group destroyed an escort ship as well as numerous float fighters and a long range surveillance aircraft.

Intelligence:

Our submarines have spotted a large enemy naval force coming down the slot headed toward Kolombongara. Adm. Halsey has sent a destroyer group to meet the threat. The last sighting of the enemy task force was grid BB-29 on your map. The sub reported "ten ships", five of which are enemy destroyers, the other five vessels appear to be a type of barge or large river craft. These five vessels are armed.

It is believed that this task force intends to pull out the remaining enemy troops on Kolombongara and Vella LaVella.

Enemy aircraft is always a threat is this area.

The Mission:

We are going to attack the enemy task force using our TBF's.

TBF's - arm with torpedoes. You will fly to grid BD-27 then turn northwest heading to grid BB-29. Locate and destroy enemy shipping.

(https://image.ibb.co/gsaxKw/grab0001.jpg)

F4U's - will cover the strike group.

NOTAM's:

* All pilots to remain on same comms channel this mission.
*ALL AIRCRAFT HAVE ZERO FUEL AT THIS TIME - ENSURE YOU PUT FUEL IN YOUR PLANE.

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 9-32)
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 33-56)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 57-60) - AIR-START

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on January 10, 2018, 12:00:37 AM
Hmm, some might be barges. I wonder if those might be too small of a target for a torpedo? Maybe if its allowed we should have a couple aircraft armed with bombs and rockets to deal with smaller stuff?

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: Kopfdorfer on January 11, 2018, 12:49:45 AM
Hey Dave,

               Enjoyed last night's mission. Thanks to the several who kept the Zeke's off my butt after I was repeatedly
               shot right up. After the first few minutes of engagement I got a cylinder shot off (that's what I thought
               it sounded like anyhow) and  couldn't generate much engine power.
               Thanks to the help I made it back to base only to discover on final that I had no hydraulic pressure in my
               landing gear and had to hand pump it down. Fortunately it worked.

Kopf
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on January 11, 2018, 01:24:15 AM
Quote from: Kopfdorfer on January 11, 2018, 12:49:45 AM
Hey Dave,

               Enjoyed last night's mission. Thanks to the several who kept the Zeke's off my butt after I was repeatedly
               shot right up. After the first few minutes of engagement I got a cylinder shot off (that's what I thought
               it sounded like anyhow) and  couldn't generate much engine power.
               Thanks to the help I made it back to base only to discover on final that I had no hydraulic pressure in my
               landing gear and had to hand pump it down. Fortunately it worked.

Kopf

Yea Jelly and I escorted you home and tried to fend off the enemy at home so you could land.. had a hard time going that slow..lol..  glad to see you made it .. :happy-112:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 13, 2018, 07:05:09 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 36, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - January 16th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 36a
Date: October 11th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job attacking that enemy task force. Our group was able to destroy quite a few enemy destroyers and numerous barge type vessels. The enemy force was not able to evacuate their troops, the remaining vessels turned back toward safer waters.

Intelligence:

It appears that the enemy airstrip at Kahili is now operational. The enemy has reinforced this area with troops, supplies, and aircraft from Rabaul. AAA has also been beefed up here.

The enemy has sent in more warships also, at least two destroyers and a cruiser, to strengthen their defense.

Enemy aircraft is always a threat is this area.

The Mission:

"THIS IS AN AIR-START MISSION"

Good Morning Gentlemen ... We've been tasked to escort USAAF B-24's to Kahili, grid AR-37 on your map. We will rendezvous with the bombers in grid AY-29, pad 7.

(https://image.ibb.co/g2Zfj6/grab0002.jpg)

F4U's - will provide escort to the target area, then CAP.

NOTAM's:

All pilots to use same comms channel this mission.
All aircraft are "ZERO" fuel, ensure to put gas in your plane.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 13, 2018, 07:11:55 PM
S~ All ...

Including mission 36a above, we now "only" have 7 missions left to complete the campaign. The mission above is the last of the "a" missions. The final mission will be mission 42.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 21, 2018, 08:42:31 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 36a, we had 19 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - January 23rd.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 37
Date: November 1st, 1943

After Action Report:

Nice Job escorting the B-24's to Kahili, once again that enemy airstrip is out of action. The group is deploying to the USS Enterprise and USS Saratoga for the next mission.

*Disclaimer - The original launch area for this mission was Ondonga on New Georgia. However, due to our constraint of actual sim playing time launching from there would've put us at nearly 1.5+ hours, therefore we are launching and landing from carriers.

Intelligence:

Good morning Gentlemen ... "Operation Cherry-Blossom", the invasion of Bougainville Island begins today.  Marines are landing within Empress Augusta Bay, grid AL-42, on your map.  Recon photos show enemy heavy guns being moved into the area to repulse the landings. The Navy has countered with destroyers and heavy cruisers providing artillery fire.

With Kahili and Balalle airfields currently non-operational at this time, the enemy still has air assets in the area, on the Island of Buka to the north and airstrips at Kieta (grid AR-42) and Tenekau (grid AM-46).

The Mission:

We are providing air cover for the Marine landings. The enemy still has a strong air presence in this area, keep your head on a swivel.  The patrol area is grid AL-42.

(https://image.ibb.co/kF39Ob/grab0003.jpg)

NOTAM's:

"ALL" ... aircraft to rendezvous at grid AJ-42, pad 3, on your map, then proceed onto the patrol area.
"ALL" ... aircraft are "Zero" fuel at this time.
"ALL" ... Pilots to use same comms channel this mission.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - AIR START

2nd Squad has one section on the Enterprise and the other on the Saratoga, as all aircraft are to rendezvous at grid AJ-42, this should not be an issue.

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on January 24, 2018, 08:53:04 PM
Considering we were months out of practice in terms of doing a campaign carrier op, we were none too shabby.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 24, 2018, 09:04:47 PM
Yeah, for those that got through the battle and were able to return to the carriers ... all were able to get down safely  :)  Great Job !!!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on January 25, 2018, 03:14:59 AM
Great turn-out for mission - 37, we had 18 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - January 30th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 38
Date: November 10th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job covering the Marine landings at Empress Augusta Bay. Our group destroyed over 40 enemy aircraft. The Sea-Bee's have been hard at work and have a working airstrip at Torokina Point on Bougainville.  The airfield is not fully completed, however, aircraft can launch and land from this forward location.

The VMF-214 has gone on R&R, so VMF-216 (F4U), along with VMTB-233 (TBF) has deployed to this forward area are now on station here.

Intelligence:

Gentlemen ..."Operation Cherry-Blossom" is now in full swing and the Marines have started pushing into the island from the beaches. Enemy aircraft is now a threat from the Island of Buka (grids AF-52 thru 55).  There are two separate operational enemy airstrips and an enemy sea-plane base located in grid AF-51.

JUST A MINUTE ... I've just been handed a submarine report stating that an enemy task force is steaming toward our location. There is no doubt that this task force intends to hit our base and harass the Marines pushing into the island. The enemy task force is comprised of at least four cruisers and eight destroyers. 

Speed is 20 knots, heading is 160 degrees at last sighting in grid AE-48.  This task force looks to be separated into four individual groups.

I've also received a report saying that Adm. Halsey has dispatched a destroyer group to engage the enemy task force.

(https://image.ibb.co/hMtLZG/grab0005.jpg)

The Mission:

We will be attacking this enemy task force.  Our targets will be the two most southern groups located in AF-47 on your map.

(https://image.ibb.co/hTq0ZG/grab0004.jpg)

TBF's - the primary targets are the cruisers.  A cruiser needs at least three torpedoes to destroy it. That means it will take at least two TBF's to put a cruiser out of action. If you are able to destroy the cruisers, start hitting the escort ships.

F4U's - will cover the attack by blocking any enemy air attacks in grid AG-48.

NOTAM's:

ALL - pilots to use same comms channel this mission.
ALL - aircraft are "zero" fuel at this time, put gas in your plane.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
TBF's (2nd Squad, seats 9-32)
TBF's (3rd Squad, seats 33-56)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 57-60)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Lippy on January 27, 2018, 01:24:32 AM
I have a question three torpedoes for a cruiser then how can 2 TBF destroy a cruiser if they can only carry one torp. must be a miss print.  :give-me-beer-0034:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on February 02, 2018, 08:20:44 PM
Great turn-out for mission - 38, we had 20 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - February 6th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 39
Date: November 12th, 1943

After Action Report:

Great job hitting that enemy task force. Our group destroyed two cruisers and a couple of destroyers. Our destroyer group was also able to sink an enemy destroyer.

Construction continues in our area.  The Sea-Bee's have two airstrips laid out about 2 miles north of Torikina.  These new strips are Piva and Uncle, and should be operational by mid-December.

Intelligence:

Good Afternoon Gentlemen ...

Today, we have transport ships heading to our location with much needed supplies. The transports are being screened by two destroyers. Their current location is AK-37, speed is 20 knots, on a heading 340 degrees at last report.

We are seeing more and more enemy planes flying here from their base at Rabaul, north-west of Bouganville, just off your map. It is possible that the enemy is aware of the transports and may take an opportunity to attack them.  We've received numerous enemy radio signals, but they have changed their radio code and we are not able to decipher the intercepts at this time.

Also, the enemy airstrips and the sea-plane base located at Buka, pose a threat to our area. The enemy seems to be using the slower A6M-N's to harass our current location.

The Mission:

F4U's - we are flying cover for the transport group. You'll take off and follow the coast south-east to grid AK-38 on your map. Then escort the ships to grid AJ-40.  From there the ships will enter Empress Augusta Bay for off-loading.

(https://image.ibb.co/n7viPR/grab0006.jpg)

NOTAM's:

All pilots to use same comms channel.
All aircraft are "zero" fuel at this time.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on February 07, 2018, 12:52:12 AM
Quote from: AH_DealnDave on February 02, 2018, 08:20:44 PM
The Sea-Bee's have two airstrips laid out about 2 miles north of Torikina.  These new strips are Piva and Uncle, and should be operational by mid-December.

I noticed before on the map they are listed as Piva and Uncle. Thats kinda wierd cause both fields should have Piva in the names, Piva Uncle and Piva Yoke. One was a fighter runway and one was for bombers.  :thinking-008:

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on February 08, 2018, 09:14:48 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 39, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - February 13th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 40
Date: November 18th, 1943

After Action Report:

Nice job covering the transport ships. We were able to off-load our much needed supplies.  The invasion of Bouganville is progressing. The Marines have secured a sizable area and are continuing to fight and gain ground. The Sea-Bee's say that the airstrips Piva and Uncle "will" be ready before the 15th of December.  Aircraft will be able to use both of these bases very shortly.

We've also received the new F4U-D.  This aircraft has updated external stores with the ability to carry more bombs and for the first time we get rockets.  We'll be using these on this mission.

Intelligence:

Good Morning Gentlemen ...

Adm. Halsey has given our group a directive to attack and destroy the enemy sea-plane base and airstrips located at Buka, grid AF-51 on your map. He wants these bases neutralized as part of his plan to move onto Rabaul. The enemy knows that our Marines are doing well and are taking Bouganville rapidly. The Buka area is well defended with AAA and small naval vessels.

This area supports enemy PT boat operations.  A "Shiga Escort" vessel has been sighted in the area as well.  It's currently docked near the western airstrip. The western airstrip is the larger of the two (AF-51, pad 9), with bombers and fighters staging from it, the eastern airstrip is primary a fighter base (AG-51, pad 7).

The seaplane base is located in grid AF-51, pad 6. This sea-plane base is the source of the harassing enemy aircraft we've been seeing attacking our airfield. If we can neutralize the enemy bases at Buka, our forces can push onto Rabaul and the New Britain area.

The Mission:

F4U's - will arm with bombs and rockets and attack the two enemy airstrips and sea-plane base at Buka, grid AF-51 on your map.

(https://image.ibb.co/fWMfox/grab0007.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to remain on same comms channel this mission.
*All aircraft are at "zero" fuel at this time.

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8) - attack the eastern base
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16) - attack the western base
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24) - attack the sea-plane base
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28) - attack small naval craft (PT boats operating near the enemy airstrips and the Shiga Escort).

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on February 08, 2018, 09:38:27 PM
Will .50 cal sink those little boats?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on February 08, 2018, 10:10:35 PM
0.50 cal will do well on the PT boats ... but you'll also be carrying rockets and bombs.  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on February 15, 2018, 08:24:10 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 40, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the next briefing to be flown on Tuesday - February 20th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 41 - Battle of Cape St. George
Date: November 25th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job hitting the enemy airstrips and sea-plane bases on Buka.  Those bases are now non -operational. The Sea-Bee's continue to improve our area as well. Our base here at Torikina is now fully operational and both Piva and Uncle airstrips will be fully operational in a very few days.

Intelligence:

Good Morning Gentlemen...

We are receiving reports that the enemy is planning to pull all of their avaition personnel out of the Buka area. We've had a submarine tracking a enemy naval convoy to Buka. It appears they have been loading aircraft equipment and troops and are now steaming for Rabaul. The convoy consists of three enemy destroyers and four Maru type transport ships.

Adm. Halsey has dispatched another destroyer group early this morning (02:00 hrs) to locate and destroy the enemy ships. Our last submarine report had the enemy ships steaming on a course heading of 280 degrees, speed 20 knots, starting in grid AE-56 on your map.

The Mission:

Our group has been tasked with assisting Halsey's destroyer group in attacking and destroying the enemy naval convoy.

TBF's - will arm with torpedo's and attack the enemy convoy.  Locate the convoy in grids AE-56, flying northwest to grid AB-57.

(https://image.ibb.co/cum9t7/grab0008.jpg)

F4U's - will cover the attack aircraft to grid AE-56, then provide a CAP in grid AD-57, this is in case any enemy aircraft approach from Rabaul.

(https://image.ibb.co/ccUJmS/grab0009.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All pilots to use same comms channel
*All aircraft are "zero" fuel

TBF's (1st Squad, seats 17-40)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 41-44)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on February 15, 2018, 09:27:52 PM
Excellent, another chance for me to totally flub a torpedo run.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on February 21, 2018, 09:43:14 AM
Quote from: _AH_DarkWolf on February 15, 2018, 09:27:52 PM
Excellent, another chance for me to totally flub a torpedo run.

Fugger nutter.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on February 22, 2018, 09:01:08 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 41, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the "FINAL MISSION" briefing to be flown on Tuesday - February 27th.

"Solomon Islands Campaign"
Mission - 42 - Campaign "FINAL" Mission
Date: November 30th, 1943

After Action Report:

Excellent job hitting the enemy naval convoy.  Halsey's destroyer group sunk one enemy destroyer and our group sunk three Maru transport ships and another destroyer.

THANK YOU ... to everyone who participated in this campaign !!!  I hope you all enjoyed being a part of this as much as I enjoyed building it.  :)

Intelligence:

Good Morning Gentlemen ...

Congratulations everyone ... The Solomon Islands Chain is now officially in allied control !!!   "Well Done All !!!" ... Adm. Halsey

The Marines continue to take the fight to the enemy here on Bouganville. With any luck the island will be secure within a couple of months. We now have air and naval superiority through-out island chain.

The Mission:

SCRAMBLE ... SCRAMBLE ... SCRAMBLE  !!!!

Enemy aircraft on radar approaching from the north-west !!!!

(https://image.ibb.co/g4UaTH/grab0010.jpg)

NOTAM's:

*All aircraft are "zero" fuel at this time

F4U's (1st Squad, seats 1-8)
F4U's (2nd Squad, seats 9-16)
F4U's (3rd Squad, seats 17-24)
F4U's (Spare's, HQ & Guests, seats 25-28)

Good Luck ...
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on February 28, 2018, 01:49:09 AM
Can someone make a track of tonight's mission?

Wood
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on February 28, 2018, 01:07:41 PM
I sent you a link to my recorded track.  If you didn't get it, let me know & I'll try again.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on February 28, 2018, 02:35:23 PM


Nothing yet Jack
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on February 28, 2018, 05:08:46 PM
I tried it again.  I'll also try to share via MS Cloud
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Col._Hogan on February 28, 2018, 06:55:01 PM
Awesome campaign DD, really well done!

S!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Bear on February 28, 2018, 11:33:41 PM
Great job Dave... although i didnt survive much i had fun watching everyone else.. hahha
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_fraggmann on March 01, 2018, 02:14:20 AM
 :drinking-43:
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 03, 2018, 09:35:13 PM
Good turn-out for mission - 42, we had 16 pilots altogether !!!  Here is the briefing to be flown on Tuesday - March 6th.

THANKS ..... to all of you that participated in this campaign !!!  I hope you enjoyed flying , as much as,  I enjoyed building it.     :) 

And now without further a-do ...

Welcome to the "Solomon Islands Campaign Ceremony"

Select your aircraft ... THIS IS AN AIR-START

HQ - The three forward parking areas (red banners)

1st Squad - 1st row (white banners)

2nd Squad - 2nd row (white banners)

3rd Squad - 3rd row (white banners)

Guests - 4th row (red banners)

(https://image.ibb.co/i7bAtS/grab0011.jpg)

We will commence the ceremony at 21:15 EST, giving all pilots a chance to land and park.

An HQ representative will bring the ceremony to order.

AH_DealnDave will announce the awards to the group.

After the awards presentation, open forum for anyone who would like to add their comments to the ceremony.

After all have been heard an HQ representative will close the ceremony.
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 04, 2018, 03:35:59 AM
Updated ... pls see above  :)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 05, 2018, 04:26:09 AM
This will be the campaign ribbon for the Solomon Island Campaign.

The Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal was first issued as a service ribbon in 1942

(https://image.ibb.co/nLidBb/440_ARPCMR_grande.jpg)
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Jack on March 06, 2018, 03:29:58 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 07, 2018, 02:51:25 AM
Minutes/Awards from Solomon Islands Campaign Ceremony:

Navy Cross:
AH_DarkWolf destroyed 9 enemy aircraft in a single mission (x3), mission #20, #37, and mission #39
AH_SKATTrash destroyed 9 enemy aircraft in a single mission, mission #31
AH_Hollywood (ace in a day x11)
AH_Twenty destroyed 8 enemy aircraft in a single mission, mission #2

Distinguished Service Cross:
AH_Deal'nDave (ace in a day x7)
AH_DarkWolf (ace in a day x6)
AH_SKATTrash (ace in a day x7)
Most Flyable Enemy Aircraft Destroyed - AH_Hollywood (107)
Most Enemy Ground Objects Destroyed (a/c, cars, artillery) - AH_Jack (w/58 total)
Most Enemy Ship Hits (includes both ship destroyed (prior to rule change) and hits) - AH_Kawilder (w/9 hits)

Legion of Merit Medal:
AH_Archie (ace in a day x5)

Distinguished Flying Cross:
Nominated by Twenty ... _AH_Jack for a DFC for successfully clearing our CO's six on Mission 34.

Nominated by BBQ ... HQ Approved: _AH_Turbo for the Navy / Distinguished Flying Cross* with Valor: Final Mission of the campaign, with little regard for his own safety, cleared my six of zeroes that were shooting the crap out of me that would have ended in  my certain death  at least twice and pretty sure later on he intercepted another before it got close enough to shoot at me, but it was coming for me and my shot up plane.  Additionally, he is an exemplary wingman. Never complained and throughout the campaign was always there when I needed him, and always waited for me to call him in to finish a kill on a target I had somehow managed to put a few rounds into, then he was right there to blast him.

Nominated by BBQ ... Approved by HQ: _AH_Bear for The Distinguished Flying Cross for his excellent leadership of 1st Squad throughout the campaign. He was consistently prepared and maintained our flight cohesion in every mission he lead without complaint, and when things when pear shaped he used it as a teaching opportunity and focused on how to improve teamwork without placing blame on any specific pilot. I've flown under more than a few squad/flight leaders, and his performance during this campaign as a squad leader stands out as one of the best lead campaigns I've flown.

AH_Twenty (ace in a day x3)
AH_Olds (ace in a day x2)
AH_BBQ (ace in a day x2)
AH_Autorotate (ace in a day x2)
AH_Lippy (ace in a day x1)
AH_Fraggman (ace in a day x3)
AH_Col. Hogan (ace in a day x2)
AH_kawilder (ace in a day x2)
AH_Jack (ace in a day x1)
The Squad with the highest survival rate as a whole for the entire campaign, currently HQ and 1st Squad (tied w/ 72%).

Air Medal:
Nominated by Twenty ... Third flight for an Air Medal for destroying approximately 50% (17) of enemy aircraft without losing a single pilot during mission 42.
1st Squad for mission #5, sinking all enemy ships, every pilot flying with the squad this day recorded a ship hit with a torpedo.
AH_Twenty, Fraggman, ShrtAprch, and z50 in mission 22a, shooting down Adm. Yamamoto's aircraft
AH_Turbo for 4 Enemy Cars and 13 Enemy AAA Destroyed during mission #27
For the TBF flights (1st Squad, w/_AH_Kawilder; 3rd Squad) in their mission, all ships where destroyed, 10 aircraft attacked ships, with only one aircraft lost, during mission #32
AH_ShrtAprch : First pilot in squad to kill an Enemy A/C Float plane with a Torpedo, during mission #32
1st Squad - Most enemy naval shipping hit or destroyed
2nd Squad - Most enemy aircraft destroyed
3rd Squad - Most enemy group equipment / vehicles destroyed

Meritorious Service Medal:
_AH_Hollywood for keeping the stats for the campaign
_AH_DarkWolf for providing numerous skins for the campaign
_AH_DarkWolf for building and hosting the Campaign Warm-Up Room every week
Nominated by Twenty ... _AH_Jack for hosting 90+% of all campaign missions
_AH_Deal'nDave for building the campaign

Combat Readiness Medal:
For Flying a minimum of 80% of all missions (34, based on 42) and surviving (23 missions or more, rounded down):

HQ:
_AH_Col. Hogan
_AH_kawilder

1st Squad:
_AH_Bear
_AH_z5o
_AH_BBQ
_AH_Darkwolf

2nd Squad:
_AH_Hollywood
_AH_Olds
_AH_SKATTrash
_AH_DealnDave

3rd Squad:
Nominated by Twenty ... _AH_Nimble for a Combat Readiness Medal, It was beyond his control that he was not able to attend the final missions due to his move.
_AH_ShrtAprch
_AH_Jack
_AH_fraggman

Purple Heart:
Nominated by Twenty ... _AH_Jack  for successfully returning and landing a severely damaged aircraft (TBF) with no Elevators and damaged Rudder on mission 18.
Nominated by Twenty ... _AH_Fraggman for successfully returning and landing a severely damaged aircraft (SBD) with no Ailerons, half Elevator and damaged rudder on mission 35.
Nominated by BBQ ... Approved by HQ: _AH_Turbo for a purple heart for getting his extremely damaged plane back to base in the final mission.
AH_SKATTrash - Mission #3, brought plane home severely damaged and he was badly wounded.

Solomon Islands Campaign Ribbon:
Awarded to all pilots who flew 50% of the total campaign missions (21)

Mission Specialist Ribbon:
_AH_DealnDave for building the Solomon Islands Camapign

Misc. Awards:
Nominated by Twenty ... _AH_Nimble for a Purple Toe, for flying after getting stung by a bee in the nipple.
AH_Nimble - "Order of the Golden Kite - Green (Japanese Combat Award)", during Mission 35a, Nimble greatly assisted the enemy by destroying "two" friendly aircraft in the air and causing a third to ditch over friendly territory.  :)

Lastly ... thank you to "ALL" the visitors that joined the campaign, Special thanks to the following visitors who participated in 10 missions or more:

MOG_Dickieboy
Kopfdorfer
HVY_Jimmy
Alpha
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on March 12, 2018, 07:51:12 PM
There will be a bit of a delay in getting these awards updated on the website. My paint programs will not play nice with Win 10. So I can't skin or make ribbons\medals at the moment. Worst comes to worst, I guess I can plug in the old comp and do the work there.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on March 13, 2018, 04:00:26 AM
Do I need to send you my copy of Photoshop?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on March 13, 2018, 04:48:43 AM
I'll eventually figure something out. I have a newer one, it does'nt work with Win 10 out of the box either but I understand I can patch it into functionaility. It has some quirks I don't like though so I may poke around and see what else is available.

The main program I've always used dates from 1997, it worked fine until Win 7 64-bit which causes it to crash alot. I still preferred to use it despite the crashes and time wasted. Alas, it is completely dysfuctional is Win 10.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: AH_DealnDave on March 13, 2018, 05:02:57 PM
DW,

I have a copy of Photoshop 6.0 (old as dirt) and it works well with Windows 10, do you want me to send you a copy?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on March 13, 2018, 06:13:01 PM

I have Photoshop 6.0 that allows me then to install PS7.

One buggy thing is that it always tries to update. Other than that.. very stable in Win10.

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on March 13, 2018, 07:14:44 PM
I don't think I need you guys to send me anything, thanks. I'll keep in mind that program as a possible replacement though.

The old program I always used was called Corel Photo-Paint 8. When I got Win 7 and it started crashing I got a copy of Corel Paintshop Photo Pro x3. I did'nt like some of the things it did though, so I kept using Photo-Paint 8 despite the crashes.

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on March 15, 2018, 06:22:03 AM
Alright, the Solomons Campaign awards have been added to the squadron pages. Congrats to all the awardees and let me know if I missed anything.

I must ask that in future the awards list could be organized by pilot, it would make things mucho easier for me. Everyone was kinda spread all over the place, had to keep going over and over the list. Some of the nominations were for pilots of X squadron on Y mission without listing who from that squadron actually few Y mission. Had to go back through the scoring thread, only some of the score images no longer work. Ahhhh!!  :bomb-034:

DW
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on March 15, 2018, 02:14:53 PM
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Some of the nominations were for pilots of X squadron on Y mission without listing who from that squadron actually few Y mission. Had to go back through the scoring thread, only some of the score images no longer work. Ahhhh!!   -DW

What missions do you need. I have all the data.. damn Photobucket went to a pay site half way through the campaign.

Are they Mission #5 and #32?

I can PM them to you?
Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_Hollywood on March 15, 2018, 02:19:38 PM


DW -

https://onenote.com/webapp/pages?token=INA8OMCbcFK8bUupyLCh7uDvKnGsso0WjyJ7FCH2nvcVzOtXPYm1wms6kklUTXkXIXJzdmjUug1BSSGox_DO1pP9jcL1wbM20&id=636567203550078999

Title: Re: Solomon Campaign Briefs
Post by: _AH_DarkWolf on March 15, 2018, 06:19:33 PM
No I don't need any more, I think I was able to glean the info from the honorable mentions.

DW