Thursday Snapshot will be
"Duel over Martaban" The event starts at 21.00 CET, 3 PM EST.
Welcome all!!!
Backround:
Early in January the Rangoon defense was increased by several aircraft from the 1st squadron of the A.V.G. On January 13, the entire first Squadron joined the other
A.V.G forces at Rangoon. Air battles continued for weeks over Rangoon until it
finally fell to enemy ground forces at the end of February. This Snapshot represents
one of the many air battles that may have taken place over Rangoon.
Allies:
Units:
P-40B – 100%
Orders:
P-40 pilots are to roll from A1 or A19 and patrol over Rangoon. AVG may send out scouts.
Axis:
Units:
A6M2 – 50%
D3A – 50%
Orders:
D3A roll from A23 and attack Rangoon. A6M2 roll from A25 and meet up with
D3A’s to escort them to Rangoon.
Restrictions:
D3A’s must carry 1-250kg bomb and 2-50kg bombs. Any downed pilots may gun
for the Val’s.
