There are a couple of aircraft changes to note. The A6M3 has been removed. The P-40E has been replaced by the P-40N. The A-20G has replaced the B-25C and formations have been enabled for B-24s. Aircraft changes are noted in bold with
**. The Alt Cap for Fighters has been changed to 26K and a downdraft at 26K will be used to enforce the alt cap. There is also an adjustment in the neutral bases on the map.
Green Desert Frame-3
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Operation Cartwheel has been a vicious bloody struggle. The Allied high command has been surprised by the tenacity of the Japanese defense. As 1943 wains into 1944 the fighting spirit of the Japanese will be tested more than ever. The American Air Force is growing stronger more heavy and medium bombers are arriving in theater. The valiant B-25C units that have borne the heaviest losses have been replaced by new squadrons flying the A-20 Havoc. The increase in B-24s now mean they can have larger formations. Even though a few more P-38s become available in New Guinea demand for the P-47 in Europe keeps the big Republic fighter from increasing its numbers. The battle weary P-40Es have been replaced with newer P-40Ns. The P-39D units are left to soldier on until suitable replacements can be introduced for those squadrons.
For the Japanese Army Air Force it is business as usual. The remaining Ki-61s are barely being kept operational by the utmost effort on the part of their ground crews. The Ki-43's simple design and sturdy radial engine allows them to remain the backbone of the IJAAF. The Japanese Navy's A6M3 model 32s were always low in number and due to losses and battle damage they have pretty much disappeared from the combat zone. This leaves the A6M3 Model 22 (A6M5) the sole Japanese Naval fighter in theater. Heavy losses aside the Americans have managed to gain ground to the North opening new airfields and forcing the Japanese to retreat from some of their Southern most operational bases.
FRAME-3 Map
The Japanese bases on New Guinea targeted for attack by the USAAF are A49 Map Grid 0.13.8 and A44 at Grid 2.11.6. The USAAF is also tasked with attacking the Japanese base A59 on New Britain at 5.12.6
Note: The neutral bases on New Guinea are marked in the green area on the map. The bases are A39 A40 A41 A42 A43 A45 and A46.
Aircraft Changes Allied:Aircraft Minimum Maximum P-39D 12 No Max
**P-40N** 12 No Max
P-38G 12 30
P-47D11 12 26
B-24J 12 24
***FORMATIONS ENABLED*****A-20G** 12 24
Aircraft Changes Axis:Aircraft Minimum MaximumA6M5 24 50
Ki-43 24 No Max
Ki-61 12 36
Scoring: -All fighter aircraft = 5 pts
-All multi engined bombers=25 pts
-Vehicle Hangar = 25 pts
-Fighter Hangar = 25 pts
-Bomber Hangar = 25 pts
-Ships sunk = 25 pts
-Safe landing bonus 5 points per plane.
Arena Settings: -Terrain = New Britain
- Allied = Bishop
- Axis = Knight
- Side Split 50/50
- Fuel burn 1.0
- Icons (3k)
- 0.4 Ack
- Fighter and Bomber warning range 105,600 (20 miles)
- Tower range set to 105,600
- Visibility (17 Miles)
- No Dot Dar
- Enemy Collisions On - Friendly Collisions Off
- Killshooter off
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Bomber Calibration: Automatic (MA Standard)
- Winds: Calm
Special Rules: - Aircraft may launch rearm and tower out from any friendly base.
- B-24s now have Formations ON
- A-20G has replaced the B-25C for Frame-3.
- P-40N has replaced P-40E
- Max alt 20K bombers 26K fighters down draft above 26K
- P38s and P-47 may not carry bombs
- No points awarded for destruction of buildings cities and towns
- No points for destroyed base structures other than hangers
- No points for damage to ships. Ships must be sunk to receive points
- Neutral bases A39 A40 A41 A42 A43 A45 A46
and setup as Rook. Aircraft from both sides Axis and Allied will cause these
bases to flash when over flying them simulating coast watchers for both sides.
Frame-3 CiCs:The CiCs are in charge of the overall battle plan and should be your point of contact for any questions concerning orders.
The CiCs for Frame-3 are..
Axis- ~Air Raiders~ Commander WmillsAllies- 412th FS FNVG Commander NefariousA copy of the Frame-3 Objectives and an objective map has been emailed to all FSO Squadron Commanders as well.
