OPERATION VENEZIA — FRAME 1 RESULTS
BREAK THE GAZALA LINE
November 6, 2026
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AXIS VICTORY — 586 to 270
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The opening frame of Operation Venezia saw Axis forces launch a successful offensive against Allied defensive positions at V20, P17, and the Ammo Strat Factory.
Axis forces destroyed approximately 88% of the available ground-target point value, securing a decisive victory in Frame 1.
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GROUND OBJECTIVE RESULTS
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V20 — VEHICLE BASE
Axis Destroyed: 153 pts
Allied Surviving: 0 pts
P17 — PORT
Axis Destroyed: 97 pts
Allied Surviving: 12 pts
AMMO STRAT FACTORY
Axis Destroyed: 170 pts
Allied Surviving: 46 pts
GROUND TOTALS
AXIS: 420 pts
ALLIES: 58 pts
Allied surviving objects were awarded 100% of their designated point value.
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AIRCRAFT LOSS SCORING
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INITIAL FIGHTERS — 2 pts per loss
Axis: 78 pts
Allies: 70 pts
SECONDARY FIGHTERS — 1 pt per loss
Axis: 88 pts
Allies: 77 pts
JU 88A-4 — 3 pts per loss
21 aircraft lost
Allies: 63 pts
JU 87D-3 — 3 pts per loss
9 aircraft lost
Allies: 27 pts
AIRCRAFT TOTALS
AXIS: 166 pts
ALLIES: 237 pts
Aircraft losses include confirmed shootdowns and unsuccessful sortie endings documented in the logs. Ju 88 losses were counted individually within formations.
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FINAL SCORE BREAKDOWN
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GROUND OBJECTIVES
Axis: 420 | Allies: 58
ENEMY AIRCRAFT LOSSES
Axis: 166 | Allies: 237
AIRCRAFT ALLOCATION PENALTIES
Axis: 0 | Allies: -25
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FINAL SCORE
AXIS: 586
ALLIES: 270
AXIS VICTORY BY 316 POINTS
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ALLOCATION PENALTY:
Allied forces fielded 13 Spitfire Mk Vs against the authorized maximum of 12, resulting in a 25-point deduction.
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FRAME 1 SUMMARY
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The Axis offensive proved highly effective, completely destroying V20's designated targets and inflicting substantial damage on P17 and the Ammo Strat Factory.
Allied fighter defenses inflicted significant aircraft losses, particularly among Axis bomber formations, earning 237 aircraft points. However, the destruction of 420 ground-object points proved decisive.
Congratulations to both sides for a hard-fought opening frame, and thank you to the squadron commanders and pilots who participated.
See you in Frame 2!
<S> Rider
FSO Campaign Manager
