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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Brooke on July 27, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
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We will be running Coral Sea on Saturday, August 6 at 9:30 pm Eastern time in Special Events II arena.
Please join us.
The running of the first round of it (last Saturday) was a blast. Lots of action (air to air and antishipping). Oneway was in as CO of the IJN, and Kuya was in as CO of the US. Oneway and his IJN team came out ahead in that first matchup (although it was very close, with each side sinking a CV), and we'll be switching sides and going at it again this time around.
(http://ahevents.org/images/stories/thisDayInWWII_files/battleOfTheCoralSea/banner-v2.png)
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i am soo ready man!!
:joystick: :airplane:
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One week to go. I hope a lot of folks join us. The first running of it was very fun.
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Coral Sea 2009 - Frame 3 - USN Team Alpha
USN pilots launching from the Yorktown and Lexington struck a critical blow to IJN ships 70 nautical miles North East of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in the North Solomon Sea. The Attack Carrier Shokaku was sunk and serveral of her escorts vessels damaged.
Navy pilots flying the F4F-F Wildcat, SBD-5 Dauntless and TBM-3 Avenger flew 65 minutes 250 nautical miles before striking the enemy.
The strike group was comprised 60+ aircraft and was only lightly escorted greatly increasing the hazard of the mission; only 4 of the 60+ aircraft were fighters.
Route planning avoided enemy land based spotters on the the southern tip of the peninsula; the element of surprise was paramount.
The IJN task group was spotted just north of Kiniwina Island in the Solomon Sea by USAAF B-25C scouts; she was steaming South South West.
Scouts were ordered to maintain contact in a station East South East of Shokaku in an effort to draw IJN fleet defense away from Shokaku's western starboard flank, to create a defensive vacuum in front the USN attack
The USN attack group flanked her escorts on her western side and attacked from West to East; they were undetected until it was to late for the enemy to interdict.
Light and Heavy SBD-5's attacked first: setting the ship on fire and disabling Shokaku's anti-aircraft capability leaving her vulnerable to the TBM-3. The enemy fighter cover followed the SBD's to the North West after their attack; the door was left wide open for the TBM-3 and Shokaku was doomed.
Shokaku was seen slipping beneath the waves at 13:30 after being struck by no less than 8 USN Mk 12 torpedo
The IJN loss of Shokaku set the stage for USN victory the following day; no United States Navy ships were lost in the 48 hours of battle otherwise known as The Battle of Coral Sea
:salute
TBM elements of USN Attack Group "Fury" crosses the Southern New Guinea peninsula near Gaidaisu.
TBM-3's led the crossing followed by the SBD-5's flying above and behind.
USN pilots spread out in long formations to avoid detection; surprise of the enemy was essential
Enemy spotter stations on the peninsula left a narrow 2 mile corridor to pass through; see waypoint #2 below
The massive formation of SBD (out of frame) used their altitude advantage to shallow dive and close the formation
Attack Group "Fury" fully reformed itself in the Goodenough Bay near Kieboda before attacking
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/cs_2009/screens/Strike2.jpg)
USN TBM-3's on attack run for IJN Shokaku breaking right and lining up in a streched echelon
A6M-2's can be seen wave hopping in the distance chasing SBD's
The door was open for USN TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bombers; Shokaku was doomed
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/cs_2009/screens/Strike6.jpg)
USN planning map for operation "Fury", Team Alpha, Frame 3, Coral Sea 2009
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/cs_2009/planning/planning_map_frame3C.jpg)
2 TBM-3 Avengers throw a curve ball and set up for an attack on Shokuku's port beam
USN pilots were trained to attack the ships from all points of the compass simultaneously
This chaotic attack profile crippled the enemy in his ability to respond effectively
On the right you can see low TBM-3 attacking her on the starboard beam drawing fire
Not an enemy aircraft in sight ~ the element of surprise secured
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/cs_2009/screens/Strike5.jpg)
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Trust me...this will be fun....
Alpha is not bringing a knife to a gun fight...and I am sure Zulu won't ..
:salute
Oneway
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Hopefully I can make it. It was a lot of fun last weekend.
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I will be there with the rest of my squad. Im a big target when i try and fly jp planes so run your kills up watch for me.
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Three days until the battle.
I hope lots of you folks out there are going to join us!
Time to get some!
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200907_coralSea2009/pics/frame1/009-brookeAndClone155-Image-0024.jpg)
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Trust me...this will be fun....
Alpha is not bringing a knife to a gun fight...and I am sure Zulu won't ..
:salute
Oneway
I'm bringing a G.R.A.D. Knifegun and a WASP knife for those annyoningly hard headed enemies who have an issue with going down.
Although I suspect a torpedo trumps both.
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Hi Oneway, sorry I missed it, Had a major computer crash on friday before the event and was unable to get it backup untill a couple of days ago.
DHawk
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So you should be able to make it for the next one in two days (Satuday)! :)
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We have logs from last Saturday yet. And yes, see you all again this Saturday.
GO TEAM KUYA.
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We have logs from last Saturday yet. And yes, see you all again this Saturday.
GO TEAM KUYA.
Yes -- I posted them shortly after the battle.
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Hi Oneway, sorry I missed it, Had a major computer crash on friday before the event and was unable to get it backup untill a couple of days ago.
DHawk
DHawk...
See you on Sat...hook up as a Bishop and join our mad band of Torpedo Bombers
We are gonna sink Brooke's Sam Pan flying the TBM
Cryptic and some of the regulars will be on board
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Sadly I'll be missing this round. Think my PSU is dying. :frown:
Was looking forward to it. The last round was fun.
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hmm, to be there or...well to be there is the question :)
If nothing comes up I'd love to tag along.
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hmm, to be there or...well to be there is the question :)
If nothing comes up I'd love to tag along.
Cmon Sub
After all you were XO in CS 09 for Alpha
Punch the man ticket and saddle up...TBM's...and we are gonna pork Kuya and Brooke boats
No hope for them
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TDIH Coral Update
Alpha Team is preparing its TBM Avenger Group...
Be part of the solution...to solve the problem
Alpha TBM pilots welcomed
We have a plan...and we need additional Operators
Salute
Oneway
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Ill b there to sink another one sir
at least im not so flammible this time
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Today is the day. 9:30 pm in special events II arena.
(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/200907_coralSea2009/pics/frame4/016-sunk-Image-0036.jpg)
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tunes and the tunettes are in ...
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Hopefully I can make this tonight.
I flew torpedo planes last Coral Sea scenario, so maybe I can get into something different this time. Of course I will fly what ever is needed where ever it's needed.
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Great Fun
Salute Zulu Team
Alpha Team...well executed distribution of assets and disciplined flying...
We properly proportioned ourselves into both Attack and Defense roles and achieved the results required; we defended our boats ~ and killed/damaged theirs
I love Carrier battles...
Hat Tip to Subway for picking up Fleet Defense command and delivering positive results
Hat Tip to DHawk on the boat kill
:aok
Salute
Oneway
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Sorry I couldn't make this one was all ready to fly but RL come up.