http://www.squadselectseries.comThe second frame of the event saw the Axis concentrate along the northern edge of the frontline attacking and closing 84, 85, 86 and 87. The MC200s again proved superior claiming 38 kills while RAF Hurricanes could only claim 18 in return. Bomber losses were quiet heavy for the RAF as well 19 Blenheims failed to return but their attacks on 78 and 79 resulted in both fields being closed. Only four MC200s were claimed in return. Italian losses in SM79s were light, only 2 being lost with a further five stukas were lost. No claims were made by their gunners during the night.
Generally the air support the Regia Aeronautica have provided in the first two frames has been outstanding allowing local Italian attacks to overcome natural weakness of arms and push the Greeks back from some of their earlier advances. The front line has moved eastward with the Italians gaining the important defensive positions at 83, 118 and 116. Hitler continues to let El Duce enjoy the success of his new offensive and is with holding any intervention on the Luftwaffe's part.
Britain concerned with the state of affairs in Greece has dispatched more modern fighters. The AE\8th FG composite group has been upgraded for the rest of the series to Hurricane IIBs.
Map updated with new frontline and closed fields for Frame 3 indicated.
Aircraft Table updated to indicate reinforced squads and revised turnouts.
Summary table indicates closed fields and a/c claims but waits for the S6 to finish the scoring.
Regardless the Axis have a strong lead going into frame 3.
jabo
