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nookyb
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Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:50 pm |
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Joined: Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:36 pm Posts: 602 Location: Buffalo, NY
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26 January 1942
To all Imperial Air Forces Malaya
On Jan 20, a convoy of troop ships carrying troops of the 96th Airfield Battalion departed Cam Rnh Bay, Indochina. They are assigned to bring airfields in Malaya into operation. Escorting them under the command of Rear-Admiral Shintaro Hahimoto, is his flagship the light cruiser Sendai, 6 Fubuki-class destroyers, 5 mine sweepers, 3 submarine chasers and 4 patrol boats.
This morning at 7:45 am, 20 miles N of Endau (F34) two Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Hudsons were observed over our Fleet. They turned South towards Singapore before they could be intercepted. We can assume that the enemy has spotted our navy and may send torpedo and dive bombers to attack the force. Our fleet has continued its course towards Endau (F34) and should be arriving shortly. Our amphibious, naval and aerial attack on Endau will commence upon arrival.
Your orders: Protect this naval force to its destination at Endau (F34). You may attack and close any enemy field or base at your commander's discretion.
Ganbatte Kudasai- Stay Strong
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NOOKYB 4th FG 4th But First!
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:37 pm |
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Joined: Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:54 am Posts: 648
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"On Jan 20, a convoy of troop ships carrying troops ..." and Sunday is supposed to be Jan 26th. So the Allies know the location of our ships, but we don't. Guess we have to guess how far our ships have sailed in 6 days. It is crazy that we are not given the start position of our ships at T=0. I PM'd kaceyj and nookyb two days ago asking where our ships will be, but still NO reply. Sheesh, they complain that we don't plan anything ahead. Well, I would CO a frame or two if we were given necessary info before hand. Guess we will just fly by the seat of our pants once again! <S>
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:19 pm |
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Joined: Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:54 am Posts: 648
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Updated orders state that our ships should be arriving at 34 shortly. Question is do we close 34 or just take out the guns and CAP it.
fwiw dept. field 34 only has 4 guns, 2 x 20mm and 1 x 40 mm and one mg on far side of bridge. We should probably take those out asap except maybe the mg. Yes the bridge is tied to 34 and consists of 2 sections. There is also an 88mm at nearby F53 that will fire, as well as one of the 20mm that might. We could get some bombers to close 34 if we desire. <S>
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