7. Frame 1 - this is the pre-invasion frame and all allied beachheads will start destroyed and unavailable. Axis control Sardinia, Pantelleria and Lampedusa and may use those airfields. AI shipping will be proceeding to Tunis and Malta from the west and east and should be a primary target of Axis strike aircraft.

8. Frame 2 - this is the invasion frame with allied beachheads in Sicily. Axis still control Sardinia but the Allies have taken over Pantelleria and Lampedusa. AI shipping will be proceeing to and from the invasion beachheads and the entire invasion area should be a primary target of Axis strike aircraft.

9. Frame 3 - the is the post-invasion frame and the allies will have captured a number of nearby locations that may be attacked by the Axis along with the invasion beachheads.

10. Frame 4 -5 - the allies continue to expand their hold on sicily and airfields are now available on the island to support their invasion.