S3 Series

Hey. What do you all think of launching from 48 T+0 and taking field 49? 48 was a bit bigger than 49 (48 is in the shape of a T, 49 is a straight smaller field) so even if they have the same idea, I think we could close 49 faster. We would need to do this with overwhelming numbers.

We also have 2 Carriers in the Solomon Sea somewhere.... but we won't know until S3 starts which makes planning impossible.

Also the Japs have 2 CV's in the Bismarck Sea to the North....however for all we know they could be 10 miles away from us or 100 miles. Also makes planning a CV battle impossible.

However, sinking CV's could be big, big points. So we don't want to leave ours unprotected.

Thoughts? Comments?

From Allied Command:

TO: ALL ALLIED COMMANDERS
FROM: SWPAC GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
Congratulations on the last frame. Your closing of over a dozen posts &
airfields has neutralized enemy resistance on both coasts in the south of
Papua New Guinea.

However, enemy reenforment was very successful and they are poised for a
possible resurgence in the attempts to clos Port Morseby. All forces must
remain diligent on alert for any Japanese movement in this area. We are
not out of the jungle yet!

SOPAC Command is requesting all out effort to neutralize Rabaul and its
ability to continue to supply and support IJA forces resisting US Marine
breakout North up the Soloman chain. Halseywants the airbase at Bougainville
Island and is tetativley planning a landing later this fall.

Gentlemen, Rabaul is so important to SOPAC that Halsey has released two
carrier task forces to support out efforts at Rabaul.

Intelligence reports based on what we know from the new Japanese naval
code suggests IJN suspects we are up to something at New Beritain and
may have moved a second carrier task force into the Bismark Sea. However,
our partols have as yet, seen no evidence of either carrier group. The
latest reports will be given as soon as we have more information.

The Joint Chiefs has ordered us to comply with the SOPAC request for support.
With that, we will put all aggressive combat actions in New Guinea on
hold to consolidate and resupply our gains. However, due caution must be
used to defend what we have. All air operations are to continue defending
operations in New Guinea while developing a strategy to cripple Rabaul’s
ability to support Japanese miltary operations. This may include eliminating
any Japanese Naval forces in the Bismark Sea.

<S> AND GOOD PLANNING

There is no CO this frame...

Since I've gotten no input, here's what I'm planning for the 4th.

B24D airstart from 108. Target is Rabaul. We will endeavor to stay out of enemy DAR for the duration of the flight.
P-38's roll from 91 and climb for escort.

Rumor in the officer's club is that allied forces will have a carrier group heading from the South East on a heading North toward Rabaul. AE and RCAF could roll from the CV to hit Rabaul if you like. Or you could roll T+0 from 48 and try to take 49. Or anything else you can cook up.....

Good luck gents.

Nooky,
Apologies for lack of input. Been a busy weekend.
I will discuss with the guys. Location of CV at start will influence actions.
Suggest one of your guys closes F100 on the way out.