25 April 1942
SOPAC
I ordered an amphibious task force to depart Noumea with the 4th Infantry Division loaded, bound for Nadi, Fiji. Escorting PBs quickly spotted a US sub stalking it and drove it away before we could be engaged, but not quickly enough to prevent a contact report. He knows we're coming.
At daybreak, land-based Zeroes swept Nadi, taking out only 4 P-40s while suffering 5 losses.
ASW patrols from the KB are detecting at least 10 subs protecting the Nadi coast and surrounding area. KB's main role for the time being is going to be prosecuting those subs. Our pilots reported two hits today. Closer to Noumea, Anns reported a hit on a sub as well.
China
An enemy Buffalo was shot down by Oscars over Sian. We're still resting from the thumping we took before beginning our artillery bombardment.
Home Waters
An enemy sub that's been lurking off Tsushima was reported hit twice by Ki-32 Anns on patrol. The Anns actually reported the sub as the Gudgeon, and if they were that sure of the identity of the boat it makes me think these hits were real. Two 250kg hits at sea this far from base probably means it sinks.
Reinforcements
SC Ch 29 arrives at Kobe
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