Feb of 42 lots of action near Java. Even in stock the invasion forces show up, but better scripted with RSRD. Most of it's late Feb, early March.
Can't remember, but I don't think stock scripts the Solomons area, don't recall any map labels, but check
If you want the battle of Coral Sea, here is the path they take. The best
ambush point is just below San Cristobal, the larger Island at the x's, but not sure if it's marked in stock or if they take that correct route in stock,
but I marked the historic route they take. Best time is be there May 5.
The X's to the left heading to Rabual is the Port Moresby invasion force. You time it right you can attack it after the battle of the Coral Sea around May 9...It's a biggie. Again, not sure if stock has these correct forces.
The Solomons is busy in 42. You have the Shoho invasion group, battle of Coral Sea, Port Moresby invasion group, Battle of Savo and the large battle of Santa Cruz. RSRD is worth is just for the Solomons action
Just so many dern planes.