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Molon Labe · 07-13-22, 08:12 AM

25 February 1943

USS Grayback and Herring spotted the Kongo's task force approaching Truk, both were spotted by destroyers and driven off.
We lost a B-24 trying to support the British army's retreat near Lashio, Burma; one of the Nicks responsible was shot down as well. The defending force included Tony fighters, I think this is their first time in combat
B-17 raid on Rabaul caused moderate base damage and destroyed an Emily and a Zero on the ground.
A Betty (flight of 7) was shot down by the Marines on Marcus. The Betties' raid was ineffective. Not that it mattered much, the enemy Marines advanced and overwhelmed ours, forcing a surrender. Not sure when I'll be back. At least we learned where the enemy is willing to let us go before the carriers respond.
VF-6 was the victim of a small turkey shoot over Babar. Enemy Nicks managed to shoot down 8 of these supposedly elite fighter pilots. 3 Nicks were shot down, but I think 2 of them were by P-38s following up the B-26 raid the Wildcats were escorting. One B-26 was lost to flak.

07-13-22, 08:12 AM	#593
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	25 February 1943 USS Grayback and Herring spotted the Kongo's task force approaching Truk, both were spotted by destroyers and driven off. We lost a B-24 trying to support the British army's retreat near Lashio, Burma; one of the Nicks responsible was shot down as well. The defending force included Tony fighters, I think this is their first time in combat B-17 raid on Rabaul caused moderate base damage and destroyed an Emily and a Zero on the ground. A Betty (flight of 7) was shot down by the Marines on Marcus. The Betties' raid was ineffective. Not that it mattered much, the enemy Marines advanced and overwhelmed ours, forcing a surrender. Not sure when I'll be back. At least we learned where the enemy is willing to let us go before the carriers respond. VF-6 was the victim of a small turkey shoot over Babar. Enemy Nicks managed to shoot down 8 of these supposedly elite fighter pilots. 3 Nicks were shot down, but I think 2 of them were by P-38s following up the B-26 raid the Wildcats were escorting. One B-26 was lost to flak. __________________