25 July 1942
KB disappears again, Chengchow resists a major push
Malaya and Sumatra
We managed 10 aircraft on CAP over Singapore today, which were able to bag 6 Betties and a Nell that had few escorts. Later in the day, though, a major raid of over 90 Sallies with at least 20 Zeroes escorting were able to shoot down 2 Hurricanes without loss, both shootdowns claimed the lives of British aces. Most of the Sallies bombed from 20k and did little damage; one squadron bombed from 10,000, one of their planes was shot down by AA.
China
One Oscar was shot down over Chengchow--Boyington's 4th.
The enemy "death star" army at Chengchow (about 150,000 troops) attacked in force, reducing my fortifications to level 2. Casualties were 13138 to 7247, favoring us. I think we'll be able to hold in spite of the decreasing forts.
Thailand
We traded 2 Hurricanes for 2 Oscars. I'm going to stand down my bombers here for awhile, the missions here aren't worth losing planes over just yet. The B-25 squadron that was recently delivered to India is now in Rangoon, so when we resume bombing it should hurt. I've also got 2 Canadian fighter squadrons on their way here now that I have destroyers available to escort the ships from South Africa.
Hawaii
There's a major surface task force at Johnston, not sure what their deal is. No sign of the KB today, including aircraft sightings. I'm sending subs southeast of Kona to try to re-establish contact. Heavy bomber raids against Lahaina has resumed. A Kingfisher spotted an enemy sub and bombed it on the surface.
Reinforcements and Refits
AVP Pelican taken out of commission to begin refit at Suva
AVP Thrush taken out of commission to begin refit at Eureka
SS Porpoise taken out of commission to begin refit at Singapore
AM Advent arrives at Portland (converting into a subchaser along with one other)
3rd NZ Division arrives at Auckland (unrestricted corps HQ)
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