RSVP:
2023-09-03 – 19:59
Activity:
Mission – deploy naval mines / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A
Lineup:
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established a small base on Guam. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Rota island in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement is expected soon.
Situation:
Allied intelligence reports that a large Japanese supply fleet is inbound for Tinian. In preparation of major allied attacks on the fleet we will lay mines using our Mosquito force, other units will provide CAP. Mines are deployed in marked red area on map below at no more than 250 MPH IAS, at an altitude of 500 – 1,000 feet ASL. (mines are simulated using 500 lb bombs, no fuse).
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 17:00
* Scattered clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 210 / 04
* FORCE QNH 29.77
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