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AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL |
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(a)
Unit Reporting |
.....VMF-222 |
(b)
Based on or at: |
.....Green
Island |
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Report No: |
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26-30
November, '44 |
(e)
Take off: Time: |
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Long.
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Time of Return:
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Patrols |
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II.
OWN AIRCRAFT OFFICIALLY COVERED BY THIS REPORT.
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SQUADRON
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BOMBS
AND TORPEDOS
CARRIED PER PLANE
(f) |
FUZE
SETTINGS
(g) |
TAKING
OFF
(c) |
ENGAGING
ENEMY A/C
(d) |
ATTACKING
TARGET
(e) |
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VMF-222 |
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0 |
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1 x 1000 GP, MK 13
...4 1 x 1000 GP, MK 13
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inst.
4-6 sec delay |
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III.
OTHER U. S. OR ALLIED AIRCRAFT EMPLOYED IN THIS OPERATION.
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BASE
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IV.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT OBSERVED OR ENGAGED (By Own Aircraft
Listed in II Only).
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(b)
NO.
OBSERVED |
(c)
NO. ENGAGEING
OWN AIRCRAFT |
(d)
TIME ENGAGED |
(e)
LOCATION OF
ENCOUNTER |
(g)
BOMBS, TORPEDOES CARRIED
GUNS OBSERVED |
(g)
COMOUFLAGE AND
MARKING |
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Apparent Enemy Mission(s)
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Did
Any Part of
...Encounter(s)
Occur in Clouds? |
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If
so, Describe Clouds |
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(BASE
IN FEET, TYPE AND TECHTURE OF COVER) |
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Time of Day and Brilliance
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Sun or Moon |
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(k)
Visibility |
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BRIGHT MOON -DAY, OVERCAST, CLEAR) |
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V.
ENEMY AIRCRAFT DESTROYED OR DAMAGED IN AIR (By Own
Aircraft Listed in II Only).
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(b) DESTROYED OR DAMAGED BY |
(c)
WHERE HIT ANGLE |
(d)
DAMAGE
CLAIMED |
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A/C |
SQUADRON |
PILOT
OR GUNNER |
GUNS
USED |
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| Form
ACA-1
Sheet 2 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL
Report
No. 25 |
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VI.
LOSS OR DAMAGE, COMBAT OR OPERATIONAL OF OWN
AIRCRAFT (of those listed in II only). |
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(b)
SQUADRON |
(c)
CAUSE, TYPE ENEMY A/C
TYPE OWN OR OPERATIONAL CAUSE |
(d)
WHERE HIT, ANGLE |
(e)
EXTENT OF LOSS OR DAMAGE,
REMARKS |
1
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VII.
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES (in aircraft listed in II only;
identify with planes listed in VI by Nos. at left).
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(b)
SQUADRON |
(c)
NAME, RANK,OR RATING |
(d)
CAUSE |
(e)
CONDITION OR STATUS |
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VIII.
RANGE, FUEL, AND AMMUNITION DATA. |
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TYPE A/C |
(B)
MILES OUT |
(c)
MILES
RETURN |
(d)
AV. HOURS
IN AIR |
(e)
AV. FUEL
LOADED |
(f)
AV. FUEL
CONSUMED |
(g)
TOTAL AMMUNITION EXPENDED, |
(h)
NO. PLANES
RETURNING |
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.50 |
20
MM |
MM |
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130-170 |
130-170 |
2.5-3.5 |
344 |
190-270 |
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21,405 |
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IX.
ENEMY ANTI-AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED (in aircraft listed
in II only; identify with planes listed in VI by Nos.
at left).
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NONE
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MEAGER |
MODERATE |
INTENSE |
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HEAVY- Time-fused shells, 75mm and over |
x |
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MEDIUM - Impact-fused shells, 20mm-50mm |
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LIGHT - Machine gun bullets 65mm - 132mm |
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X.
COMPARITIVE PERFORMANCE, OWN AND ENEMY AIRCRAFT (use
check list at left) |
SPEED
CLIMB
at
various altitudes
TURNS
DIVES
CEILINGS
RANGE
PROTECTION
ARMAMENT
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XI.
ATTACK ON ENEMY SHIPS OR GROUND OBJECTIVES
(By Own Aircraft Listed in II Only).
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.....varied |
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(BASE
IN FEET, TYPE
AND TENTHS
OF COVER) |
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Bombing Tactics: Type |
...........Dive,
glide and skip |
Bomb
Sight Used: |
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8, Model 6 & cowling |
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(LEVEL,
GLIDE or DIVE) |
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(TYPE) |
| .Bombs
Dropped per Run |
one |
Spacing |
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Altitude
of Bomb Release |
.50-50-
4,000' |
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(FEET) |
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Number of Enemy Aircraft Hit on Ground:
Destroyed |
0 |
Probably
Destroyed |
0 |
Damaged |
0 |
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(i)
DIMENTIONS OR
TONNAGE |
(j)
NO. A/C ATTACKING |
(l)
BOMBS AND AMMUMINITION
EXPENDED, EACH AIMING POINT |
(m)
NO. HITS On
AIMING POINT |
(n)
DAMAGE (None, Slight,
Serious, Sunk, Destroyed) |
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SQUADRON |
1.*
5 caves Muliam Island
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.Duke
of York
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4-FG-1A |
4
x 1000 GP (4-6 sec
delay), and strafing |
2 |
serious
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VMF-222 |
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12 huts at Maramara,
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.Midko
Island |
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3-FG-1A |
3
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
2 |
in
area
unobserved results |
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10 bldgs. 50 yards inland from
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.Praied
Pt.
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1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
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| 4
.50'
bridge over ravine
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.Keravat
.Experimental
Farm |
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1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
1 |
completely
destroyed |
| VMF-222 |
| 5
*.Caves
at Keravat
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2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
| VMF-222 |
| 6
** Vunakanau revetment area |
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4-FG-1A |
4
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
2 |
area
hits
unobserved results |
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| 7
100'
boat laying-to 1/2 mile
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.south
of Rabaul |
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1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
| VMF-222 |
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.Supply
area one mile north
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.of
Tobara |
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2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
2 |
in
area
unobserved results |
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(o) RESULTS: FOR SHIP TARGETS DRAW DIAGRAM, TOP
OR SIDE VIEW OR BOTH AS APPOPRIATE, SHOWING TYPE
AND LOCATION OF HITS FOR ALL TARGETS. GIVE LOCATION
AND EFFECT OF HITS WITH DIAGRAMS OR CHARTS WHERE
DESIRABLE. DESCRIBE TARGETS FULLY IN (a) AND IN
REPORTING DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION, IDENTIFY BY NUMBERS
AT LEFT. USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.
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6-8 huts Gire Gire Plantation
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2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
| VMF-222 |
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a/c dispersal area SE of Vunakanau |
4-FG-1A |
4
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
4 |
in area
unobserved results |
| VMF-222 |
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Supply area at Ralum #6 |
1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
1 |
in area
unobserved results |
| VMF-222 |
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Intersection Talili Bay and Tunnel Hill
.... roads |
1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
1 |
cratered
road |
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Truck, Keravat Farms |
2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
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14
Possible underground storage S of
.... Bitaloba
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3-FG-1A |
3
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
3 |
serious |
| VMF-222 |
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Possible supply area 1 mile SW of
.... Bitaloba
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1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
1 |
in
area
unobserved results |
| VMF-222 |
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Pier at Timbur |
1-FG-1A |
1
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
| VMF-222 |
17
Ship's hulk at Timbur |
2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
0 |
none |
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18
Bridge over Kabanga River mouth |
2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
1 |
completely
destroyed |
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19
* 20-30 huts, Raluana Point |
2-FG-1A |
2
x 1000 GP
and strafing |
1 |
in
area
unobserved results |
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One
plane did not carry a bomb |
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One
bomb of each group was a dud |
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Two
bombs of this group were duds |
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(p)
Were Photographs Taken?___No____
Photographs of Damage, When Taken,
Should Be Attached.
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| Form
ACA-1
Sheet 4 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL
Report
No. 25 |
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XII.
TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL DATA. (Narrative
and commentary. Describe action fully and
comment freely, following applicable items
in check list at left. Use additional sheets
if necessary.)
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WITH ENEMY |
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OWN
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Disposition |
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Altitudes |
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Speeds |
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Approach
Tactics |
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Use
of Cover, Deception |
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Angles
of Attack and
...Their Effectiveness |
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Distance
of Opening Fire |
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Defense
Tactics and
...Their Effectiveness |
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ENEMY
AIRCRAFT |
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Method
of Locating, Distance |
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Disposition |
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Altitudes |
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Speeds |
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Approach
Tactics |
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Use
of Cover, Deception |
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Angles
of Attack |
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Distance
of Opening Fire |
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Defensive
Tactics |
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COMMENTS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Own
Weaknesses |
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Enemy
Weaknesses |
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Tactics, Own |
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Enemy |
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Defensive
Tactics, Own |
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Gunnery, Own |
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Tactics |
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Fighter
Direction |
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of Radar |
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Night
Fighting |
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Aircraft |
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ATTACK |
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TACTICS |
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of Locating Target |
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to Target |
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Speeds |
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Dive |
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Release |
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Strafing |
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Retirement |
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Defensive
Tactics |
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ENEMY |
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Tactics, Ships |
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Concealment |
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Searchlights |
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Fighter Tactics |
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Use
of Jamming |
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COMMENTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Bombing
Tactics |
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Torpedo
Tactics |
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Effectiveness
of
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Selection
of Targets |
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Strafing
Tactics |
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Defensive
Tactics |
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Use
of Radar |
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Reconnaissance |
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Photography |
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Briefing |
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OPERATIONAL |
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Navigation |
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Homing |
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Rendezvous |
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Recognition,
Ships |
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Communications |
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Flight
Operations |
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Base
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Maintenance |
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During this period s total
of 40 sorties were flown over the Rabaul ares. A
total of 19 1/2 tons of boobs were dropped and 21,405
rounds of .50 caliber ammunition was expended with
the following results, excluding those listed In
XI (h) and (n):
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(1) exploded a large loaded truck - completely destroyed.
.... (2) started 2
fires with white smoke to 300' at possible underground
storage areas just .
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of Bitaloba.
.... (3) strafed 3-4
Japs working in gardens Just NE of Keravat Experimental
Farms -
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unobserved results.
.... (4) strafed about
20 Japs working in plowed field in Gunanur Plantation
- unobserved
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results.
.... (5) strafed and
holed 5 trucks.
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In addition to the above definitely
observed results, it can safely be said that many
additional huts and buildings have been damaged
or destroyed as a result of considerable strafing
and bomb hits in areas of concentrations. |
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ACA-1
Sheet 5 of 5 |
AIRCRAFT
ACTION REPORT |
CONFIDENTIAL
Report
No. 25 |
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XIII.
MATERIAL DATA. (Comment freely on performance
or suitability, following check list at left.
Use additional sheets if necessary.)
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| ARMAMENT |
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Guns,
Gunsights |
| Turrets |
| Ammunition |
| Bombs,
Torpedoes |
| Bomb
Sights |
| Bomb
Releases |
| COMMUNICATIONS |
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Radio,
Radar |
| Homing
Devices |
| Visual
Signals |
| Codes,
Ciphers |
| RECOGNITION |
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IFF |
| Signals |
| Battle
Lights |
| Procedures |
| PROTECTION |
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Armor,
Points and Angles
... of Fire Needing Further ...
...Protection.
Leak Proofing |
| EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT |
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Parachutes |
| Life
Boats, Life Rafts |
| Safety
Belts |
| Emergency
Kits |
| Rations,
First Aid |
| NAVIGATIONAL
EQUIPMENT |
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Compass |
| Driftsights |
| Octants |
| Automatic
Pilots |
| Charts |
| Field
Lighting |
| INSTRUMENTS |
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Flight |
| Power
Plant |
| OXYGEN
SYSTEM |
| CAMOUFLAGE
AND ...DECEPTION DEVICES |
| STRUCTURE |
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Airframe |
| Control
Surfaces |
| Control
System |
| Dive
Flaps |
| Landing
Gear |
| Heating
System |
| Flight
Characteristics at ...Various Loadings |
| POPWER
PLANT |
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Engines |
| Engine
Accessories |
| Propellers |
| Lubricating
System |
| Starters |
| Exhaust
Dampers |
| HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM |
| ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM |
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Auxiliary
Plant |
| Lights |
| FUEL
SYSTEM |
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FLIGHT
CLOTHING |
| MAINTENANCE |
| BASE
FACILITIES |
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Plane
Servicing Equipment |
| Personnel
Facilities |
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| REPORT
PREPARED BY: |
APPROVED
BY: |
| M.
M. ROSEN |
1stLt.
USMCR,
ACIO, VMF-222 |
R.
T. SPURLOCK |
MAJOR,
USMCR,
C. O. VMF-222 |
26-30
Nov. 44 |
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