יום ד' 13 מרץ, משימת ים התיכון, נפגשים ב-TS בשעה 21:30

Hello gents

I am at work so I don't have time to make this really interesting, but just would like all to check the missions and call in a place in a B24, so that everyone can know their targets for tonight

Here is the global map



Here are Viff's briefings with target photos

2x B24J-100 of 185 Squadron Flight.1 Section.2
1x B24J-100 of 54 Squadron Flight.3 Section.1
Take Off from El-Adham, Target: Taranto Factories.
This is the main strike force. Follow your waypoints closely using the PDI
You will be flying through Valona as the first B-24 (not from your formation) drops his bombs
After his drop on Valona, continue as per your waypoints to the Taranto target
The B-24 that dropped on Valona stays with your formation to protect you from enemy fighters
Make sure to drop so that your stick of bombs hits multiple factories for maximum damage



1x B24J-100 of 185 Squadron Flight.1 Section.2
Take Off from El-Adham, Target: Valona Factories
Take off from El-Adhem with the formation. Your target is the Valona factories
Drop your stick so that you hit all factories (aim for just before the bottom one so the bombs will hit all three of them)
After you drop your bombs stay with the Formation going to Taranto and protect them from enemy aircraft with your gunners




1x B24J-100 of 54 Squadron Flight.1 Section.2
Airstart, Target: Benghazi Factories
Airstart. Your targets are the Factories at Benghazi. Aim for Factory number 3
After drop continue waypoints, rondevous with the main formation on its way to attack Taranto and protect them with your gunners from enemy fighters
This is a long mission, don't fool around, to ensure you make up time you should fly at maximum speed after the drop in the general direction of Valona to join the formation




2x B24J-100 of 185 Squadron Flight.2 Section.1
Take Off from El-Adham, Target: Brindisi Factories
Take off from El-Adhem. Your target is Brindisi factories
Stay with the Formation up to Valona, then take your waypoints to Brindisi target
Since the factories are spread apart, each B-24 to target a seperate factory
The B-24 attacking Porto Cesario also flies with you. After you drop your bombs stay with him and protect him as he drops on Porto Cesario
After drop on Porto Cesario rejoin the big formation coming out of their drop on Taranto




1x B24J-100 of 185 Squadron Flight.1 Section.2
Take Off from El-Adham, Target: Porto Cesario factory
Take off from El-Adhem. Your target is Porto Cesario factory
Stay with the Formation up to Valona, then take your waypoints with the 2x B-24s to Brindisi target
You are to escort them as they drop on Brindisi target, then they will escort you as you drop on Porto Cesario
After drop on Porto Cesario rejoin the big formation coming out of their drop on Taranto




1x Sunderland - changed from Mosquito BDA
Enemy Shipping Interdiction
Take off from Malta. Mission objective is to check for enemy shipping in the North Adriatic in AO26
If you spot enemy ships attack them with your bombs
On your way back to Malta check for enemy activity at AG24 airfield


4x Seafire Mk.Ib of 249 Squadron Flight.1 Section.3
Air Superiority + Bomber Intercept
Airstart. CAP the Fleet. Land on the CVE
Reduce prop pitch and power to economise fuel burn


1x Spitfire Mk.Vb FB of 92 Squadron Flight.1 Section.1
Change of plan - stay with fleet. Should have 30 gallon drop tank


2x Hurricane Mk.IIb of 126 Squadron Flight.1 Section.1
Air Superiority + Bomber Intercept
Delay your take off from La-Valletta at least 15 minutes
CAP the Fleet. Reduce prop pitch and power to economise fuel burn


1x Beaufighter Mk.I of 177 Squadron Flight.2 Section.2
Bomber Intercept + Anti Shipping
Take off from La-Valleta, CAP the fleet
Be on the alert for enemy capital ships
Avoid getting engaged with enemy fighters
Let the Spits work them over before you enter the fray