Battle of Milne Bay - 1942 - 07:00 hrs
Australian Coast Watchers have spotted a Japanese invasion fleet travelling towards the newly constructed airfields at Milne Bay..

Time: 07:00
Weather: Clear

Allied Briefing:
A Japanese invasion fleet consisting of 2 Cruisers, 3 Destroyers, 2 Sub chasers and 2 Transports was spotted at dawn. Intelligence estimates the invasion fleet to be located in grid BK-9. Their assumed objective is to land troops north of our two airfields at Milne Bay and cross overland to attack.

Aircraft Available:
12x P-40E
8x Blenheim IV

Objective:
Destroy 75% of the invasion fleet OR
Gain air superiority by destroying 16 Japanese aircraft

Axis Briefing:
Our forces are moving to capture two newly constructed airfields at Milne Bay. The invasion fleet is currently holding in grid BK-9 preparing to offload troops into assault craft for landing on the north shore of PNG north of Milne Bay. The fleet requires air cover during this vulnerable period.

Aircraft Available:
16x A6M2-21

Objective:
Defend the invasion fleet from air attack.
Gain air superiority by shooting down 16 Australian Aircraft.