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    Origins 2022 – game 6 – Raid on Madang Sat 9am

    5 pilots were sent up into the air over the Japanese installations at Madang, New Guinea.
    2 Americans started off with P-38s to strafe the defenses and hangars to soften Madang up for the oncoming B-25s.
    3 JAAF pilots from the 78th Sentai lifted off inKi-61s to face the American attackers.

    Madang installation consisted of 4 hangar complexes, 3 AA guns and 5 AA MGs.
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    The Japanese coming on the flank have a little trouble coordinating their attack. 2 Heins fall behind the Lightnings and will have a difficult time engaging them.
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    The Americans come in low over the sea at strafing altitude.
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    The Japanese above watch helplessly, too high to interfere.
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    First exchange is between Lightning 2 (base #) and ground MGs.
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    The two P-38s have their way over the airfield as the Japanese air defense is in difficulty forming any resistance.
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    The slower Heins do their best to catch up with the Lightnings as the Americans slow down on their strafing runs.
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    A string of smoking debris trails behind the path of the American planes that are having their way over Madang.
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    The Japanese finally start to cause the Lightnings to notice they have company.
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    Evasive maneuvers didn’t throw off #5 Hein and he riddles the silver P-38.
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    Karl in the green P-38 gains the attention of 2 Heins.
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    On his 4th run down the runway Karl is finally set upon by the Japanese.
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    Karl’s Lightning is sandwiched by a pair of Heins and pummeled. (He will return in a B-25)
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    Karl’s wingman, J.J., is treated badly and also is downed, splashing down just off the jungle coast.
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    In come the second wave, the B-25s. AA guns blast away but miss Karl’s green bomber.
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    As Karl flies into the full force of the Japanese his nose gunner gives the Heins the message that he means business.
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    The Japanese watch helplessly as the B-25s have a clear path to the hangars.
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    Karl’s bombardier in the excitement of battle jumps the gun and drops early.
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    J.J.’s tail gunner shows he is as well trained as Karl’s nose gunner.
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    J.J.s bombs land right in amongst the hangars but unfortunately cause no damage.
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    At the end of the raid the Japanese can claim victory as all of their hangars survived. 3 were badly damaged but not destroyed.

    I was really excited to run this game as it was the first opportunity to use my Madang mat. Hopefully it will get it's share of battles.

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    Great and nice mat.

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    That's a fantastic new game mat
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Having had an interest in Madang over the years it was great to see the mat.
    I would also want to say that the game was good to follow as the action unfolded. Thanks for posting, and thanks to all the players.

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    Great game. How did you do your mat?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baxter View Post
    Great game. How did you do your mat?
    I captured a satellite image and had it printed at Vistaprint. I'll set up an album with my mat images but may not get the full resolution. I can send you the image via email if you want it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    I captured a satellite image and had it printed at Vistaprint. I'll set up an album with my mat images but may not get the full resolution. I can send you the image via email if you want it.
    No that is fine but I thought others here might want to do one or source one so thanks for the information.

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    The mat looks excellent but those Lightnings are superb,
    Cheers



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