Intelligence reports indicate that the Japanese have launched an invasion of New Guinea, which is believed to be the beginning of a larger campaign to conquer Australia. With Australian forces still being transferred from the Mediterranean to the Southern Pacific, the Allies are currently at a disadvantage. To slow down the Japanese invasion force, Allied forces have taken to the skies and bombed the area, with a squadron of B25s escorted by P40s. The objective was to take out as many supplies and landing crafts as possible and impede the construction of Japanese bases on the island. The mission was not without cost, however. Despite the valiant efforts of the P40 squadron, all Allied bombers were shot down and one of the P40s collided with a Zero. The landing force suffered heavy losses, but the Allied forces were able to slow down the advance. Reports indicate that one of the bomber pilots was able to successfully bail out, but the fate of the other aircrew is likely not the same. The Allies may conduct an airborne operation to search and rescue the missing pilot. As the war in the Pacific continues to rage on, Allied forces are committed to pushing back against the Japanese invasion and securing victory. The success of this mission, despite the losses, is a testament to the bravery and determination of our Allied forces.
