440615 Marines Land on Saipan

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Aircraft

Marines Land on Saipan

F6F-3

Weapons

8 X HVAR

8 X 50 Cal_M2


Event

US Marines capture islands in the Marianas to build B-29 runways for the bombing of Japan. Close Air support provided by escort carriers and Hellcats only due to the demands of the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

Game Play

Depart from USS San Jacinto and fly en route on autopilot to Saipan to attack enemy. Return via autopilot and look for LOS Essex to trap.

Aircraft Animation Controls

Canopy Open/Close = 9

Wingfold = 0