Yaks, Mustangs and Invaders: 1-Nov-50
by Joe Ferrara
Background: A B-26 Invader from the newly arrived 452nd Wing was
bounced by three Chinese Yak-9s. The Invader defended itself and shot down one
of its assailants. Two F-51 Mustangs from the 18th
Fighter Wing arrived on the scene and splashed the two remaining Yaks.
Map: Blue Sky
| Aircraft: |
United Nations |
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One B-26B-50 Invader
Two F-51D-20 Mustang |
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Communist China |
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3 Yakovlev Yak-9D |
Set Up:
- The B-26 begins in hex 2926, facing north, speed 5.0, altitude 4.0, wings
level.
- The Yaks begin no closer than four hexes to the Invader at any legal speed,
bank and altitude desired.
- The Mustangs enter from the south edge of the map on turn 4 (after all Yaks
have moved) at any legal speed, altitude and bank angle.
Game Length: 20 turns
Special Rules
- Score one Chinese VP for every load point that the B-26 jettisons.
- Any UN aircraft exiting the north edge of the play area is presumed shot
down for full VPs, plus VPs for any existing damage.
Additional Rules:
- Pilot Quality : Generate the pilots per rule 12.3.
- The Yaks are organized as 1 element. Training Standard=Limited
No Yak-9 pilot may be a crack shot.
- United Nations (USAAF) Training Standard=Good
- The Invader begins Loaded with eight M57 250 lb bombs in the bombbay and
eight HVAR underwing.
Notes:
Sources:
- Futrell, The USAF in Korea, pg. 170
- Jackson, Air War Over Korea, pg. 219
Return to the Korean Campaign.