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Well, Saratoga was bringing replacement aircraft from the west coast in addition to her own reduced air group. As to if she joins either TF 16, or TF 17, or is in her own TF, I don't know. At the very least, the US will have additional aircraft available for operations.

2 MG forward, 1 additional flexible one rearwards. 220-230 MPH speed, and like many Japanese aircraft, quite agile. However, they could not take much punishment.

When Saratoga left Pearl Harbor to meet up with TF16 historically, she had the following aircraft embarked: VF5 18 F4F4 VF72 20 F4F4 VF2 det. 9 F4F4 VS3 25 SBD3 VS5 10 SBD3 VT5 5 TBD1 VT8 det. 10 TBF1 plus a ferry detachment with 9 SBD3 This is from John Lundstrom's book The First Team

Does McPherson know you are doing this?

This will be replayed at Naval Academies for many years to come!

Well, we know where Joe Kennedy Jr. is right now.

This might not end well. On the bright side, if something happens to Lutzow, the Kriegsmarine's maintenance budget might end up being a little less.

Great story, so far. Side note, the wreck of CV Kaga has been found by the research vessel RV Petrel. They announced this tonight(Thursday evening). I think their Facebook page will have a short video or pictures, but am not certain. Sorry for sidetracking this story.

Is there a minimum range that the torpedoes need to travel before they can arm?

Warspite accidentally rammed Barham in December 1915 during an exercise. Barham was 5th BS flag at that time.

And now we may see what Moore will do when he is at sea again, and in command of the Grand Fleet's most powerful squadron of ships.

Outer parts of the wing folded, much like the Zero. Not like USN fighters, but it was something.

I take it you meant Kuma, not Tuma for the name of the IJN CL?

Cue music from the film " Battle of Britain".