Code words used in the Pacific conflict reporting
May 20, 2018 23:50:50 GMT 12
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Post by aircraftclocks on May 20, 2018 23:50:50 GMT 12
While looking up the daily reports of the HQ of the commander of aircraft in the Northern Solomons for early 1945, which includes RNZAF units, I found a whole lot of code words being used. 1, 4, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24 squadrons are included in these daily reports (long with their associated servicing units).
You read a paragraph like:
SEARCHES FOR JANUARY 4 (1945)
Beefsteak searches were negative, Tare and Uncle scoring 100 in both track and cover, whereas Victor claimed 70 track and 60 cover in rainy weather,
Brewer searches had full track and 95 cover in both sectors.
For the Record:
3 PV NZ 4 Emirau 300 mile sectors.
2 PV VPB 146 Admiralties 300 mile sectors.
I wonder what the code words mean? and exactly what the above statements actually are saying.
There is talk about areas, Uncle, Charcoal. Other searches call, Able, Baker. All times are Love. These are just a few of the code words used in these documents.
Can anyone shine any light on the subject?
Also there are map references given, which I would like to know what maps were in use at the time, so I can work out what location they are referring to.
You read a paragraph like:
SEARCHES FOR JANUARY 4 (1945)
Beefsteak searches were negative, Tare and Uncle scoring 100 in both track and cover, whereas Victor claimed 70 track and 60 cover in rainy weather,
Brewer searches had full track and 95 cover in both sectors.
For the Record:
3 PV NZ 4 Emirau 300 mile sectors.
2 PV VPB 146 Admiralties 300 mile sectors.
I wonder what the code words mean? and exactly what the above statements actually are saying.
There is talk about areas, Uncle, Charcoal. Other searches call, Able, Baker. All times are Love. These are just a few of the code words used in these documents.
Can anyone shine any light on the subject?
Also there are map references given, which I would like to know what maps were in use at the time, so I can work out what location they are referring to.
