Fall of Seoul, 1950

Fall of Seoul: First Days in KoreaJune 26th-28th, 1950v1. 1 - scenario by George Ross The communist forces have crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea, in violation of UN agreements. The president has authorized an evacuation of US citizens from Seoul. The USAF's Far Eastern Air Force, as well as available units of the US navy, are called in to protect the civilians, and assist the ROK (Republic of Korea) forces which are flagging under the heavy assault of the hostile KPA (Korean People's Army). This scenario covers the first three days of fighting for the US forces in the Korean war. The tasks are as follows: Coordinate an evacuation by air and sea from Seoul to US bases in Japan. Establish air superiority over South Korea. Conduct tactical interdiction against communist advance south of the 38th parallel. Forces under your command include 265 aircraft, mainly of the US 5th Air Force, of which 199 will be available for operations; as well as 3 US Navy ships and a Norwegian transport ship carrying US nationals. The enemy air force is comprised of approximately 220 frontline aircraft, all of Soviet World War II vintage, of which 2/3 are expected to be available for immediate operations. The KPA is thought to possess numerous armored units. The allied ROK forces at the front are in disarray, so do not expect much coordination with them. They do not possess an air force or navy of their own, and are relying on our assistance. Historically, the US air operations at the opening of the Korean War were successful - the evacuation was carried out, fighter squadrons quickly established air superiority, and conducted a number of interdiction strikes with B-26s and B-29s. The North Korean pilots were indecisive and at a disadvantage at higher altitudes, so the USAF did not suffer any air-to-air losses during this period (although lost several aircraft on the ground) while scoring a number of kills. However, the F-80's limited endurance, lack of advantages at low alt