What if the Falklands War task force of 1982 was sent back in time to the Battle of Midway in 1942?
In this DCS World recreation inspired by The Final Countdown, HMS Invincible, HMS Hermes and their escorts are caught in a mysterious time warp and transported back to late May 1942 — directly into the path of the Japanese carrier Hiryu and its battle group as they head toward the Battle of Midway.
The Japanese Launch a Massive Attack
Mistaking the British task force for an American carrier group, the Japanese launch a massive attack. All 63 Japanese aircraft — including A6M Zero fighters, Nakajima B5N Kate torpedo bombers and Aichi D3A Val dive bombers — are scrambled to attack the British fleet.
Sea Harriers Scramble to Intercept
The Royal Navy responds with Sea Harrier FRS.1s from 801 NAS and 800 NAS. Sharkey Ward’s eight Sea Harriers and Andy Auld’s twelve Sea Harriers scramble to intercept the Japanese strike.
Can the Sea Harriers, together with the Sea Dart and Sea Cat air-defence systems, protect HMS Invincible, HMS Hermes and the rest of the task force? Or will the overwhelming Japanese attack break through?
Falklands War vs Battle of Midway — Who Wins?
This DCS World scenario combines alternate history, naval aviation, carrier warfare and historical aircraft in a fictional battle inspired by The Final Countdown.
If you enjoy DCS World, Sea Harriers, Falklands War history, Battle of Midway, Royal Navy aviation, WWII aircraft and alternate-history military scenarios, this one is for you!
Watch the full DCS World simulation to find out how the British task force fares:
