Japan declares war.
A Japan transport with 2 fighters and a battleship attack Guam, which is defended by 1 American fighter.The American fighter decides to scramble.
Can the Japanese fighters sent to fight on the island choose to attack at sea supporting the battleship in fighting against the American fighter?
NO. The attacker (Japan) must commit air during the combat movement phase. After that, the defender (America) decides whether or not to scramble. After the defender makes the scrambling decision, the attacker cannot change where the aircraft are. If 2 fighters are sent to Guam and the American fighter is scrambled, the 2 fighters have nothing to attack. It’s a battleship against a fighter. If the fighter wins, you can at least retreat the transport to safety.
Thanks for your quick answer.
Can Japan send 2 fighters in open water around Guam just in case the American decides to scramble?