Need some advice for up coming cruiser olympics

My group is finally getting back into WAS full swing, starting with a version of the Olympics.  Anyway, we will all be creating a force of 225 points.  Only 10 pts can be used for airplanes, and up to 55 pts in destroyers.  By luck or curse of the draw I have choice of either France or Russia.  Players may also select from Dutch, Swedish, and Spanish units or US Omaha and Pensacola class ships. to help fill out their fleets.  Ships sunk may not be used in the next event, we are planning 5 events, so conservation of forces will also be important.  We are using all legal decks, and the forum decks.  Anyone want to take a crack at a force for me?  I've played game along time, but never used either of these factions.  Year restriction is 1942.  Air Units may be from any Navy.  May only have 1 named ships per fleet, EX. ( Only 1 USS Helena).  Thanks, and will post the fight plans soon.  Good to be back.

Rocktroll