A B-17E was shot down midway over the Japanese island, but the fighters of the 8th Fighter Group was able to maintain air superiority until the 2nd B-17E was airborne, a few Zeros were able to make their way to the 2nd bomber but was all intercepted with minimal loss. All bombs hit its target but the flight was chased back to Reid River having the bomber land with minor damage
Casualties and Losses:
- 1 B-17E Lost,
- 4 P-40F-E10 Lost,
- 10 Zeros Lost
