STRIKE COMMANDER'S REPORT:

"Perfect planning ... executions ..."

FORCE COMMANDER: Maj. John P. Henebry, 25 year old commander of an attack group, was leader of all shipping strike forces engaged in the Simpson Harbor mission. He is a veteran of 80 strafing missions against the enemy. His bomber was severely damaged during the attack and Major Henebry was forced to crash in the sea off Kiriwina Island. None of the crew was injured and all were rescued.

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Another Victim
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Beached
Destroyer attack
Escape
Gunners Report
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