Marking the first time that United States military planes had crossed out of the clouds in flying formation after an easy hop from Guam. They eritised Teisurely overhead before they. began landing.
Fifteen bombers were generally expected, for it was believed that this number left Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, for Manila. 'The US. Navy's spokesman here, however, indicated that only fourteen planes' made the hop. "When asked the whereabouts of the fifteenth bomber, the spokesman ssid, "only fourteen were expected." He refused to confirm. whether fourteen left Pearl Harbour.
The US. seaplane tender Langley arrived here yesterday. The Langley was ordered to proceed here from [Pearl Harbour shortly before Washi fen issued Instructions for the trans for of the bombers. The U. S. Asiatic Fleet thus has been strengthened by a regular air arm for the first time, although the Augusta and a few other Warships carry planes. The Asiatic Fleet is to be further strengthened for orders have been issued for the transfer of new submarines to Fat Eastern waters—United Press.
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