American Missions Agaisnst Guvutu
July 23 - August 7, 1942

July 23, 1942
(SOPAC) 11th Bombardment Group B-17s on New Caledonia begin photo reconnaissance of the Guadalcanal-Tulagi-Gavutu area

July 30, 1942
(SOPAC) B-17s of the 11th Bombardment Group begin arriving at Espiritu Santo where they are to constitute a reconnaissance and strike force over the Guadalcanal-Tulagi-Gavutu area in preparation for the amphibious assault by US Marines on 7 Aug.

August 7, 1942
(USN) Dive bombers strike Gavutu Island and seaplane anchorage.