Japanese missions against Espiritu Santo (Santo)
September 14, 1943

September 14, 1943
(IJN) A single H8K Emily piloted by Lt(jg) Tsutomu Endo (C. O. 802 Kokutai) from the 802 Kokutai took off from Makin Seaplane Base armed with sixteen 60 kg bombs on a bombing mission against Espiritu Santo. Over the target, all bombs hit Naval facilities and caused damage. Afterwards, this Emily returned safely to Makin Seaplane Base.

References
Kodochosho, 802 Kōkūtai, September 14, 1943 translation by Minoru Kamada.

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