This consisted of three fleet carriers and three light carriers, making it the largest force of American fast carriers ever assembled at that time. A total of 738 sorties were carried out during six strikes. Out of the 34 Japanese aircraft on the island, 22 were destroyed. Unfortunately, 12 American aircraft were lost in combat, and an additional 14 due to other causes.
A notable aspect of these strikes was the inclusion of a U.S. Navy submarine, USS Skate (SS-305), which was assigned to provide "lifeguard" support. The submarine successfully performed rescue operations, saving four aviators who were forced to ditch at sea during the mission. This marked the first time that a submarine was deployed to support carrier raids, establishing a new standard of including submarine "lifeguarding" in future American carrier operations conducted beyond the range of Allied search-and-rescue aircraft.
Do you know who the most famous pilot rescued by a submarine would turn out to be?
A notable aspect of these strikes was the inclusion of a U.S. Navy submarine, USS Skate (SS-305), which was assigned to provide "lifeguard" support. The submarine successfully performed rescue operations, saving four aviators who were forced to ditch at sea during the mission. This marked the first time that a submarine was deployed to support carrier raids, establishing a new standard of including submarine "lifeguarding" in future American carrier operations conducted beyond the range of Allied search-and-rescue aircraft.
Do you know who the most famous pilot rescued by a submarine would turn out to be?
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