The remaining bombers, minus one more which turned back due to mechanical problems, continued toward the target.
Eventually the escorting fighters, low on fuel, turn away and the bombers continue alone.
Mr. Ronay said he believed the bomber would continue sending explosives until he was caught.
On the eve of the operation naval bombers and attack planes continued to attack those ports.
The bombers would continue east until over the Gulf of Tonkin.
The bomber continued south to the mapping run and shortly before its completion, the B-17 was intercepted by five Japanese fighters attacking from the front.
While the heavy bombers continued to operate from Palestine, the mediums and fighters moved forward as the battle line advanced.
Allied fighters and bombers continued to attack Rabaul through 1944 and 1945.
The torpedo bombers continued their attack, in spite of their damaged aircraft and lack of fighter protection.
The bombers continued to come over at night until 12 November 1943 when Darwin was attacked for the very last time.