Formosa Air Battle

English: The Formosa Air Battle, fought in World War II, took place from 12 to 16 October 1944, immediately preceding the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

Maps

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  Karenko, on Formosa. US Army Map Service.
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  Tansui Seaplane Base on Formosa. US Army Map Service.
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  Shinchiku Town and Airfields, Formosa. US Army Map Service.
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  Kiirun Harbor on Formosa. US Army Map Service.

American Attacks on Formosa

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  A Grumman F6F Hellcat takes off from USS Lexington (CV-16) on 12 October, the first day of the Formosa Air Battle
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  Deck crews prepare rockets to load onto Grumman TBF Avengers on board USS Hancock (CV-19) on 12 October 1944
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  A Helldiver dive bomber of USS Hancock's (CV-19) VB-7 squadron flying towards Formosa's north coast on 13 October 1944.
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  Deck crews readying a Mk. XIII aerial torpedo for an Avenger torpedo bomber aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Wasp (CV-18), 13 October 1944.

Japanese Attacks on the Fleet

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  Canberra and Houston under tow after attacks by Japanese planes. Canberra was hit once during the Formosa Air Battle, and Houston twice.
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  A B6N "Jill" passing by USS Essex (CV-9) after dropping its torpedo during attacks on the U.S. fleet, 14 October 1944.
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  Houston's second time being hit by torpedo attacks in three days.
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  Ships' anti-aircraft fire and explosions from downed enemy planes are visible from aboard USS Princeton, 14 October 1944.