Rereading War in the Boats. They were putting into PH in 1942 or early 43, and he describes the defenses. He said during the entire approach there were always at least 15 planes visible in the air at all times, most doing ASW patrol. He said there were around 2 DOZEN patrol craft visible as well.
On more than a few occasions they were bombed at PD, BTW. So I'd assume the US should do the same.
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