7 November 1943
Philippine Sea
USS Flasher tried to engage IJN Maya (apparently she survived her prior torpedo damage) but missed with all 4 torpedoes. Escorting destroyers crippled Flasher, which is now limping to port and might not make it.
CENTPAC and Truk
The enemy CAP at Truk has surged to 94 fighters. That cost us a B-17s and 11 B-24s. Plus two more of each to flak. Airbase damage from the bombers that got through was negligible.
Avengers bombed a mine tender at Truk.
Tinian suffered another land attack - casualties 1220 (J) to 415 (A).
DEI
We attempted to overrun Manado but didn't quite get it. Forts to Level 0, casualties 18 (J) to 56 (A).
Reinforcements
AK Gainsar arrives at Portland
AK Venus arrives at Alameda
18th RAAF Base Force arrives at Sydney
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