17 September 1943
Yet another large tanker knocked out
Japan
USS Flying Fish torpedoed a Tonan Whaler class tanker near Iwo Jima, setting its cargo on fire and very likely dooming the ship.
Near Kanoya, the Skipjack torpedoed and destroyed a mine tender on ASW duty.
Southeast of Shikoku, USS Tullibee put two fish into a PB on ASW patrol, sinking it.
China
We lost a British B-24 near Nanchang to a new enemy CAP of Tonies. We've switched our bomber priority to this area due to the Hong Kong area threats being mostly dealt with.
DEI
It appears that the KB has withdrawn. Hopefully we won't see the Akagi or Shokaku again for a long time.
Reinforcements
DE William C. Miller arrives at Eastern USA
SS Cero arrives at Eastern USA
SS Flasher arrives at Balboa
158th USA Base Force arrives at San Francisco
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