USS Balao, ex-Midway, on an insertion mission to Manila, intercepted a NW-bound TF 319 km, 123 degrees from the port on Guam on 12/8/43 at approximately 0300. Radar indicated a BB, CV, and CA. After engaging the BB and CA, we discovered the CV, a Hiyo-class, alone and stationary 30 km SSE.
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