before the opperation 10 air units left from fort fox air base their target? The large japanese fleet heading for Titania. during the operation: at 3:04 PM local time the 10 units spotted the enemy fleet they quickly dived into action the carriers (A.K.A. the flagship of our air units) stayed above the clouds to be able to not get hit by the aa guns at 7:00 local time the battle was finished with 1 fighter remaining after the operation: The remnant of the Japanese fleet was heading back to japan but a huge wave hit the fleet and there were no survivors. the remaining pilot was given the Presidents award (the highest award any military personal could ever get).