Return to Frequently Asked Questions page. Enclosures are forwarded herewith. Where discrepancies exist between Enterprise and Hornet reports, the Enterprise report should be taken as the more accurate.
All times given are zone plus ten, which is two hours ahead of Midway time, zone plus twelve.
When we got within striking distance, about 0900, we turned south into the wind and launched attack groups. Launching time was about one hour. Carriers then headed for contact at 25 knots. We felt that we had to hit him before he could launch his second attack, both to prevent further damage to Midway and to ensure our own safety. Unfortunately, our presence was discovered by an enemy seaplane scout while we were launching.