The strike force was commanded by Vice Admiral Takeo Takagi ( flag on cruiser ) with Rear Admiral Chūichi Hara , on `` Zuikaku '' , in tactical command of the carrier air forces .
The strike force was commanded by Vice Admiral Takeo Takagi ( flag on cruiser `` Myoko '' ) . Rear Admiral Chūichi Hara , on `` Zuikaku '' , commanded the carrier air forces .