At 09:15, the Japanese carriers launched a combined strike of 18 fighters, 33 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes, commanded by Lieutenant Commander Kakuichi Takahashi.
Pukul 09.15, kapal-kapal induk Jepang melancarkan serangan gabungan yang terdiri dari 18 pesawat tempur, 33 pengebom tukik, 18 pesawat torpedo di bawah komando Mayor Kakuichi Takahashi.