SCOUTING SQUADRON SIX U.S.S. ENTERPRISE |
From: | Lieutenant Commander H.L. HOPPING, (Commander Scouting Squadron SIX, Pilot of 6-S-1). | |
To: | The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise | |
Via: | The Commander, Enterprise Air Group. | |
Subject: | Report of Action with Japanese at Oahu on December 7, 1941. | |
Reference: | Art. 712 and 874, U.S. Navy Regulations. | |
Enclosures: | (A1) to (A8) Reports of Pilots. (Omitted) (B) Task Organization AM Search. (Omitted) (C) Task Organization PM Search. (Omitted) |
(a) | Three (3) planes shot down: | |
6-S-4 6-S-9 6-S-14 |
- Bureau No. 4570 - Bureau No. 2158 - Bureau No. 4572 | |
(b) | Three (3) planes missing: | |
6-S-3 6-S-15 6-S-16 |
- Bureau No. 2160 - Bureau No. 2159- Bureau No. 4521 - Kauai | |
(c) | Several planes slightly damaged by gunfire but all in commission except 6-S-2 (Bu#2175) which was left at Ford Island for repairs. |
Addendum to report of Action with Japanese at Oahu on December 7, 1941:
It was noted that stations KGU and KGMB were both broadcasting music (presumably phonograph records) while the Japanese attack was in progress between 0800 and 0815. These were heard by pilots who knew nothing of the engagement and were taking radio bearing. in view of the fact that a broadcast of the attack might have been invaluable to naval forces and would appear the normal thing to expect this report is thought to be of possible interest to Naval intelligence.
[signed]
H.L. HOPPING.