US Navy guns blow up a patrol boat in the Pacific Ocean in World War II

On April 18th, preparations were made a day early due to a Japanese fishing boat being spotted and sunk. Concerns arose about whether the boat had radioed back the Hornet's presence, making the element of surprise crucial. This led to the decision to proceed with the mission a day ahead of schedule.

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