The Americans were so excited to have spotted enemy carriers. Everyone was concentrated on his job and prepared the take-off operation. In the past few months, the Americans kept retreating from the strong offensive attack of Japan. Low morale, fear and the feeling of despair were spreading in the U.S. Navy. The Americans needed a victory so much.
In a very short period of time, 16 Wildcat fighters, 53 Dauntless dive-bombers and 24 Devastator torpedo planes formed up over the fleet and quickly flew to the target area.
