Navy Department Communique No. 92

JUNE 29, 1942

The Navy Department today issued the following communiqué based on reports received up to 2 p. m., June 29, 1942:

Central Pacific Area.

1. U. S. bombers attacked Japanese-occupied Wake Island on June 27th.
2. Under favorable conditions of weather and visibility our planes, attacking in formation, damaged the airfield and various shore installations.
3. Enemy antiaircraft and fighter defense was weak and, although one bomber suffered minor damage during the attack, all of our planes returned safely.