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