:58:05
Another one from Strawberry-9, Sir.
:58:08
11 ships, course 090, speed 19 knots.
:58:13
Just what kind of ships?.
:58:15
First transmission said ""Main body"",
but didn't mention carriers.
:58:20
That PBY, Strawberry-9,
was at the end of his 700-mile leg.
:58:27
Nagumo's carriers could be
following the large ships.
:58:30
Maybe beyond his horizon.
:58:32
If they are, Fletcher's too far north.
:58:36
He has to move at top speed now to get
within striking distance by sunset.
:58:41
But if Nagumo's carriers are
coming in behind the storm front...
:58:44
Fletcher'd be caught
between two forces.
:58:47
Yes, if we let him head
for that main body sighting.
:58:54
Send a flash message to Fletcher:
This is not, repeat, NOT main body.
:59:00
Expect enemy carrier strike
tomorrow behind storm front...
:59:03
... via northwest, as anticipated.
Signed, Nimitz.
:59:09
CinCPAC must think the PBY
sighted only Kondo's invasion force.
:59:14
But if it's Nagumo's attack force
with its carriers,
:59:18
and its scouts find us
before we find them...
:59:26
Sound general quarters!
:59:41
Weather is clearing, Admiral.
We could not have timed it better.
:59:46
We intercepted a radio transmission
from Tokyo to Admiral Yamamoto.
:59:50
Intelligence does not report
any movement of the American fleet.
:59:57
Whatever doubts we may have had...
- They still are with me, Kusaka.