The explosion is believed to have occurred when the fires ignited by bomb hits reached the main magazines.

Satsuki took three direct bomb hits, killing 52 crewmen and injuring 15 others.

Pandora took two direct bomb hits and was sunk.

One bomb hit started a magazine explosion that caused the stern to break off, and the ship to sink.

Tennessee and Maryland each received two bomb hits.

Four bomb hits were made upon the beached cruiser Aoba.

We could hold that place for an incredible length of time, even against direct bomb hits and worse.

This time numerous bomb hits were observed on both targets and many aerial photographs were taken.

At 0530, one bomb hit put the forward engine out of commission.

A second bomb hit caused minor damage.