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February 21, 1942
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General Brett, Deputy Commanding General ABDACOM, informs War Department of his decision to evacuate Fifth AIr Force and other U.S. troops from Java. Fifth Air Force bombers at Java bases fly about 20 strikes, usually in 2- and 3-aircraft elements, against shipping in Java Sea and against targets on Bali from this date through March 1st. 11 strikes are complete failures; the remainder, although causing some damage to vessels and air field facilities, fail to deter the invasion of Java.
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