N.Z. PILOTS IN SOLOMONS
AWAITINC ARRIVAL OF PLANES.
P.A. Cable.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.
New Zealand pilots are with the American Forces in the Solomons, announces Rear-Admiral John McCain, who has just returned from the islands. He made this statement at Colonel Knox's press conference. Apparently the New Zealanders have not yet been in action since Admiral McCain stated that they were awaiting planes. He paid a tribute to the New Zealanders' fighting qualities. His assertion, "We can hold the Solomons and even expand our gains," was based on his belief that the United States Forces have shown sufficient superiority in material and men to justify the assertion. Admiral McCain said the Japanese had not used artillery on Guadalcanar within his period of service. They succeeded on one occasion in getting four pieces of light artillery ashore but the Marines captured them next morning.
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Marlborough Express, Volume LXXVI, Issue 242, 14 October 1942, Page 2
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