The Japanese forces on Attu, (430 miles from Adak) however, remained only within the range of the B-24 Liberators, although the P-38s could fly escort missions.
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Air support for the Battle of Attu, which took place from 11–30 May 1943 was carried out primarily from Amchitka.
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By the end of October, the Japanese had decided to pull out most of its garrison to Attu, which they believed was worth retaining, and began transporting additional units from Hokkaido to Attu and began upgrading their defenses.
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Additional P-38s were flown in along with some P-39D Aircobras of the 42d Fighter Squadron which had been providing air defense for Kodiak.
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