Aerial survey and mapping flights over Johnston were conducted with a Douglas DT-2 floatplane carried on her fantail, which was hoisted into the water for take off. Two destroyer convoys accompanied the expedition from Honolulu.
Flights for aerial surveys and mapping of Johnston were conducted with a Douglas DT-2 floatplane that was hoisted from the ship's fantail to launch into the air. Two destroyer convoys were part of the expedition, which departed from Honolulu.