Later, the aircraft carrier  and aircraft transport Kasuga Maru arrived at Rabaul with a shipment of the newest Mitsubishi A6M2 Zeros (30 on carrier, 20 on auxiliary cruiser) to replace the previous losses, including spare parts and mechanics, along with other planes from the Philippines and Dutch Indies.
The arrival of the Kasuga Maru at Rabaul replenished their aircraft stocks after losses, including replacement planes, spare parts, and personnel.