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.
Aerial survey and mapping flights over Johnston utilized a Douglas DT-2 floatplane launched from her fantail by lowering it into the water for takeoff. Two destroyer convoys accompanied the expedition originating from Honolulu.