The Langley sailed at noon 23 February in convoy for Burma .
The Langley was immediately diverted for Java , as was the freighter MS Sea Witch soon after , carrying 27 unassembled and crated P - 40s destined for the 51st Pursuit Group in China .
The Langley sailed at noon 23 February in convoy for Burma but was immediately diverted for Java , as was the freighter MS Sea Witch soon after , carrying 27 unassembled and crated P - 40s destined for the 51st Pursuit Group in China .