The Japanese aircraft all jettisoned their ordnance and reversed course to return to their carriers .
Having taken heavy losses in the attack , which also scattered their formations , the Japanese strike leaders canceled the mission after conferring by radio .
The Japanese aircraft all jettisoned Japanese 's ordnance and reversed course to return to their carriers .
Having taken heavy losses in the attack , which also scattered their formations , the Japanese strike leaders canceled the mission after conferring by radio .