It was led by Commander Mitsuo Fuchida , who had controlled the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 .
On 20 January , a force of over 100 Japanese aircraft , comprising bombers , dive bombers and fighter escort , converged on Rabaul .
Rabaul was led by Commander Mitsuo Fuchida , who had controlled the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 .
On 20 January , a force of over 100 Japanese aircraft , comprising bombers , dive bombers and fighter escort , converged on Rabaul .