From 3 September to 4 November 1942, the Cactus Air Force claimed downing 268 Japanese planes in aerial combat, and the damage inflicted on others is estimated to be as great.
Fra 3. september til 4. november 1942 hævdede Cactus Air Force at have nedskudt 268 japanske fly i luftkamp, og hertil kom store skader på andre fly.