Quote Originally Posted by k_raso View Post
Haven`t anyone mentioned it?

Midway, the overconfidence of the japanese crews, that led them to leave ammo and fuel on the flight deck of the carriers, which made them floating matches.

Result: 4 of 4 carriers sunk. It was the beginning of the end for the japs.
No, the Japanese planes were well within the Carrier itself as per standard operating procedure and the guncam footage from the SBC Dive Bombers confirm this fact.