 Simultaneously , Yorktown 's VB @-@ 3 , commanded by Max Leslie , went for Sōryū , scoring at least three hits and causing extensive damage . Some of Leslie 's bombers did not have bombs as they were accidentally released when the pilots attempted to use electrical arming switches . Nevertheless , Leslie and others still dive @-@ bombed , strafing carrier decks and providing covers for those with bombs . Gasoline ignited , creating an " inferno , " while stacked bombs and ammunition detonated . VT @-@ 3 targeted Hiryū , which was hemmed in by Sōryū , Kaga , and Akagi , but achieved no hits . 
