Battle of the Bismarck Sea order of battle

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea (2–4 March 1943) took place in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II. During the course of the battle, aircraft of the U.S. 5th Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) attacked a Japanese convoy that was carrying troops to Lae, New Guinea. Most of the task force was destroyed, and Japanese troop losses were heavy.
Japanese forces.
Transports.
Captain Kamataro Matsumoto
Allied forces.
Allied air forces.
Air Commodore J. E. Hewitt
Motor Torpedo Boat Striking Force.
Lieutenant Commander Barry K. Atkins