 On 10 November 1954, the Communist bombers flew 28 sorties and Communist fighters flew 46 sorties in support of the bombers to strike Nationalist warships in the Dachen Archipelago, but only resulted in minor damages of a mere five warships.After the main battle of the Battle of Yijiangshan Islands had subsided, the Communists immediately turned their attentions to Dachen Archipelago before declaring the Yijiangshan Islands secured.On 19 January 1955, the first Communist bombing mission specifically targeting Dachen was carried out by combat-hardened aircrew with experience.