 "Willmarth"s war diarist noted that the Japanese planes seemed loathe to attack ships in the fueling area during daylight, probably because of the heavy concentration of anti-aircraft fire that could be directed at an attacker.The next day, 26 October, saw a repetition of the same routine that had kept the destroyer escort active since her arrival in Leyte Gulf three days earlier.After maneuvering on screening duties through the night, the warship spotted a lone "Val" dive bomber making an attack at 05