 From 5–14 November 1944, VF-80 rained down destruction upon Japanese shipping in the vicinity of Manila; mauled targets on Zablan, Clark and Pasig airfields; and otherwise flew anti-sub and CAP patrols to protect the task group.At this point in the war the carriers were facing significantly less air opposition—certainly less than Vorse had been accustomed to during his time with VFs 2, 3 and 6.Japan's experienced aviators were dwindling, as were its carriers, which it guarded jealously for the final conflict.