 The first group of the Imperial Japanese Navy's 4th "kokutai" showed up on the scene and was rapidly intercepted by "Lexington"s CAP.The men of VF-3's 3rd Division were the first to intercept this initial wave of bombers, and each section of Gayler's division was credited at least one bomber downed.Meanwhile, as 2nd Division was en route to landing, they were re-routed for intercept to assist 3rd Division.