6 March 1942

For the eighth time, Japanese bombers strike Port Moresby with about 10 bombers appearing over the city around lunch time and dropping 39 bombs. Their inaccuracy and the response of the Australian anti-aircraft gunners mean the raid causes neither damage nor casualties.

The war continues to turn against the Allies elsewhere as Japanese forces land and occupy Batavia in Java. The RAAF responds by bombing Japanese positions at Koepang on Dutch Timor.