Both squadrons conducted search and combat missions in the Solomon Islands from McDonald Field on Efate throughout the remainder of 1942, and the 70th was briefly based on Guadalcanal in mid-November.
Both squadrons conducted search and combat missions in the Solomon Islands from McDonald Field on Efate during the Guadalcanal campaign, with 69th staged twice with torpedos for possible strikes against the Japanese fleet that never materialized. The 70th was briefly based on Guadalcanal in mid-November.