http://www.armouredcarriers.com/operati ... ng-strike/
They weren't supposed to be in the Pacific, however I don't see the logic in this as the UK was deeply embroiled in Pacific operations for the duration. Regardless here is an account with lots of snippets from aircrew. A lengthy read.
Dutch East Indies / Indonesia WWII
Sounded like a brutal show reminiscent of the Ploesti raids.