The shorter range proved a significant limitation during the Solomons campaign of 1942.

Until April 1943, Washington stayed near her base in New Caledonia, providing protection for convoys and battle groups that were supporting the Solomons campaign.

Participated in the Midway campaign and in the early actions of the Solomons campaign.

It took nearly a year for the Japanese to reconstitute their airgroups following the Solomons campaign.

Terry entered the torturous Solomons campaign late, in mid-September 1943.

Following more patrols, escort duty, and an availability at Nouméa, Terry was ordered to cover the last major amphibious operation of the Solomons campaign.

Under his command, the division played a role in the Solomons campaign, including three amphibious landings.

The Solomons campaign culminated in the often bitter fighting of the Bougainville Campaign, which continued until the end of the war.

At that time, she began preparations for the New Georgia and central Solomons campaign.

The Solomons campaign ended up being a meat grinder of IJN aviation.