"Perhaps it's not necessary."
After Stark's gaze turned over, Smith shut his mouth.
Actually, he had noticed this issue long ago, but had not brought it up before.
According to the regulations, if information related to the enemy is mentioned in the telegram, specific data must be provided instead of vague wording. If specific data cannot be given, the telegram must clarify, using terms like "course unknown" as a reference.
In the final telegram, it was only mentioned that the enemy aircraft had returned, but not their course.
Evidently, this can only indicate that the 52nd Special Mixed Fleet has been completely defeated, and the staff responsible for sending the telegram is likely an inexperienced hand.
More importantly, it's possible the 52nd Special Mixed Fleet did not grasp, or could not confirm, the course of the enemy aircraft.
For instance, the enemy aircraft might not have returned east but flew in another direction.
