It is fully understood the impact the raid must have had upon the enemy however reverting to the OP - Googling will bring up a report
from a senior naval aviation officer involved there - Rear Admiral
S Woodward - 801 Air Sqn who is on record for stating in effect that the
actual damage to the runway had been greatly overstated and that
the runway remained operational to the enemy up to the last day of the
conflict. This is not in any way disputing the hazards faced, skills and bravery of all flyers - But simply asking - was the Rear Admiral right ?