Thanks, Danny, for the welcome, and the background information. (See completed translation in #10554 above) Yes, it's a weird Hurrifire or Spitcane, even though it definitely says 'Spitfires'. Artistic license?
CoodaShooda, isn't that strange! I was wondering about these dates, a year later, and whether these (later?) raids may not have been reported in Australia. Or could they be false news propaganda for the Japanese public? (Especially the bit about shooting down so many 'Spitfires'.)