WitP question

[Sharky]

Hi Guys,

I'm trying to learn WitP by playing the guadalcanal campaign. I'm not sure how spotting actually work.

Basically, with the us i'm in a situation where my carriers are south of Moresby, and the japenese carrier are between mine and Moresby. I'm trying to locate them with the aircraft on the ground and my aircraft carrier. But if mine are in range of the japenese they get spotted first are likely smached. 

Can you tell me the correct course of action to spot them before they spot me and destroy them ? They seem to be in a perfect position from my point of view besically being encircled, so i guess i'm missing something. There is clouds but nothing too problematic, and my submarine are just in front of moresby in case of japenese landing.


thx for any help !