The rescue of Brigadier General Nathan Twining and his party of 14 who had been adrift in the Coral Sea for 5 days after their B-17 aircraft was forced to ditch, 1 Feb 1943. Note PBY Catalina of Patrol Squadron VP-91
Flying Fortress crews are briefed in a Nissen Hut at an airfield in England in August 1942. The bomber crews, part of the USAAF 97th Bombardment Group, are currently stationed at RAF Polebrook in Northamptonshire.
Flying Fortress crews are briefed in a Nissen Hut at an airfield in England in August 1942. The bomber crews, part of the USAAF 97th Bombardment Group, are currently stationed at RAF Polebrook in Northamptonshire. View attachment 516959
American bombing raid against a Japanese base in the Philippines. A captured Japanese officer is along to point out specific targets. The story went he wished to end the war earlier by aiding Americans. Quite a departure from the usual IJA & IJN mindset.
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