Served as part of the defense force for the Hawaiian Islands, using A-12, OA-9, B-12, P-36, P-39, and P-40 aircraft. The Japanese attack on Hawaii on 7 Dec 1941 caused numerous casualties in the group and destroyed many of its aircraft; nevertheless, during the raid several of ...
During WWII, the red disc was removed to prevent confusion with Japanese aircraft. The current design was adopted in October 1914, however, washed-out pink and light blue variations have been made for camouflaged vehicles.InsigniaThe badge of the Royal Air Force features an eagle within a ...
217 Squadron, Pilot Officer William Dunsmore, RAF, Regia Aeronautica, Royal Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Sergeant Alexander Brown, Sergeant John Wilkinson, South African Air Force, South African Union Defence Force, Ted Strever, World War 2, ww2 Jan31Flying Cheetahs over Korea Post...
Innocent citizens were killed with the estimated sixty million casualties, which lead to the question as to the morality of the different actors—Germany, Japan, England and America— in WWII. In order to truly assess their guilt, meaning their moral innocence, each country will be measured ...
"Over the first years of World War II, the only American casualties on European soil were flyboys shot out of the sky. Long before Normandy, America's bomber boys waged the Allies' longest WWII campaign and brought the war to Hitler. Now we are fortunate that the incomparable Donald Miller...
Casualties and Losses: Both sides suffered significant casualties and losses. The sinking of the USS Lexington and the damage sustained by other vessels underscored the high stakes and ferocity of the naval combat. Strategic Outcomes: While neither side achieved a decisive victory in the conventional...
Upon their departure, three Japanese aircraft appear and unsuccessfully bomb shipping but cause three casualties.ETO - EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS (8AF): VIII BC Mission 31: The 8AF makes its first raid on Germany. The 1 and 2BWs dispatch 64 B-17s and 27 B-24s against the primary ...
The museum is (obviously) dedicated to the Eighth Air Force of WWII. As such, it is very informative and a very good museum if that’s your jam. They display the history of the Mighty Eighth in chronological order. There are several interactive exhibits and mini-theaters...
During the continuation war alone, 2800 Soviet aircraft were shot down, Finnish Air Force claimed 1600 of them, against 209 aircraft losses and 281 crew men KIA. "Never EVER ever Volunteer to Volunteer." End Discussion. "Chilanko Bye." Stepson of Arthur Ellison Sovereign: See: http://www...
Korea… fought again with mostly volunteer force against N. Korea AND China. ( Note: Americans saved China’s unappreciative ass from Japan in WWII) Aside from America’s mistake getting involved in Vietnam…. American soldiers fought bravely when only South Vietnam wanted them too. Today, Ame...