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Doolittle Raid: When United States Unleashed B-25 Bombers on Japan in First Victory Of WWII

Doolittle Raid: When United States Unleashed B-25 Bombers on Japan in First Victory Of WWII

On April 18th, 1942, less than four months after the attacked Pearl Harbor the United States was about to launch their first offensive against the Japanese. Leading this incredibly dangerous mission into unknown territory was the legendary Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle. He assembled the finest B-25 Mitchells crews went through …

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The story of F-14 Driver who scored 2 simulated gun kills on 3 USAF F-15s for 2 times in the same mission

The story of F-14 Driver who scored 2 simulated gun kills on 3 USAF F-15s for 2 times in the same mission

As explained by Alvin Towley in his book Fly Navy: Discovering the Extraordinary People and Enduring Spirit of Naval Aviation,  Joe “Hoser” Satrapa was set to duel two versus two with a pair of U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-15 Eagles On the tarmac, Hoser’s wingman had mechanical trouble and couldn’t …

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