Too bad that the doc misses the 4 Shidens shot down by a pair of Corsair, the only time that USN that day prevailed over the enemy squadrons. Funny how much the CGI evolved with a luxurious 4K today.
As a Filipino,I wish there's no more war.i salute to these brave warriors
@BP-19885 күн бұрын
My father was an SBD pilot assigned to VS-8 on the USS Hornet (CV-8). During the Battle of Santa Cruz, his squadron was attacking the Japanese carrier Shokaku as the Hornet was being bombed and torpedoed. He hit the Shokaku with a 1000 lbs. bomb but unfortunately his squadron was unable to sink it. However, it did put Shokaku out of the war for almost 7 months. During his return to the US fleet, he was attacked by a Zero which severely wounded his rear gunner. He was able to escape but when he sighted the Hornet it was dead in the water, listing, and unable to land planes. Fortunately he was able to find the USS Enterprise. After an initial wave off and with almost empty fuel tanks he was able to land. He rear gunner had lost so much blood that as his plane was being pushed aside, an Enterprise plane handler pointed at his SBD and said "Look that plane is bleeding!" His rear gunner spent 6 months in the hospital but survived and lived until 2007. After the Hornet sunk, he was assigned to the USS Lexington (CV-16). In addition to the Battle of Santa Cruz, he also saw action at the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, as well as attacks on Japanese installations at Truk Lagoon, Hollandia, Palau, Wake Island, Wolei, the Marshall Islands, and the Caroline Islands. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 2 Air Medals.
@user-vv2vc4tf6j5 күн бұрын
涙、涙でしか見られません。亡くなられた特攻隊員の方々の御冥福お祈りいたします😢
@Taffaff5 күн бұрын
Hell yeah! this is the type of stuff i used to binge watch while learning to play air RB, good stuff!
The testimony of these men are a treasure. First hand accounts of such informaion provided by the pilots along with those field soilders help give me what I believe to be the best accounts of realistic waring strugles available. The enemies version being told.