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Hellcats and Corsairs oh my!

Post by grunt1 » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:52 pm

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Post by Teamski » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:20 am

Neat picture! You won't see that again!!

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Post by Moth » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:38 pm

Man, what a swarm! :shock:
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Great photo!

Post by JimBob55 » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:07 am

Thanks for posting the great photo, Grunt!

I recall that this huge flyover of Tokyo Bay was specially ordered by MacArthur to occur following the signing of the surrender documents. Along with the swarm of Navy planes, there were also B-29s and other USAAF aircraft. Plus as much of the U.S. fleet that they could squeeze into Tokyo Bay.

Impressive!!

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Post by warhawker » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:02 am

Jim, are there any pics of this over Tokyo bay?
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Tokyo Bay photos

Post by JimBob55 » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:23 pm

Here's some:

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/even ... /js-8i.htm

From the Naval Historical Center

(gives a whole new meaning to "Fly Navy! :D :D )

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