As the 71st (!) anniversary of the Battle of Midway was this week (4th through the 7th of June) I thought it would be appropriate to commemorate that titanic struggle with a tribute to the aircraft and men of those early days in the Pacific War.
The Dive Bombers
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| Douglas SBD Dauntless (One of my favorite aircraft!) |
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| Aichi D3A "Val" (Japanese counterpart to the Dauntless) |
The Torpedo Bombers
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| Douglas TBD Devastator |
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| Nakajima B5n "Kate" |
The Fighters
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| Grumman F4F Wildcat |
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| Mitsubishi A6M Zero |
The Men
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| VT-3 USS Yorktown |
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| Aviators of the 6th Buntai Aircraft Carrier Hosho |
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| American Veterans of Midway |
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| Japanese Veterans of Midway |
Their numbers dwindle every day. Let us remember those who fought the good fight. Let us honor the memories of those who did not come home. Let us respect those who did come home and returned to their loved ones. Scarred and battered, perhaps. Haunted by their memories, perhaps. Deserving of honor and respect, without a doubt.
Ave Atque Vale!
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