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Guts: The mission beyond darkness

Think about hurtling off of an aircraft carrier in the middle of the world’s biggest ocean. Think about doing it at twilight, fairly certain that you’re not coming back.

By Robert M. Citino, Fire for Effect

4 years ago

‘Hell, this is like an old-fashioned turkey shoot.’

One of the greatest aircraft battles of all time devolved into a one-sided slaughter.

By John W. Lambert, Aviation History Magazine

4 years ago