For Aviation buffs and pilots !
May 16, 2016 13:04:14 #
Jerry Kos wrote:
I often wondered about those pilots and didn't have all the info about that day. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome
May 16, 2016 13:06:20 #
Madman wrote:
Great story about two heroes. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
May 16, 2016 13:06:35 #
I knew about their fighting only because of the remarkably-dull 2001 movie Pearl Harbor. There is a rousing action sequence, a Michael Bay movie after all, ostensibly including their combat. It isn't particularly accurate; however, it does help one realize that our Army Air Corp, given their standing orders, did their damned best.
May 16, 2016 13:08:48 #
tbohon wrote:
Awesome video - sheds some light on the story I've heard all my life re: 2 pilots taking on the Japanese aircraft.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Tom
Thanks so much for sharing.
Tom
My pleasure
May 16, 2016 13:11:47 #
sr71 wrote:
I knew that 2 pilots got off the ground that fateful day, now I know who thanks for the link....
May 16, 2016 20:40:17 #
FRENCHY wrote:
I had never heard this story on Pearl Harbor . ... (show quote)
Thank you for sharing Frenchy. Great timing too. With Memorial Day coming at the end of May, this, and stories like them, give us all pause to give thanks to all those in the Military who fought the good fight for our freedoms.
May 16, 2016 23:14:03 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
As already stated. this was depicted in the not too good 2001 movie with Ben Affleck. The Pearl Harbor disaster is getting little attention now since the 9-11-01 incident. I remember televised specials honoring the soldiers sailors and Marines every year. The 50th Anniversary had President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara in attendance at Pearl Harbor to commemorate those who lost their lives there. Not likely to see that happen again.
May 17, 2016 08:55:07 #
56HotRod wrote:
Thank you for sharing Frenchy. Great timing too. With Memorial Day coming at the end of May, this, and stories like them, give us all pause to give thanks to all those in the Military who fought the good fight for our freedoms.
You are welcome HotRod
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.