FIGHTER LEADER'S REPORT:
"Base engulfed in flames ..."
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LED CLOSE COVER: Maj. Gerald R Johnson, 23 year old commander of a fighter squadron, led the close cover fighter forces which protected the Mitchell flights in the Rabaul attack.
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| ON FIGHTER SWEEP: Maj. Edward Cragg, commander of a fighter squadron, led an element composed of the two squadrons in the fighter sweep over Rabaul harbor which preceded the bomber attack. Major Cragg, who is 25, has 15 confirmed victories over the Japanese. |
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Forward
Rabaul Letter
Pilot Reports
Para frags
Low Attack
Direct Hit
Another Victim
Sinknig Ship
Utter Destruction
Crippling Hit
Strafing
Beached
Destroyer attack
Escape
Gunners Report
Lightning Action
Tactics
Results
Planning
Profiles
Profiles
Profiles
The Cost
BDA
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