23 May 1943: On this date in history~ Sixteen Japanese Mitsubishi Betty bombers from their Paramushiru base in the northern Kurile Islands, attempted attack against U.S. forces at Attu Island in The Aleutians, but were intercepted by five P-38 Lockheed Lightnings from the 11th USAAF's~ 54th Fighter Squadron/343rd FG, who shoot down five and damage seven. Two P-38s are lost and one pilot missing. Later, Russian Intelligence confirms only five Bettys manage to return to base following the encounter.
“Remember The Heroes of The Forgotten Front!”
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“Remember The Heroes of The Forgotten Front!”
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