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2007-06-04 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Mike 2007-06-04 08:20|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Scratch four flattops!

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-06-04 11:25|| 2007-06-04 11:25|| Front Page Top

#2 And remember the price:

"Japanese carrier-based planes were reported headed for Midway the early morning of 4 June 1942. Hornet, York-town, and Enterprise launched strikes as the Japanese carriers struck their planes below to prepare for a second strike on Midway. Hornet dive bombers missed contact, but 15 planes comprising her Torpedo Squadron 8 found the enemy and pressed home their attacks. They were met by overwhelming fighter opposition about 8 miles from three enemy carriers and followed all the way in to be shot down one by one. Ens. George H. Gay, USNR, the only surviving pilot, reached the surface as his plane sank. He hid under a rubber seat cushion to avoid strafing and witness the greatest carrier battle in history."

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2007-06-04 11:33|| 2007-06-04 11:33|| Front Page Top

#3 We still have men like Waldron in our military, and it's a darned good thing, too. We'll quite likely need them here at home soon.

Posted by Mac 2007-06-04 18:47|| 2007-06-04 18:47|| Front Page Top

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