Existing comment:
SBD Dauntless:
Lt Cmdr James Ramage flew the SBD-5 Dauntless from the Enterprise. The Dauntless was a rugged, dependable, and well-liked aircraft. It struck the decisive blows at Midway, claiming four Japanese carriers.
The Aircraft:
By summer of 1944, the United States Navy possessed a new generation of carrier-based aircraft. Manned by well-trained pilots, ... they were critical to Allied victory in the Pacific.
This case includes three examples of naval aircraft that participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. |