Topic: 2 P-40s flew during Pearl Harbor?

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April 16th, 2006   Post 1
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Post; 2 P-40s flew during Pearl Harbor?


Okay...Um, Is that true 2 P-40 flew during the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor? I seen it from "Tora Tora Tora" and "Pearl Harbor". Is that true or just for hollywood?
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April 17th, 2006   Post 2
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Post; Yep, itwas true


http://www.acepilots.com/usaaf_welch.html

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April 17th, 2006   Post 3
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Originally Posted by tonyh
Good find, Tony.
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April 17th, 2006   Post 4
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well most likely heh
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April 20th, 2006   Post 5
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Thanks, Tony. That's what I want to know. Thanks.
 
April 20th, 2006   Post 6
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I'm 58... Born 1948

As a thirteen/fourteen year old I'm fascinated by the World Wars...

And, Peal Harbour is one of the Tops... right next to the Dam Busters

I have never seen action and glad of it...

But... the deep respect that I feel for those who have is Immeasurable...

Tony