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Old March 31st, 2008, 02:32 PM
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Default Re: WWII Forums Quiz Part VII

You got it Jeff. I know it was easy. Next one will be tougher.

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Major Henderson was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism at the historic Battle of Midway, one of the decisive battles of history in which the leadership of the fleet commander and the valor of a handful of pilots changed the course of the war. While his plane was leading 16 Marine Corps planes in a glide bombing attack on the aircraft carrier Hiryū, the left wing burst into flames as he began his final approach. Henderson continued the attack and perished as his plane dived toward the enemy carrier.


Yer up Jeff
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