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Green Dragon skipping
Description: A 405th squadron (Green Dragons) skip-bombing at Wewak. (E. Connor, H. Witcher)

Long awaited reunion
Description: Two warhorses who haven't seen each other in over 55 years. Ernest Orr is on the left (with the ballcap) and Herb Witcher is on the right. They served together with the 71st Communications Section. (E. Connor, H. Witcher)

Beppu Harbor, Japan
Description: Beppu Harbor, Japan. Lt. Col. Hawes and his crew were lost attacking this carrier. This aircraft carrier in Beppu that the 38th attacked in August 1945 just before the war ended was likely the escort carrier (CVE) Kaiyo, which has an interesting role late in the war training Japanese kamikaze aircraft and boats for defense of the home islands. Seems the 38th's attack was the final blow to knock her out of the war. Click here for an article on Col. Hawes and his encounter in Beppu Harbor. Click here for a history of the Kaiyo.

Lingayen Airstrip
Description: Lingayen Airstrip. This picture is used with permission from the 49th Fighter Group website. (K. Clark)

Japanese Freighter Goes Down
Description: Japanese Freighter going under courtesy of the 38th Bomb Group. (E. Connor, H. Witcher)

Hidden Aircraft Carrier
Description: Look closely at this picture. In the background, see the very well camoflaged Japanese aircraft carrier that is beached. This is the aircraft carrier that Lt. Col. Hawes tried to dive his B-25 into when he realized the plane wasn't going to make it back to base. August 9, 1945. (L. Wilson)

The 38th Strikes Again
Description: Another 38th Bomb Group strike photo. Not sure of the location. (L. Wilson)

822nd Drops Parafrags
Description: A great strike photo showing the parachute bombs falling from an 822nd squadron B-25. (L. Wilson)

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There are 23 images in category