The Secret to Successful "Dust Off" Rescue Missions in Vietnam: The "Golden Hour" #veterans #warstories #WWII #history #Chosin #Reservoir | WWII Memories

US Army Air Forces MAJ Thomas McGuire: Medal of Honor Recipient WWII Major Thomas McGuire, one of America’s top WWII aces, demonstrated unmatched skill and courage in the skies over the Philippines. On back-to-back missions, he led daring fighter escort operations under heavy enemy fire, shooting down multiple Japanese aircraft while risking his life to protect fellow airmen. By January 6, he had achieved 38 confirmed aerial victories. On January 7, while attempting a low-altitude maneuver to sa

Catapulted Into Danger: The Story of the OS2U Kingfisher. More Lesser-Known WWII Aircraft: https://youtu.be/50It5k332Jk The Vought OS2U Kingfisher was one of the most vital, yet unsung, workhorses of the Allied naval fleet in World War II. As a catapult-launched observation floatplane, its primary job was reconnaissance and spotting for battleship guns. Though slow and lightly armed, the Kingfisher was exceptionally rugged and versatile. Its pilots flew perilous long-range missions, often deep i

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