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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...
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Douglas SBD Dauntless: Slow, But Deadly – The Silent Assassin of WWII
The Douglas SBD Dauntless may have been slow, but it was a force to be reckoned with. Known for its devastating accuracy and impact on naval warfare, this dive bomber earned its place in history. Join ...
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America’s Dauntless Dive Bomber Saved The Day At Midway
Arguably the most important U.S. aircraft in World War II’s Pacific Theater was the Douglas ... as the U.S. Navy’s primary ...
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CAF Airbase Georgia Warbirds Take to Skies for 2025 Air Shows and Events
Spring is bringing a unique fleet of World War II-era warbirds out of the hangar for a busy 2025 Commemorative Air Force (CAF ...
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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Pilot John Leppla, right, was a WWII Navy ace ... lore was a Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless team whose activities seemed just as much devoted to fighters as to dive bombers. John Arthur Leppla was ...
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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
When one thinks of U.S. Navy aircraft ... and its first WWII aviator to receive the Medal of Honor. Meanwhile, hard on O’Hare’s heels in Lexington lore was a Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless team ...