Fly by night
The Japanese carried out their first night air attack as Task Force 18 headed for Guadalcanal. It was an embarrassment for Admirals Halsey and Nimitz.
Aircraft
‘Slow But Deadly’
The aircraft that has been widely credited for winning the war in the Pacific thanks to its success at Midway- The Douglas SBD Dauntless.
The battle for Rabaul
Allied aircraft attacked Japanese ships, airfields, and port facilities in Rabaul to prevent Japanese forces from attacking the Allied invasion force of Bougainville.
Hawaii’s little known heroes
The incredible story of a local Hawaiian couple who prevented a downed Japanese pilot from escaping, following his crash in Hawaii.
Get Yamamoto
The death of Admiral Yamamoto, was seen by some as a turning point of the Pacific War. But others, like Nimitz, questioned the potential outcome.
Boldly go
Gene Roddenberry is most famous as the creator of Star Trek. However, what he’s probably least famous for is the crash of his B-17 bomber on Espiritu Santo.
