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February 19, 1942: Darwin Hit by 242 Japanese Aircraft in Devastating Raid
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On This Day in 1942: Thomas Moorer Endures Being Shot Down and Sunk During Darwin Raid, Later Becomes Admiral
On February 19, 1942, Allied forces in northern Australia faced one of the largest air attacks of World War II when Japanese aircraft struck the town of Darwin and its surrounding waters. This raid was part of Japan’s effort to disrupt Allied operations in the region, particularly those that supported forces defending Timor and Java. Among the aircraft flying patrols that morning was a Consolidated PBY Catalina piloted by then‑Lieutenant Thomas …
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