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The Incredible Story of a South Dakota Farmer Who Shot Down 26 Zeros in Just 44 Days
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The Incredible Story of a South Dakota Farmer Who Shot Down 26 Zeros in Just 44 Days
The Sky Over Guadalcanal In October 1942, high above Guadalcanal, a 22-year-old American pilot named Marian Carl fought for his life in a Grumman F4F Wildcat. His opponent was a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, fast, agile, and capable of outclimbing any American plane. Despite his skill, Carl’s plane was no match. When cannon fire tore through his cockpit, he was forced to bail into shark-infested waters. The skies over the island were dominated b…
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