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They Said He Was Too Old at 39 but He Shot Down 27 Planes in 7 Days
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They Said He Was Too Old at 39 but He Shot Down 27 Planes in 7 Days
In the early months of World War II, the United States Navy faced a desperate situation in the Pacific. Pilots were stretched thin, aircraft were in short supply, and the Japanese Navy had gained a reputation for skilled aviators and fast fighters. Amid this challenge, one naval aviator stood out for his creativity, resilience, and leadership. Lieutenant Commander John “Jimmy” Thach, a veteran pilot with years of prewar experience, would soon pr…
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