+dtmdragon Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Eight P-40M fighters of No. 16 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force provided bottom cover to a force of USAF Consolidated B-24 Liberators bombing Kahili. On the way home, two Kiwi pilots dropped back to cover a damaged B-24, which was under attack by eight to 10 Zeros. They were successful in driving off the attackers and escorted the bomber safely back to base. For their efforts, both pilots, Flight Lieutenant M.T. Vanderpump and Flight Sergeant J.E. Miller, received the American Distinguished Flying Cross, the first awarding of the decoration made to RNZAF personnel. Quote
Stratos Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 S! You should have posted a pic on the proper post in screenshot forum. Quote
+dtmdragon Posted September 3, 2017 Author Posted September 3, 2017 Ah! I forgot all about the 'this day' forum, next year then lol Quote
+dtmdragon Posted September 3, 2017 Author Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Edited September 3, 2017 by dtmdragon 2 Quote
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