Monday, March 26, 2007

Kamikaze Suicide Japanese Attack Planes

Morning of March 26, 1945

Went to general quarters as usual (o530) but had action this time. Jap suicide planes came in but missed. One missed the Gilmore by about 100 feet. Close! The planes work in pairs. One flies in low and draws the fire, then the suicide plane dives straight out of the clouds. The Army went in on "yellow beach" this morning. Thing's have quieted down out here but the fighting's hard in there. Tomorrow they hit our island (Tokashiki Shima).

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