Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Kawanishi H8K Emily shot down by US Navy 1943

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  1. Hellcats off of the USS INDEPENDENCE, 1 September 1943.

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  2. the Emily was thought to be the best amphib of the war. She was armed with rifle caliber mg and 20mm so there was reason to stand off during attack.

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  3. Today the narrator would be apologising and pointing out that it is only 'cos she's Japanese . . .

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  4. obummer would have called her ahead of time to warn her that we were coming

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  5. Damn thing took about 10K rounds before splashing.
    -Snakepit

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    1. Yeah, but about 10 cents per round...probably worth it!

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