#OTD in 1944
‘With its gunner visible in the back cockpit, this Japanese dive bomber, smoke streaming from the cowling, is headed for destruction in the water below after being shot down near #Truk, Japanese stronghold in the #Carolines, by a Navy PB4Y on July 2, 1944. ➡️
Map of the Philippine Sea from Japan to the Carolines. Open source. From https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=23251
The #IJN naval base at #Truk in the #Carolines was established in October 1914, during the opening months of the #FWW. For the next 30 years, the Japanese would position many important ships at this forward-operating base, including the battleships #Yamato and #Musashi. 1/7
It’s #WarshipWednesday! The battleship #Satsuma was laid down at #Yokosuka Naval Arsenal on the 15th of May 1905 and commissioned 25 March 1910. She did not see action in the #FWW but was part of a squadron that took custody of the #Carolines and #Palau from #Germany in 1914.
Visita a "Tejiendo Redes" activitat per donar a conèixer el teixit associatiu i recursos municipals del barri #ElPla #Carolines
Going to see #SusieEssman tonight at #Carolines. If you don't know her, you can watch this www.youtube.com/watch Warning: Foul Language!!
