Lexington Planes Score Piercing Blows Against Jap Carriers
A wartime account details Lexington air crews joining with a second carrier to strike Japanese carriers No. 1 and No. 7. Dive bombers and torpedo planes scored multiple hits amid heavy anti air fire, with several pilots reporting battles with Zeros and other fighters and returning to base after costly exchanges.
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Pilot Powers dives to hit Japanese carrier at peril to self
A United States dive bomber pilot Lieut. John L. Powers vowed to strike a carrier "come hell or high water." He flew to 500 feet and released his bomb at near 300 feet, saving the attack while his plane was destroyed in the blast. Fellow pilots praised his daring and aim.
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