UK Air Supremacy Boosts American Hope for Victory
In James L. H. Peck’s account the UK recent successes over the Philippines highlight air superiority of the Navy and Army Air Forces. The piece suggests these victories raise American hopes for an earlier end to the conflict, though not an easier one.
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New Nip Allied Air Threat Shapes Pacific Battles
The Nippon Imperial Air Force has developed a new generation of warplanes challenging U S progress in the Pacific. Photos show models named Jack Frank Liz Jill Frances, with reported top speeds around 400 mph and 2000 hp engines. U S pilots rely on better training and improved tactics to counter the heightened threat.
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