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Aerial Battle Over Java Ended in Tragic Loss
The narrative recounts a low altitude bombing run against a Japanese cruiser near Borneo in Java front lines. Pilots describe sustaining heavy anti aircraft fire, mid air maneuvering, and the sinking of Major Robinson’s plane with vivid detail as they try to protect the lead bombardier and their wounded crew.
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