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Dutch Harbor Bombing Described By Eyewitnesses
In June 1942 Japanese aircraft attacked Dutch Harbor and Unalaska, sparking heavy anti aircraft fire. Eyewitnesses recount 21 planes, bombs hitting warehouses and barracks, civilians evacuated to cellars, and Mayor John W. Fletcher leading residents to safety amid helicopter and shipboard fire.
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Attles
Pedapanime
Atch Harbor
Desaders
Unalaska Island
North Pacific
North America
Fey
Enosra
Ime
Nandages
Peteon
Gnatasha Leland
Dutch Harbor
Unalaska
Pacific
Skore
Accursia
John W. Fletcher