Probably the most important air/sea battle in modern combat. Certainly a turning point in the Pacific in WW2. All down here for the Japs after Midway though it was a brutal tough slug island hopping afterwards. Probably go down in history as the apex of the “Carrier” navy battle as aircraft carriers are becoming outdated due to missile technology. And I’m pretty sure most of the flying in those days was VFR (or deadheading), amazing what they pulled off without the advanced electronics of today. Enjoyed the post.
Thank you.