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To: NorthMountain

I think I get it. It’s not saying he flew 55 sorties a day. They are saying the carrier launched 55 planes a day.


23 posted on 08/24/2025 12:30:26 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: Poser

What information do you think might be incorrect?

55 sorties per day for the fighter squadron (more than 3/day for each Hellcat) does seem very busy. Almost too busy.

55 Sorties per day for the entire air wing (Fighter, Bomber, Torpedo, and Scout) seems insufficiently busy for mid 1945.

See also my post #21.


24 posted on 08/24/2025 12:35:05 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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