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Kiwi strike

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  • Description

    A dramatic low-level attack on a Japanese base near Rabaul by F-4U Corsairs of 16 Squadron, RNZAF. Taking the lead is Warrant Officer Brian Cox. As the Corsairs leave a trail of smoke and debris in their wake, Cox's wingman banks sharply to avoid groundfire. The Kiwi Corsairs were very active in the Solomons and Guadalcanal campaigns.

  • Other Id

    2353 (Presto content ID)

    Print T899 (Reference Number)

    66237 (DBTextworks system ID)

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