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Chris Lizardman's avatar

Great story Hugh. I knew a bit about Hangar 7 & the Zero experiments, but didn't know it still survived and can be visited. I'll find out if it's wheelchair friendly & visit there soon. Astute US air commanders, like Claire Chennault of the Flying Tigers, had warned their flyers early in the Pacific War, "never dogfight a Zero. Bounce them, ie dive upon them from above & behind, fire, then dive away before they can respond." These tactics were successful - provided you had a height advantage first.

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Ken Boyne's avatar

What a fantastic story! We really have no idea of our own very interesting local history. A cracker of a story!

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