"They Climbed With Us" – The Dogfight That Changed Everything for Japan

Описание: "They Climbed With Us" – The Dogfight That Changed Everything for Japan

On paper, Japanese pilots held every advantage in the Pacific. They had experience, confidence, and an aircraft that had dominated for two brutal years. So when they spotted another bulky American fighter climbing toward them, they smiled. This was familiar territory. But within minutes, that confidence collapsed. What happened next didn’t just shock individual pilots, it rewrote the rules of air combat. And if this opening rattled you, wait until you see how fast certainty turned into panic.

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