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Page 225
... March were such monstrously rough days that Lanikai's journal remained unwritten for the first time since com- missioning . A later insertion merely stated that the two days were “ iden- tical with 1 March above , " which is to say ...
... March were such monstrously rough days that Lanikai's journal remained unwritten for the first time since com- missioning . A later insertion merely stated that the two days were “ iden- tical with 1 March above , " which is to say ...
Page 230
... March , the wind was still blowing a gale , seas were heavy , and speed was being made good through the water at about three knots . But which direction and how fast were the ocean currents ? Perhaps three knots against us ? One had to ...
... March , the wind was still blowing a gale , seas were heavy , and speed was being made good through the water at about three knots . But which direction and how fast were the ocean currents ? Perhaps three knots against us ? One had to ...
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... March , in two B - 17s which met the general's specifications , the party took off , and by nine the next morning were safely in Darwin . The Navy had played a stellar role in this highly marginal opera- tion , which required immense ...
... March , in two B - 17s which met the general's specifications , the party took off , and by nine the next morning were safely in Darwin . The Navy had played a stellar role in this highly marginal opera- tion , which required immense ...
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