The Brutal Reality of Flying the F6F Hellcat

TJ3 History February 22, 2024
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This is the first episode of the story of Don McPherson - an F6F Hellcat ace from Fighter Squadron 83, flying off of the USS Essex in 1945 at the Battle of Okinawa. This was made using the World War II flight simulator War Thunder - Download free here: https://playwt.link/tj3 Hope you enjoy! Please like, comment, and subscribe. #WW2 #WWIIHistory #WarThunder If you know another living WWII air war Veteran, please fill out this form so we can tell their story: https://forms.gle/aPpoEcnK7Vi2XAFv6 RESEARCH SOURCES: Research sources in all of my content include the United States National Archives (NARA) - and specifically, Missing Air Crew Reports, as well as combat reports and diaries from various fighter and bomber squadrons. https://catalog.archives.gov/ Join my FREE WWII History Newsletter: https://tj3history.ck.page/0440475ff7 Want to fly with me in one of these great WWII flight sims? Join my discord! https://discord.gg/CVrJQ8a Have an idea for one of my videos? Submit it here! https://forms.gle/91xwbGKQsRCNZmwm9 If you want to support TJ3 History and get access to special VIP content, please check out these awesome links! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TJ3History TJ3 History Merch Store! https://TJ3History.shop Follow me on social media for updates! Facebook - https://Facebook.com/TJ3History Twitter - https://Twitter.com/TJ3History Twitch - https://Twitch.com/TJ3History Instagram - https://Instagram.com/TJ3History