SBD Dauntless -- Against the Odds
by Robert D Perry
Title
SBD Dauntless -- Against the Odds
Artist
Robert D Perry
Medium
Digital Art - Digital
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The Battle of Midway, June, 4, 1942. This depicts the aftermath of the dive-bombing run by just three aircraft on the Japanese aircraft carrier 'Akagi.' led by Lt. Richard Best of VB-6. Two near misses -- one of which jammed the Akagi's rudder, and one direct hit at the mid-ship elevator, which penetrated the hangar deck.
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September 22nd, 2013
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