It was the second mission of the day for Commander David McCampbell, commander of Air Group 15.
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It was the second mission of the day for Commander David McCampbell, commander of Air Group 15. Just before noon on that morning of June 19th, 1944 he had knocked down 5 Japanese Judy dive bombers with one more credited as a probable. After shooting down a Zeke during the second air battle, he became separated from his flight of 8 and was returning alone to his carrier, the U.S.S Essex. As his Hellcat cruised at 6,000 feet past Orote Peninsula, Guam, he spotted two Zekes attacking a Navy SOC seaplane picking up a downed pilot in the water. Diving to the attack, McCampbell shot down one of the two Zekes. It was McCampbell's seventh for the day and his 9th total in 8 days of combat. This Limited Edition Print is signed by David McCampbell and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Print measures about 30”w x 24”h.