The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot | How the US navy shot down 400 planes in one day

The "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" was a monumental episode within the larger #BattleofthePhilippine Sea, which occurred on June 19–20, 1944, during #worldwar2 . This battle was a pivotal moment in the #pacifictheater and showcased American air and #naval superiority. Fought between the U.S. Navy's Task Force 58 and the Japanese Mobile Fleet, the battle resulted in a devastating loss for the Japanese, who had approximately 350 to 400 aircraft shot down. American losses were minuscule in comparison. This lopsided victory severely crippled Japan's naval air power and paved the way for the United States to capture strategic islands in the Marianas chain. These islands later served as critical airbases for bombing runs on the Japanese mainland, significantly altering the trajectory of the war in favor of the Allies.
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[jakeroberts]

Good video, very informative. I lived next to a retired Navy Captain on Oahu in the late 60s. Later on l saw him on the History Channel looking like he did when l knew him, he was a Naval aviator at the "turkey shoot". I didn't know that at the time, but l always thought that was kinda cool. He was a good man, l took care of his yard and he always seemed to be able to find something for me to do to help me make a buck.