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Book excerpt 04/28/08

"Once I had my carrier in sight, I attempted an emergency landing.  Since my engine was running very rough and my fuel level was so low, I disregarded the proper traffic pattern and did a “straight in” approach.  Gears down, flaps down, hook down and when I looked at my instrument panel, the oil pressure gauge read zero.  I then said to myself, ‘Oh my goodness the engine could stop at any moment.’ Just at that very second, I touched down on the carrier, and my number one engine cylinder fell off!  That was a close call."

Lieutenant Commander Iyozō Fujita, copyright 2008, Ron Werneth

Book excerpt - 04/21/08

Lieutenant Shinichi Tokuya hurried by bicycle and said that the war was over.  When I learned that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, I simply couldn’t believe it.  At the command post, I felt very distraught and tears kept on rolling down my face.  Dumplings were served for lunch, but because I was so busy, I didn’t have time to eat.  Also, the attack was suspended.  I ate but there was no taste.  I wasn’t able to eat at all because it was too much to bear. 

Maintenance Warrant Officer Hachirō Miyashita , copyright Ron Werneth 2008

Book excerpt - 04/07/08

During my flight to Oahu Island, the weather was sunny, but I saw some scattered clouds at the altitude of 2,500 meters to 3,000 meters (8,202-9,842 feet), which was the altitude that I was flying at.  However, by the time I arrived, Pearl Harbor was under the clouds.  Then after turning left, I was able to see Oahu Island well.  The island had a lot of greenery and looked beautiful.  It looked like a miniature garden.  I also thought our formation of airplanes was simply grand and powerful. 

Ensign Kenji Hori, Zuikaku Type 99 "Val" pilot, copyright, Ron Werneth, 2008

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Ron Werneth