Historical Events tagged with "vigan"
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Military & Warfare
American 19th Bombardment Group Strikes Japanese Ships
December 9th, 1941 83 years ago
The American 19th Bombardment Group conducted a significant airstrike against Japanese ships near Vigan, Luzon. This operation occurred shortly after the Philippines came under Japanese attack following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The 19th Bombardment Group, utilizing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers, aimed to disrupt Japanese naval operations in the area. Despite facing considerable challenges and limited resources, the aircrew executed their missions with remarkable determination and efficiency.
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