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An A‐20 from the 3rd Bombardment Group barely hit the mast of a Japanese freighter after a low‐level skip bomb attack. This photo was taken during an attack on Japanese ships in the harbor at Rabaul, New Guinea. Major Raymond Wilkins was killed during the battle while exposing his aircraft to Japanese guns in order to allow the rest of his squadron to get clear of the heavy fire. He is one of two Medal of Honor recipients in the 3rd Wing’s history.
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