Aircraft Presentation
Transcript: By : Allyssa Blevins Background During World War II, much destruction had occured. Leaving history this event as a turn-table that can be heard and passed around worldwide to this day. Background - World War II was considered the 'Golden Age of the Aviation' - Effected many people globally, and killed many as well. - There were many new modernized aircraft types invented and used such as : fighters, jets, and bombers. Japanese Air Force World War II Aircraft World War II Aircraft B-29 Superfortress Most Important Aircraft : The Aviationist (Fighter Jet) 'Top Gun' Clip :) 'Top Gun' Clip :) (1:00 - 3:40) Kamikaze Sure they look happy to be 'soldiers' fighting in this time, but little do they know they will be blowing people away with their tasks..literally. Kamikaze - These brave college men are giving away their lives to their country. - Many say that they "seem insanely happy to be committing suicide" - They played an important role during the war by bombing the ships and other planes in combat. Why do they give their lives for a war this bad? - Pilots were university students motivated by obligation, and loyalty to family and their country. - Those who did not stay loyal to their word would not be accepted. How do you get accepted inTo the kamikazes? - They would prepare for this destiny by writing farewell letters and poems to loved ones and holding a ceremony — a drink of water that gave him a "spiritual lifting" before wedging themselves between 550-pound bombs. Purpose? Pearl Harbor (1941) A suprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base by the Japanese Navy Air Service. Pearl Harbor (1941) The United States carriers were not at the base when Japan wanted them to be so the Japanese planned a second attack. A total of 2,300 U.S. servicemen were killed and 1,143 were wounded. 70 civilians were killed. The U.S. declared war on Germany and Italy on December 11, after they declared war on the U.S.
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