B-17F "The Reckless Mountain Boys" 41-24518 Nippon News Film
Still from Nippon News film, recorded by Hajime Yoshida, May 8, 1943

"May 7: B-17 which planned an attack on our South Pacific base was shot down by our sea eagles. Once, natives stared wide-eyed with wonder and envy at US & British material civilization. However they are delighted by Japanese strength to actually look at it now. They cooperate with the Imperial Army heartily."

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October 6, 2009