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As of October 2023, it is estimated that very few World War II pilots are still alive, with estimates suggesting that the number is in the low thousands or even less. Most of these veterans are now in their late 90s or older, as the war ended in 1945. The exact number is difficult to ascertain due to the passage of time and the lack of comprehensive tracking.
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During ww2 the Japanese military code meant that it was an honor to do what?
During WW2 the Japanese military code meant that it was an honor to die for your country. This was why Japanese pilots or Kamikaze pilots were willing to commit suicide by a military air attack.
What was motivation for an American to leave home country to fight for France in Flyboys.?
Many American pilots did this in both world wars because US did not have an Air Force involved in the beginning of those wars. In WW2 many American pilots joined the Canadian and British Air Forces as well.
When did the last vet. of World War II die?
Many veterans of WW2 are still alive. They will be at least 88 years old
Why did World War 2 pilots name their planes after women?
My Uncle who flew during WW2 said they did it because you took care of your girl and she took care of you
How many soldiers were injured in the battle of Guadalcanal?
7,789+ on the US side and 0 injured for the Japs. This is because no Japs have ever been captured alive during WW2, except for one.
How many pilots were inside a spitfire?
About 20,000 American spitfire pilots died in WW2.
How many US pilots were killed in World War 2?
us in ww2
Who was the 2 pilots that died in world war 2?
Way more than two pilots died in WW2.
Who destroyed the spitfire?
During WW2 many German pilots destroyed Spitfires. During Battle of Britain,many pilots were flung straight into battle having only flown 40 hours, often only 10 of those in Spitfires.
Could you still be alive today if you were alive during world war 2?
yes you can because WW2 took place in 1945 therefore you would only be 65 years old
During ww2 the Japanese military code meant that it was an honor to do what?
During WW2 the Japanese military code meant that it was an honor to die for your country. This was why Japanese pilots or Kamikaze pilots were willing to commit suicide by a military air attack.
What did the Womens Airforce Service Pilots WASP do?
They flew planes from the manufacturing sites to the air bases during WW2 for the male pilots to use for combat missions.
Is there a list of Marine Corps Corsair pilots?
See website: USMC Corsair Aces of WW2
Name two famous Americans pilots from ww2?
David McCampbell and Cecil E. Harris
What was motivation for an American to leave home country to fight for France in Flyboys.?
Many American pilots did this in both world wars because US did not have an Air Force involved in the beginning of those wars. In WW2 many American pilots joined the Canadian and British Air Forces as well.
What are some strengths and weaknesses during the Korean war?
US Officers (especially pilots and aircrewmen) were experienced WW2 veterans. Communist leadership, pilots, aircrewmen, etc. were NOT experienced.
What is the Philippines Sea war cause in 1944?
A naval battle of WW2, in which trainee (new) Japanese Navy Pilots were shot down by experienced US Navy Pilots. Japan had lost most of their experienced combat pilots at the Battle of Midway.
