Reel Number: 220420-02
Color: Colour
Sound: SD
Year / Date: 1943
Country: Pacific
Location:
TC Begins: 14:07:01
TC Ends: 14:09:07
Duration: 00:02:06
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Jay Zeamer, Medal of Honor Winner 14:07:16 16Jun43 Pilots briefed. B-17 from New Guinea to Buka airdrome in Solomon Islands on a photographic reconnaissance mission. 20 Japanese planes attack during mapping run. Guns on planes firing. Zeamer hit in both arms & legs during 40 minute battle. Illustrations show pilots inside plane. Still planes shot down & crashing on ground. Still of Captain Jay Zeamer smiling in hospital. Medal of Honor Winner. WWII - Aviation Fighting; WW2 Awards; 1940s;