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A Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" painted in special markings for the carrying of Japanese delegates preparing for the formal surrender arrives at Ie Shima on the first leg of a trip that utlimately took the delegates to the Philippines in a C-54 transport plane. This image was taken on August 19, 1945, sixty-eight years ago today.
One of the Japanese commanders got off one of there and presented his sword in surrender to my Dad, who was standing by his L-3 to fly him on the the official surrender site.
I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of a war where there were two easily distinguished sides and one of those sides officially gives up and concedes.
Wow!!! That is AMAZING!!! Truly something to be proud of!!!!
That's something major....know you are proud of Pop
Thats great maj. bet your proud of him.
Great story and pic. Thanks for sharing Tommy.
Awesome. Thanks for the photo and story.Quote:
Originally Posted by majflyboy
Awesome pic and amazing story Major. Two war heroes in the same family. As an American and a vet, I want to say thank you and your Pop. You make us proud.
That is certainly a "peace" of history. Thx for sharing..
Wow! Does he still have the sword?
That is history worth remembering. Thanks!
Gives me goosebumps maj. What a piece of history your dad was in involved in. I salute you and him both for your service to our country.
That's a great piece of history you have there Major!You and your dad are both heroes in my book. Thanks for sharing it with us!