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The Kamikaze
The Kamikaze, or special attack corps were groups of Army and Naval aviators tasked with the destruction of allied Naval ships. Some of these pilots would be specifically tasked with ramming their aircraft into ships or other designated targets. While other members of the unit would act as a screening force for those designated. One popular and lasting myth that exists is that these pilots were given little training beyond the rudimentary operation of the aircraft. While this may be true in some cases, it was not for the overall number of pilots. These pilots saw themselves as engaging viable military targets and did so out of military necessity.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild/Released 220516-M-AF005-1362.JPG

May 23, 2022

The Kamikaze The Kamikaze, or special attack corps were groups of Army and Naval aviators tasked with the destruction of allied Naval ships. Some of these pilots would be specifically tasked with ramming their aircraft into ships or other designated targets. While other members of the unit would act as a screening force for those designated. One popular and lasting myth that exists is that these pilots were given little training beyond the rudimentary operation of the aircraft. While this may be true in some cases, it was not for the overall number of pilots. These pilots saw themselves as engaging viable military targets and did so out of military necessity.

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Canon EOS-1D X

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EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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28/10

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1/160

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640

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