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Planes return from mission

Released These planes have just returned from a mission where they confirmed 5 Zeros and Dive Bombers. Note the 1,000-pound bombs laying along the side of the taxiway. These bombs are to be used to mine the field. Also note that part of the planes are being serviced directly from the 55-gallon drums while others are being fueled from a gaso-line truck. Note the far truck has a load of belly tanks which are being delivered to the freighters who lost theirs in combat. Curtiss P-40 (China) Airplanes