Fighting 17 the Jolly Rogers

Summary This is the story of Navy squadron VF-17, the amazing Jolly Rogers. Flying their beloved "Hogs," the F4U-1 Corsair, they cleared the skies of 154 Japanese planes in 76 days of combat over the Solomon Islands. While never losing a bomber to enemy attack, Fighting 17 destroyed the heart of Japanese fighter command over Bougainville and Rabaul paving the way for the Allied advance in the Pacific. As related by the squadron's skipper, Tom Blackburn, and four of his men, the events of 1943-44 are enhanced by splendid film footage, personal photographs, and the memories of those who were there. This is the true story, the excitement, the agony, humor and sadness of a legendary tour of duty that will never be forgotten as long as pilots take to the air in combat. View more details

Fighting 17 the Jolly Rogers

Directed : Tom Jenz

Written : Bill Semans Tom Jenz

Stars : Unknown

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Genres : History War Documentary

Release date : Jan 2, 1990

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Kenwood Productions website

Language : English

Filming locations : Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Production companies : Kenwood Productions

Summary This is the story of Navy squadron VF-17, the amazing Jolly Rogers. Flying their beloved "Hogs," the F4U-1 Corsair, they cleared the skies of 154 Japanese planes in 76 days of combat over the Solomon Islands. While never losing a bomber to enemy attack, Fighting 17 destroyed the heart of Japanese fighter command over Bougainville and Rabaul paving the way for the Allied advance in the Pacific. As related by the squadron's skipper, Tom Blackburn, and four of his men, the events of 1943-44 are enhanced by splendid film footage, personal photographs, and the memories of those who were there. This is the true story, the excitement, the agony, humor and sadness of a legendary tour of duty that will never be forgotten as long as pilots take to the air in combat. View more details

Details

Genres : History War Documentary

Release date : Jan 2, 1990

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Kenwood Productions website

Language : English

Filming locations : Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Production companies : Kenwood Productions

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