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Lt. Dan Githens in VMTB-143 livery. |
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Bombing practice on a towed target. |
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Reverse of previous picture. A lethal hit! |
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Jeannie and Dan Githens in Santa Barbara. |
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At San Pedro Harbor, April 1945. (l to r) the Githens, Hays, Worlunds and Pattersons. |
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Bill and Ni Patterson Apr45. |
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(l to r) Billy Hay, K.O. Misamore (KIA 6/45), Dan Githens and Bill Patterson |
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The carrier's aft elevator is down. |
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Dan Githens congratulates Billy Hay for 1000th landing on the Gilbert Islands. |
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Dan Githens (left) in front of P79. |
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