On 01SEP2020, vintage World War Two aircraft (and a post war Trojan trainer) flew over Oahu, Hawaii, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2 in the Pacific (V-J Day).
Takeoffs & landings, video via U.S. Indo-Pacific Command:
Photos by Master Sergeant Andrew Porch, Technical Sergeant Anthony Nelson, Staff Sergeant Mikaley Kline, Sergeant Ryan Jenkins, Sergeant Sarah Sangster, Petty Officer First Class Gilbert Bolibol and Lieutenant Darin Russell.
P-51D Mustang.
Watch how the vintage aircraft found their way to Hawaii, by boat.
B-25 ‘Old Glory’ is a true combat vet, video interview by Specialist Carlie Lopez:
Twin engined B-25 Mitchell and single engine Avenger.
Video from T-6 Texan owner Jason Karlin showing Avenger and another T-6/SNJ:
B-25 and Catalina Flying Boat.
What it is like to fly in a PBY, video via U.S. Indo-Pacific Command:
A young PBY owner tells war stories, video by Specialist Carlie Lopez:
SNJ/T-6 Texan trainer taxis on Wheeler Army Airfield, 27AUG2020.
U.S. Army video interview (by Specialist Carlie Lopez) of T-6 Texan owner:
View of USS Missouri, the battleship where Japanese officials signed the documents of surrender.
Video by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command concerning Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz’s thoughts about the 02SEP1945 surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri (BB 63):
F4F/FM-2 Wildcat.
Stearman-Kaydet.
Kaydet owner explains what his plane did during WW2. Video by Ryan Jenkins:
Developed during WW2, but not used in the war, an F8F Bearcat taxis on Wheeler Army Airfield, 27AUG2020.
Proud F8F owner explains how German engineering helped make the Bearcat the best interceptor, and the first Blue Angel, only jet powered aircraft could beat it. Video by Ryan Jenkins: