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The Japanese Aerial Experience Over Pearl Harbor

As part of a commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, two of the Japanese aviators who flew during the attack ta… read more

As part of a commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, two of the Japanese aviators who flew during the attack talked about their experiences on December 7, 1941. They were assisted by Mr. Yoshida. Mr. Wengert gave opening remarks. Paul Cobbett served as translator.

Zenji Abe was a dive bomber pilot from the aircraft carrier Akagi. He is the author of The Emperor’s Sea Eagle: A Memoir of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Takeshi Maeda was a warrant officer and aviator from the aircraft carrier Kaga. He saw action at Pearl Harbor as a crew member aboard a torpedo plane that attacked Battleship Row. Jiro Yoshida was a Zero pilot who saw service in the defense of Japan. After the war, he helped formulate the Japanese Naval Aviators Veterans Society. close

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Program ID:
195674-4
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
First Aired:
Dec 21, 2006 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 22, 2006 | 2:27pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 21, 2006 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 22, 2006 | 12:30am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 22, 2006 | 2:27pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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