The 88th RS: a Dyess connection to Pearl Harbor
A B-17E Flying Fortress sits on Hickam Field during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. Dyess’ has a unique connection to Pearl Harbor that stems from the 88th Reconnaissance Squadron, which is now the 436th Training Squadron. Aircrew assigned to the 88th RS flew six B-17s during a scheduled mission to the Philippines to deliver aircraft. They were unknowingly attacked when entering Pearl Harbor to refuel the aircraft. They successfully evaded the Japanese attackers by showing the maneuverability of the B-17, repairing the damaged aircraft and eventually landing in Australia. (Courtesy photo)
PHOTO BY:
Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant
VIRIN:
161209-F-XX000-001.JPG
FULL SIZE:
0.09 MB
CAMERA
N/A
LENS
N/A
APERTURE
N/A
No camera details available.
IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN
Read More
This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release.
If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit.
Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other
DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at
https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations,
which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and
trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings
regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.