Caption | US Pilot’s Strip Chart of “The Slot” in the Solomon chain with ranges indicated from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. US aircraft flying from Henderson Field were colloquially known as the “Cactus Air Force” after their radio call sign. ww2dbase | |||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Marine Corps | |||||||
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Photos at Same Place | Solomons, British Western Pacific Territories | |||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||
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