[Photo] United States Army Air Forces Major John Mitchell, circa 1944. Major Mitchell planned and led the Yamamoto mission on 18 Apr 1943. Note the Navy Cross ribbon on his uniform shirt awarded for the Yamamoto mission.

United States Army Air Forces Major John Mitchell, circa 1944. Major Mitchell planned and led the Yamamoto mission on 18 Apr 1943. Note the Navy Cross ribbon on his uniform shirt awarded for the Yamamoto mission.

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United States Army Air Forces Major John Mitchell, circa 1944. Major Mitchell planned and led the Yamamoto mission on 18 Apr 1943. Note the Navy Cross ribbon on his uniform shirt awarded for the Yamamoto mission. ww2dbase

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1944

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