020617-N-0252D-002 Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan (Jun. 17, 2002) -- Former President George H. Bush greets Sailors stationed in Japan during a visit to the islands of Iwo Jima and Chi Chi Jima. On Sept. 2, 1944 Bush’s plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire and went down while making a bombing run on a communications installation. He bailed out and was rescued by the submarine USS Finback (SS 230). Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Michael Damron. (RELEASED) US Navy 020617-N-0252D-002 Former President George H. Bush greets Sailors

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