US Army B-17E aircraft, at Hickam Air Field, after landing safely. When the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Oahu's military installations on 7 December 1941, their planes bombed and strafed Hickam to eliminate air opposition. Hickam suffered extensive damage and aircraft losses, with 189 people killed and 303 wounded.


US Army B-17E aircraft, at Hickam Air Field, after landing safely. When the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Oahu's military installations on 7 December 1941, their planes bombed and strafed Hickam to eliminate air opposition. Hickam suffered extensive damage and aircraft losses, with 189 people killed and 303 wounded.


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