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Lieutenant Commander Richard (Dick) Halsey Best (WW2 dive bomber) sank two Japanese aircraft carriers in one day

Jun 8, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Lieutenant Commander Richard (Dick) Halsey Best (WW2 dive bomber) sank two Japanese aircraft carriers in one day

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