The Battle of Guadalcanal - Episode 3: Rescue Plane Down
In the chaos of Guadalcanal, one little-known story captures something essential about the American war effort: they didn’t leave their own behind.
In this episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel dive into a remarkable and often overlooked episode from the campaign—the rescue of a downed U.S. Army Air Forces C-47 supply plane. Based on Kevin’s article “Rescue Plane Down,” this is a story of determination, improvisation, and the relentless commitment to recover both aircraft and crew under dangerous conditions.
Together, John and Kevin explore:
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