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On Fri. 01 Sep 1944 A Japanese aircraft attacked USS Tunny with four b.....

1944-09-01

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A Japanese aircraft attacked USS Tunny with four bombs, the first two of which caused a leak in a vent riser, among other damage. Her commanding officer decided to end the patrol early to receive repairs.

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