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From: swilliam@dtoa1.dt.navy.mil (Williams)
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Subject: Re: Japanese Midway Wargame (Was Re: "Computer Models")
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Date: 15 Jan 91 02:23:31 GMT
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From: swilliam@dtoa1.dt.navy.mil (Williams)

> In the actual battle, B-17s attacked the Japanese force on more than 
> one occasion and failed to score a single hit!

As I understand, the B-17s were dropping the bombs way up from the 30,000
foot altitude.  Naturally, it is extremely hard to hit a moving target
(ship) from that altitude, especially when the ship is steaming at 30
knots.

This brings up the question:  Has a B-17 ever scored a hit on a moving
ship from the 30,000 foot altitude?