Warm-Up – 10/13 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the allies position by the summer of 1942. Describe the Japanese military strength with respect to US and Britain and their aircraft and their production. Describe Japan’s objectives in the Pacific campaign. What was the primary weapon used during the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway? With the loss of aircraft carriers, what did Japan utilize as a means to attack allied ships?

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Warm-Up – 10/13 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the allies position by the summer of 1942. Describe the Japanese military strength with respect to US and Britain and their aircraft and their production. Describe Japan’s objectives in the Pacific campaign. What was the primary weapon used during the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway? With the loss of aircraft carriers, what did Japan utilize as a means to attack allied ships?

The Pacific Campaign Japanese / Allied Strength After the attack on Pearl Harbor – Japan launched simultaneous attacks on Midway Island, Wake Island, Guam, Hong Kong, Thailand, Burma and Dutch East Indies. Allies had been pushed all the way back to Australia by the summer of 1942 Japan had achieved its original war plan

Warm-Up – 10/13 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the allies position by the summer of 1942. Describe the Japanese military strength with respect to US and Britain and their aircraft and their production. Describe Japan’s objectives in the Pacific campaign. What was the primary weapon used during the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway? With the loss of aircraft carriers, what did Japan utilize as a means to attack allied ships?

The Pacific Campaign Japanese / Allied Strength Militarily, Japan was stronger than Britain or the US. Britain was totally occupied with Germany, so they couldn’t help in the Pacific.

The Pacific Campaign Japanese / Allied Strength Japan had 2,400,000 well- trained men and 3,000,000 reserves. They had 7,500 aircraft and were making 400 more every month.

Warm-Up – 10/13 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the allies position by the summer of 1942. Describe the Japanese military strength with respect to US and Britain and their aircraft and their production. Describe Japan’s objectives in the Pacific campaign. What was the primary weapon used during the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway? With the loss of aircraft carriers what did Japan utilize as a means to attack allied ships?

The Pacific Campaign Japanese / Allied Strength Japanese objectives were all the same in each: Air superiority Follow with invasion Japanese controlled the air that made the Allies impossible to resupply The Allies would then surrender

Warm-Up – 10/13 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the allies position by the summer of 1942. Describe the Japanese military strength with respect to US and Britain and their aircraft and their production. Describe Japan’s objectives in the Pacific campaign. What was the primary weapon used during the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway? With the loss of aircraft carriers what did Japan utilize as a means to attack allied ships?

The Pacific Campaign Air Power Stops the Japanese Advance Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway were naval battles but were fought entirely by aircraft. The aircraft carrier was the primary weapon

The Pacific Campaign Air Power Stops the Japanese Advance US began to turn the tide against the Japanese using aircraft carriers as the primary weapon The battle to retake the Pacific was just beginning and the upcoming island- hopping campaign would get worse before better. This was a determined enemy.

Warm-Up – 10/13 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the allies position by the summer of 1942. Describe the Japanese military strength with respect to US and Britain and their aircraft and their production. Describe Japan’s objectives in the Pacific campaign. What was the primary weapon used during the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway? With the loss of aircraft carriers what did Japan utilize as a means to attack allied ships?

The Pacific Campaign Air Power Stops the Japanese Advance Late in 1944 with the loss of carriers the Japanese started using kamikazes Over 5,000 airmen gave their lives aiming to sink US aircraft carriers Produced heavy damage and many US causalities

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THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 13 1860 — Successful aerial photos taken by William Black from a balloon, Boston, Massachusetts.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 13 1922 — Liberty Engine Builder's Trophy Race won by a speed of 128.8 mph.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 13 1931 — Canadian pilot Godfrey Dean performs the first loop in an autogiro, at Willow Field, near Philadelphia.

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October 2015 Mighty 8th Museum Chapter 5 Quiz 4 5 Chapter 4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 5 Chapter 4 US Enters War Pearl Harbor 6 European Campaign North Africa 7 Theories of Early Air Power 8 D-Day Chap 4 Quiz 9 Mighty 8th Museum 10   11 12 Pacific Campaign 13 Island Hopping 14 Doolittle Raid Atomic Bomb Chap 4 Test 1st Quarter Ends Grades Due 15 Lessons Learned 16 FLIGHTLINE 17 18 19 Chapter 5 Military Developments Separate Air Force Wartime Advances 20 Jet Propulsion “Vengeance Weapons” Helicopters 21 Berlin Airlift Korean War 22 Korean War 23 Chapter 5 Quiz HALF-DAY SCHOOL 24 25 26 Commercial Aviation General Aviation 27 Aviation R & D 28 Vietnam War Phase 1 and 2 29 Phase 3 and 4 30 Chap 5 Quiz 31

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Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War 1939 - 1945

Today’s Mission Requirements Identify in writing the reasons the Japanese-held islands located in the southwest Pacific had to be captured by the Allies. Describe in writing Major General Kenney’s strategy that led to the flexibility of air power and its use in the Pacific Campaign. EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come?

Island Hopping Campaign Video of the Day Island Hopping Campaign

The Pacific Campaign On the Offensive: Island Hopping Through the Southwest Pacific The war in Europe was fought over a large land base roughly 1/3 the size of the US War in Pacific involved fighting over several hundred separate island scattered over millions of square miles.

The Pacific Campaign On the Offensive: Island Hopping Through the Southwest Pacific As islands were conquered, the US would build airfields and then use them to support flying and refueling missions.

The Pacific Campaign On the Offensive: Island Hopping Through the Southwest Pacific If the Allies could control the islands they could begin strategic bombing of the Japanese islands.

The Pacific Campaign

The Pacific Campaign On the Offensive: Island Hopping Through the Southwest Pacific The Battle for the islands of the Mariana’s (Guam, Saipan, and Tinian) The Fighting was intense Japanese casualties 40,000 US casualties Over 25,000

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power After victories on Guam, Saipan and the Marinas islands, long-range bombing could now take place.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power General Douglas MacArthur was in charge of the island-hopping campaign. He had two goals: Retain control of the Philippines Capture the islands necessary to launch a bombing campaign against Japan

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power The Pacific Campaign was a second priority behind the European campaign, and MacArthur felt the elements of his command were inadequate.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power The air forces were in bad shape. There were only 150 American planes and 70 Australian aircraft that worked. The aircraft were spread all over the Pacific. Replacements and supplies were a problem and morale was low.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power Major General Kenney was MacArthur’s air commander. He used a different strategy for the Pacific theatre.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power He bombed from low altitudes and attached parachutes to the bombs so the airplane had time to get out of the way. – Para-frag bombs

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power He also had the bombs filled with white phosphorous, which caused streams of fire to shoot out from the bombs. – “Kenney cocktail” Jungles, aircraft, buildings, and troop shelters would catch fire and be destroyed.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power Two main objectives for the new weapons: Attacking shipping cut off the bases from supplies Attacking the bases destroying the aircraft and supplies on the ground

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power The function of the air force was to clear the air and destroy the enemy’s bases This would allow Allied ground forces to invade and take control of the islands.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power The Japanese had to be stopped from invading Australia – getting troops there by ship would take over two weeks Transport aircraft, including converted B-17s, were moving them in at 600 per day

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power The Battle of Bismarck Sea located north of New Guinea marked the beginning of the end. Gen Kenney launched a coordinated attack with all aircraft he had.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power P-38 Lightnings fought the Japanese escorts for air superiority While battle was high in the sky B-17s came under to bomb Japanese ships Under them, B-25s and Australian Beauforts came in with torpedos

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power A follow-up attack was conducted by 12 more B-25s who skipped 500-lbs into the sides of the Japanese ships – like skipping rocks on a lake

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power 13 men killed, 12 wounded, and 6 aircraft lost – the Air Force sunk 12 of the 18 ship convoy. The Japanese resupply was now cutoff – without supplies they could not hold off US forces

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power Kenney’s techniques and the cutting off of Japanese supplies contributed to the Allies’ victories in the Pacific.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power After victories on Guam, Saipan and the Marinas islands, long-range bombing could now take place.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power Iwo Jima was the next and most important island for the next stage in the island hopping campaign and the eventual bombing of Japan

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Today’s Mission Requirements Identify in writing the reasons the Japanese-held islands located in the southwest Pacific had to be captured by the Allies. Describe in writing Major General Kenney’s strategy that led to the flexibility of air power and its use in the Pacific Campaign. EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come?

The Pacific Campaign On the Offensive: Island Hopping Through the Southwest Pacific As islands were conquered, the US would build airfields and then use them to support flying and refueling missions.

The Pacific Campaign On the Offensive: Island Hopping Through the Southwest Pacific If the Allies could control the islands they could begin strategic bombing of the Japanese islands.

Today’s Mission Requirements Identify in writing the reasons the Japanese-held islands located in the southwest Pacific had to be captured by the Allies. Describe in writing Major General Kenney’s strategy that led to the flexibility of air power and its use in the Pacific Campaign. EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come?

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power He bombed from low altitudes and attached parachutes to the bombs so the airplane had time to get out of the way. – Para-frag bombs

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power He also had the bombs filled with white phosphorous, which caused streams of fire to shoot out from the bombs. – “Kenney cocktail” Jungles, aircraft, buildings, and troop shelters would catch fire and be destroyed.

The Pacific Campaign The Flexibility of Air Power Two main objectives for the new weapons: Attacking shipping cut off the bases from supplies Attacking the bases destroying the aircraft and supplies on the ground

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Lesson Closure - 3 – 2 - 1 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson. 3. List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson.

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SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.

Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief Must Use Safety Glasses Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES – knives only out when cutting Must Use Cutting Mats All Areas will remain clean and organized Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 10 minutes prior to class ending Class safety monitor will insure areas are clean and safe at all times

SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.

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Across 3. This country's defeat was the priority 4. Aircraft used to escort B-17s 7. Served as the Prime Minister of Britain 8. Known as the "Father of the RAF" 9. The bombing of these made fuel scarce   Down 1. Group of women that ferried aircraft 2. German Field Marshall known as the Desert Fox 4. American who said Navy should have at least 20 aircraft carriers 5. This was the Top Secret bombsight used in precision bombing 6. Air power priority strategy that isolates the battle area