Today in World War II History—May 2, 1943

RAAF Spitfires taking off from airfield near Darwin, Australia, 24 March 1943 (Australian War Memorial: 014484)

80 Years Ago—May 2, 1943: Japanese bomb Darwin in 54th air raid on Australia; RAAF shoots down a bomber and five Zeros, but loses eight Spitfire fighter planes.

In a Fireside Chat, Pres. Franklin Roosevelt appeals to striking coal miners to return to work.\

US poster based on Roosevelt’s May 2, 1943 Fireside Chat (US National Archives)

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