Researchers from NOAA Ocean Exploration revealed groundbreaking findings at the USS Yorktown shipwreck site, including the discovery of previously unseen aircraft from the Battle of Midway. On April 20, the remotely operated vehicle uncovered wreckage of at least three Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers along with a hand-painted mural chronicling the Yorktown's voyages. This exploration represents the first identification of aircraft from the pivotal 1942 battle, enhancing our understanding of the historical event and the naval engagements between the US and Japan.
"Previous exploration at Midway investigated ships engaged in the battle; however, the dive on April 20 resulted in the extraordinary discovery of aircraft that fought at Midway lying underwater, on the actual battlefield."
"One of the aircraft was still fully armed with a bomb attached in the release cradle. It was likely part of the Yorktown's reserve force on the first morning of the battle, officials said."
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