Pilots,
February 19 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most famous encounters between the United States of America and the Empire of Japan during WWII. The eponymous island just south of the Japanese mainland became the setting for a 35-day engagement, pitting over 70,000 U.S. soldiers against the outnumbered, but defiant, Japanese defenders. Although the outcome of the battle was never in doubt, due largely to the U.S.’s unbroken total air superiority over the island, ‘Operation Detachment’ (the codename for the battle), is still remembered as one of the most glorified examples of amphibian warfare that WWII has ever produced. Remember the soldiers of Mount Suribachi as you enjoy some welcome bonuses and discounts this weekend!
‘Battle of Iwo Jima’ Special | |
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All offers and mission will be available |
Double Crew XP
50% discount on all paint shop items
Up to 50% discount on all ammunition
50% discount on the following planes:
Brewster F2A Buffalo |
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Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero |
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Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero |
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Grumman F4F Wildcat |
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Lockheed P-38F Lightning |
30% discount on the following planes:
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair |
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Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero |
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Lockheed P-38J Lightning |
Opt for either American or Japanese aircraft this weekend and be rewarded with 1 free day of Premium Account if you lead either side to a commanding victory!
Mission: Raising the Flag | |
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Goal |
Win 15 battles flying the required aircraft. |
Reward |
1 day of Premium Account |
Conditions |
Can be achieved only once per account. Available for Japanese and US aircraft only |
How about a round in the Pacific to recreate the battle, pilots?