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At 7:42 a.m. on August 17th, 1942, Captain Paul Gun transformed the Douglas A-20 Havoc into an unstoppable war machine, mounting 50 caliber guns in the nose where the bombardier once sat. Facing impossible odds in the Southwest Pacific, Gun pioneered the “Strafer” concept—modifying B-25 Mitchells with forward-firing guns and cannons to attack Japanese ships at point-blank range.

This cinematic black-and-white documentary follows Gun’s journey from Brisbane airfields to the decisive Battle of the Bismar Sea, where 12 B-25 Strafers and 30 A-20 Havocs annihilated a Japanese convoy, sinking eight transports and four destroyers, all while pioneering tactics that would redefine air combat. From test flights in Australia to North American Aviation’s factory modifications, this story highlights innovation, human courage, and the strategic genius that helped turn the tide in the Pacific.

Experience the tension, strategy, and sacrifice of one man who changed the course of the war—and whose legacy lives on in every modern attack aircraft.

Watch to see how Paul Gun’s “impossible gunship” became the most effective anti-shipping weapon in the Pacific Theater.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This video presents dramatized storytelling inspired by World War II events found in publicly available sources. It is created for entertainment purposes and may not reflect complete historical accuracy. For verified information, refer to academic research and official archives