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Yet, they took an island that cost 25,000 lives so P-51s could escort B-29s.

Yet, they took an island that cost 25,000 lives so P-51s could escort B-29s.

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The realist in me says because of politics and government contracts.

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There is a lot to that, and Grumman was deep in the pockets of the navy but did make outstanding rugged carrier based fighters. (Personally, I just love the wildcat, line holder of 1942!)