The Tactic that made the American Pilot of WW2: The Thach Weave The Thach Weave was an innovative aerial combat tactic developed during World War II, named after its creator, Lieutenant Commander John Thach. It emerged prominently in 1942 as a response to the challenges faced by American pilots in the Pacific Theater, particularly against the superior turning capabilities of Japanese Zeros. The tactic involved two fighter planes flying in a coordinated formation, allowing one pilot to draw an en
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