Washing Machine Charlie
"Washing Machine Charlie" was a well-known character, however with two manifestations. Bob describes
one in his January 14, 1944 Diary entry:
"Washing Machine Charlie" paid us a visit - the first since we have
been here. Tojo’s son was supposed to have been killed at Guadalcanal on the 13th and each month on the night of
the 13th a lone raider goes there to dump his load. Quite often he saves part of his load for here.
The other was also a lone Japanese bomber, whose distinctive unsynchronized engine (resminiscent of an old Maytag) and random bombing were more
disruptive and unnerving than destructive. (Google search: 153 results)
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