They almost succeeded at destroying the Golden Gate bridge, but the superior air force of the U. S. defeated them after only 2 bombs were dropped with both missing the bridge by at least 500 ft.

他们差点就毁灭了金门大桥，但是就在两颗炸弹离大桥500英尺的地方被优良的美国空军击毁。

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