Temple Protected from Japanese Bomber

MYTH: Japanese pilot tries to bomb Hawaii temple

UNCONFIRMED

According to this legend, during WWII a Japanese fighter pilot flew over the Hawaii temple and decided to bomb it. But when he flew back around he was unable find the temple. He later joined the Church after seeing a picture of the temple.

This is a wonderful story teaching that even during times of war, we can be led to the gospel. However, despite the many people who claim that they know for sure that this story is true, there is absolutely no convincing verification or documentation.