Bombing Of Yawata
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| 75 heavy bombers | 24 fighters; Anti-aircraft artillery |
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| 57 aircrew, 1 journalist 7 heavy bombers | Light damage |
| United States | Japan |
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| ID | 2918629 |
About Bombing Of Yawata
The Bombing of Yawata on the night of 15/16 June 1944 was the first air raid on the Japanese home islands conducted by United States Army Air Forces strategic bombers during World War II. The raid was undertaken by 75 B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers staging from bases in China.
