Original Wwii Army

This incredible and rare museum-grade artifact is an original World War II combat map titled "AAF AERONAUTICAL MAP". Dated 1945, this map of Okinawa was used by B-29 Superfortresses and the mainland bombing of Japan following the capture of Okinawa (Operation Iceberg) in April 1945. WWII maps marked "RESTRICTED" were done so when they were used specifically in that combat sector and contained sensitive and confidential information. This aerial navigation map of Okinawa was used by US B 29 Superfortress navigators in pilots navigating to and from the island of Okinawa on bombing missions to mainland Japan in 1945. Okinawa, located in the East China Sea, was an essential strategic military airbase for the United States during the final stages of World War II. The island provided a critical location for the United States to launch air raids on mainland Japan, which proved crucial in ending the war. This essay will explore the role of Okinawa as a strategic military airbase in 1945, along with the aircraft that used it to bomb mainland Japan. The Battle of Okinawa, which began on April 1, 1945, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War II. The island was strategically important because it was the last remaining Japanese stronghold between the American forces and mainland Japan. It was also an important location for airbases, as it provided a launching point for bombers to attack mainland Japan. The United States launched a massive assault on Okinawa, which resulted in heavy casualties for both the Japanese and American forces.

The battle lasted for almost three months, and the island was finally secured on June 22, 1945. Once the island was secured, the United States began to develop Okinawa into a strategic military airbase.

The airbase, named Kadena Air Base, became the largest American airbase in the Pacific. Kadena Air Base had two runways, which could accommodate any aircraft in the American arsenal.

The airbase was strategically located, as it was only a short flight from mainland Japan, and it provided a location for American aircraft to refuel and rearm before launching bombing raids on Japan. The aircraft that used Kadena Air Base to bomb mainland Japan included the B-29 Superfortress, the P-51 Mustang, and the P-47 Thunderbolt. The B-29 Superfortress was the primary bomber used by the United States in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The B-29 had a range of 3,250 miles, which made it possible to fly from Okinawa to Japan and back.
The B-29 was also equipped with a new type of bomb, called the atomic bomb, which was used to end the war. The P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt were fighter planes used to escort the B-29 bombers. In conclusion, Okinawa played a critical role in the United States' victory in World War II. The island provided a strategic location for American bombers to launch air raids on mainland Japan. The airbase at Okinawa, named Kadena Air Base, was the largest American airbase in the Pacific and had two runways, which could accommodate any aircraft in the American arsenal. The use of Okinawa as a strategic military airbase played a crucial role in ending the war, and it remains an important location for the United States military today. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Documents & Maps". The seller is "premierrelics" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Theme: Militaria
• Region of Origin: United States