Us Official Photographs
Wreckage of an United States Plane Caused by Jap Attack on Yonton
1945-05-24
Wreckage of an United States plane caused by Jap attack on Yonton Field, Okinawa on 24 May 1945. There were 12 planes that made an attempt to lend on the field and demolish aircraft with hand grenades, magnetic mines, knee mortors and various forms of explosive charges. Surviving Japs managed to destroy 2 C-46s, 1 C-47, 1 C-54, 1 PB4Y2 and several fighters.