Yokosuka naval airfield
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Yokosuka naval airfield was an airfield created on Natsu Island (possibly Oppama
), near Yokosuka Naval Base
, in Tokyo Bay
. It was active in the defense of Tokyo
during World War II
and was one of the first places occupied by Allied forces
after the end of hostilities
.
35.32577°N 139.6459293°W
Oppama
Oppama may refer to:*Oppama, a location in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan*Oppama Station, a train station on the Keikyū Main Line in Japan*Oppama Base/Oppama Test Facility, a fictional location in the anime series Sky Girls...
), near Yokosuka Naval Base
United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka
U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, or Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka is a United States Navy base, in Yokosuka, Japan. Its mission is to maintain and operate base facilities for the logistic, recreational, administrative support and service of the U.S. Naval Forces Japan, U.S. 7th Fleet and...
, in Tokyo Bay
Tokyo Bay
is a bay in the southern Kantō region of Japan. Its old name was .-Geography:Tokyo Bay is surrounded by the Bōsō Peninsula to the east and the Miura Peninsula to the west. In a narrow sense, Tokyo Bay is the area north of the straight line formed by the on the Miura Peninsula on one end and on...
. It was active in the defense of Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was one of the first places occupied by Allied forces
Allies of World War II
The Allies of World War II were the countries that opposed the Axis powers during the Second World War . Former Axis states contributing to the Allied victory are not considered Allied states...
after the end of hostilities
Surrender of Japan
The surrender of Japan in 1945 brought hostilities of World War II to a close. By the end of July 1945, the Imperial Japanese Navy was incapable of conducting operations and an Allied invasion of Japan was imminent...
.
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35.32577°N 139.6459293°W