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unusual facts about United States Army Air Force



American military technology during World War II

The motives of President Harry Truman, the United States Army Air Force (USAAF), and the United States Navy came under suspicion, and the USAAF and Navy released statements that it was necessary in order to make Japan surrender.

Bombing of Yokkaichi in World War II

A total of 89 B-29 Superfortress bombers of the United States Army Air Force’s 313rd Bombardment Wing targeted the center of the city with a major firebombing attack rather than its military and industrial zones on the outskirts.

Oodnadatta Airport

It was utilised by the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 34 Squadron to courier equipment and stores, transport troops and utilised by RAAF and United States Army Air Force fighter and bomber aircraft en route to Darwin, Northern Territory.

Rosignano Marittimo

During World War II a major United States Army Air Force base was located near Rosignano, controlled by the Twelfth Air Force.

Saint-Pierre-du-Mont Airfield

Located just north of Saint-Pierre-du-Mont along the English Channel coast, it was a United States Army Air Force temporary airfield established shortly after the D-Day landings in France.

Theodore Van Kirk

Theodore Van Kirk (born 27 February 1921 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania) is a former United States Army Air Force navigator.


see also

Area bombing directive

It was approved by the Combined Chiefs of Staff at their 65th meeting on 21 January 1943 and issued by the British and United States Army Air Force Commanders on 4 February 1943.