Yokota Airfield (Yokota AFB, Fussa)

Tokyo | Japan

 

Location
Located near Tokyo.

Wartime History
Based the evaluation department and maitence division of the Army, that often flew combat in the last months of the war.

American Occupaion
After occupation by US forces, and used heavily until the runway became unservicable due to constant usage. Post war, the FEAF Bomber Command, 92nd and 97th Bomber Wings (B-29s) and 25th Fighter Wing, and other units.

Units based at Yokota
2nd Combat Cargo Group (C-46) ? - Dec 1945 to Atsugi
3rd BG (A-20 & A-26)
41st FS (P-51, F-86) Irumagawa Mar 25, 50 - Aug 13, 54 to Anderson

  Ki-61-II Kai Tony Constructor's Number 61217
    Displayed until 1969, then moved to Chairan Kamikaze Museum


 
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