Raid on Yontan Airfield (1945 AD)

Raid on Yontan Airfield took place in 1945 AD during Battle of Okinawa.

Battle facts

Year: 1945 AD
Date: 1945-05-25
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Battle of Okinawa
Commanders (A): Francis P. Mulcahy
Commanders (B): Michio Okuyama
Casualties: approx. 4 killed 27 wounded 3 fighters destroyed 2 bombers destroyed 4 cargo planes destroyed 25 fighters damaged 2 bombers damaged 2 cargo planes damaged69+ killed 8 Ki-21s destroyed or crashed
Outcome: Limited Japanese success 38 American aircraft damaged or destroyed
Coordinates: 26.397°, 127.744°