As early as 4 March 1945, while fighting was still taking place, the B-29 Dinah Might of the USAAF 9th Bomb Group reported it was low on fuel near the island and requested an emergency landing. Despite enemy fire, the airplane landed on the Allied-controlled section of the island (South Field) without incident and was serviced, refueled and departed.
as early as 4 march 1945 while fighting was still taking place the b-29 dinah might of the usaaf 9th bomb group reported it was low on fuel near the island and requested an emergency landing despite enemy fire the airplane landed on the allied-controlled section of the island (south field) without incident and was serviced refueled and departed