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    Tainan 臺南市 (T’ai-nan)  Taiwan (Formosa)
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USAAF Nov 7, 1943
Location
Lat 22° 59' 27N Long 120° 12' 48E  Tainan is located at an elevation of 78' / 23m on the southwest coast of Formosa (Taiwan). Also known as Tainan City or T’ai-nan. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of Formosa. Today located in the Southern Taiwan Region in Taiwan in the Republic of China (ROC).

Wartime History
Tainan was occupied by the Japanese for the duration of the Pacific War. Starting in early March 1945 attacked by American fighters and bombers until the middle of July 1945.

American missions against Tainan
March 1, 1945–July 10, 1945

Tainan Airfield
Japanese airfield used during the Pacific War still in use today as Tainan Airport.

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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