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| Location Miyako Jima is the largest island in the Miyako Islands (Miyako Island Group) in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. Also known as Miyako Shima, Miyakojima. In English known as Miyako Island. Surrounded by the East China Sea. Wartime History During the Pacific War, Japanese forces built Miyako Airfield on the island. Starting in late 1944 attacked by Allied fighters and bombers until the end of the Pacific War. Occupied by the Japanese until the official surrender of Japan. Allied missions against Miyako October 13, 1944–July 31, 1945 Miyako Airfield Located on the western side of Miyako Island. Miyako Airfield (No. 2) Located on the western side of Miyako Island. Miyako Airfield (No. 3) Located on the western side of Miyako Island. F6F-3 Hellcat 41715 Pilot Flinn ditched October 13, 1944 pilot POW, died in captivity References Heaven High, Ocean Deep pages 140-141 Contribute
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