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1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You DieRyukyu Islands
- Vicinity: Okinawa
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1945/01/22 | Ens Frank H Bissell | Died | Pilot Frank Bissell and gunner William Hoppes Moore, flying a TBM Avenger, press their aircraft low in an attack on the Japanese airfield at Kikai. During the assault, the plane goes down in flames and crashing into the sea. There are no survivors. |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Okinawa |
| Physiographic | Type | AsNotedIn |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Islands | Archipelago |
| Physiography | |
|---|---|
| Physiographic feature | Archipelago |
| Particulars for Ryukyu Islands: | |
|---|---|
| Historic Use | Natural Feature |
| Sight Category | Terrestrial Feature |
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