“Tokyo Local” (Z-Square 26). B-29-45-BW Superfortress, s/n 42-24687
882nd BS, 500th BG, 20th AF. Lost on the December 13, 1944 mission to bomb the Mitsubishi aircraft engine factory at Nagoya, Japan. Damaged by flak it was ditched on the return trip with an engine on fire. All eleven crew members were KIA. Shown taking off from Saipan . (Photo from D. Sheley collection)
