The capture of Guam, Tinian and Saipan in the late summer of 1944 brought Imperial Japan into range of the B-29 Super Fortress. 

For the first time in history, Imperial Japan was now vulnerable to attack from an external enemy.  Twentieth Air Force B-29 deployments began in late 1944.  Thus began a steadily increasing number of air raids, with an increasing number of bombers.  

Guam is 1,500 miles from Tokyo.  Conducting B-29 missions over this distance required at least 14 hours of flight time.  The details of these missions are worthy of study in the current period of tensions.  This graphic illustrates the tactics and resources that were required to conduct a long range strike over the open ocean.  

Study of this particular raid, with it’s target of Tokyo, can stimulate greater consideration of the requirements for such an undertaking.  This graphic is intended as a professional development aid for American forces deployed to the Indo-Pacific, and our regional allies who may not be aware of the operational and tactical lessons of long range strike operations.    

Data is derived from after action reports and primary sources.


- Photographic quality ink jet print, achieved with Lucia pigment inks on heavy weight museum grade - archival fine art matte paper

- Product Dimensions – 44 inch width x 60 inch height (112 cm width x 152 cm height)

We provide the print.  Clients will need to have the print professionally mounted and framed.  A custom made frame will be required.  

Price $6,000