Buried WWII Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Causing Crater and Grounding Flights
A buried US bomb from the Second World War unexpectedly exploded at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, creating a large crater in a taxiway and leading to the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Explosion at Miyazaki Airport from 500-Pound US Bomb
The blast, caused by a 500-pound US bomb, occurred with no aircraft nearby, minimizing potential harm. Japanese land and transport ministry officials, along with the self-defence forces and police, confirmed the source of the explosion and determined there was no further danger at the site.
History of Unexploded Bombs in Miyazaki
Miyazaki Airport was originally constructed in 1943 as an imperial Japanese navy flight training base, used by kamikaze pilots during the war. Several unexploded bombs from US military air raids have been found in the area over the years, with this explosion serving as a stark reminder of the legacy of the Second World War in Japan. Authorities are now investigating what caused the bomb’s sudden detonation.
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