Mission starts, B-29 bombers take off, US Army Pacific War, 1945

The transcript describes a military mission involving a 1500-mile journey across the Pacific to Tokyo. It details the logistics of the 314th Airborne, including the number of planes, their takeoff sequence, and the challenges faced. Additional preparations at Tinian and Saipan are also highlighted, with more aircraft joining the mission.

What is the destination of the 1500-mile journey described in the first section?

• Tokyo

• London

• New York

• Sydney

How many planes are involved in the 314th's takeoff?

• 50 planes

• 200 planes

• 145 planes

• 100 planes

What is considered the most challenging part of the B-29 takeoff?

• Landing

• Mid-flight navigation

• The first long moment

• Refueling

Which wing prepares for takeoff 100 miles north at Tinian?

• 313th

• 314th

• 58th

• 73rd

How many additional bombers are added to the mission from Saipan?

• 100 bombers

• 200 bombers

• 50 bombers

• 153 bombers