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September 9, 1942: Japanese Airplane Bombs Oregon

September 9, 2011 by Dave Leave a Comment

On September 9, 1942 a small seaplane launched from a Japanese submarine dropped an incendiary bomb on the forested Mount Emily, near Brookings, Oregon. The attack was the first aerial bombing by a foreign power of the mainland United States.

The intention was to start a forest fire, which presumably would have diverted U.S. manpower from the war effort. The effort was unsuccessful, however – the resulting smoldering fire was extinguished quickly.

Further edification:

  • KAOH 7.1: Enemy Attack!
  • Bombs Fall on Oregon: Japanese Attacks on the State
  • Oregon coast trail dedicated for World War II bombing

Filed Under: History, Oregon, This Day in History

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