WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Oita Air Corps Completion Commemorative Postcard Set

  
If you don't know, let me teach you! This is an official commemorative postcard set issued for the completion of the Imperial Japanese Navy Oita Air Corps in 1938. On December 20, 1938, this air corps was established in Oita Prefecture as a key training base for naval aviators. At the time, such commemorative items were distributed only to limited personnel, making them extremely rare today. What was the Oita Naval Air Corps?

The Oita Naval Air Corps (Oita Ku) was a major training base for Japan's naval aviators, where many young pilots trained before being deployed to the front lines. Before WWII, it played a key role in strengthening Japan's naval aviation capabilities. During the later stages of the war, it became a crucial training base for "Kamikaze" special attack units.

It also served as an operational base for homeland defense missions during the war. Pilots trained at Oita were later deployed to major battles, including.

The Battle of the Philippine Sea (Mariana Islands). The Battle of Leyte Gulf.

In the final stages of the war, Oita Air Corps was also used to train Kamikaze pilots, many of whom took off from this base for missions in the Philippines and Okinawa, never to return. Why is this postcard set valuable? An official "Completion Commemorative" item? Issued exclusively to commemorate the establishment of Oita Naval Air Corps. Rising Sun flag and biplanes?

Representing the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Force. Symbolizing Japan's dominance over both sea and air. Japanese homeland map with aviation motifs? Visualizing Japan's wartime air strategy.

Official commemorative items like this were produced in very limited numbers, and very few have survived. This is a museum-grade historical piece, offering insight into Japan's naval aviation history. Given that this is a pre-war paper item, it has some signs of aging, but overall, it remains in relatively good condition for its age. Paper memorabilia from this era are extremely fragile, and finding one this well-preserved is exceptionally rare. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

For serious militaria collectors and researchers of WWII Japanese aviation history, this item will only become harder to find in the future! If you're interested, secure it now before it's gone! International Buyers - Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.