325 B-29 bombers were sent to firebomb Tokyo on the night of March 9th, 1945. The first bomber to arrive were the pathfinders. Their job was to both start appliance fires, to tie up Tokyo’s firefighting resources, and mark the target for the follow-on strike force. This video will focus on the route, targets, and methods of marking the target. The video also address misconception regarding the the shape of the aim point laid for the follow-on strike force..

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