This island, captured by US forces in 1944, was close enough for B29 bombers to fly round trip to Japan. A major air base was built there from which many B29 bombing attacks were launched and the planes carrying the atomic bombs took off.
- Mindanao
- Palau
- Tinian
- Guam
Answer
The correct answer is C) Tinian.
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