Kure (132.565E 34.231N) hosted one of the four largest naval construction yards in Japan, and was a principal base of the Japanese Navy, with its own Special Naval Landing Force. The battleships Nagato and Yamato were constructed here. The Eta Jima Naval Academy was located nearby as was a naval air base.
The port based Submarine Division 21, Submarine Division 28. Submarine Division 29, Submarine Division 30 and was
headquarters of 2 Naval District with its ships and aircraft.
Dai-Juichi Kaigun Kokusho (11 Naval Air Arsenal) was located at Kure, with the following production schedule:
| Aircraft Type | Average Airframes Per Month | Starting Month | Ending Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5N Kate |
12 |
1942-1? | 1943-12? |
| E13A Jake |
2 |
<1941-12 |
1942-12? |
| D4Y
Judy |
13 |
1944-4 |
1945-7 |
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