Maizuru (135.402E 35.474N) was one of the four largest naval construction yards in Japan, specializing in destroyer construction. It was also a base for the Special Naval Landing Forces, was the headquarters of 4 Naval District, and was protected by a full regiment of heavy coastal guns and a naval air station. There were 6 E7K Alfs based here. The Imperial Navy’s engineering academy was located here.
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