Illustrated Bomb Warning Leaflet in Japanese

Object/Artifact

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Wright Museum of WWII

Japanese text warning of the upcoming danger to various cities.

Japanese text warning of the upcoming danger to various cities.

Name/Title

Illustrated Bomb Warning Leaflet in Japanese

Entry/Object ID

2026.001.007

Description

Leaflet to be dropped prior to raids on Japanese cities by American bomber aircraft warning civilians to evacuate. Black ink on paper fading to yellow. Folds and creases in paper caused by time in envelope. Produced circa. 1944-1945.

Update Date

February 26, 2026