10 Facts About Masatake Okumiya

Masatake Okumiya was a historian and lieutenant general in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

Masatake Okumiya was commissioned an ensign in April 1932, received his wings in November 1933 as a naval aviator, and was promoted to sub-lieutenant in the same month.

Masatake Okumiya entered the Naval Air Corps at Omura, receiving promotion to lieutenant in December 1936.

Masatake Okumiya was promoted to his final rank of commander in November 1944.

Masatake Okumiya returned to active duty in July 1957 with the rank of colonel, and was appointed commander of the air base at Utsunomiya.

Masatake Okumiya was promoted to major general in February 1958 and served as deputy head of Personnel and Training from August 1959 to April 1960.

Masatake Okumiya commanded the 3rd Air Wing from Komaki Air Base in 1961, followed by command of the Ichigaya Air Base in 1962.

Masatake Okumiya was promoted to lieutenant-general in 1963 and ended his career as commander of the ATC and Meteorological Group.

Masatake Okumiya wrote extensively on Japan's role in World War II.

Masatake Okumiya co-wrote with Mitsuo Fuchida Midway: The Battle that Doomed Japan; the Japanese Navy's Story, published 1955.