6th Air Division (Japan)
The 6th Air Division (第六飛行師団, Dai 6 Hikō Shidan) was a land-based aviation force of the Imperial Japanese Army. It was formed on 25 November 1942, as part of the Eighth Area Army. It was incorporated into the Fourth Air Army based at Rabaul in June 1943.
| 6th Air Division | |
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| Active | November 26, 1942 – August 31, 1944 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Army aviation unit |
| Role | Fighter, bomber, reconnaissance |
| Part of | 8th Area Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Rabaul, New Britain Wewak, New Guinea |
| Nickname(s) | Abbreviation code: 6FD HQ code: Yō 9301 |
| Engagements | World War II
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The division moved its headquarters to Wewak on 9 July 1943. After being reduced in men and aircraft due to Allied aerial attacks and bombing missions by 31 May 1944, the division was disbanded in August at Hollandia.
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