| ID Code | WH03-117 |
|---|---|
| Creator | Masao Matsumoto |
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| Donor | |
| Date of the Scene | 1944 |
| Distance from the Hypocenter (m) | 2,330m |
| Location | Yoshijima, Funairi, Kan-on areas |
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| Description | As the war intensified, sweet potatoes were planted in the playground. 2,200 m from the hypocenter, Funairi Elementary School (Funairi-minami 2-chome, Naka-ku) 1944 Masao Matsumoto (11 at time of bombing) Explanation in picture As the war worsened, a bomb shelter was built in the schoolyard, and sweet potatoes were planted by 5th and 6th graders in the playground. Across the river, fighters took off from the Yoshijima Airport. After the metal collection order, mountains of metal appeared, and even children's toys were taken. －from "Nostalgic Scenes of Hiroshima" |