Kasumigaura Naval Air Group

...Since the 1970s, the area has been developed into a residential area, and the number of commuters to Tsuchiura City has increased. In 1921, the Kasumigaura Naval Air Group was established in Amihara, and during World War II, the Tsuchiura Naval Air Group was established on the lakeside, and became known nationwide as the Yoka Ren. Today, the Kasumigaura Garrison of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces and the Weapons School are also located here. ...

*Some of the terminology used in reference to the "Kasumigaura Naval Air Group" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…70年ころから住宅地化が進み，土浦市への通勤者が増えている。1921年，阿見原に霞ヶ浦海軍航空隊が置かれ，第2次大戦中には湖畔に土浦海軍航空隊が設置されて，予科練の名で全国に知られた。現在も陸上自衛隊霞ヶ浦駐屯地のほか武器学校などがある。…

※「霞ヶ浦海軍航空隊」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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