Today In History(@historigins):As the ceremonies for the formal surrender of Japan concluded in 1945, MacArthur said "Start 'em now" which was the order for the final display of airpower. Hundreds of carrier-based planes and B-29 bombers filled the sky over Tokyo Bay to punctuate the day's events.

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2026.08.28 20:00

As the ceremonies for the formal surrender of Japan concluded in 1945, MacArthur said "Start 'em now" which was the order for the final display of airpower. Hundreds of carrier-based planes and B-29 bombers filled the sky over Tokyo Bay to punctuate the day's events.