However, although some Japanese interceptors were based on Iwo Jima, their impact on the American bombing effort was marginal; in the three months before the invasion only 11 B-29s were lost as a result.
Deși unele interceptoare japoneze erau pe Iwo Jima, impactul lor asupra efortului american de bombardare era marginal; în cele trei luni dinaintea invaziei, doar 11 avioane B-29 au fost pierdute din cauza lor.