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Pianosa island, Tuscany

Catch-22 — Italy

Scene

American bombardiers stationed on Pianosa fly bombing missions over Italy and try to stay sane.

History

The USAAF 12th Air Force flew thousands of missions over Italy and southern Europe from island and mainland Italian bases in 1943-1945. Catch-22's satirical portrayal of military bureaucracy was based on author Joseph Heller's own experience as a bombardier flying 60 missions.

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