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Thursday, 4 October 2012
Tachikawa Ki-54 "Hickory"
A set of Tachikawa Ki-54 photos today.
A Ki-54 Otsu belonging to the Mito Rikugun Hiko Gakko (IJAAF Aviation School). A Kawasaki Ki-32 "Mary" in the background. All previous photos from vintage publications.
A Ki-54Ko of an unknown unit found after the end of the War in Itazuke airfield. "Itazuke" is another name of the Fukuoka airport. NARA
For some reason, I really like this aircraft, just basic good looks. Looking at the second photo down, I wonder if the engines are direct drive instead of geared, the front of the crank case looks rather flat?
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