Wednesday 11 October 2017

Aichi D3A1 "Val"

A photo from a vintage publication today of a Aichi D3A1 "Val" getting refuelled. A rather rare photo showing the canopy fully retracted. Note the dirty parts of the top wing surface where the crew members are stepping on. An early aircraft with Pearl Harbor era paint job. 

1 comment:

Andrew said...

To me, this 'plane looks like it's got a painted aluminium/silver or natural metal finish. Could it be in China, prior to Pearl Harbour?