IJNAF Aircraft - Oppama Base, Yokosuka pt.1 - stills - Various types

Let's wrap up this first part with the various types that can be seen in the clip. There are two Nakajima C6N "Saiun" (Myrt), one Nakajima B6N "Tenzan" (Jill) and one Nakajima B5N1 (Kate).

The collage of stills from the clip.

The aircraft numbered.

The 1st reference photo.

The 2nd reference photo.

Here are the aircraft seen in the clip, numbered in the 1st reference photo.

Aircraft #1 is a Nakajima C6N "Saiun" (Myrt) belonging to the Yokosuka Kokutai as indicated by the "ヨ" (Yo) on the tail. There are two small unusual yellow bands above the Yo but the aircraft number has been overpainted and deleted.

Of interest is the canopy part of the radio operator sitting behind the pilot. It seems that the frame has been reinforced like a night fighter and there are two openings from where oblique gun barrels would have protruded. The problem is that the pilot's canopy opened rearwards and the guns would be in the way. Unless it was modified to open sideways. But if you notice in the clip, it seems that the canopy was opened rearwards. And interesting aircraft nonetheless.

The aircraft seen in the clip, numbered in the 2nd reference photo.

Aircraft number #2 is a Nakajima B6N2 "Tenzan" (Jill) with the Yokosuka Kokutai tail marking overpainted. On the landing gear covers, we can see the aircraft's number. I think it's "54" so it's safe to assume that the original tail marking was "ヨ-54" (Yo-54)

Aircraft #3 is a rather old and heavily weathered Nakajima B5N1 (Kate). The tail marking is still there and is probably "ヨD 21" (YoD 21).

In both photos but not in the clip, we can see aircraft number #5, a Yokosuka K5Y1 "Akatonbo" (Willow) without hinomarus...

So, we're missing one aircraft seen in the clip, aircraft number #4

To locate aircraft number #4, we need to use this lesser-known photo which shows all the aircraft at a later date than the 1st and 2nd reference photos. As you can see they are lined up in exactly the same positions but there are a bunch of Bettys missing.

Here are the aircraft seen in the still collage and the reference photos, numbered.

And here's a better photo of aircraft number #4, the second Nakajima C6N "Saiun" (Myrt). This one is a reconnaissance version in pristine condition, and you can see the pilot's cockpit opening rearwards. Unfortunately, no tail marking is visible, but judging from what can be seen in the clip, it probably had its tail marking overpainted like the rest.

Note the fuselage and wing hinomaru without white surrounds and most importantly note the almost complete lack of any sort of weathering except in the areas the crew stepped to get into the cockpit. Last but not least, note the barrel of the Type 1 7.92mm machine gun, the IJNAF copy of the German MG 131.