On December 5, 1943, the IJNAF and the IJAAF initiated "Ryu 1 Go Sakusen" (Operation Dragon 1), aiming at the port of Calcutta. The brief video showcases a Mitsubishi Ki-46-II "Dinah" coming back from a mission before the primary attack. Unfortunately, the tail markings are not discernible, making it impossible to confirm the specific unit it belonged to; however, it might have been part of a reconnaissance operation conducted one or two days prior, or possibly one of the two 81 Sentai "Dinahs" that departed ahead of the main bombing force on December 5 and released chaff southwest of Calcutta to mislead the early warning radar systems.
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