tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81605461638448648032024-03-19T02:48:59.571+09:00WildEaglesBringing you the wealth of Japanese aviation historyArawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.comBlogger1606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-28279065308614124302024-03-10T20:29:00.005+09:002024-03-10T21:09:21.578+09:00Jindřichův Hradec Rose 2024<div style="text-align: justify;">Organized by Jindrichuv Hradec 9.3.2024, Czech Republic. <br />Photos by <b>Jan Kanov</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP3JZOW5irx47dnbUEY9opxDDlYjulgU7mjAJehCbfi5HD8UH5pT_B1vcGTUgUtEYwlEdELww6kVjFBa10gCdYzD0IWbLmYAHVKIKyHNEOT_u8FOOfwWrqKjep8i6rG3hvGvlKosvwggcJ2CFXb4QPw6gdDUtouBJA0vU13GLiqOpSTwrAI1joRUSMA/s2800/Karlovarsk%C3%BDPoh%C3%A1rJanKanov1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1864" data-original-width="2800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP3JZOW5irx47dnbUEY9opxDDlYjulgU7mjAJehCbfi5HD8UH5pT_B1vcGTUgUtEYwlEdELww6kVjFBa10gCdYzD0IWbLmYAHVKIKyHNEOT_u8FOOfwWrqKjep8i6rG3hvGvlKosvwggcJ2CFXb4QPw6gdDUtouBJA0vU13GLiqOpSTwrAI1joRUSMA/s320/Karlovarsk%C3%BDPoh%C3%A1rJanKanov1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The exact reason is not specified but I believe that the main motive was to make the aircraft easily identifiable when approaching head-on when the hinomaru were not clearly visible. Is that aircraft friendly and attempting to land on our airfield or aircraft carrier or is it enemy and has ill intent?</div><div>The official orders categorically state that camouflaged aircraft should have the IFF stripes in yellow and the aircraft without camouflage in yellow or <b>RED</b>. While the existence of red IFFs is a subject that is not put to debate in Japan, some non-Japanese aviation historians and researchers, completely ignoring the official regulations, have over the years insisted that no red IFF stripes were applied on Japanese aircraft; never, ever.</div><div>No color photos have ever surfaced that could provide concrete proof of the existence of red IFFs and therefore all researchers and historians are left with is the subjective analysis of monochrome photos.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the points non-believers in red IFFs make and my answers:</div><div><b>1.</b> <i>there are very few aircraft whose IFFs could be interpreted as red. Why there aren't more?</i></div><div><b>Answer:</b> As mentioned in the previous post, when the red paint was tested on the field it was quickly found out that it didn't stand out during nighttime. Furthermore, the vast majority of Japanese aircraft, especially IJAAF, had already received camouflage and in the case of IJNAF only a few months after the IFF order was given, from 1943, started receiving camouflage as well (the Zeros based in Rabaul for example. Nells, Bettys, Vals and Kates were already flying with camouflage from the beginning of the Pacific War). Only some units based in Japan, like aviation schools, were without.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2.</b> <i>If the IFFs look red in a photo then the film must be panchromatic.</i></div><div><b>Answer:</b> The classic tired argument. To begin with, panchromatic films were relatively popular around the world until the mid-30s because they were cheaper than the newly developed orthochromatic. After that, orthochromatic films were priced similarly and became more common and the production of panchromatic was largely discontinued. According to one Japanese source, panchromatic films were never really popular in Japan but, even ignoring this last bit for a moment, and reversing argument#1, IF it was popular why aren't there many more photos of Japanese aircraft with dark IFF stripes that could be attributed to panchromatic film? As a matter of fact, personally, I know of NO photos of Japanese aircraft proven to have been taken with panchromatic film. In a nutshell, I could accept photos of weird-looking Japanese aircraft in the early 30s that could be attributed to panchromatic film being at play but, in my opinion, it is unlikely to see photos developed from panchromatic films in the 40s. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>3.</b> <i>Photography and weather conditions. "Maybe a small cloud was right above the IFF stripe when the photo was taken and therefore it looks darker".</i></div><div><b>Answer:</b> This is actually a fairly valid argument (the weather conditions, not the small cloud part) as we will see, but it doesn't explain everything.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4.</b> <i>Photo process and publishing quality.</i></div><div><b>Answer:</b> Yes, this is the only really valid argument, in my opinion.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5.</b> But by far the most common explanation for the dark IFFs in photos is that<i> “they were painted in a darker yellow”.</i></div><div><b>Answer:</b> Setting aside my reservations and objections, the very latest publication "<i>Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai Hien 6117 Uncovered</i>" includes the best copy of the “<i>Japan Aircraft Standard No. 8609</i>” a.k.a. Kariki 117. In it, three yellows are included: </div><div>4.1 is the darkest and was “used for identification stripes in leading edges of Navy aircraft wings, as overall color on Navy training and experimental aircraft”.</div><div>4.2 is a mustardy yellow that was “used for handles on levers to open/close Navy aircraft radiation shutters and for painting markings”, and finally</div><div>4.3 is a brownish yellow that was “used for Army training aircraft”</div><div>There are no other yellow or orange colors. So, which is this “darker yellow” color? Either the Army planes had IFFs painted with the darker Navy color, if we were to believe such nonsense, or there was an unspecified different darker yellow paint not included in the Kariki. Or...maybe...you know, could they actually be red?</div><div> </div><div>So, let's see what's going on. I will not tire you explaining the difficulties of trying to see color in black&white photos but keeping in mind official regulations and using color photos as valuable help, we can become pretty proficient in interpreting our subject of interest. For example, the official IJNAF regulations and widespread practice was to camouflage the top surfaces of most WWII IJNAF aircraft with green paint. So, when you see a b/w photo of a Model 52 Zero with dark top surfaces, the safest conclusion is that the actual color was green, not brown or purple. Nevertheless, depending on the angle the photo was taken or the weather conditions, variations and abnormalities are not uncommon. It is not rare hinomaru known to be definitely red to look almost white because, for example, the metal was shining under the bright sun. But even more important is to keep in mind the process the photo was put through until you come to see it in the book in your hands. From printing from the original film to reprinting to scanning to adjustment, and finally, to publishing to paper, variations are to be expected from one book to another, both featuring the same photo. In other words, in one publication the photo might look brighter and clearer, and in another, exactly the same photo, might look darker. This has nothing to do with orthochromatic or panchromatic films. Therefore it's very important to know the provenance of the photo. Is it a first print from an original film? When was the book published? Before the 80s with different technology than it's available today? And many more similar factors. Due to technology limitations, publishers before the age of computers and photoshop, often opted to publish bright photos with plenty of shadows and contrast to make them stand out in the books. Modelers with only a passing interest in Japanese aircraft, find a photo on the net, sometimes scanned from a book, often of very poor quality and spend hours trying to identify color in vain. There is also a strong desire to find unusual modeling subjects and some speculations and suggestions are uncritically accepted. On the other end of the spectrum, rigid conformity is accepted as the norm when in reality there wasn't actually one as testified by the numerous variations and exceptions. </div><div>Even so, getting back to the IFFs and before we start seeing red IFFs everywhere, here's my thought process when analyzing b/w photos. In many photos, the cameraman is standing in front of the aircraft and the IFF part that's under the wing looks dark. First of all, if the top part of the IFF stripe is visible and is very bright, then there is a very high possibility that it's yellow. If there are more photos of the same aircraft from different angles, these would help a lot. Most importantly if there is a photo of an aircraft taken from above then we can have a very clear view of the IFFs and we can compare them with the hinomaru on the top surfaces. Then, I like to compare the same photo as it appears in different publications and especially dig into more current releases that feature high-quality, clearer versions of the photo. Next up, is trying to figure out when the photo was taken. As mentioned above the yellow or red options were settled to yellow when the red was deemed impractical. Therefore, if a “Hayabusa” photo was taken in 1944 or 45, it is unlikely that the IFF was red even though it may look darker. If the photo was taken in 1942 or early 43, around the time the official order was given, it's more plausible. And last but not least, I examine carefully who says that they are red. Is the author a trustworthy historian? Can I conclude from his writing that he has seen/handled the original photo or does he only have a copy of a copy and just repeats what others have said before?</div><div>In conclusion, my opinion is that a relatively very small number of uncamouflaged Japanese Army and Navy aircraft received red IFFs during the months after the order was given. Until maybe mid-1943. They are relatively rare and unique like so many other Japanese aircraft with unusual camouflage, hinomaru or personal markings. Without indisputable proof, the arguments and counter-arguments are only opinions that everyone is free to accept. So, build your specific Japanese aircraft model with yellow IFFs or choose red instead. And if anyone comes over preaching that they weren't really red, tell them to stick their panchromatic film up their...camera. </div><div>Below are some photos that showcase the above as well as some of the most well-known (and less so) photos of Japanese aircraft with purportedly red IFFS.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's start with a classic example of erroneous photo interpretation that has led to grossly inaccurate illustrations and models. The attached photo was first featured in the April 1944 issue of the Japanese magazine "<i>Koku Asahi</i>". I repeat the date: 1944.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0-lKG3nG7O1xlTE81WwqJGA2gOoUgyfB0THdJ2cusXbJedAdJcN8rNFvfdWlt1w9mfZccJdnNyuSFDy8IYjGVAlb-nZzyV7hlGxKbh95ZL4hke7c1zjEjNdvxqWvKTdN1NQ-Ly9V72lhYeeW5baowwC3SU1D41GqhruMHBkGpWI6iLrMVAZc8zPsYw/s1065/KokuAsahi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0-lKG3nG7O1xlTE81WwqJGA2gOoUgyfB0THdJ2cusXbJedAdJcN8rNFvfdWlt1w9mfZccJdnNyuSFDy8IYjGVAlb-nZzyV7hlGxKbh95ZL4hke7c1zjEjNdvxqWvKTdN1NQ-Ly9V72lhYeeW5baowwC3SU1D41GqhruMHBkGpWI6iLrMVAZc8zPsYw/s320/KokuAsahi.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><div>Probably the availability of only this version of the photo led pioneer Japanese aviation historian Don Thorpe to mention in his classic "<i>Japanese Army Air Force Camouflage and Markings World War II</i>" published in 1968, "<i>As a quick identification feature, most aircraft assigned to Home or Area Defense duties carried white bands, or bandages, upon the fuselage, or around the wings, surmounted by the Hinomaru. Although these bands were usually white, occasionally yellow was used, particularly by cadre aircraft or instructor Chutais, denoting their primary duties as training aircraft.</i>"</div><div>This has led many illustrators and subsequently modelers to depict the "<i>Shoki</i>" of the 47th <i>Sentai</i> with yellow bands. (check <a href="https://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.com/2014/02/model-commentary.html">Model Commentary #1</a> for more about these defense bands).</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Various explanations have been put forward as to why the bands look darker in the previous photo. Here's another one. In the top photo from <i>Dai Nippon Kaiga</i>'s "<i>SHOKI FIGHTER GROUP </i><i>(A Pictorial History of the 70th Sentai, the Tokyo's Defenders)</i>", the band looks darker...</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgBWcPXZ6c2wWwJjxr175O8qD6_98_D9KYgLRUGfagCsb9Hk1VDySXoCDpI4n7bKAFxrF2cASCBRHp32IGERzLY1bIwDYOKBDPZAHW8RpL7-piqIQ1nWI_uLyc9OxoV1OgjOQfXYIaeJT4SprSZIvt73pO95FKtPdkv4JOEJSyi02QWslJO8JXibX9A/s1133/Shoki1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="721" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgBWcPXZ6c2wWwJjxr175O8qD6_98_D9KYgLRUGfagCsb9Hk1VDySXoCDpI4n7bKAFxrF2cASCBRHp32IGERzLY1bIwDYOKBDPZAHW8RpL7-piqIQ1nWI_uLyc9OxoV1OgjOQfXYIaeJT4SprSZIvt73pO95FKtPdkv4JOEJSyi02QWslJO8JXibX9A/s320/Shoki1.jpg" width="204" /></a></div>...but in the bottom photo featuring the same aircraft the band looks clearly white. It's because of the angle the first photo was taken that makes the white look darker when juxtapositioned to the metal of the aircraft. That is exactly why more and better photos need to be examined before coming to conclusions when we try to see color in b&w photos. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's see now the photos featuring aircraft with "red" IFFs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"<i>Model Art#779 / Profile#5</i>" by Model Art and other publications, feature photos of a "<i>Shoki</i>", s/n1125, that has crash-landed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVCJszUL_W0fczKrDFj0-LLGKOCeL2V-Va39wyggQ6_6iyOfMSgQenoin9ZZESW-FIkQvdDpAcAAS7sR_dn6qSbOoQ2cj7oFutzFjaiZt-5pxRQ6Ff77H3wXJpZAB3f2Q0iTbnQ9Kxd_VC6VJci3YOaqe2ypt49BC1nkcWRdUaBwf5yq-Rinq5Mp-Ng/s820/Shoki2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="820" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVCJszUL_W0fczKrDFj0-LLGKOCeL2V-Va39wyggQ6_6iyOfMSgQenoin9ZZESW-FIkQvdDpAcAAS7sR_dn6qSbOoQ2cj7oFutzFjaiZt-5pxRQ6Ff77H3wXJpZAB3f2Q0iTbnQ9Kxd_VC6VJci3YOaqe2ypt49BC1nkcWRdUaBwf5yq-Rinq5Mp-Ng/s320/Shoki2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">All Japanese publications without exception mention that the IFFs are red, not yellow. Although the attached photo was taken in the spring of 1944, the tail marking indicating that it originally belonged to the 87 <i>Sentai</i> is partially gone. At the time of the accident, the unit was already in Sumatra so, in all probability, this was an aircraft left behind by the unit that was used for training purposes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The "<i>Shoki</i>" publication by DNK, entitled "<i>SHOKI FIGHTER GROUP 2 (The Brief History of Akeno Army Flying School)</i>" features a most interesting photo never seen in other publications. A rather unusual "<i>Shoki</i>" is featured and the IFFs clearly look red. </div></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbhIrlcflQqj0Ajr4h5c0RoMqIQ7wd_enD8TcDFw9DFMxMSj7plKMKoF1k9hXI6aQP8Gjb6wrjQCJdZtw07Sjb1eA1AW2wbT14vWJZNX_oscwy4kFS9K_a5ZUpJ_NZMcgTgA5BK-em0PydQyk9hQ5QPqq9Q6D65g2x5Qej0TZY-3CVlBOb8K-p3mvTA/s884/Shoki3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="781" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbhIrlcflQqj0Ajr4h5c0RoMqIQ7wd_enD8TcDFw9DFMxMSj7plKMKoF1k9hXI6aQP8Gjb6wrjQCJdZtw07Sjb1eA1AW2wbT14vWJZNX_oscwy4kFS9K_a5ZUpJ_NZMcgTgA5BK-em0PydQyk9hQ5QPqq9Q6D65g2x5Qej0TZY-3CVlBOb8K-p3mvTA/s320/Shoki3.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Not only the part seen under the wing but also on the top of the wing. Compare them with the red warning stripes on the propeller blades. Unfortunately, the publication confusingly claims that they are yellow because they were "<i>developed to look like this</i>" whatever this is supposed to mean. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's yet another "<i>Shoki</i>" photo featured in various publications. The scan is from Maru Mechanic. </div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCVd0XcewvXWoarf-im4b4_h1O1dPzMIBdWnpR4RXgCi_GJjFhU9LMIPm8DuPXWiq-rgtxjeYBgZPH9g4RXbpBRV3IBK8EThI772ehYCiOqtxo8Krhb7mdHM-MM029DAqXlregGCUmowTOSE_wHubXVXlFAgL7FNvM3yohSsadB_tPjAzHNuNOxX0fg/s823/Shoki4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="823" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCVd0XcewvXWoarf-im4b4_h1O1dPzMIBdWnpR4RXgCi_GJjFhU9LMIPm8DuPXWiq-rgtxjeYBgZPH9g4RXbpBRV3IBK8EThI772ehYCiOqtxo8Krhb7mdHM-MM029DAqXlregGCUmowTOSE_wHubXVXlFAgL7FNvM3yohSsadB_tPjAzHNuNOxX0fg/s320/Shoki4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The serial number of the aircraft is "1231" and all Japanese publications that mention them say that the IFFs are red. Note that the IFF on the port wing looks red not only on the undersides but also on the wheel cover that is directly lit by the sunlight. Also, compare the IFFs with the yellow warning stripes on the propeller blades. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This leads us to this classic photo from the NASM archive. The well-known "<i>Shoki</i>" of ace 1Lt Wakamatsu of the 85th<i> Sentai</i>, photographed in China. Serial number of this aircraft is #1134.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RkytsIg1Cfp9ws8VSqVEJopHwrtg8W2xLR_F44M2GzH7_FM-YQ-CZmUoQkDBuoZg8N_GSniVOCGscq9eM-QLkbIADQjhKTYaRK6DdDBXecu2sdTFb37iV7HVGZUoJFQ0bG75lx8PpRKj9jqqnQPqdFVrFdbKv-uho9kLdeR3RNSrpiinxWwOqeJjYg/s1920/7586038544_22e34face5_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RkytsIg1Cfp9ws8VSqVEJopHwrtg8W2xLR_F44M2GzH7_FM-YQ-CZmUoQkDBuoZg8N_GSniVOCGscq9eM-QLkbIADQjhKTYaRK6DdDBXecu2sdTFb37iV7HVGZUoJFQ0bG75lx8PpRKj9jqqnQPqdFVrFdbKv-uho9kLdeR3RNSrpiinxWwOqeJjYg/s320/7586038544_22e34face5_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While the NASM photo is rather dark, very high-quality versions of the photo are available in Japanese publications and I was fortunate last weekend to see in my own eyes a crystal-clear print of the same photo. Here is a scan from the ancient FAOW.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckEdU1am9CFNVgv_HRsuv8scDL1uSagRWlKbmcNwMDjGglH5BRByYR5lx-bARw1Qa5Bns_mPFBcEiHZbh8Y7r6atSbdnOJhqwQG4lJKYtywEgfzvqAaMbdHlMCtWvfNHm_s4fRGxep6Guja84qjU7OvPbCZOD1CjN0OpMn_rpbB165orSoplmZGS7kQ/s998/Shoki5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="998" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckEdU1am9CFNVgv_HRsuv8scDL1uSagRWlKbmcNwMDjGglH5BRByYR5lx-bARw1Qa5Bns_mPFBcEiHZbh8Y7r6atSbdnOJhqwQG4lJKYtywEgfzvqAaMbdHlMCtWvfNHm_s4fRGxep6Guja84qjU7OvPbCZOD1CjN0OpMn_rpbB165orSoplmZGS7kQ/s320/Shoki5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">In all versions of the photo, the IFFs are very interesting. A close-up reveals that the part of the IFF on the very leading edges of the wing has peeled off indicating a quite old aircraft. The IFF part seen on the wing undersurfaces looks as dark as the hinomaru. But as if this was not enough, the part of the IFF on the wheel covers, exposed to direct sunlight, is also very dark. As with previous photos, compare the IFFs with the yellow bands on the propeller. On top of this, the serial number of this aircraft indicates that it was built at about the same time the previous "<i>Shoki</i>" with the red stripes was produced. To further support the red IFFs claim, this photo was taken in 1943, exact date unknown, when the unit was using this particular tail marking. From 1944 the unit used a different marking. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Taking all into consideration, we have at least two "<i>Shoki</i>" fighters from the same unit, with the same tail marking with neighboring serial numbers with dark IFFs. An elderly Japanese researcher I talked to last Saturday, started mentioning "<i>orthochromatic and panchromatic films</i>" when I pointed out the IFFs that in my opinion look red. Well, what can you do... </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">But red IFFs have been appearing even in earlier fighter types than Ki-44s. Attached is a photo from FAOW#29, featuring a Nakajima Ki-27 "Nate" of the 244 <i>Sentai</i> with very thick red IFFS. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QZocPdZbWYcSLWpE46cujM3IkLU_K2eoCvToO0Ac0lLAAdvT33xeG5Jh0XLOH5OrUJwOcRceN9Yrb86ZXOeDUecjTSfi7EwVYQR4HAYFMz7HRvWfpVJ1atoSjAYTOW663bgpLhG_p8g5PfRkzdPODzVqY1CdQDZU2C1zKDwgT4bvhDxq1beuWrccww/s963/Nate1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="631" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QZocPdZbWYcSLWpE46cujM3IkLU_K2eoCvToO0Ac0lLAAdvT33xeG5Jh0XLOH5OrUJwOcRceN9Yrb86ZXOeDUecjTSfi7EwVYQR4HAYFMz7HRvWfpVJ1atoSjAYTOW663bgpLhG_p8g5PfRkzdPODzVqY1CdQDZU2C1zKDwgT4bvhDxq1beuWrccww/s320/Nate1.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;">This is not the only photo of 244 </span><i style="text-align: left;">Sentai</i><span style="text-align: left;"> "Nates" with red IFFS.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are two more photos of a different 244 <i>Sentai</i> "Nate" having a mishap. Note the very early tail marking of the unit. Photos from the Arawasi collection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMF5jZlvViFMACG2QXb77HNbd6kWwbS1XFoq2-4cbdSN9Y8H3M46EFDD4lqTaExpmELvPffOStofuJ7RcpxnhCYpao7jRFkTcPWGV07gtVQVOLhX0SCBFMoVNZF5TWIfVnRU4agzCyMydI-VIqMMyaVzXSF9Yo7Ze-YVmS7A5cKL_AHAt5HowF93Saw/s763/Nate2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="621" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMF5jZlvViFMACG2QXb77HNbd6kWwbS1XFoq2-4cbdSN9Y8H3M46EFDD4lqTaExpmELvPffOStofuJ7RcpxnhCYpao7jRFkTcPWGV07gtVQVOLhX0SCBFMoVNZF5TWIfVnRU4agzCyMydI-VIqMMyaVzXSF9Yo7Ze-YVmS7A5cKL_AHAt5HowF93Saw/s320/Nate2.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Not only fighters but other types of aircraft had red IFFS. Attached is a photo from the Arawasi collection that we present for the very first time, with a Tachikawa Ki-36 "Ida" (not Ki-55 trainer) with IFFs definitely darker and similar to the very unusual underwing hinomaru with a white surround. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ATI9MDu0n8Art_CozQ32twxu15V6oI25mc0WcNSDpgLERDDDdQT7opFV_WuWyMZdhUKmnYsDeGFSivqWOEK7YSBWe2bh0YEPjc_hPp6AatlYoa7k2T2sFIG3yul0zODbk2xV5QBkf7XMyQiKL39qIY0VaraSRFPRb095rwZaFLLm3234rKXJv1d3YQ/s1052/Ki-36Arawasi2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="1052" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ATI9MDu0n8Art_CozQ32twxu15V6oI25mc0WcNSDpgLERDDDdQT7opFV_WuWyMZdhUKmnYsDeGFSivqWOEK7YSBWe2bh0YEPjc_hPp6AatlYoa7k2T2sFIG3yul0zODbk2xV5QBkf7XMyQiKL39qIY0VaraSRFPRb095rwZaFLLm3234rKXJv1d3YQ/s320/Ki-36Arawasi2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As for IJNAF aircraft, the most well-known is the controversial Kasumigaura Zero with the red IFFs we discussed <a href="https://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.com/2023/07/kasumigaura-a6m2s-pt1.html">here</a>. Again note that this photo was taken from above and the IFFs are not in the shade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwDAmV9NeQ2CY9yqFRi8JlfzPiwhrSXDYzNfiFPzDXqRL7ayn4ZJLnxBL0XTOhGc2KbCBIomkF9JJQMJJZTYguxQVfshBSEh7IWsoeTl0nWjTqUunSgWp_-kydnl_0FmCsmrV5m4rmidi39gPx8U90-_Y2YKM5FlYe-UgcREIqhyphenhyphenfYDHAYG2vNKm3dw/s819/KAZero.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="819" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwDAmV9NeQ2CY9yqFRi8JlfzPiwhrSXDYzNfiFPzDXqRL7ayn4ZJLnxBL0XTOhGc2KbCBIomkF9JJQMJJZTYguxQVfshBSEh7IWsoeTl0nWjTqUunSgWp_-kydnl_0FmCsmrV5m4rmidi39gPx8U90-_Y2YKM5FlYe-UgcREIqhyphenhyphenfYDHAYG2vNKm3dw/s320/KAZero.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I left for last the weirdest of all. This particular Kawanishi N1K "<i>Shiden</i>" has been puzzling researchers for ages. The top three photos are from various Japanese publications (FAOW#53 & Model Art#587), and the bottom is from the Arawasi Collection. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WMChUrphfRiwNA72XwcAzgLw75KFt94PKwa1_SzbXcnKTF3rWdwGjTByNYUjF8_A0Pl8COkHNM6YCq_9uqltWZULra1Vwlntyi22tk-jjS_gpYSj8rDk2WiLYGxYvdo8jYZKQ_L-9OqfZpBwjhrazjbanFhN_F_MPkXOUJ4QT2QuUtJTnurZwz5V5A/s1367/Shiden1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1035" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WMChUrphfRiwNA72XwcAzgLw75KFt94PKwa1_SzbXcnKTF3rWdwGjTByNYUjF8_A0Pl8COkHNM6YCq_9uqltWZULra1Vwlntyi22tk-jjS_gpYSj8rDk2WiLYGxYvdo8jYZKQ_L-9OqfZpBwjhrazjbanFhN_F_MPkXOUJ4QT2QuUtJTnurZwz5V5A/s320/Shiden1.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Note the difference in the tonality of all the photos. At first glance, the top two photos look very dark and is easy to shout "panchromatic film!" But the bottom image, scanned from a first print of the photo (not from a book or a reprint of a reprint) looks definitely more tonally balanced.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from the weird-looking cowling area, this particular aircraft looks like having red IFFs even though it has green top camouflage. Even more weird is the fact that the IFFs cover the front part of the wheel covers. As you probably remember in an earlier post, we showed that Kawanishi opted for very narrow IFFs that didn't reach the landing gear covers. One explanation for this bizarre aircraft is that it was originally uncamouflaged when it received the red IFFs and in these photos is seen sporting its newly-applied camo.</div></span>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-77658137048180000882024-02-29T09:21:00.001+09:002024-02-29T09:22:40.814+09:00Nakajima J1N "Gekko" & IJNAF weapons pt. 2<div style="text-align: justify;">More eBay photos, this time, a most interesting set showcasing the 20mm oblique cannons of Nakajima J1N1-S "<i>Gekko</i>" night fighters and their installation configuration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk19sw2QSAEZu_wBNdhTGM6CwWysp6BdCaru_0FkkJzOPQQd8nJyg_cqdkqw6bCz7a8z37MpXw2g42RMW91Ujyj0MFMN9YMhrANv_zXrO62A8TkqhYGTTJb30pj3lWGQL6p_ceeuvEUqhOSZspimB2SQquueHYTMngD8VuPDMC74GRHbcv4q9R6ZMuvg/s1300/Gekko1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1084" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk19sw2QSAEZu_wBNdhTGM6CwWysp6BdCaru_0FkkJzOPQQd8nJyg_cqdkqw6bCz7a8z37MpXw2g42RMW91Ujyj0MFMN9YMhrANv_zXrO62A8TkqhYGTTJb30pj3lWGQL6p_ceeuvEUqhOSZspimB2SQquueHYTMngD8VuPDMC74GRHbcv4q9R6ZMuvg/s320/Gekko1.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaCT9vSueF-cCZDpiIqYIHKFvCRy9SAJtflgrkb2ADrmYQP6CmHgPBfbvAaYxVBxobmCFw19OeieIFs_M74lq1LrKbLCEJGZk2rJfir2jH5sw2IsIpY6X4UyMVtPkHvUZFrLd7KcBPf_5r8ta69GSV3CmW4ul06v8KnY05oLB6fkKLNQU7fPO5LmheQ/s1349/Gekko2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="1071" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaCT9vSueF-cCZDpiIqYIHKFvCRy9SAJtflgrkb2ADrmYQP6CmHgPBfbvAaYxVBxobmCFw19OeieIFs_M74lq1LrKbLCEJGZk2rJfir2jH5sw2IsIpY6X4UyMVtPkHvUZFrLd7KcBPf_5r8ta69GSV3CmW4ul06v8KnY05oLB6fkKLNQU7fPO5LmheQ/s320/Gekko2.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3WbcoturcB44yaNXiubQnBQ-vf9xc2nxYlRQKeUVvUV4lhqx49Ftl0UYDTBXMlJVh5seV9rUMT9iyfYJf_iStyFX6yEmITnIfqQ99_fm2c-4B-rKZk88ruKF_QDC3y9HT_fd6h8LwvnpY-E7My6BEgGPnW2IgTvZNB3PZZ0GDUG-QpQl3H3-2iJJsg/s1364/Gekko3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1364" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3WbcoturcB44yaNXiubQnBQ-vf9xc2nxYlRQKeUVvUV4lhqx49Ftl0UYDTBXMlJVh5seV9rUMT9iyfYJf_iStyFX6yEmITnIfqQ99_fm2c-4B-rKZk88ruKF_QDC3y9HT_fd6h8LwvnpY-E7My6BEgGPnW2IgTvZNB3PZZ0GDUG-QpQl3H3-2iJJsg/s320/Gekko3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-aAcGlaoO-jdmhziquW161KFItpOveTOHtRvY7v1VFU8UPh2aw2w0GNHQX0EepfNd5ji0gfAhYQEoMmnQyY8WitMBOgYM-hdb-MsL04-_0eUMlB55piFIMT0HLDStQVJTyazwfA9dSycNZnYxI5orQ-uNyLuBtyvVABUsHB66V0Ni8CHqcnbvF15yng/s1357/Gekko4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1064" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-aAcGlaoO-jdmhziquW161KFItpOveTOHtRvY7v1VFU8UPh2aw2w0GNHQX0EepfNd5ji0gfAhYQEoMmnQyY8WitMBOgYM-hdb-MsL04-_0eUMlB55piFIMT0HLDStQVJTyazwfA9dSycNZnYxI5orQ-uNyLuBtyvVABUsHB66V0Ni8CHqcnbvF15yng/s320/Gekko4.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Among the destroyed "<i>Gekko</i>" fighters found by the US Marines, there was an extremely rare, unusual, and intriguing example. All Japanese sources mention that only one or maybe two Nakajima J1N1 Escort Fighter prototypes had an experimental system installed, consisting of TWO remote-controlled turrets with TWO 7.7mm machine guns EACH. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Nd01FgBJFEZMD7BGSCZWxziN61YZg0n9aWNv2Ho_-OaXErk3YTSii_vOYURUZgtRhMxUfgqK0HUzWvpLIEjmFvC6JCpbAlBDE8mSldVOMpPPtdx2XwiRkHdmgc0bpkwtaXn5aa4ubLidQQrpXMpmGhr2b9OkH2bfkhXkXRvDZ50p3pSUKJ3d4Zwhhw/s1352/Gekko5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1352" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Nd01FgBJFEZMD7BGSCZWxziN61YZg0n9aWNv2Ho_-OaXErk3YTSii_vOYURUZgtRhMxUfgqK0HUzWvpLIEjmFvC6JCpbAlBDE8mSldVOMpPPtdx2XwiRkHdmgc0bpkwtaXn5aa4ubLidQQrpXMpmGhr2b9OkH2bfkhXkXRvDZ50p3pSUKJ3d4Zwhhw/s320/Gekko5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGW18lAkdL6Jiy5ZBiS6zrdhZ36-9C02zQw0asILBpdEaNscggpa39PcIAQX3m0HnFocjTT-noJDuY6eAMQ-ba9nnBxFcmu8x267n7YhARkSNuReKKJ6CMg98ceOUNqG7jgm7BV81wfDwBbQgMTjTFODsCrugG5879kebI5kxNoIuLuQxxVW58ZwN9Sw/s1331/Gekko6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="1065" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGW18lAkdL6Jiy5ZBiS6zrdhZ36-9C02zQw0asILBpdEaNscggpa39PcIAQX3m0HnFocjTT-noJDuY6eAMQ-ba9nnBxFcmu8x267n7YhARkSNuReKKJ6CMg98ceOUNqG7jgm7BV81wfDwBbQgMTjTFODsCrugG5879kebI5kxNoIuLuQxxVW58ZwN9Sw/s320/Gekko6.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrcI7Gi0V6AsZzlQ0K0XKK0n0T6AM76w1Y30EGxdfzbtz5w66PwYccF1hBm6ml6emaIZgx5pfcMogvlbejKdsF_fUZTUtIGjlS-VGpDfayoxM2HOimZLqhbpfZyXTHThW_KMFdZL3kEZiTwoiS0oSOlvUZOJe1t1TsXOl-pSsyaf49qSFKUXfMR1J-w/s1359/Gekko7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1359" data-original-width="1087" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrcI7Gi0V6AsZzlQ0K0XKK0n0T6AM76w1Y30EGxdfzbtz5w66PwYccF1hBm6ml6emaIZgx5pfcMogvlbejKdsF_fUZTUtIGjlS-VGpDfayoxM2HOimZLqhbpfZyXTHThW_KMFdZL3kEZiTwoiS0oSOlvUZOJe1t1TsXOl-pSsyaf49qSFKUXfMR1J-w/s320/Gekko7.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The publication "Moonlight Interceptor" by Robert C. Mikesh and Osamu Tagaya, number #8 in the "Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum", has more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2-3lP5oc6h98b2xOjru7bdTxP7Jug7sk91Pw5QhkuQy5jAshKySEqmbHLe_CfzUvoog_gg5NHT6wlmBRK4AmI_1qgr7akXuD1ReZjyvWx5zcXQsx7GcGaBCuK_wD2TJjM8EkOM-eTGqOG0MZG6JIsM6jwGB9XZLKeh6Uysi1HyqUea2ngy3WgsyNAQ/s1283/MoonlightInterceptor1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1011" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2-3lP5oc6h98b2xOjru7bdTxP7Jug7sk91Pw5QhkuQy5jAshKySEqmbHLe_CfzUvoog_gg5NHT6wlmBRK4AmI_1qgr7akXuD1ReZjyvWx5zcXQsx7GcGaBCuK_wD2TJjM8EkOM-eTGqOG0MZG6JIsM6jwGB9XZLKeh6Uysi1HyqUea2ngy3WgsyNAQ/s320/MoonlightInterceptor1.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkDCNZP5mvNAQhMVhiXZ6tVpUH6qBiVdzUU24dFjMmSm6PiYq8TnWxi87F52V5EbUx1W72dhzpUYwcZEYA3kBOGQ0U8Fl-ryRk4c5I1jOGh7IGUJXP2g4fP-uNt00EGYAaDAif-W1pQge-muCImd8YwZal4woIvHcXbcqJepAag03w8orHUdrh9Xkqw/s782/MoonlightInterceptor2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="782" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkDCNZP5mvNAQhMVhiXZ6tVpUH6qBiVdzUU24dFjMmSm6PiYq8TnWxi87F52V5EbUx1W72dhzpUYwcZEYA3kBOGQ0U8Fl-ryRk4c5I1jOGh7IGUJXP2g4fP-uNt00EGYAaDAif-W1pQge-muCImd8YwZal4woIvHcXbcqJepAag03w8orHUdrh9Xkqw/s320/MoonlightInterceptor2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImSBfP9xMIvhwZwY1W6M6z1Bd8yAwga5eXXUvbG7j6m2btXfTozCTlM3gN9-hvjfJ3q82UPTmUgBymV1KhBJp8g28KbtdV8MrKz8UZhjOTaRobvRc6TBnmhr6Yd5FCvC-BqMKd59HzMoeH7j_KMKxiBxtk9yeRGvoo5MbQM5QzAlrTtlqsdghpi7jxw/s1073/MoonlightInterceptor3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="1073" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImSBfP9xMIvhwZwY1W6M6z1Bd8yAwga5eXXUvbG7j6m2btXfTozCTlM3gN9-hvjfJ3q82UPTmUgBymV1KhBJp8g28KbtdV8MrKz8UZhjOTaRobvRc6TBnmhr6Yd5FCvC-BqMKd59HzMoeH7j_KMKxiBxtk9yeRGvoo5MbQM5QzAlrTtlqsdghpi7jxw/s320/MoonlightInterceptor3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The last photo in this eBay set features a badly damaged but fairly intact Nakajima J1N1-S "<i>Gekko</i>" Night Fighter. The tail marking "21-75" is visible and therefore we can conclude that the unit it belonged to was the 321 <i>Kokutai</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36kQI2O7uZ2k4vbrUdEFmiuI3d62UKk47q9i7Vw-2jZ2wA-EuUPZL-D5o-WOmu_vTPDAvuV3i23qN3CHCKwn-mUrhTdVzyswX_pHoBzMAPq1XCha3gCjwPO08sQPH1vlGj6yVsnaHEyP_T8Mt50DFnMpLFCKTWsbOENu9fp3kSdWJGVibbTtm6LuACw/s1352/Gekko8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="1352" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36kQI2O7uZ2k4vbrUdEFmiuI3d62UKk47q9i7Vw-2jZ2wA-EuUPZL-D5o-WOmu_vTPDAvuV3i23qN3CHCKwn-mUrhTdVzyswX_pHoBzMAPq1XCha3gCjwPO08sQPH1vlGj6yVsnaHEyP_T8Mt50DFnMpLFCKTWsbOENu9fp3kSdWJGVibbTtm6LuACw/s320/Gekko8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>More about the unit and the particular aircraft, <b><a href="https://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.com/2020/07/ijaaf-ijnaf-wrecked-aircraft-35-guam.html">HERE</a></b>.Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-16607169585350952142024-02-29T09:12:00.005+09:002024-02-29T09:22:27.521+09:00Nakajima J1N "Gekko" & IJNAF weapons pt. 1 <div style="text-align: justify;">A quite interesting set of photos was recently on sale on eBay. <br />Let's start with the weapons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimx7cYcAyptRMi6tGATAMRbRINtgRjgw21AmU3lxAnJHLR75un9HiA4d8IyYEysniImls2bLHc0bB1XE7nVURtewCxZnV2hW0bcX72TG-w4ninOHtCTAP-95NbE3PY0J8HRKQaCVnc2oqk0tBMd1pJJF027BdemIFqmTDpgigrEVlNn6iCa2y7lQOxA/s1362/NavyType92LewisMachineGun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1027" data-original-width="1362" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimx7cYcAyptRMi6tGATAMRbRINtgRjgw21AmU3lxAnJHLR75un9HiA4d8IyYEysniImls2bLHc0bB1XE7nVURtewCxZnV2hW0bcX72TG-w4ninOHtCTAP-95NbE3PY0J8HRKQaCVnc2oqk0tBMd1pJJF027BdemIFqmTDpgigrEVlNn6iCa2y7lQOxA/s320/NavyType92LewisMachineGun.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a Navy Type 92 Lewis Light Machine Gun. It "was mounted on an adjustable tripod and issued to the Japanese Navy. It is a copy of the British Pattern 1914 Lewis light machine gun." For more, check <a href="https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C310668">here</a>.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kA3E4-NyYptsfV_CALwVMdwiB_qChK_JiWIoRxYwA9Pm792DIYgohrlHhMc5D0QZQSG0wkCeg1ypga70BnSludh2gacvjfMOswECpvESPQ_DNsGFRz5KkF13GqtIaEQSG3WJODYKnyggGduCqUJyVY7bMKjWVj5wpNqGxoOhNZ8p-A0Jn7r3gKy3dQ/s1384/NavyType97fixedMachineGun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1384" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kA3E4-NyYptsfV_CALwVMdwiB_qChK_JiWIoRxYwA9Pm792DIYgohrlHhMc5D0QZQSG0wkCeg1ypga70BnSludh2gacvjfMOswECpvESPQ_DNsGFRz5KkF13GqtIaEQSG3WJODYKnyggGduCqUJyVY7bMKjWVj5wpNqGxoOhNZ8p-A0Jn7r3gKy3dQ/s320/NavyType97fixedMachineGun.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a Navy Type 97 Fixed Machine Gun. "A licenced copy of the Vickers Class E machine gun, firing a 7.7 mm x 56 mm rimmed round." For more, check <a href="https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C144576">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next up is a set of photos of Navy Type 99 20mm Aircraft Cannons field-modified and employed in the anti-aircraft role.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3IJh94bidXUd_TztCNk_oU_K72OHXis5Qo9yoTqy36ApFpUUUbKUDH7W1CTGBHVkoefo0PCezwuKst9MNetEBP80VZb_pmWOvk4Ybu_6KPiF2NYQHOShymkccxWHRGoArdK4Fm0fVo7YXU_5sYkDit6uaGu4gRkPCJn1cteT_hxghmc7b-DbDCRf_g/s1349/NavyType99a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1349" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3IJh94bidXUd_TztCNk_oU_K72OHXis5Qo9yoTqy36ApFpUUUbKUDH7W1CTGBHVkoefo0PCezwuKst9MNetEBP80VZb_pmWOvk4Ybu_6KPiF2NYQHOShymkccxWHRGoArdK4Fm0fVo7YXU_5sYkDit6uaGu4gRkPCJn1cteT_hxghmc7b-DbDCRf_g/s320/NavyType99a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4Ods5uZ3H9Kaqjp7B2Mi7VaE31TpnnhzOteMZ2n_-9UPcaRq-BgBRSBMRoZEXrK1muYQF1dlu4m_bz8Mkf7nFdLcVmGLiUJh6tZiWOR-sxX8SpUvKTHURUyATt8HevnRHFKNORhLhMl9UvdnlfDA9goVT2uUxV8F_JyeZle3JrTViw9RwDLaqV2yZA/s1365/NavyType99b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1047" data-original-width="1365" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4Ods5uZ3H9Kaqjp7B2Mi7VaE31TpnnhzOteMZ2n_-9UPcaRq-BgBRSBMRoZEXrK1muYQF1dlu4m_bz8Mkf7nFdLcVmGLiUJh6tZiWOR-sxX8SpUvKTHURUyATt8HevnRHFKNORhLhMl9UvdnlfDA9goVT2uUxV8F_JyeZle3JrTViw9RwDLaqV2yZA/s320/NavyType99b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokL7-jwYA2o4ULo6OXZyyQoJuD_osr4IHTbWhtprwZ5el8u1AJvYMggOW2ylpYwCno0KffilmwcLhFGgDeQsf_EWoOnNBTqLSzOJs0RuIFTv6wm8pdtZdzsipWCPL6qU2Am9FMGEZLw5iiPYo9CPwfe1bcMH_t4SU-SmI9omzUdCS5HVKFufflDi4og/s1376/NavyType99c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1053" data-original-width="1376" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokL7-jwYA2o4ULo6OXZyyQoJuD_osr4IHTbWhtprwZ5el8u1AJvYMggOW2ylpYwCno0KffilmwcLhFGgDeQsf_EWoOnNBTqLSzOJs0RuIFTv6wm8pdtZdzsipWCPL6qU2Am9FMGEZLw5iiPYo9CPwfe1bcMH_t4SU-SmI9omzUdCS5HVKFufflDi4og/s320/NavyType99c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More Navy Type 99 20mm cannons. In the photo below the whole tail gunner's position of a G4M "Betty" has been mounted on a frame. Can't really imagine why.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSyuZUgOn87F2vnH_oi_u48_a6oU-hUNBnlLXFIfMUfd63qMxuZ6iw5BPCtPGe1QmMBuseEKVeX5aOPVKY22qsSJ8WzNAbO6ikejmJwpEo7H2thjK6PTzkt-F93zpP-bsTWB3fQKuF-UL7jpT1TRDwUOCwfoNeAif87Wc_ogr7an90AJZsycqS04XDA/s1353/NavyType99d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1353" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSyuZUgOn87F2vnH_oi_u48_a6oU-hUNBnlLXFIfMUfd63qMxuZ6iw5BPCtPGe1QmMBuseEKVeX5aOPVKY22qsSJ8WzNAbO6ikejmJwpEo7H2thjK6PTzkt-F93zpP-bsTWB3fQKuF-UL7jpT1TRDwUOCwfoNeAif87Wc_ogr7an90AJZsycqS04XDA/s320/NavyType99d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the photo below, the dorsal turret of a "Betty" has been placed in a foxhole to act as a defensive position or something?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Really weird photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvO6_3fc86R23NKewS1WPaZDlk6dSNuoE975-0Z2Zg_uYdNIuyldkxipPGaVgfgaf9ixbycm6MmFbpaW1yw46338f-rUIyWMZ_kq_8dKCBAeWmfUjy8geMvRH4-A0vxOOwdMLIlbzWhlsgy4dcpn0HonrovMSAliiSJrHJqLTMEMQxmTZg_Tp2YYgMA/s1345/NavyType99e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1345" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvO6_3fc86R23NKewS1WPaZDlk6dSNuoE975-0Z2Zg_uYdNIuyldkxipPGaVgfgaf9ixbycm6MmFbpaW1yw46338f-rUIyWMZ_kq_8dKCBAeWmfUjy8geMvRH4-A0vxOOwdMLIlbzWhlsgy4dcpn0HonrovMSAliiSJrHJqLTMEMQxmTZg_Tp2YYgMA/s320/NavyType99e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-39461452721011465042024-02-05T08:39:00.003+09:002024-02-06T10:05:46.168+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Clark Field, Philippines Pt.6<div style="text-align: justify;">A few years ago we posted the following video we located on Utube but since has been removed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyQz7QeihCOf5S_h1ASTouScmUl48LOg2YgIInkJ_m6USXsM_Q7GpVoMAP9F4Omw7Tb05V0qDlf0_hgfrtnPQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Here are some stills from the clip.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ0CudgFS5ZdfsTNuXjhcLFcOTEn3_RCTsMOx8D-9spsacymU_CJmYKsyzEEqhSD2TDeO8_Vr8kYNeo1RxW302T2CtbvXJrdYXPm48PpwBy-emrSBx7k0B2DFYcw7l0v1GLuk4Gt9I7NnEHKcvjAQjOl_W0jwZ5LlyaadRa8y4nTe26I-ZaGIhxNtCw/s981/Toryu1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="981" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ0CudgFS5ZdfsTNuXjhcLFcOTEn3_RCTsMOx8D-9spsacymU_CJmYKsyzEEqhSD2TDeO8_Vr8kYNeo1RxW302T2CtbvXJrdYXPm48PpwBy-emrSBx7k0B2DFYcw7l0v1GLuk4Gt9I7NnEHKcvjAQjOl_W0jwZ5LlyaadRa8y4nTe26I-ZaGIhxNtCw/s320/Toryu1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First up is the Ki-45 with the <i>kanji</i> "山" (<i>yama</i>) we saw in the previous post. Frustratingly the whole rudder is not visible, so here we can't see if it had a number or something else.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAmIJHYjwt83johMfuvLgcguInw512Y9FMTraF-NcDKyGO4k4nI8H5QNRbrcYU1akEb3BhU7YYyvO-6hOXD4JeCIMj1W3YXalNCLS7eSMGHlupldcwnFkUBGkIM0l3mz2udujFFXJChaU70DBPm0lzYVneR9PCP0YkmEX_3uoJ34eOGhCfCQxMf_Oag/s982/Toryu2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="982" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAmIJHYjwt83johMfuvLgcguInw512Y9FMTraF-NcDKyGO4k4nI8H5QNRbrcYU1akEb3BhU7YYyvO-6hOXD4JeCIMj1W3YXalNCLS7eSMGHlupldcwnFkUBGkIM0l3mz2udujFFXJChaU70DBPm0lzYVneR9PCP0YkmEX_3uoJ34eOGhCfCQxMf_Oag/s320/Toryu2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A different Ki-45 without a tail marking is in very good condition.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMsH18hd1OUfhyuyPpx8FJp1hhE4XAOIQLuI2SQN0nyAd6Zk4qGZf9zCgtyj90KdSwJnlN4mXMCHW9NhHmD6ErZi4mxojn-ADuIhmUckqj_4WkDeR8dYB9hXL-lLK5ZX7PXH4cdq7kLOfCzErb_aD2S_uXWyHwXxqNkqyJMgkevE6JGg2ZOGb0Exw1A/s982/Toryu3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="982" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMsH18hd1OUfhyuyPpx8FJp1hhE4XAOIQLuI2SQN0nyAd6Zk4qGZf9zCgtyj90KdSwJnlN4mXMCHW9NhHmD6ErZi4mxojn-ADuIhmUckqj_4WkDeR8dYB9hXL-lLK5ZX7PXH4cdq7kLOfCzErb_aD2S_uXWyHwXxqNkqyJMgkevE6JGg2ZOGb0Exw1A/s320/Toryu3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVxl_CS_XUhUz4xdorjgEUiiE1kBYyGIs0FGCQifBehWtaddtZuoTUvrYZsXgKIRvSJZZwQbx3mptcH-OwSaORz_M3n9WYiAPMRB2HS-T_umiNXC8f0BUAfjcV8UVtRHrgBTbFRznM5OnOmfjjnMFmpPdbDBuYyXTd4WpaS5YkyjHBjRdlJo30Xn76g/s982/Toryu4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="982" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVxl_CS_XUhUz4xdorjgEUiiE1kBYyGIs0FGCQifBehWtaddtZuoTUvrYZsXgKIRvSJZZwQbx3mptcH-OwSaORz_M3n9WYiAPMRB2HS-T_umiNXC8f0BUAfjcV8UVtRHrgBTbFRznM5OnOmfjjnMFmpPdbDBuYyXTd4WpaS5YkyjHBjRdlJo30Xn76g/s320/Toryu4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the stills above we can see closeups of the "Nick" without a tail marking. No oblique cannons between the pilot and the rear machine gunner.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Note the 27 <i>Sentai</i> Ki-45 in the background. Tail marking without any number.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVADQEEQeuuy2MA4nzupmavpLBkHp75iKOaKgU5r2dZrT_51TnqTjv7oOmtwSepEHQOBcmgRYHrhWqlyj8HGqd5PwIvLI8_w9RWpYX0-uWFY6sXD-HdXS0FElY7CyjEgCNYu9zQgnhPwvf5R1J7JsRCXvK9GgJfc57jgzyXKVUpgAat4-KlJOvwK9bw/s981/Toryu5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="981" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVADQEEQeuuy2MA4nzupmavpLBkHp75iKOaKgU5r2dZrT_51TnqTjv7oOmtwSepEHQOBcmgRYHrhWqlyj8HGqd5PwIvLI8_w9RWpYX0-uWFY6sXD-HdXS0FElY7CyjEgCNYu9zQgnhPwvf5R1J7JsRCXvK9GgJfc57jgzyXKVUpgAat4-KlJOvwK9bw/s320/Toryu5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This very badly damaged all-brown "Nick" has a <i>katakana</i> "マ" (ma) on the tail.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8qf-vrBpVni6I44Kunlu2INhaaR0EnR8rygx_lDKr8XJbVLKFLlOYYL2yaQ5MNbvsefb_fPioXUF-3cO7w29kzhuiJTUcx1ma4Z8ruk8Xl_TZOWI0hF9oN5ce155-PZ04SxM0qhu9aheNUl7GhpLuw2WKVgFAe-cpFUxEMCHPy5Cvo3C_8_IicUOTg/s981/Toryu6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="981" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8qf-vrBpVni6I44Kunlu2INhaaR0EnR8rygx_lDKr8XJbVLKFLlOYYL2yaQ5MNbvsefb_fPioXUF-3cO7w29kzhuiJTUcx1ma4Z8ruk8Xl_TZOWI0hF9oN5ce155-PZ04SxM0qhu9aheNUl7GhpLuw2WKVgFAe-cpFUxEMCHPy5Cvo3C_8_IicUOTg/s320/Toryu6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Another destroyed Ki-45 offers a glimpse of its Mitsubishi MK2D <i>Zuisei</i> 21 Ha-102 engine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxC3d0gNPfGMm2OOatXkUtJFP0goSwChmvSyrOKU4vy1vRxrq0W6YUku07zTNuibdD7aiSCkx2qQCYPHWiiz2z9quNF_XSEk15HpELR-6sOMNktTDBAbjFoH2YW4AVjJ81QsX6kFhnbbQoKcv3o-bnyMZnz2Sz3EstHfVFQE4PLPoftie7j3F7pEgqHQ/s981/Toryu7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="981" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxC3d0gNPfGMm2OOatXkUtJFP0goSwChmvSyrOKU4vy1vRxrq0W6YUku07zTNuibdD7aiSCkx2qQCYPHWiiz2z9quNF_XSEk15HpELR-6sOMNktTDBAbjFoH2YW4AVjJ81QsX6kFhnbbQoKcv3o-bnyMZnz2Sz3EstHfVFQE4PLPoftie7j3F7pEgqHQ/s320/Toryu7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The same "Nick" we saw in the background. Also very badly damaged. The tail marking is in yellow which would indicate a 3rd <i>Chutai</i> aircraft. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjS_-bQTbVjgJMaOprSbmsT020bXK0sSSDy0D-4SI72z-1ggOl6pEo-cT5urv1Eg175M8OQ0ngrGiUemy4FIsAddJGpYDwKTwYYMEqD2bfQfzv9i6bPlvBtkQq11L8Ri_B_djb5LbC8CGeQM-mGSTG9XWivbGDmjfY-vD1LOnqSCgsSQn9bTpSNpIDQ/s983/Toryu8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="983" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjS_-bQTbVjgJMaOprSbmsT020bXK0sSSDy0D-4SI72z-1ggOl6pEo-cT5urv1Eg175M8OQ0ngrGiUemy4FIsAddJGpYDwKTwYYMEqD2bfQfzv9i6bPlvBtkQq11L8Ri_B_djb5LbC8CGeQM-mGSTG9XWivbGDmjfY-vD1LOnqSCgsSQn9bTpSNpIDQ/s320/Toryu8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8q23y0zz7rPG1p6lgEiwV5qSKgvNk3kAY-3i_cgmOeomxt6XPGBfcVryDKZR6Hqt9p2z4-sXhGpaRxZY0ofWoqRlvSygBTeg1LQGtOL12Qj3ULjx9qs9IvQThxy62aX1rrrOdJKkxWmB7mU8se4GzbvTNlDCVyi3Tr5GwdUXKhO8DfS6f36ATi_xwnw/s983/Toryu9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="983" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8q23y0zz7rPG1p6lgEiwV5qSKgvNk3kAY-3i_cgmOeomxt6XPGBfcVryDKZR6Hqt9p2z4-sXhGpaRxZY0ofWoqRlvSygBTeg1LQGtOL12Qj3ULjx9qs9IvQThxy62aX1rrrOdJKkxWmB7mU8se4GzbvTNlDCVyi3Tr5GwdUXKhO8DfS6f36ATi_xwnw/s320/Toryu9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The "<i>yama</i>" Ki-45 can be seen in the background and in the stills below. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvYMg5bMNmuA7DJxfwugbFXCFhyphenhyphenN_jPnA8-6BDMAaJOXBFcfc106ST3qlj4nE9nLI7E9wDZrhBPy12ZKsGcJyWvCzBm6tf7y-H7yKl1DKtWvZuD8mz9VMZlk4YYA7IRKttscNfvo5IQB39ImT2FwpKpalwXkOj8jnowdzlMKLL9EhTER4P9ULWps4zQ/s982/Toryu10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="982" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvYMg5bMNmuA7DJxfwugbFXCFhyphenhyphenN_jPnA8-6BDMAaJOXBFcfc106ST3qlj4nE9nLI7E9wDZrhBPy12ZKsGcJyWvCzBm6tf7y-H7yKl1DKtWvZuD8mz9VMZlk4YYA7IRKttscNfvo5IQB39ImT2FwpKpalwXkOj8jnowdzlMKLL9EhTER4P9ULWps4zQ/s320/Toryu10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Note the two oblique cannons making it a Model <i>Hei/Tei</i>. Note alo the thin propeller warning stripe on the nose.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgR_bfH17kjrAM_t4R7ZRif0Dcie4RgG3rL1-otzKOH2JVSoZ3jzkDxV1wYQWilDLoAGXJeU-rxOTbhG56toB_AOqaM-_E3WPt9NEA4YPeyyT56h33Oro0HxqHFKFBd1fQoKVwi4pRhc5yDm1wwGb8-X1am7PlXn6f1zVXVgpkZa3aeOj58NQ4OY8bQ/s981/Toryu11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="981" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgR_bfH17kjrAM_t4R7ZRif0Dcie4RgG3rL1-otzKOH2JVSoZ3jzkDxV1wYQWilDLoAGXJeU-rxOTbhG56toB_AOqaM-_E3WPt9NEA4YPeyyT56h33Oro0HxqHFKFBd1fQoKVwi4pRhc5yDm1wwGb8-X1am7PlXn6f1zVXVgpkZa3aeOj58NQ4OY8bQ/s320/Toryu11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOD5DQKcQFIh9mRlQJSB3TUL7Vm2ou1KljB41yptEqcBGT0WqS0gm1joDYzQMVaSC1cLyBJ9WRdEvq19d-BgCUAvBHngiOC-8QKlyJB_ma6lMXunt3cG54mYdg3fLtIUHlVK5Ebt8WRi0lUFL266-QhKYfSfFbozOPFZvg6lzzj3NwIT4zFEHrcjOAQ/s982/Toryu12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="982" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOD5DQKcQFIh9mRlQJSB3TUL7Vm2ou1KljB41yptEqcBGT0WqS0gm1joDYzQMVaSC1cLyBJ9WRdEvq19d-BgCUAvBHngiOC-8QKlyJB_ma6lMXunt3cG54mYdg3fLtIUHlVK5Ebt8WRi0lUFL266-QhKYfSfFbozOPFZvg6lzzj3NwIT4zFEHrcjOAQ/s320/Toryu12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Radek sent over a quite interesting photo of the same aircraft seen in the clip.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkYz40cFygEaFVTcQm4qkxtgDhIVbidy3z71TtYWlz8MU6lyUQv-L8a99qS3kVu-5XI0LMI32WOyJmkwZ2fG3F2ELq11rdHxpkC6jjmUXc2lQ6hE77DhgUAL2Z7sE7Qyiky5YRfIGQJ-GxnaEpJ0_a5XphFj-LekMzV7AareuxLYBCC4Dkl0viQ7CYA/s1850/Toryu-Philipines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="1850" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkYz40cFygEaFVTcQm4qkxtgDhIVbidy3z71TtYWlz8MU6lyUQv-L8a99qS3kVu-5XI0LMI32WOyJmkwZ2fG3F2ELq11rdHxpkC6jjmUXc2lQ6hE77DhgUAL2Z7sE7Qyiky5YRfIGQJ-GxnaEpJ0_a5XphFj-LekMzV7AareuxLYBCC4Dkl0viQ7CYA/s320/Toryu-Philipines.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the foreground, we can see another 3rd <i>Chutai</i> "Nick", not visible in the clip. Next to it, there is the very badly damaged all-brown 3rd <i>Chutai</i> Ki-45 we saw above. Next is a "Nick" with a white 27 <i>Sentai</i> tail marking, 2nd <i>Chutai</i>, and probably a number. And finally, we can see the tail of the "<i>yama</i>" Ki-45. It does not seem to have a number applied on the rudder, it has only the "<i>yama</i>" <i>kanji</i> for marking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you Radek for your contribution.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I would like to leave a final comment for the 27/45 <i>Sentai</i> markings and the <i>kanji</i> and <i>katakana</i> on the tails. The <i>katakana</i> "ma" and "a" we saw on Ki-45s are numbers "30" and "36" in the <i>iroha</i> numbering system and as we can see in the photographic evidence when a unit tail marking is applied there is usually (but not always) a number to indicate the individual aircraft, not a <i>katakana</i>. So, either just katakana or unit marking +- a number.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we saw in the 45th <i>Sentai</i> history, when there were very few operational aircraft available, the pilots flew whatever was available without any<i> chutai</i> considerations. We can easily imagine that during the Leyte Campaign for example, when replacement aircraft arrived and were thrown immediately in the battle, there was not enough time to paint unit markings on their tails. We also saw that during Leyte the two "<i>Toryu</i>" units, based in the same airfield, often flew missions together. And let's not forget that during the last weeks of their presence in the Philippines, the pilots of the 27 without any aircraft left, merged with the 45.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I would also like to add the testimony of one of the 45 <i>Sentai</i> ground crew members. When the unit was based in Clark Field and he asked a higher rank officer whether any replacement aircraft had arrived, he got the following answer: "<i>Not yet but go around the airfield and grab whichever planes you can find</i>". </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Therefore, my personal conclusion is that apart from the aircraft with a clear unit marking, all the others without markings or with <i>katakana</i> on their tails were replacement aircraft that were flown by both <i>sentai</i>. Even those with unit markings is not clear if they were flown by either <i>sentai</i> or even a mixed crew. The same can apply to the Ki-45s with the <i>kanji</i> on their tails. It can be said that they were aircraft assigned to a specific pilot but considering the whole situation it is highly unlikely there was time and will to assign specific aircraft to specific pilots. Perhaps at the later stages of the war in the Philippines, the aircraft were split according to <i>chutai</i> or ground crew leaders, and that would explain the multiple "<i>dai</i>" <i>kanji</i> aircraft. We should also consider that some aircraft were probably set aside for <i>tokko</i> suicide missions. All in all, the situation in the Philippines between December 1944 and January 1945, was so frustrating and confusing for the Japanese that it is really very difficult, 80 years later, to make sense of units, markings, pilots, and "their" aircraft. </div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-57367201691114111492024-02-04T13:12:00.003+09:002024-02-04T13:13:08.630+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Clark Field, Philippines Pt.5<div style="text-align: justify;">There were two "<i>Toryu</i>" equipped units active in the Philippines during the last two years of the war. We examined the 27th <i>Sentai</i> in the previous post. In this post, we will take a look at the <b>45th <i>Sentai</i></b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCQHeXnUR0xxpZXAGjdWd-GtA7bCHkIM40GJqZRU-R1WIibu4zERPgOhfULyBZsI1T9DnVYSi2T94NzZOh-VhE_mGoUdLstlu8V0N2VZCH0tzUEimBPp5Gi8kw20sXW7lHuTZ9mHGfbJ6Li6LgzsdROZNsZfadAD8e3Jtz5aFueRVXHoeW2n3n3RZfA/s1461/ClarkFieldToryu25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1461" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCQHeXnUR0xxpZXAGjdWd-GtA7bCHkIM40GJqZRU-R1WIibu4zERPgOhfULyBZsI1T9DnVYSi2T94NzZOh-VhE_mGoUdLstlu8V0N2VZCH0tzUEimBPp5Gi8kw20sXW7lHuTZ9mHGfbJ6Li6LgzsdROZNsZfadAD8e3Jtz5aFueRVXHoeW2n3n3RZfA/s320/ClarkFieldToryu25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo above featured in the Don Thorpe and Aircam books, shows a 45th <i>Sentai</i> Kawasaki Ki-45 "<i>Toryu</i>", in pristine condition, with its unit tail marking clearly visible and the number "37" at the base of the rudder. Behind it is the Ki-45 we saw in an earlier post, next to a prop/spinner and a wing, with the <i>kanji </i>"大" (<i>dai</i>) on its tail. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 45th <i>Sentai</i> was organized on July 27, 1938, in Manchuria, from the 4, 6, and 11 <i>Dokuritsu Chutai</i> which became the units' 1st, 2nd, and 3rd <i>Chutai</i> respectively. Equipped with Kawasaki Ki-48 "Lilys", the unit was based in Rabaul's Kokopo airfield in January 1943, from where it launched attacks against Guadalcanal. From April 1943, the unit was based in But (or Lae according to other sources) Airfield taking part in the battle of East New Guinea.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In early December 1943, the unit returned to Japan and from the middle of the month started training with "<i>Toryu</i>" fighters at Hokota.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On February 6, 1944, left Japan and four days later arrived at Clark Field. End of February relocated to Wakde Island and spent about a month training and conducting patrol.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">End of March returned to Clark Field, and for a while was assigned to ship escort duties. During the period from early July until August, the unit had about 20 operational Ki-45s. End of August the unit's strength was 26 aircraft escorting ships passing through the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">During a particularly heavy raid against Japanese-held airfields on September 12, the unit, now based in Saravia Airfield on the northwest of Negros Island, was timely alerted and all its' operational aircraft took off to avoid getting hit on the ground. While in the air, they didn't encounter any enemy planes, but right after the 2nd <i>Chutai</i> and half of the 1st <i>Chutai</i> landed back in Saravia, they were attacked and strafed by F6Fs from the carrier USS <i>Wasp</i>. The "<i>Toryu</i>" of the 3rd <i>Chutai</i> and the remaining half of the 1st <i>Chutai</i> were still in the air and tried to attack the US planes. In the ensuing air battle, two Ki-45s were lost and another was badly damaged when it made an emergency landing. Following this, the remaining operational aircraft escaped briefly to Panay and Palawan Islands. The next day, the F6Fs returned and inflicted further damage to the unit's aircraft that had remained in Saravia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the middle of October 1944, the unit had about ten operational aircraft. When the US forces landed at Leyte Island on October 17, the 45 <i>Sentai</i>, based in Saravia together with elements of the 27th <i>Sentai</i>, launched attacks against the US forces. On the 19th, 45 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Toryu</i>" fighters attacked the US Fleet but two planes failed to return. Following further missions against the US forces, by October 20, the unit had only 4-5 operational aircraft, and by October 24 only one Ki-45 remained. At the end of the month, the unit retreated to Silai Airfield where it received a few replacement aircraft and returned to attack the US forces in Leyte.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the Leyte operations, the unit's Ki-45s carried 100kg bombs when they were attacking bigger targets like enemy ships or 50kg Ta-Dan bombs when their targets were enemy-held airfields. At that time, the "<i>Toryu"</i> were not organized to specific <i>chutais</i> but every capable pilot flew whichever plane was operational.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the November 1~23 period, the unit had three aircraft shot down, nine seriously damaged and received 13 replacements but on November 23 the unit had only nine aircraft, only four of which were operational. By the end of November, the unit had lost 18 aircraft and received only eight replacements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On December 14, 1944, the 45 <i>Sentai</i> organized a <i>tokko</i> (special attack, suicide) unit with ten members and formed the "Koka-tai" (Emperor's Flower Unit) with five members from the 208 <i>Sentai</i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">By the end of December, the unit had no operational aircraft left, and the remaining pilots only, were transported to Angeles Airfield. Around that time the remaining members of the 27th and the 45th <i>Sentai</i> with whatever Ki-45s could be found, merged and launched attacks against the US forces landing at Mindoro Island.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On January 15, 1945, the unit received orders to return to Japan and did so in the same manner we described for the 27th <i>Sentai</i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The unit finally managed to return to Hokota on January 25, where the union of the two <i>sentai</i> became official. In April 1945, the 27th <i>Sentai</i> was disbanded and all its remaining members joined the 45th.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As can be expected, "<i>Toryu</i>" "37" didn't stay intact for long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvDxZ7hjPPoafyRBBdfWvAI9Uhcl6jFeUv1WUtReBRY9YY23zCEqfGrI8uuNGNWgZpTDtEHphmr5jTxELq4g6i36wvCdOK0RYMteAIN7AlzgXt_dgbY7zRCS5uQeHw07SQExdHs9auG-Ulvq-Svg4xiuB7wPhPyCfdjSPK8AhaNCN9xV167WXOA2rGg/s918/ClarkFieldToryu26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="918" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvDxZ7hjPPoafyRBBdfWvAI9Uhcl6jFeUv1WUtReBRY9YY23zCEqfGrI8uuNGNWgZpTDtEHphmr5jTxELq4g6i36wvCdOK0RYMteAIN7AlzgXt_dgbY7zRCS5uQeHw07SQExdHs9auG-Ulvq-Svg4xiuB7wPhPyCfdjSPK8AhaNCN9xV167WXOA2rGg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu26.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Photo from Radek.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkVY5j4kBUN6joSM0jvf1Q-06dCIS-eYJW4kA1CtZK_TtWKLmTL-4GrLkTa3wwzdSSxjdFO0E0cAZyYZ7NDuGfip03jECdPdcDzM-8rZ7WzS45prZWGtrfN_FTfHR-6Mqe7mvz7TCaGc_5-CO-Quh46F4dJfj0hTZtbOgBgeQI5ucwieq9ao90SvRPA/s1056/ClarkFieldToryu27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1056" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkVY5j4kBUN6joSM0jvf1Q-06dCIS-eYJW4kA1CtZK_TtWKLmTL-4GrLkTa3wwzdSSxjdFO0E0cAZyYZ7NDuGfip03jECdPdcDzM-8rZ7WzS45prZWGtrfN_FTfHR-6Mqe7mvz7TCaGc_5-CO-Quh46F4dJfj0hTZtbOgBgeQI5ucwieq9ao90SvRPA/s320/ClarkFieldToryu27.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's another photo from Radek featuring a 45 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Toryu</i>" found destroyed at Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, which, as we saw above, the unit used as an emergency airfield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIN4oIqlYjs6ygr7-Lr4hafg40bRgGhWpl23j3qEQ315OelWp02mTziDdE6K5hD4S1mmMirvB6-RFTdKnUc3s84NIH1MF3A4ttDfX6JtBBqIBVHRiEjLPHG3WkoFZpoQDspvTDGylRd5BVqF7-TzRBy9QPTY4xJ4m_jvbYCqK4YsXdfBBnG-5BA9WTNw/s1022/ClarkFieldToryu28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1022" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIN4oIqlYjs6ygr7-Lr4hafg40bRgGhWpl23j3qEQ315OelWp02mTziDdE6K5hD4S1mmMirvB6-RFTdKnUc3s84NIH1MF3A4ttDfX6JtBBqIBVHRiEjLPHG3WkoFZpoQDspvTDGylRd5BVqF7-TzRBy9QPTY4xJ4m_jvbYCqK4YsXdfBBnG-5BA9WTNw/s320/ClarkFieldToryu28.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, the tail number has been removed by souvenir hunters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Remember this Ki-45, also in pretty good condition?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pFE4ep0HzkOUvXbBhyphenhyphenEPSKPpBGMMqw6IEKxiAUa2gdeLmqAeBpIuZu7G0lSmkXcr-sJAd4wdDOCR8G0t-q4T3OEqrJJtFV6Ut5wRBOZL7vehYPlFsvJZNnFoQLkXo-FPHApeTtNwa1S6oIl8uZrCJJQV5t_9n09iOg8YTSfvQ-6BO_Xuu5R9oVH3jQ/s1250/ClarkFieldToryu29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="1250" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pFE4ep0HzkOUvXbBhyphenhyphenEPSKPpBGMMqw6IEKxiAUa2gdeLmqAeBpIuZu7G0lSmkXcr-sJAd4wdDOCR8G0t-q4T3OEqrJJtFV6Ut5wRBOZL7vehYPlFsvJZNnFoQLkXo-FPHApeTtNwa1S6oIl8uZrCJJQV5t_9n09iOg8YTSfvQ-6BO_Xuu5R9oVH3jQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu29.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sadly, this is how it looked after a while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtd3vAEwA_BMpXrBSARWs8vG0JU0PUI778iKSAEDjmAzFDuXbbrIozAUw99_pV2Y4ChyphenhyphenahbBc0pjhdXuiy46Dv2arHP1tPvta2FV55HL8tK89rylii6qwj5rwhOeKx2BDqeHVVBPFznZQCvJgboXlhLbgcMYuLz5yFgvwGzXWVPh0OPuKhR7bZwylvg/s1028/ClarkFieldToryu30.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="1028" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtd3vAEwA_BMpXrBSARWs8vG0JU0PUI778iKSAEDjmAzFDuXbbrIozAUw99_pV2Y4ChyphenhyphenahbBc0pjhdXuiy46Dv2arHP1tPvta2FV55HL8tK89rylii6qwj5rwhOeKx2BDqeHVVBPFznZQCvJgboXlhLbgcMYuLz5yFgvwGzXWVPh0OPuKhR7bZwylvg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu30.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we saw in previous posts and above, there were several Ki-45s with the kanji "大" (<i>dai</i>) on their tail. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">These were not the only Ki-45s found at Clark Field with<i> kanji</i> on their tails.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This one we first saw in the color photo in the "<i>Shoki</i>" post, has the <i>kanji</i> "宮" (miya) on its tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dHhuvd5CAVRnO8MA_v7bt2Qmg7AgU_9WpRdvTTYOy9iuFimQ1u10K4EPODTdALHNUMc6uN6PAorBvnBIjkkLr_Q9WWgzbvOpF0F7YHf8KDbQHYRTlRjMo6r8vhYaB4FLn1n-S0QzPcxC3k9Ti1_QUnKz7YrU1BP5jhZD4NhRuaemYCsnbyNmyBayzw/s1100/ClarkFieldToryu31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1100" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dHhuvd5CAVRnO8MA_v7bt2Qmg7AgU_9WpRdvTTYOy9iuFimQ1u10K4EPODTdALHNUMc6uN6PAorBvnBIjkkLr_Q9WWgzbvOpF0F7YHf8KDbQHYRTlRjMo6r8vhYaB4FLn1n-S0QzPcxC3k9Ti1_QUnKz7YrU1BP5jhZD4NhRuaemYCsnbyNmyBayzw/s320/ClarkFieldToryu31.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The name of the 2nd <i>Chutai</i> commander of the 45th <i>Sentai</i>, was Miyazaki, so it is possible that this was his personal aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This Ki-45 has the <i>kanji </i>"山" (yama) on its tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyK3MdsHkSieLUdMiDCVrWz5CxrFQpqNDCShtMSEaI6F9l_qwJQX3IiyyHJhxJ8brSdFcH42c-5YjMxzvHqYy1j9iSSteM3pqOCEEvJLeDIgBzR2aEByyN5PF45czHc8QuyxQbqJPRnwEzqNBqW0h3DMAF8hKvAJpICPTaeeVBcBryX8IBLBa4AU6xtw/s1294/ClarkFieldToryu32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="1294" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyK3MdsHkSieLUdMiDCVrWz5CxrFQpqNDCShtMSEaI6F9l_qwJQX3IiyyHJhxJ8brSdFcH42c-5YjMxzvHqYy1j9iSSteM3pqOCEEvJLeDIgBzR2aEByyN5PF45czHc8QuyxQbqJPRnwEzqNBqW0h3DMAF8hKvAJpICPTaeeVBcBryX8IBLBa4AU6xtw/s320/ClarkFieldToryu32.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The name of the 3nd <i>Chutai</i> commander of the 45th <i>Sentai</i>, was Yamauchi, but he perished in October 1944. It could be one of his personal aircraft or, since the <i>kanji</i> for "yama" is quite common in many Japanese names, it could be the personal mount of another pilot. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This leaves us with the aircraft with the mysterious <i>kanji</i> "dai". After exhausting research, we finally discovered that the name of the 1st <i>Chutai</i> commander was Kamiyama or Koyama which, unfortunately, is no match for the "dai" <i>kanji</i>. So, as of this post, the identity of the aircraft with the "dai" <i>kanji</i> remain unknown.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BUT, there were other Ki-45s in Clark Field with <i>katakana</i> on their tails.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This one has the <i>katakana</i> "ア" (a) on its tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RNHrOyxU-ygmjnENFPTKskElGAvIH0lP3bsp_kq4TjqPVJhAoTVw4SXEga-eHwgU6iHzJnP3tZu_UM1_BzZ1JDAx8o81kA1n-o30hjgUnNTUcrIDSN-oraYXfpxkIL5ed8Oo-JbWdZV244SC19wXwM1kHVueRt-RenKeuN6Q1T3QWhWL2Z8-rmJURQ/s1263/ClarkFieldToryu33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1263" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RNHrOyxU-ygmjnENFPTKskElGAvIH0lP3bsp_kq4TjqPVJhAoTVw4SXEga-eHwgU6iHzJnP3tZu_UM1_BzZ1JDAx8o81kA1n-o30hjgUnNTUcrIDSN-oraYXfpxkIL5ed8Oo-JbWdZV244SC19wXwM1kHVueRt-RenKeuN6Q1T3QWhWL2Z8-rmJURQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu33.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More coming up. Stay tuned.</div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-43396379464387855772024-02-03T19:46:00.004+09:002024-02-04T11:08:46.839+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Clark Field, Philippines Pt.4<div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a photo of the same Ki-45s with the "Lily" and the "<i>Shoki</i>" we saw in the previous post, from a different angle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mRPlYV1dQDyucvc3loki0JnFbvNbxD36j27bqY8aEeGFLlyGtH09FiYzHrD5Xsv8fGQRGXPMTIlg2tufY-qzQowuRoZ5IKXs4XQOhtHmRX-d3UHdaLVv9aQSvnlgJQDXQy7iu1k-RCfFCaq4s-DEaOfztCrPwEc1JAih1xIJ9DxxdnPH9UraquJr4g/s1600/ClarkFieldToryu19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mRPlYV1dQDyucvc3loki0JnFbvNbxD36j27bqY8aEeGFLlyGtH09FiYzHrD5Xsv8fGQRGXPMTIlg2tufY-qzQowuRoZ5IKXs4XQOhtHmRX-d3UHdaLVv9aQSvnlgJQDXQy7iu1k-RCfFCaq4s-DEaOfztCrPwEc1JAih1xIJ9DxxdnPH9UraquJr4g/s320/ClarkFieldToryu19.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Between the "Lily" and the "<i>Hayabusa</i>" in the foreground, is a Ki-45 with a tail marking indicating that it belonged to the 27th <i>Sentai</i>.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>27th <i>Sentai</i></b> was organized on August 1, 1938, from the 5th <i>Rentai</i> while in Manchuria. Initially, it was equipped with Nakajima Ki-4 Reconnaissance and a year later exchanged them with Kawasaki Ki-32 "Mary" light bombers. In 1941 the unit was fully equipped with Mitsubishi Ki-51 "Sonia" light bombers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In July 1944, while based at Sarabia Airfield, Negros Island, Philippines, with more than 20 "Sonias", the unit received three Ki-45 "<i>Toryu</i>" Model Hei and started training with this new type of aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The unit then relocated to Clark Field and continued training with new "<i>Toryu</i>" fighters but, at the same time, trained new cadets for the "Sonia" bombers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">From the beginning of September, when US forces started attacks in the Philippine Islands, 13 Ki-45 were dispatched to Sarabia Airfield but during a September 13 air raid, all the planes were destroyed on the ground.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">By the middle of October, only the 3rd <i>Chutai</i> had enough operational aircraft. The 2nd <i>Chutai</i> which was about to finish its training with the Ki-45, had only one operational aircraft, and the 1st <i>Chutai</i> was only beginning training with the Ki-45.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the Leyte Campaign, a small number of Ki-45s from the 27th<i> Sentai</i>, relocated again to Saravia Airfield, and on October 26, two "<i>Toryu</i>" took off early in the morning to bomb enemy forces in the Leyte area, and successfully returned to base. In the evening of the same day, three Ki-45s and three Ki-51s took off on a similar mission but only two "Sonias" managed to return. Three days later the small detachment returned to Clark Field to replenish its aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During a November 19 US air raid against Clark Field, many aircraft were damaged.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Almost a month later, on November 23, 1944, eight 27 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Toryu</i>" fighters took off from Clark Field to advance to Silai Airfield, south of Saravia, in Negros Island. The next day, three Ki-45 from the 27 <i>Sentai</i>, two from the 45 <i>Sentai</i> as well as an assortment of various types from different units, a total of more than 50 aircraft, attacked Tacloban Airfield, in Leyte Island. 1Lt Kobayashi was hit by anti-aircraft and crashed against an enemy ship. During the following days, the unit continued attacks against enemy positions in the Leyte area, with one or two aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">From January 6, 1945, the targets of the unit were landing craft at Lingayen Gulf. On January 15, the 27 <i>Sentai</i> received orders to return to Japan. Only some pilots managed to escape from the Philippines to Taiwan by using two Ki-45s as transports, constantly flying back and forth. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The same "<i>Toryu</i>" seen in the photo above with the number "86" on its tail, can be seen in these stills from a color film.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_2m5C1n96q1kw_8vpB68uyaYMooGWfi36Zwh388H-hoR-dv_kfVQjWAbkF0uJW2XLozQ-smB92lXjg1wdYIgy0ATmftF8VXTEqMCDw3451XfWU3tpm_7cYZ9f_Id1RjILV9iOcCp3ZSH1KR94XCdtUPnTKactIjLyBzXflGITlJ8fv1C3AfG5Mm36g/s1135/ClarkFieldToryu20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1135" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_2m5C1n96q1kw_8vpB68uyaYMooGWfi36Zwh388H-hoR-dv_kfVQjWAbkF0uJW2XLozQ-smB92lXjg1wdYIgy0ATmftF8VXTEqMCDw3451XfWU3tpm_7cYZ9f_Id1RjILV9iOcCp3ZSH1KR94XCdtUPnTKactIjLyBzXflGITlJ8fv1C3AfG5Mm36g/s320/ClarkFieldToryu20.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_7icKqJLiU9e2jueFmjGOa60_bVDZr8RU6MoBFLIWQvaFSIkHKq3hpxuHa-8mx_grethOq77FCqMUVFOelflp10nHhM_UuLuGy7oN_sd9WskGBhiWQ57-jBpMorkpUyUmxzsBG9l17dCDi7frtYqKpsuOZVxNaqxjRsUezHEGF7CZi6gzJ2oHrTPtQ/s1138/ClarkFieldToryu21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1138" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_7icKqJLiU9e2jueFmjGOa60_bVDZr8RU6MoBFLIWQvaFSIkHKq3hpxuHa-8mx_grethOq77FCqMUVFOelflp10nHhM_UuLuGy7oN_sd9WskGBhiWQ57-jBpMorkpUyUmxzsBG9l17dCDi7frtYqKpsuOZVxNaqxjRsUezHEGF7CZi6gzJ2oHrTPtQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu21.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmsu9fzTGb4iwQccuJ92kNEEMQSUAqb5nZHUWWAZHbsvDeUQumRWYg_SOzeCpui1ecLOAFShd9NixozPG6IdmNqhBAlLzN7eNolnsaugHAuUx9GjSCPP3GhqFDSPYKt8bfMJf4clAPjQ2rS414-USdyvuOf9Vz_TcaMXpwFe0Jg8HZ7Bw8j3UnKYQRQ/s1137/ClarkFieldToryu22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1137" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmsu9fzTGb4iwQccuJ92kNEEMQSUAqb5nZHUWWAZHbsvDeUQumRWYg_SOzeCpui1ecLOAFShd9NixozPG6IdmNqhBAlLzN7eNolnsaugHAuUx9GjSCPP3GhqFDSPYKt8bfMJf4clAPjQ2rS414-USdyvuOf9Vz_TcaMXpwFe0Jg8HZ7Bw8j3UnKYQRQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu22.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7x7guLNJ2ziqHb-b93W9q1j_zcFnQMQJx8DJjpVagR8rUdsmenJm-BgQSb7OB2xQSefoai6VGE1Ls3Q8w0qafKa_CRadxZC9RPi-6h7fwnTAvX1b83q-bDnV2LlOGs7G71EJxmqBCcY4FDW1uwYfSkwt9XnyOz0TCA2ZAVHsh91sk9up4pw65AotHaA/s1134/ClarkFieldToryu23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1134" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7x7guLNJ2ziqHb-b93W9q1j_zcFnQMQJx8DJjpVagR8rUdsmenJm-BgQSb7OB2xQSefoai6VGE1Ls3Q8w0qafKa_CRadxZC9RPi-6h7fwnTAvX1b83q-bDnV2LlOGs7G71EJxmqBCcY4FDW1uwYfSkwt9XnyOz0TCA2ZAVHsh91sk9up4pw65AotHaA/s320/ClarkFieldToryu23.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here's another 27 <i>Sentai</i> Ki-45, but without a tail number.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVJRLG9jSZkETrmQfAdw1dTDXdrJMIn7JQ2rE5RLuMnbFLa_EJoIdtU_5G2ZbiXDmzgTGCIem41jdLLOS33PC4u-o3wGCDGbvajDNyr9BVOtzgHheW26zued9bUn1AYdtB_o_2pRUR768v1nsJ5-1a6Gfhb95ba2QUaqgFw12XieAZZUYeutSJhB4Iw/s1171/ClarkFieldToryu24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="1171" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVJRLG9jSZkETrmQfAdw1dTDXdrJMIn7JQ2rE5RLuMnbFLa_EJoIdtU_5G2ZbiXDmzgTGCIem41jdLLOS33PC4u-o3wGCDGbvajDNyr9BVOtzgHheW26zued9bUn1AYdtB_o_2pRUR768v1nsJ5-1a6Gfhb95ba2QUaqgFw12XieAZZUYeutSJhB4Iw/s320/ClarkFieldToryu24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The <i>sentai</i> marking is probably in red indicating that it belonged to the 2nd <i>Chutai</i>. Perhaps there was a <i>kanji</i> above the marking in white but at the moment the photo was taken it's no longer clearly visible.Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-67993310816094929832024-02-02T09:51:00.002+09:002024-02-02T09:54:36.971+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Clark Field, Philippines Pt.3<div style="text-align: justify;">In the ebay photos that started this thread, we can see two<b> Kawasaki Ki-45 "<i>Toryu</i>" (Nick)</b> in the TAIU area. This is the first one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcwXlNyyp83W8rxu0U9UcOnzSAHqo44UF_1SIvBfNk66UjQiPHQ9883KbBRF9D3P85GBzjf-Npga7NHqari8kcF9dPp_saSdukTi4k5iYTNsJOUjYMHfpZam3iBX1AmwfUHV6Ndn121bguwGhy-d9hWdYnUyGbFaOe1YfEjlBGqnkWMct8otx1qfn_Q/s622/ClarkFieldToryu1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="622" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcwXlNyyp83W8rxu0U9UcOnzSAHqo44UF_1SIvBfNk66UjQiPHQ9883KbBRF9D3P85GBzjf-Npga7NHqari8kcF9dPp_saSdukTi4k5iYTNsJOUjYMHfpZam3iBX1AmwfUHV6Ndn121bguwGhy-d9hWdYnUyGbFaOe1YfEjlBGqnkWMct8otx1qfn_Q/s320/ClarkFieldToryu1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's the aircraft in the red circle in the panoramic photo of the TAIU area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwIg3Gz-Q9sdEUVBUE90qCehbGBMPwdb-NXdGFshB8eOACDUHWkgfIJw3edPfUfAskCtvIBrTkLji2aVl0_afZWA_hwIq-QW6VhItS1ZL7UhebEaeDwOiXAAD1qJaIl9rUkdY_52P8IMLTfLhyc1zHxAHmzXq22Yc_hdppQVPCZkbfBvvcuBIBsgDUw/s1184/ClarkField1Toryu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1184" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwIg3Gz-Q9sdEUVBUE90qCehbGBMPwdb-NXdGFshB8eOACDUHWkgfIJw3edPfUfAskCtvIBrTkLji2aVl0_afZWA_hwIq-QW6VhItS1ZL7UhebEaeDwOiXAAD1qJaIl9rUkdY_52P8IMLTfLhyc1zHxAHmzXq22Yc_hdppQVPCZkbfBvvcuBIBsgDUw/s320/ClarkField1Toryu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We can see a full side view of it in one of the photos featuring the "mo" "<i>Shoki</i>" in the foreground. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7teo5GGIj76NtfwaB01w2a5-v_wUGYztthVkwnlU_pUSsBJqasxI7ppwspgjqWu7OpS_IcdmNGO4EKcY0IezC20E3efVpLfM3h5lKntV9CoowPwehsKlhAf_YNg7rce2pJhvthp7cBoWv2y3pY5IS6QpBA7DoCGrRGMiyimPyKHtuswG5BvSNpBYkQ/s900/ClarkFieldToryu2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="900" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7teo5GGIj76NtfwaB01w2a5-v_wUGYztthVkwnlU_pUSsBJqasxI7ppwspgjqWu7OpS_IcdmNGO4EKcY0IezC20E3efVpLfM3h5lKntV9CoowPwehsKlhAf_YNg7rce2pJhvthp7cBoWv2y3pY5IS6QpBA7DoCGrRGMiyimPyKHtuswG5BvSNpBYkQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you can see, it has no tail marking so it is safe to assume that it was a replacement aircraft. It's a Ki-45 <i>Hei</i> or <i>Hei/Tei</i> night fighter with oblique cannons (not clearly visible in the photo) and has been moved to a different place than the one in the ebay and the panoramic photos.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the second "<i>Toryu</i>" seen in the ebay photos. It's an old Model <i>Koh</i> but I was unable to find other photos of this particular plane to have a clearer picture of how it looked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE2e2s95xl1JrbDpISQeHflqXRyukaY0N9jUyE64PoaFJrNxl_86xCHr-w50rgq2hlBGaVeSLTSmvfl0PlSUNlza9g31p4CLnsajgCvOdFT5fhu9HAi-ttseL0arhE3zEEV9zxluL6FP7q-o8DDLLOjehchxA1PAIu5i9tZfqRtXWA3KXujjFVoJl6A/s879/ClarkFieldToryu3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="879" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE2e2s95xl1JrbDpISQeHflqXRyukaY0N9jUyE64PoaFJrNxl_86xCHr-w50rgq2hlBGaVeSLTSmvfl0PlSUNlza9g31p4CLnsajgCvOdFT5fhu9HAi-ttseL0arhE3zEEV9zxluL6FP7q-o8DDLLOjehchxA1PAIu5i9tZfqRtXWA3KXujjFVoJl6A/s320/ClarkFieldToryu3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Some sources mention that at Clark Field no less than 45 (!!!) "<i>Toryu</i>" were found by the US forces; I feel this number is a bit too high. This is another photo of an older Ki-45 Model <i>Koh</i>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgUXHrXiOIgaRaTOaF6ktBv1JUHdotur7sKOsIAm8qEO8-2Jg73HnENRrRz2fk7m6k8-gS9yxOJUUqxvOg8EmEifUf6flJQSJ5s8YJay2ntC3-YsIshkw1LSz4F6lIOb_ZlDgT9fnHc-jEJh-rTo0uqf-FdXTUHEGUq3v0NmpxwtzJ2OaBhM7oYWMTw/s1500/ClarkFieldToryu4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1500" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgUXHrXiOIgaRaTOaF6ktBv1JUHdotur7sKOsIAm8qEO8-2Jg73HnENRrRz2fk7m6k8-gS9yxOJUUqxvOg8EmEifUf6flJQSJ5s8YJay2ntC3-YsIshkw1LSz4F6lIOb_ZlDgT9fnHc-jEJh-rTo0uqf-FdXTUHEGUq3v0NmpxwtzJ2OaBhM7oYWMTw/s320/ClarkFieldToryu4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>In my opinion, it's not the same aircraft seen in the previous ebay photo.</div><div>Note that it has a <i>kanji</i> "大" (<i>dai</i> - big, great) on its rudder. It doesn't correspond to any known <i>sentai</i> marking.</div><div><br /></div><div>A close-up of the same "<i>Toryu</i>" from a Nara photo, showing the camouflage pattern of the nose, different from the second ebay Ki-45.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivK4spKQgkXyfxX9_o7pwL0gm7EDQrJAWsCP2KpezR9z7oR1t_eLmxDRkwAGzUisKQIMF0-_zMw-jGDhjga4nbkWDeaz_ZwJXlaXMewlBM_M8t8r0LHD1TeUSQchf5iYnn4ZEPEqSzQ1xdGgFUgIatJ5H7jh2nTt1dp1hft3X8xC0gYg8WRi5D19gymg/s1090/ClarkFieldToryu5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="1090" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivK4spKQgkXyfxX9_o7pwL0gm7EDQrJAWsCP2KpezR9z7oR1t_eLmxDRkwAGzUisKQIMF0-_zMw-jGDhjga4nbkWDeaz_ZwJXlaXMewlBM_M8t8r0LHD1TeUSQchf5iYnn4ZEPEqSzQ1xdGgFUgIatJ5H7jh2nTt1dp1hft3X8xC0gYg8WRi5D19gymg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>A photo of a Ki-45 Model <i>Otsu</i> also found in the TAIU area, with the same "<i>dai</i> - big"<i> kanji </i>on the tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEaWMnuCR1_cs89uRwzV-NHzftso6nxVgWi1kAYr2qz7S_AOWz_aVhBL4EZWdHYUoAb_QAxpYUIgGhx-72zea4RDGjHbqez6lUlC814BUPV4BC03VuaEqrjWZOPgHSzJJ22Du-vAWhhc8rWOi-RPQE2yxCTQT6-pjfuPg9YC_w6tGU-PJ1tL2L_9YQg/s1577/ClarkFieldToryu6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1577" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEaWMnuCR1_cs89uRwzV-NHzftso6nxVgWi1kAYr2qz7S_AOWz_aVhBL4EZWdHYUoAb_QAxpYUIgGhx-72zea4RDGjHbqez6lUlC814BUPV4BC03VuaEqrjWZOPgHSzJJ22Du-vAWhhc8rWOi-RPQE2yxCTQT6-pjfuPg9YC_w6tGU-PJ1tL2L_9YQg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Another photo of the same Ki-45 Model<i> Otsu</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8S3_d2DgJncQ-_CdwyO_Jvhx8FWfLBlrJnall5cYxEvXl3uIzJEhN5Jlejh57u5FbfcmG6s_oYGHsSWD3BFA5uTsvZG0O8uV05svNDgWX6MzaISTGetO9c1gjohOsXknuYxB6qVj-cKfEL7AE1jkQQ7Vo263oRm6Pb5qaoLe1yDm6n1AjBCNvN90TA/s1000/ClarkFieldToryu7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8S3_d2DgJncQ-_CdwyO_Jvhx8FWfLBlrJnall5cYxEvXl3uIzJEhN5Jlejh57u5FbfcmG6s_oYGHsSWD3BFA5uTsvZG0O8uV05svNDgWX6MzaISTGetO9c1gjohOsXknuYxB6qVj-cKfEL7AE1jkQQ7Vo263oRm6Pb5qaoLe1yDm6n1AjBCNvN90TA/s320/ClarkFieldToryu7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The same aircraft in a movie still. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNVUmJgaPB2_ixfeJVMn42_o80c4RtB1mNMSEUgI_MS-nYbkfPBBvLhRlxrSUV0TTDq2pN_EqLZcexi1AWcySXHa5Ct_rk3Xcg6oJ8tsas8uNu6azm1P2u02r3ARrqZZS5pd2X6A_Q4SoUyr35hhSNpO8g-wg9CfGrZYys7jsPw5HO-zaQIejgv-EAQ/s1130/ClarkFieldToryu8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="1130" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNVUmJgaPB2_ixfeJVMn42_o80c4RtB1mNMSEUgI_MS-nYbkfPBBvLhRlxrSUV0TTDq2pN_EqLZcexi1AWcySXHa5Ct_rk3Xcg6oJ8tsas8uNu6azm1P2u02r3ARrqZZS5pd2X6A_Q4SoUyr35hhSNpO8g-wg9CfGrZYys7jsPw5HO-zaQIejgv-EAQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Note that the fuselage <i>hinomaru</i> looks a bit fuzzy. Perhaps repainted blue? Note also the Ki-45 Model <i>Hei/Tei</i> night fighter in overall brown camouflage.</div><div><br /></div><div>The two Ki-45s seen in the movie still are inside the red circle in the TAIU area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSE5QkEK6Hrv061wtthanxZVjmDORreWYAkT7zU9CytuxIdVFgkCfoUnVtKsuWOGr64mBrUAbjPXh4iQV-WwfrhNU50YGLlJwTajvO660b1zeKFet_DJUBDGBcz1kUEq1QyajjXgzNxSy5Dc1TyJfQk_gLNPqE98bNdXWdGfhLW9yDbvqXoDPM7cw8g/s1184/ClarkField1c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1184" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSE5QkEK6Hrv061wtthanxZVjmDORreWYAkT7zU9CytuxIdVFgkCfoUnVtKsuWOGr64mBrUAbjPXh4iQV-WwfrhNU50YGLlJwTajvO660b1zeKFet_DJUBDGBcz1kUEq1QyajjXgzNxSy5Dc1TyJfQk_gLNPqE98bNdXWdGfhLW9yDbvqXoDPM7cw8g/s320/ClarkField1c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>One more photo of the Model <i>Hei/Tei</i>. Note the "US" painted in front of the fuselage <i>hinomaru</i> and that it lacks any tail marking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvavd5uTuXFPwXC8P1MDiZ3LKnF1RA-PNkGkxAah6flTVAQcH4HFNLoQNvhWKvQhSvhFfJH6USMhyphenhyphen0xjzu13nBP64FZbrcow1cnoKeIRONyWsjf61-UNGkY1_2AcYjuFX-uKAIzbi4-LUzuUB59SZePxr6lSvKEwT57V3BRaU6gM4D2SRWK1N-EOitQ/s1599/ClarkFieldToryu9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1599" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvavd5uTuXFPwXC8P1MDiZ3LKnF1RA-PNkGkxAah6flTVAQcH4HFNLoQNvhWKvQhSvhFfJH6USMhyphenhyphen0xjzu13nBP64FZbrcow1cnoKeIRONyWsjf61-UNGkY1_2AcYjuFX-uKAIzbi4-LUzuUB59SZePxr6lSvKEwT57V3BRaU6gM4D2SRWK1N-EOitQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>A different view of the same aircraft clearly shows the two oblique cannons between the pilot and the rear gunner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dyXqtNG6FUHNFqDfv4eYCleGrJBsORtYXTUdtTNYkI47c6mcyR1fj_LHY27jM5zm_0ajjI7hRg-iSXOAAWb8kVSikHz6_yfoDNn24o3mGjPKlfPwGkTrgqXdedZ9s4xktlwZ3hmf3zvFLNsT5n6v-iNN5LPGEbfHzZExYkM0TVT17nnyMcpTr_-rYQ/s1591/ClarkFieldToryu10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1591" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dyXqtNG6FUHNFqDfv4eYCleGrJBsORtYXTUdtTNYkI47c6mcyR1fj_LHY27jM5zm_0ajjI7hRg-iSXOAAWb8kVSikHz6_yfoDNn24o3mGjPKlfPwGkTrgqXdedZ9s4xktlwZ3hmf3zvFLNsT5n6v-iNN5LPGEbfHzZExYkM0TVT17nnyMcpTr_-rYQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>A "Dinah" and a "<i>Gekko</i>" are in the background.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a brilliant NARA photo featuring a Model <i>Hei/Tei</i> night fighter with the oblique cannons removed (you can see the holes) and a white "大" (<i>dai</i> - big) on the tail (not on the rudder as the model <i>Otsu</i> had it). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbtl0bSOQz3ORclhk1KRgbfE1ja2_KirAXj3FlMgjqBk49ScjLB91kdFTRwAAUaLi_N4vTz9s4bAZIaUDeXLWskFjrLNPPIcNsM3cEgnUopinzeFozsxYLOi5dRzqTXmr5Mv-xZYt_hKpCgjy019bdrOtNLFc3fgMOjHLAzXtpiceBGVelNYgSnNj8Q/s2500/ClarkFieldToryu11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="2500" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbtl0bSOQz3ORclhk1KRgbfE1ja2_KirAXj3FlMgjqBk49ScjLB91kdFTRwAAUaLi_N4vTz9s4bAZIaUDeXLWskFjrLNPPIcNsM3cEgnUopinzeFozsxYLOi5dRzqTXmr5Mv-xZYt_hKpCgjy019bdrOtNLFc3fgMOjHLAzXtpiceBGVelNYgSnNj8Q/s320/ClarkFieldToryu11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Note the absence of the starboard propeller and spinner and the presence of another prop/spinner on the ground on the right side of the photo with the wing of another plane.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's the same aircraft seen in this photo from the NASM collection but placed at a different spot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxM-GwMMJBf3bQ-PSqr0BX49kms_tc1YTVPkG5KSt-XUV0sP0gJ51mUzSCPayQkQyZVh2i9A0gemR9lUiqxCrs-2P0-8tITuJztoX2y6NjCRjriqRlb6apxdS-ejQdRgvM0jzb3Y3o4YcUbxq4Z-dmqUqq2hmYiIrct4WFdntbh85QxE-M5-A66NZutg/s1920/ClarkFieldToryu12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="1920" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxM-GwMMJBf3bQ-PSqr0BX49kms_tc1YTVPkG5KSt-XUV0sP0gJ51mUzSCPayQkQyZVh2i9A0gemR9lUiqxCrs-2P0-8tITuJztoX2y6NjCRjriqRlb6apxdS-ejQdRgvM0jzb3Y3o4YcUbxq4Z-dmqUqq2hmYiIrct4WFdntbh85QxE-M5-A66NZutg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This is the same aircraft seen in the previous two photos from a different angle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2V7XDkJA0Cu2UX9RU5c-_mlkgo5-_re4TiBOtKEDYFqkeSLIUBayUShrTSNZgx-5qBp-hd5Y6_VkCfId8umjVdaiTrbkJC0K4kShZlSnvySKWrVpP_2gaBmOPwfiM2PUCg7q9vq4xgchZclBViGJTD110iuNOCsyajSR-4l9f-KdL2va2eJoKulgfmg/s1056/ClarkFieldToryu13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="1056" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2V7XDkJA0Cu2UX9RU5c-_mlkgo5-_re4TiBOtKEDYFqkeSLIUBayUShrTSNZgx-5qBp-hd5Y6_VkCfId8umjVdaiTrbkJC0K4kShZlSnvySKWrVpP_2gaBmOPwfiM2PUCg7q9vq4xgchZclBViGJTD110iuNOCsyajSR-4l9f-KdL2va2eJoKulgfmg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu13.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Note the propeller spinner and the wing on the ground next to its port side.</div><div><br /></div><div>One more photo of the same "<i>Toryu</i>" with the "<i>dai</i> - big" on the tail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tQop__J8A7XnzzVvYxweN1GqFGDh_IDWfkzaUwgEtC5ehaAHu_p8Ig7HEm2ziNAsn5FCqR25PKZE6iGvLQ4r7smUJ7hYO7xYuZ3Gzs1jsGm8ZYl_lhmurE0FN1hCFRPkVO2ezLQ27IO4fEsXH3RNSE_AiHO7fe6xsPVSZVWIjtOcwOW4myAZu0YynA/s1314/ClarkFieldToryu14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1314" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tQop__J8A7XnzzVvYxweN1GqFGDh_IDWfkzaUwgEtC5ehaAHu_p8Ig7HEm2ziNAsn5FCqR25PKZE6iGvLQ4r7smUJ7hYO7xYuZ3Gzs1jsGm8ZYl_lhmurE0FN1hCFRPkVO2ezLQ27IO4fEsXH3RNSE_AiHO7fe6xsPVSZVWIjtOcwOW4myAZu0YynA/s320/ClarkFieldToryu14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>These four photos offer a very rare multi-angle view of the same aircraft.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's yet another photo of a Ki-45 with a "大" (<i>dai </i>- big) kanji on its tail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RCR3AmUyHBdtrawD6YHayV9o3mwKmLmzg6Q6ZHgWtug0Nf7sYBXgeQUfP1DlTAknd80XYym-Xu9vHKPGRDWaWeG0LkhUEEAYd577DATYp1OqMmMCYBmurVz6cgmENus88OCBhZrT-E8g20BcersDnygaJJNekAfx2tGwxgN6EDfvyhUf9-QOK-HtwQ/s1332/ClarkFieldToryu15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="1332" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RCR3AmUyHBdtrawD6YHayV9o3mwKmLmzg6Q6ZHgWtug0Nf7sYBXgeQUfP1DlTAknd80XYym-Xu9vHKPGRDWaWeG0LkhUEEAYd577DATYp1OqMmMCYBmurVz6cgmENus88OCBhZrT-E8g20BcersDnygaJJNekAfx2tGwxgN6EDfvyhUf9-QOK-HtwQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another photo of a couple Model <i>Hei</i> "<i>Toryu</i>" with a "Lily" in the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcUHqcrvrouxg0LS0uE8K8Adc13eaM6TgMDs5JbCyv_gKcXKqugRwYPbKT4tUu21ZeVpaRpotsZTlw1kcXnOJ-7b5g-TL5JOWKCW7PN-Xan-9K4FJInkGYa-eF-LO33qz_tyuvng77CRZm2MxKxlCAEGFhiskjjH85lJVc54kGv_JEK_nqXLKZybfBg/s1406/ClarkFieldToryu16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="1406" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcUHqcrvrouxg0LS0uE8K8Adc13eaM6TgMDs5JbCyv_gKcXKqugRwYPbKT4tUu21ZeVpaRpotsZTlw1kcXnOJ-7b5g-TL5JOWKCW7PN-Xan-9K4FJInkGYa-eF-LO33qz_tyuvng77CRZm2MxKxlCAEGFhiskjjH85lJVc54kGv_JEK_nqXLKZybfBg/s320/ClarkFieldToryu16.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The "<i>Toryu</i>" in the foreground of the photo above, was also seen in the color photo found in the previous post about the "<i>Shoki</i>". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVSFuiaef1Qjs9J8jDxrF1YB2KdahrQIk9BW2kzRbG1cjH-AUH5T6Re65Otww-GnqXgfWAzO2OHu5RlpbVTlv1S0xsWXEbWN9i77TbGzUMxF0NDr3Ffqnj3K5e1G0cPm9EhWxVw97s6WbaU1zrFEAFxiOdYdJIBEazPKxzP3KppxY4AAhW2gy38eTEQ/s552/ClarkFieldToryu17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="552" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVSFuiaef1Qjs9J8jDxrF1YB2KdahrQIk9BW2kzRbG1cjH-AUH5T6Re65Otww-GnqXgfWAzO2OHu5RlpbVTlv1S0xsWXEbWN9i77TbGzUMxF0NDr3Ffqnj3K5e1G0cPm9EhWxVw97s6WbaU1zrFEAFxiOdYdJIBEazPKxzP3KppxY4AAhW2gy38eTEQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>We can see that at some point this "<i>Toryu</i>" too had its <i>hinomaru</i> painted in blue. Note that in both photos no tail marking is visible, indicating a replacement aircraft.</div><div><br /></div><div>The two Ki-45s standing next to the "Lily" can be seen in this photo too together with the "sa" "<i>Shoki</i>", placed second from left in the lineup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZdcIHg-9olnGBRcq-ePBSSU7qnP8SPobfmdPn0WjxuNGgeYHnexOnCK2C_pMLBlJ7SuDelRMfgGXoFDeUXiwI6G7v1o1bDCEy2s-5L5U5m5xfB_dS0uU7gEvjzc9pFaEX3OEnNhpl4fYvIbpVc1ZgLmB8theaw-5Tn3hdIq-Gf41JscuyvV2g-1mUQ/s1600/ClarkFieldToryu18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="1600" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZdcIHg-9olnGBRcq-ePBSSU7qnP8SPobfmdPn0WjxuNGgeYHnexOnCK2C_pMLBlJ7SuDelRMfgGXoFDeUXiwI6G7v1o1bDCEy2s-5L5U5m5xfB_dS0uU7gEvjzc9pFaEX3OEnNhpl4fYvIbpVc1ZgLmB8theaw-5Tn3hdIq-Gf41JscuyvV2g-1mUQ/s320/ClarkFieldToryu18.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>None of these aircraft are seen in the panoramic photo of the TAIU area.</div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-34904100226655524692024-02-01T10:49:00.000+09:002024-02-01T10:49:26.313+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Clark Field, Philippines Pt.2<div style="text-align: justify;">We will continue this series based on the two recently found ebay photos, with two Nakajima Ki-44 "<i>Shoki</i>" fighters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5LH2QUc9uaDYZcpXiepFS_8sRQ8WyFlZbkfHK0yYJxZOd62K2TVon2TQmv6pYT6UB6rnfSb7qj5A3a4MKGVZf3CXdV6x998PWq2AqYwzKoE8SZ7UapQxkMpmMz2Y8b225KxO1EPlkOF5xjYjla5QGC8B03jlA6yQI7KUGOVOwfSwKDn8LydjsC9ryA/s885/ClarkFieldShoki1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="885" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5LH2QUc9uaDYZcpXiepFS_8sRQ8WyFlZbkfHK0yYJxZOd62K2TVon2TQmv6pYT6UB6rnfSb7qj5A3a4MKGVZf3CXdV6x998PWq2AqYwzKoE8SZ7UapQxkMpmMz2Y8b225KxO1EPlkOF5xjYjla5QGC8B03jlA6yQI7KUGOVOwfSwKDn8LydjsC9ryA/s320/ClarkFieldShoki1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is the first time I have seen a photo of the aircraft in the front with the rudder missing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They are within the red circle of the panoramic photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd83jioz0mjBIUNzFH1plEeF730UvlMEDgomynvITU2daRtm_p70DQ5svZ9JsBNXvOAnTdfGDs0Rz_w95uvP_yGNP4-IMP5OYbg1DBiLsBcrOrXZmZzBdlEjdSjYr2h15pkBMj7OvmMEjROrP-1DPjXA_a5OJG0uso5Rlt5-nVL-jP2LFRkwpgrkSTuA/s1184/ClarkFieldShoki2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1184" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd83jioz0mjBIUNzFH1plEeF730UvlMEDgomynvITU2daRtm_p70DQ5svZ9JsBNXvOAnTdfGDs0Rz_w95uvP_yGNP4-IMP5OYbg1DBiLsBcrOrXZmZzBdlEjdSjYr2h15pkBMj7OvmMEjROrP-1DPjXA_a5OJG0uso5Rlt5-nVL-jP2LFRkwpgrkSTuA/s320/ClarkFieldShoki2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft behind the rudderless "<i>Shoki</i>" is this one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i69eKahRO3fjEKs22U8p7NHPmloshu-wY1N2NZl0vM0EEFAVFyAlY1-fwtnzDM11GJbSolqviGq-CqKuLCygT0SllFdvQCJE2T7YsBAvYGv9fIfjMZ8cRog7pVWGZluLKaH58EicVH6L7eWgc0R6k_9hINtf9HFilqju8nVtNciybjlFeYqkpzvaMA/s924/ClarkFieldShoki3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="924" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i69eKahRO3fjEKs22U8p7NHPmloshu-wY1N2NZl0vM0EEFAVFyAlY1-fwtnzDM11GJbSolqviGq-CqKuLCygT0SllFdvQCJE2T7YsBAvYGv9fIfjMZ8cRog7pVWGZluLKaH58EicVH6L7eWgc0R6k_9hINtf9HFilqju8nVtNciybjlFeYqkpzvaMA/s320/ClarkFieldShoki3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It has a <i>hiragana</i> "も" (mo) on its tail and various publications add that its serial number is #2143.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZKceu4TLtODPFzOfd6vv1N3Y-58S03fEo9WXYkJJyKqeEChomx1xw7u6RSoQYqvD_QYuBkKHXHSZ5nV9QcIOnDdkDwIgDp9LRzjZ-6Pl0byzzGZvHgN97lOii0GVTX5D1TUFmYQiTS1dvqkbtuQHf6oJnCX32GZLs2f_tubg3u-vAaqzLoVHatQGSw/s1386/ClarkFieldShoki4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1386" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZKceu4TLtODPFzOfd6vv1N3Y-58S03fEo9WXYkJJyKqeEChomx1xw7u6RSoQYqvD_QYuBkKHXHSZ5nV9QcIOnDdkDwIgDp9LRzjZ-6Pl0byzzGZvHgN97lOii0GVTX5D1TUFmYQiTS1dvqkbtuQHf6oJnCX32GZLs2f_tubg3u-vAaqzLoVHatQGSw/s320/ClarkFieldShoki4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think the <i>hiragana</i> "mo" is barely visible on the tail of the aircraft in the photo above. Based on the complete lack of damage the aircraft in both photos have, I'd say that this photo shows the same "mo" aircraft from the port side. It's a rather rare occasion when we can see both sides of a Japanese aircraft. (both photos: NARA)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIm-N1cpsNi2D5WDQUX3MsUyGHExPkuHJvYKCt_A4sqrxXAtHRXjK17dpanTEPSWbe_n66fgwQ-K9Tv10vIvqXtHQafCUGjznb0_SM1cmAjkAryEQGL1LQLdKOjdr1ifpmqwyCfCgqSHWnwg2wdcu68t0AhOPlJiND6fHahNrm7yyZPMRcnNxNgA71w/s1132/ClarkFieldShoki6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1132" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIm-N1cpsNi2D5WDQUX3MsUyGHExPkuHJvYKCt_A4sqrxXAtHRXjK17dpanTEPSWbe_n66fgwQ-K9Tv10vIvqXtHQafCUGjznb0_SM1cmAjkAryEQGL1LQLdKOjdr1ifpmqwyCfCgqSHWnwg2wdcu68t0AhOPlJiND6fHahNrm7yyZPMRcnNxNgA71w/s320/ClarkFieldShoki6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this video still, we can see the same "<i>Shoki</i>" but note and remember the fuselage <i>hinomaru</i> without a white surround.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Several other "<i>Shoki</i>" fighters were also present at Clark Field in the area where the TAIU set shop. Here's a different Ki-44, also with a borderless <i>hinomaru</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeGaTQ0vohDjN-07hKuYYAudMuLR7mar_2OM0TT4DlC4V1srVS4dTl555l_T9R7UgTlIiXREVEPH8ttb3Pezue46lF2D71RTP20J3vQ3TI2N2jabfZB7BMT0DHMXWKE2VxChbQ3Sv-_StJrnIgxiA8IewnTbdH7LQxy1Dvusdej4bMeO-VOA0krouRw/s1128/ClarkFieldShoki7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1128" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeGaTQ0vohDjN-07hKuYYAudMuLR7mar_2OM0TT4DlC4V1srVS4dTl555l_T9R7UgTlIiXREVEPH8ttb3Pezue46lF2D71RTP20J3vQ3TI2N2jabfZB7BMT0DHMXWKE2VxChbQ3Sv-_StJrnIgxiA8IewnTbdH7LQxy1Dvusdej4bMeO-VOA0krouRw/s320/ClarkFieldShoki7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>In this color photo found in Bob Mikesh's "<i>Japanese Aircraft Interiors</i>", I believe we can see the "<i>Shoki</i>" in the previous still, with a yellow<i> hiragana</i> "さ" (sa) on the tail, squeezed between two Kawasaki Ki-45 "<i>Toryu</i>". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQf1vS6TKiWGOiod5z_75CxNvpqQ_mpBUTE_ZlB36pQtBm-S1eyCl8fb9yz8myJqd4SsroxE_T45eB1WtR1rtqCK436A-lhnNhLhevLOz_sGgIBl8w0xiSIelfh6jV_PIOZcT_04rTzD00bXV3-1qpDiHv7b2Z44JkBtXsPWIDDpSXBwY5qv6tI4AeQ/s550/ClarkFieldShoki8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="550" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQf1vS6TKiWGOiod5z_75CxNvpqQ_mpBUTE_ZlB36pQtBm-S1eyCl8fb9yz8myJqd4SsroxE_T45eB1WtR1rtqCK436A-lhnNhLhevLOz_sGgIBl8w0xiSIelfh6jV_PIOZcT_04rTzD00bXV3-1qpDiHv7b2Z44JkBtXsPWIDDpSXBwY5qv6tI4AeQ/s320/ClarkFieldShoki8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I'm sure you're surprised with the blue-painted fuselage <i>hinomaru</i>, right? According to Mikesh-san:</div><div>"Since the field was occupied before the fighting on Luzon had ended, the red hinomarus of the Japanese were painted blue, so that when spotted from the air by Allied fighter pilots, they would not be mistakenly strafed by Allied aircraft."</div><div>Another explanation was that the<i> hinomaru</i> were painted blue to repel souvenir hunters and I would add that the deleted tail numbers on the 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>" we saw in previous posts, was something that was done for the same purpose.</div><div>Based on this photo, we can safely conclude: first that that's what happened at some time to the "mo" "<i>Shoki</i>" as well, therefore the borderless <i>hinomaru</i>, and second that it had similarly brown top camouflage, not green as mentioned in various publications and shown in color artwork.</div><div>I don't think I've ever seen any Japanese models with blue <i>hinomaru</i>. Leave a comment if you have.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>I can't decide if this photo, from <a href="https://www.worldwarphotos.info/.../ki-44-iib-22-sentai.../ ">here</a>, shows the "mo" or the "sa" Ki-44 but all the publications that feature this photo say "mo". At the same time they are unaware of the "sa" color photo, so...</div><div>The photo source mentions in the caption that this particular "<i>Shoki</i>" belonged to the 22nd <i>Sentai</i>. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVXzg-UUBnBiVEfheBpO4vRcTg9eoGGzSSF2-LhqJUTu1ctbu9WY2E2dmDlrsHBTIQxqJpsMx0Tm3PuVctwfcLB3QZgrGbI2QvNy6l6Z6W0M1BMTKkqUWIyxt6D0DZ9Zatysw3o1fUGBJBEmNgFq_5E9y9sXCmAxDPGjxodE2CrXnDvLZswX9T6bL3w/s1000/ClarkFieldShoki9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVXzg-UUBnBiVEfheBpO4vRcTg9eoGGzSSF2-LhqJUTu1ctbu9WY2E2dmDlrsHBTIQxqJpsMx0Tm3PuVctwfcLB3QZgrGbI2QvNy6l6Z6W0M1BMTKkqUWIyxt6D0DZ9Zatysw3o1fUGBJBEmNgFq_5E9y9sXCmAxDPGjxodE2CrXnDvLZswX9T6bL3w/s320/ClarkFieldShoki9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>This is only mentioned in the "Emblems" book by P. Scott. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDfN3OXm_7QVVu9uwiX_VVFCM6-c0l1Q-nKg2c2z3cMhRMDzdrsVFd1UR9Xn3GQaWDVZ-XLT0P1_lX4sEIL363jQDw2lQ_oNTuNKoQk35xpJ1fgTa0ieMz_f-WltN2QNs7kFhbIZYIAYCFf0q1Bu15vpyf1ue1jcInkQCLuBPCyf4o-1KfjS_QJ9XdA/s1135/EmblemsShoki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="823" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDfN3OXm_7QVVu9uwiX_VVFCM6-c0l1Q-nKg2c2z3cMhRMDzdrsVFd1UR9Xn3GQaWDVZ-XLT0P1_lX4sEIL363jQDw2lQ_oNTuNKoQk35xpJ1fgTa0ieMz_f-WltN2QNs7kFhbIZYIAYCFf0q1Bu15vpyf1ue1jcInkQCLuBPCyf4o-1KfjS_QJ9XdA/s320/EmblemsShoki.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div>I do not know what the source of this claim is. All Japanese publications that include the "mo" "<i>Shoki</i>" admit that they have no idea of the unit this particular aircraft belonged to.</div><div>In my opinion, the "mo" and "sa" <i>hiragana</i> on the tails, indicate that these were replacement aircraft that did not yet belong to any particular <i>sentai</i>, and Japanese sources (FAOW, Model Art etc) agree with that. "mo" and "sa" are numbers "33" and "45" respectively in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroha"><i>iroha</i> numbering system</a>, which would be too high for aircraft assigned to units but not for replacement aircraft brought to the Philippines from a depot.</div><div>Back to P. Scott's photo caption, the 22nd <i>Sentai</i> is mentioned in all Japanese publications as a unit exclusively equipped with Nakajima Ki-84 "<i>Hayate</i>", no other aircraft type is mentioned. Peter mentions the "red leading edge to the fin, the unit marking". It's a rather confusing statement and honestly, I can't see any "red leading edge", the tail looks evenly painted to me with one color. He also mentions the top "green finish" and agrees with R. Bueschel in that the "mo" indicates the pilot; I disagree with both statements. Perhaps Peter has seen a color photo of this aircraft and therefore can describe the top camo as green, the red edge barely visible under the green and the white "mo". Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any such color photo.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bz8PzKkKVnxacFZKTKtc16PwlttiOTNm2Oz2kYkpkC77RbdfMuuvXh-zXDLAYnHAq057JXiOsL8pLNqYglcEzL0USWSgj15fFA3w9dzeDIynTkq0HSKJr3ZQ4rJbevspjnTUFSn0NoAdGMq93QJrqk06fYRx3kpSuMKis42qmH5dYljgdYwonknbDw/s1600/ClarkFieldShoki10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="1600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bz8PzKkKVnxacFZKTKtc16PwlttiOTNm2Oz2kYkpkC77RbdfMuuvXh-zXDLAYnHAq057JXiOsL8pLNqYglcEzL0USWSgj15fFA3w9dzeDIynTkq0HSKJr3ZQ4rJbevspjnTUFSn0NoAdGMq93QJrqk06fYRx3kpSuMKis42qmH5dYljgdYwonknbDw/s320/ClarkFieldShoki10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div>These were not the only Ki-44s found at Clark Field and brought to the TAIU area. The aircraft in the photo is not seen in the panoramic photo and belonged to the <b>246 <i>Sentai</i></b>.</div><div>The unit was organized on October 10, 1942, came under the 18th <i>Hikodan</i>, was based at Kakogawa airfield, Hyogo Prefecture, and was charged with the air defense of the Hanshin area (Osaka, Kobe). Initially, it was equipped with Nakajima Ki-27 "Nate" fighters organized in three <i>chutai</i>, one of which was originally the 2nd <i>Chutai</i> of the 13th <i>Sentai</i>.</div><div>In July 1944, the unit relocated to the Akeno Fighter School and exchanged their "Nates" with "<i>Shoki</i>" fighters. After brief and largely unsuccessful assignments to Taiwan and Kyushu, the unit was based in Itami airfield, also in Hyogo Prefecture, around August 1944. At that time the 246 <i>Sentai</i> had 56 Ki-44s in its strength.</div><div>Two months later, the unit relocated to Taiwan assigned to air defense duties without success.</div><div>On November 8, 1944, 20 "<i>Shoki</i>" of the unit advanced to Clark Field.</div><div>On December 13, a group of enemy ships had been spotted heading for Mindoro Island and orders were given for an attack to be organized. The 246 <i>Sentai</i> was to escort the "<i>Kyoko-tai</i>" suicide attack unit, equipped with Kawasaki Ki-48 "Lilly" bombers. In reality, it was a one-way mission since it was at the very edge of the Ki-44 range. Thirteen aircraft were ready but just before takeoff, new orders arrived. The unit was to relocate first to Silai Airfield at Negros Island to refuel, then meet the <i>tokko</i> unit. But while the "<i>Shoki</i>" were getting refueled there, they came under attack by six P-38s. Four Ki-44s took off immediately but the one flown by Sgt Maj Kawamoto was shot down at an altitude of only 10 meters.</div><div>The next day, ten "<i>Shoki</i>" of the unit were patrolling the area around Bacolod airfield, again in Negros Island, when they were suddenly jumped by no less than 30 enemy fighters. Since the Japanese fighters were at the end of their fuel supply and at a disadvantageous position, the commander of the unit, Maj Ishikawa, ordered everybody to do belly landings. All the pilots were unharmed but the planes were heavily damaged.</div><div>After that, the supply of replacement aircraft was erratic and the unit was ordered to return to Japan's mainland. In April 1945, the unit changed to Ki-84s and Ki-46-IIIs.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngJZ9YJIJTRn0zDvesLb9nUkTSvImcn6-T0a5SCyOjgtzm5hYADKU7bWihWB2HvXfScSF3NqYwnY5LzIHBO4Yogztiq5pNkFeGRNPUoF3VdKAe8X-RtS6_SRTHMCx3G4GIaiR7WpM_pjdPnHYXbeyAugQcOIhbudfemeUQ-LVVNmAI5oWZmpAEchqlQ/s950/ClarkFieldShoki11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="950" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngJZ9YJIJTRn0zDvesLb9nUkTSvImcn6-T0a5SCyOjgtzm5hYADKU7bWihWB2HvXfScSF3NqYwnY5LzIHBO4Yogztiq5pNkFeGRNPUoF3VdKAe8X-RtS6_SRTHMCx3G4GIaiR7WpM_pjdPnHYXbeyAugQcOIhbudfemeUQ-LVVNmAI5oWZmpAEchqlQ/s320/ClarkFieldShoki11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The same "<i>Shoki</i>" featured in the previous photo, revealing the plane's individual number "338" on the wheel cover. It's a well-known aircraft and the subject of numerous kits and decal sets. (photos from <a href="https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/japan/aircrafts/ki-44/?fbclid=IwAR172afbRgZOHbxfkoG-wJ9NdXYyWrLrEsnqXjIuc1N4-APpjMaqVS5AhDg">here</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe1J8FYLB_33LJ3E-MJoyaClSV66kvtUkoL_fTZaPqmBVPYpO-crGHgmhBL_xZESscaOZJhGBZU6lLE4wNhjrnMYM_H5N1of2-bVisQW6OhCtdDHERAnCupSWMwDBOQcen-iGpX-HXDHGKQP4aI6VuBRt9YFD9qQz0ZbRJJFhQHkZe7wzZaGTPgCWKA/s1129/ClarkFieldShoki12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="1129" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe1J8FYLB_33LJ3E-MJoyaClSV66kvtUkoL_fTZaPqmBVPYpO-crGHgmhBL_xZESscaOZJhGBZU6lLE4wNhjrnMYM_H5N1of2-bVisQW6OhCtdDHERAnCupSWMwDBOQcen-iGpX-HXDHGKQP4aI6VuBRt9YFD9qQz0ZbRJJFhQHkZe7wzZaGTPgCWKA/s320/ClarkFieldShoki12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The same "338" "<i>Shoki</i>" from a video still. In the background of the video we can see a Kokusai Ku-8-II glider and a "<i>Hien</i>" squeezed between them.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Several derelict 246 <i>Sentai</i> Ki-44s fighters were also gathered in the TAIU area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrchm2wgix1-o6dZIDgThsaF7DdY-bHgF0LROJ4KtakykugfOikRsUfYrCN7n1-WuhANenESq69-_JGIuT0zXYCynetUwROkoXUo03RCfGRho3MXwBy7SaG313SapiRJ58efn7-t22ffjdWIsMawLKRBvgYRg6ERSR-9988KcjjCNilAD8lKELOrcTZw/s1200/ClarkFieldShoki13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1200" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrchm2wgix1-o6dZIDgThsaF7DdY-bHgF0LROJ4KtakykugfOikRsUfYrCN7n1-WuhANenESq69-_JGIuT0zXYCynetUwROkoXUo03RCfGRho3MXwBy7SaG313SapiRJ58efn7-t22ffjdWIsMawLKRBvgYRg6ERSR-9988KcjjCNilAD8lKELOrcTZw/s320/ClarkFieldShoki13.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>In the photo from the Jeff Ethell collection, we can also barely make out the aircraft with blue <i>hinomaru</i> in the background on the right.</div></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-6208107148193108782024-01-30T10:17:00.004+09:002024-02-07T18:59:53.507+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Kawasaki Ki-61 "Hien" - 19 & 55 Sentai - References & Modelling<div style="text-align: justify;">I was not able to find good and accurate illustrations of any of those 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>" at Clark Field we saw in the previous post. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The only one who has released accurate decals in 1/48 or any other scale for those aircraft, is <b>Rising Decals</b> in their "<b>Emperor's Eagles Pt. 1</b>" set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvgIluP1II-S1o98KUAlf3-3YnOuUx6TgQ_XLfMzztaxHT4LB2nt7sUwqQpe5CesE3f4QrgDWtXfX7i_U4ZdZ4xjcW-MoZZ-lvmDQr-jfSyNJjbBwBK8Ymu28dK2JXTT2dkifybUi53pqyx0NwH6UAzGDmr58RDuTy4wh2OdfFYdgGw7vLarJdVX8Rw/s950/rd48018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="950" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvgIluP1II-S1o98KUAlf3-3YnOuUx6TgQ_XLfMzztaxHT4LB2nt7sUwqQpe5CesE3f4QrgDWtXfX7i_U4ZdZ4xjcW-MoZZ-lvmDQr-jfSyNJjbBwBK8Ymu28dK2JXTT2dkifybUi53pqyx0NwH6UAzGDmr58RDuTy4wh2OdfFYdgGw7vLarJdVX8Rw/s320/rd48018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The set includes decals for the aircraft with the tail marking we identified as "88" with the yellow tail top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FNyqVSWyDOsYZiUlNJWI0KDhd30PJ72NKDm38CDMKp2IGWNd_ghLH_MFxy0ZbhOno125ZqCtcGirn8LkuoxK31XcEd8g4e47ilfxR9_Sh934RBVLRODxE8y20nngc9rJSzWaKVrqWug9ax55e6xwnIAcykWpL3-l0vt3PQAd5sNfdCGbpAPKQHApJA/s542/phoca_thumb_l_RD_48-018_decal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="442" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FNyqVSWyDOsYZiUlNJWI0KDhd30PJ72NKDm38CDMKp2IGWNd_ghLH_MFxy0ZbhOno125ZqCtcGirn8LkuoxK31XcEd8g4e47ilfxR9_Sh934RBVLRODxE8y20nngc9rJSzWaKVrqWug9ax55e6xwnIAcykWpL3-l0vt3PQAd5sNfdCGbpAPKQHApJA/s320/phoca_thumb_l_RD_48-018_decal.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Peter Scott in his "<b>Emblems of the Rising Sun</b>" (that should not be missing from the library of any Japanese aviation fan) includes an illustration of one of the "<i>Hien</i>" found at Clark Field. Unfortunately, he failed to note that ALL 19 <i>Sentai</i> aircraft had an individual number painted on the rudder (with only one exception as we'll see later). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBFaE_SyHaUotRHHo4en2e3CWCF0tH-xWQRyVMEsR2cktVZ1JGoKtkrKIYv-uh3Fb9J317_sRg-pbYR1MPNnocpdeqQGxqV9kBnGJy0Rq59NNFyCINZLWAE_kdcTpAtnnUBzvui_nhBnh43ISv63ebqmTvbqNfNj22NLSAdCHkyAsf2-VuiF186kwPg/s1062/Emblems.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBFaE_SyHaUotRHHo4en2e3CWCF0tH-xWQRyVMEsR2cktVZ1JGoKtkrKIYv-uh3Fb9J317_sRg-pbYR1MPNnocpdeqQGxqV9kBnGJy0Rq59NNFyCINZLWAE_kdcTpAtnnUBzvui_nhBnh43ISv63ebqmTvbqNfNj22NLSAdCHkyAsf2-VuiF186kwPg/s320/Emblems.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While he's correct in the caption that the wheel covers were discarded to save weight, in all the photos of the previous post, the propeller blades of all aircraft did have warning stripes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>We need to turn our attention to the "0" "<i>Hien</i>" we saw in the previous post that was photographed at Okinawa, not the Philippines (see more, <a href="https://captured-wings.fandom.com/wiki/Yontan_Tony?fbclid=IwAR1PZlbpNMBWLdS8YY6hhjlcYW2OvT50nuWl_HzZhT-xta19noCdT8tDBAk">here</a>).</div><div>Note that in this illustration credited to none other than Giuseppe Picarella, the 19 <i>Sentai</i> tail marking, and the spinner are shown as yellow and the fuselage bands are white and yellow.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTJVm6COQwpeidggRb_fyJvH6RDwJF9_RXacyEvpKWDSMGtx6wV-TUm5Z4e86CrFCkd3fntgcGEPnghw6OUay1-97Qjgxg8WDL2L_HzkRpZhDvE_Iaf8T0OPINbyQpMAYy0aa0Z0q6qGrVtNP0R2lpSy0akPSMsWaH2XGkoWj-uA1MtGYj267cO9drA/s680/US_MArines-ispitano_v_usa_ki-61-09-680x423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="680" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTJVm6COQwpeidggRb_fyJvH6RDwJF9_RXacyEvpKWDSMGtx6wV-TUm5Z4e86CrFCkd3fntgcGEPnghw6OUay1-97Qjgxg8WDL2L_HzkRpZhDvE_Iaf8T0OPINbyQpMAYy0aa0Z0q6qGrVtNP0R2lpSy0akPSMsWaH2XGkoWj-uA1MtGYj267cO9drA/s320/US_MArines-ispitano_v_usa_ki-61-09-680x423.JPG" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTJVm6COQwpeidggRb_fyJvH6RDwJF9_RXacyEvpKWDSMGtx6wV-TUm5Z4e86CrFCkd3fntgcGEPnghw6OUay1-97Qjgxg8WDL2L_HzkRpZhDvE_Iaf8T0OPINbyQpMAYy0aa0Z0q6qGrVtNP0R2lpSy0akPSMsWaH2XGkoWj-uA1MtGYj267cO9drA/s680/US_MArines-ispitano_v_usa_ki-61-09-680x423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTitnapxAIKABsgmEzSAoKuGRFFtLpBXKqtzSdzJ3uVNxjemdj0Naa_HYJ-mA59zvRlyQcJRUIZInOs76tod6NM3ByP7OR4bqP7zig2CDX7v4b781jpp1qihxQOyKrvjM_Gkh46y2w8Cwr7VnbdRlFrD0iudoNq4b-lvtRzX1nuajTRgbmJi59gIqiRA/s1172/YontanHien.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="1172" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTitnapxAIKABsgmEzSAoKuGRFFtLpBXKqtzSdzJ3uVNxjemdj0Naa_HYJ-mA59zvRlyQcJRUIZInOs76tod6NM3ByP7OR4bqP7zig2CDX7v4b781jpp1qihxQOyKrvjM_Gkh46y2w8Cwr7VnbdRlFrD0iudoNq4b-lvtRzX1nuajTRgbmJi59gIqiRA/s320/YontanHien.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Personally, I don't agree with this interpretation. As you can see in the photo above, the spinner is clearly brown, not yellow, the tail marking is also clearly red, not yellow (if it was yellow it wouldn't need a white surround!) and the front fuselage band is probably just dirty not yellow. If you look more closely, you'll be able to notice the previously applied blotches (green probably) camouflage having been overpainted by a top brown (I think) coat. Or they could be just scratches from the way the US personnel handled the plane. Take your pick.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see in the image below, for those who can read Japanese, FAOW#17 (1989) has inaccurately identified the location as Clark Field.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarDq-iEJZuPzLVD2qt9DDrHGzTHj-9QGr2hQGVsW-0-D2Una98j_444D0pDsNJYXxDj9JZYNPsuPReDNUXbC6hSQsrH-32n57CeyZaGTuwGUWs7nyr03BDNp5REEPtFutRzH-NrUZ2v-1u0fBuiwxn9JTPHQwJiarwCU8tA2ium58oVKPgKg68hszGQ/s1158/FAOW17a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarDq-iEJZuPzLVD2qt9DDrHGzTHj-9QGr2hQGVsW-0-D2Una98j_444D0pDsNJYXxDj9JZYNPsuPReDNUXbC6hSQsrH-32n57CeyZaGTuwGUWs7nyr03BDNp5REEPtFutRzH-NrUZ2v-1u0fBuiwxn9JTPHQwJiarwCU8tA2ium58oVKPgKg68hszGQ/s320/FAOW17a.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><div>An illustration of a 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>" is also included but fails to mention/show the individual number on the rudder. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyD7_a0MfohSrMvrahsrUWBENrWWLVABa8g3uaSaD9PjRaU1lzt-239XE818ango7uFizdzXOyrnC1DDritXn8pslLp58fS-sUPVX9VWZ4idbGunKqtaVPMZ9HabUH3U-4-DZ0-RQw1POVdkLEU6KXxLlCIh3tMKP8ZjZbHVxGW59TARtjFf5Q2G1PA/s707/FAOW17b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="707" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyD7_a0MfohSrMvrahsrUWBENrWWLVABa8g3uaSaD9PjRaU1lzt-239XE818ango7uFizdzXOyrnC1DDritXn8pslLp58fS-sUPVX9VWZ4idbGunKqtaVPMZ9HabUH3U-4-DZ0-RQw1POVdkLEU6KXxLlCIh3tMKP8ZjZbHVxGW59TARtjFf5Q2G1PA/s320/FAOW17b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>In my eyes, the unit marking is way too thin and too intricately applied, making it highly unlikely to have been painted by the average ground crew member; more likely by a true artist. Also, I have not found any photos of 19 <i>Sentai</i> aircraft in overall NMF without camo.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interestingly FAOW #17 also includes this b/w illustration and the caption mentions "Philippines, Angeles airfield".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-jIsviyvbtUjqEYMcar99nnofh5NGhho4n_ci98bBLt75UPsbjVRk2CtTWOwT3VXlcUPxajW8YnNTagyCAIbVZq83sD4vNT3fQJGB_4jbFEOIlxFRYN8MEHNTq6xGAWXo9-hEgTPHkZ7e3uxjduUC_Jq4ga-6aYMnRx49LKtdyF53MoR6z8dftA4og/s710/FAOW17c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="257" data-original-width="710" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-jIsviyvbtUjqEYMcar99nnofh5NGhho4n_ci98bBLt75UPsbjVRk2CtTWOwT3VXlcUPxajW8YnNTagyCAIbVZq83sD4vNT3fQJGB_4jbFEOIlxFRYN8MEHNTq6xGAWXo9-hEgTPHkZ7e3uxjduUC_Jq4ga-6aYMnRx49LKtdyF53MoR6z8dftA4og/s320/FAOW17c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>It is an accurate depiction based on this photo from the Japanese version of the "Japanese Army Airforce Fighter Units and their Aces" by Hata & Izawa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRTsWFFqkGw1kl-szZZZGnOPwK0RdwHF73YEVppKKQ2XZ5o585s6_AFV3HhK-Kop1-5ot5KiGXBcZjE3LXO3Qp-hI6hTw8-zl_4T-focHiZjHgPdmZI9eR5yYov9ABo5XLVKGHS3e0Qmi8-EtAso51ghgf-Hl-KNbwW_sHgSSJDsQcqz-sVL5vDSrGw/s883/HataIzawa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="509" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRTsWFFqkGw1kl-szZZZGnOPwK0RdwHF73YEVppKKQ2XZ5o585s6_AFV3HhK-Kop1-5ot5KiGXBcZjE3LXO3Qp-hI6hTw8-zl_4T-focHiZjHgPdmZI9eR5yYov9ABo5XLVKGHS3e0Qmi8-EtAso51ghgf-Hl-KNbwW_sHgSSJDsQcqz-sVL5vDSrGw/s320/HataIzawa.jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div>The photo caption doesn't mention the location but it is definitely not the Philippines, though. More likely either Japan or Taiwan.</div><div><br /></div><div>Model Art #733 or Profile #1 (2007) also inaccurately mentions Clark Field instead of Okinawa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNPC88WPKsnrCHYMaSE49_HUCqQEBgN6KLwf7XL9YknCFOv7hk-1QPNarVM39HXaL7u5RYA1Mq8QTOBwsmdJxurlllqLlenSfdRgIBPJM1mk-EPEU2BeBJU-Gm_uJBemBPOoAFkpD-eaBLfmm-V6quMa57m0RnmKC1Us426PbPSY3Cu5BTEbLojQpKg/s1333/ModelArt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNPC88WPKsnrCHYMaSE49_HUCqQEBgN6KLwf7XL9YknCFOv7hk-1QPNarVM39HXaL7u5RYA1Mq8QTOBwsmdJxurlllqLlenSfdRgIBPJM1mk-EPEU2BeBJU-Gm_uJBemBPOoAFkpD-eaBLfmm-V6quMa57m0RnmKC1Us426PbPSY3Cu5BTEbLojQpKg/s320/ModelArt.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div>The "0" "<i>Hien</i>" is depicted in top green camo but the previously applied 55<i> Sentai</i> marking on the rudder is not visible making it look like an aircraft that always belonged to the 19 <i>Sentai</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The special issue by "MARU" (2017) unfortunately agrees with the previous Japanese publications but also includes an illustration of a 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>" with yellow tail marking and a "53" on the tail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Jn-J8hp0VmI_85LbMPz4K6ueC-mm3-5ZcdMN8WysNRmQItfuPt1jZBczmfHoU1Zkp_po8_LRGIJqKfNLYpFL9dcCj3l2tHEryTyKXEy9bU9Ka-JracwBhDntVXEayY0PYwgOhh5FPk1BQb8EN1ZR1OndwN1wfG-1yXlavgh4WEC7yhkrC7FmTB-SHA/s1414/Maru.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Jn-J8hp0VmI_85LbMPz4K6ueC-mm3-5ZcdMN8WysNRmQItfuPt1jZBczmfHoU1Zkp_po8_LRGIJqKfNLYpFL9dcCj3l2tHEryTyKXEy9bU9Ka-JracwBhDntVXEayY0PYwgOhh5FPk1BQb8EN1ZR1OndwN1wfG-1yXlavgh4WEC7yhkrC7FmTB-SHA/s320/Maru.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><div>I have not seen any photos of such aircraft and the publication doesn't include one. The caption mentions again the Angeles Airfield in the Philippines, but a similar illustration (again without any accompanying photos) is featured in Model Art#451, explaining that "<i>Hien</i>" "53" was flown by 2nd Lt. Watanabe Kuniomi. Watanabe took off on April 22,1945, on a suicide mission from Yilan air base in Taiwan (not the Philippines) and attacked U.S. forces in Kadena Bay with a 100-kilogram bomb attached to his "Tony". He is credited as having hit a large ship near the Kerama Islands.</div><div><br /></div><div>The only Japanese publication that has got it right, is Koku Fan Illustrated #42 (1988) which correctly mentions Okinawa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuR2BI7O01GFwXn_6nneG7_YlyVgYrDF4zhYIKZD5PDao-XDQ0teJuE6kTE9zYIroLTMdtzLxAckNAiM_e_fAbmeN1kS2SMNAFvCMEM6hyphenhyphenC0wJT_0GUaqo8MJ4oPcTWPiXy1X_MaaiUaeIXhEyiJ_KVsfbm4ZpYCPs251TOcIJwSpXdZr8KQaDgIWtA/s1529/KFI42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="885" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuR2BI7O01GFwXn_6nneG7_YlyVgYrDF4zhYIKZD5PDao-XDQ0teJuE6kTE9zYIroLTMdtzLxAckNAiM_e_fAbmeN1kS2SMNAFvCMEM6hyphenhyphenC0wJT_0GUaqo8MJ4oPcTWPiXy1X_MaaiUaeIXhEyiJ_KVsfbm4ZpYCPs251TOcIJwSpXdZr8KQaDgIWtA/s320/KFI42.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><div>I wonder what happened since then and how Okinawa became Clark Field...</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's see kits now.</div><div>The old Arii kit in 1/48, includes decals for one 19 <i>Sentai</i> "Tony" but no number. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqZnz8uXk10xvhvHf36AWmuvfdx9cC3KB7_P9tjfEVmNTP-7hsYIXZAQpIY9TXMzUXIZME-Tdi53x4NwqNe56JjsFEgMyb4g7HKyAmbOmMlFwjsgN5QNX1_aLn449hXhc0XkQ8io57W2kQyyYTjvxHQtdxRKRWdG6RUFS6qsdOlhW6PlbrCgiBkO0QA/s967/Arii.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="967" data-original-width="856" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqZnz8uXk10xvhvHf36AWmuvfdx9cC3KB7_P9tjfEVmNTP-7hsYIXZAQpIY9TXMzUXIZME-Tdi53x4NwqNe56JjsFEgMyb4g7HKyAmbOmMlFwjsgN5QNX1_aLn449hXhc0XkQ8io57W2kQyyYTjvxHQtdxRKRWdG6RUFS6qsdOlhW6PlbrCgiBkO0QA/s320/Arii.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div>It could be useful if you want to depict the classic aircraft of the previous post with the tail number overpainted.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Fine Molds kit FP24 in 1/72 includes decals for one 19 <i>Sentai</i> "Tony" but the unit marking is too thin and too elaborate, lacking a tail number. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPVmjuISdXLpqEjg9sOF7ezAMwfttsRsH7bQvih8IOD4JtBdyLam1eUDCBOAEr6ycpf77wubfCBY0SWIioE-E5LGyFpUsZQ7wqX4bePMlB34cEF5-5NwQvV5tTl7SoBvbBX84WBGhTBNNFXSBiWLvwUDTdtl4F-NfNT2Mg5qMFCnUBX52bA3vfu29rA/s1214/FineMolds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="1086" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPVmjuISdXLpqEjg9sOF7ezAMwfttsRsH7bQvih8IOD4JtBdyLam1eUDCBOAEr6ycpf77wubfCBY0SWIioE-E5LGyFpUsZQ7wqX4bePMlB34cEF5-5NwQvV5tTl7SoBvbBX84WBGhTBNNFXSBiWLvwUDTdtl4F-NfNT2Mg5qMFCnUBX52bA3vfu29rA/s320/FineMolds.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div>It mentions that it depicts an aircraft when the unit was based in Kameyama but I have not seen any photos to confirm it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Tamiya kit #60789 in 1/72 came out in 2018 and includes decals for the "Yontan Tony". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDVhSuNuFXW19TPsnRbLth2TrfwiKCARYDgV3uu7XXdye6a8E8s06xr1fx1vLRx79drivzgHMAjcimX_TbHquVP9sZtbPXBwXzGAkdyoFfgun5xevY_oFlMpuE87lPrxyii5UHs5ew6aqaloOT1fu4V9-Os9gQejZidSsMmL42zs9MnA4xnOseq2K1A/s1451/Tamiya.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1451" data-original-width="1084" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDVhSuNuFXW19TPsnRbLth2TrfwiKCARYDgV3uu7XXdye6a8E8s06xr1fx1vLRx79drivzgHMAjcimX_TbHquVP9sZtbPXBwXzGAkdyoFfgun5xevY_oFlMpuE87lPrxyii5UHs5ew6aqaloOT1fu4V9-Os9gQejZidSsMmL42zs9MnA4xnOseq2K1A/s320/Tamiya.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div>As elsewhere, it is wrongly identified as based in the Philippines. I suppose this detail is not really important to the majority of modellers, unless they do a theme like "Okinawa Air War" or something like that. Interestingly the decal set includes the unit marking in red and yellow (Picarella influence?), the latter with the unnecessary white surround. Green is suggested for the top camo but in the color illustration featured on the side of the kit, the previously applied 55 <i>Sentai</i> marking is not visible leading to historically not entirely accurate models.</div><div><br /></div><div>Before we leave the 19 <i>Sentai</i> "Tonys" at Clark Field and move to the next aircraft type, let's turn our attention to this 19 <i>Sentai</i> photo to note and add a couple things 55 <i>Sentai</i> related. Keep in mind that the location of this photo is currently unknown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXFxLHWv-A3Mh1ei3GloWZYT9dzb0MfKQyb41j2cOefLbpe02W47JOzYzkNGMtT4kRnSfm4ei0i0LHEZbN6vCiTgfS_-Xz3E7d5GnHWYoti_e-_EJRbPtFJ4uuJ7so814Mq3sRR5THmHwak_0aBfexVTDsVEdL6oN2DOd4bfobEJwv2LIS8oCmSHt6w/s1359/ClarkFieldHien27.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="1359" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXFxLHWv-A3Mh1ei3GloWZYT9dzb0MfKQyb41j2cOefLbpe02W47JOzYzkNGMtT4kRnSfm4ei0i0LHEZbN6vCiTgfS_-Xz3E7d5GnHWYoti_e-_EJRbPtFJ4uuJ7so814Mq3sRR5THmHwak_0aBfexVTDsVEdL6oN2DOd4bfobEJwv2LIS8oCmSHt6w/s320/ClarkFieldHien27.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The "<i>Hien</i>" below have been positively identified as belonging to the 55 <i>Sentai</i>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhnHSPLwOGLRF7sg4kisaXaLbgulVG0vc4cKutsLOMZ2ANd4C1wsGVTxjPNzMFo5YH_VQbjwyfgIp3me6-5nGEt8psqora1m30Wv2DTI1agipi36cbFwMilAdNX69M8gVNoCC14NupRhHX3cmZnwU7BzDpW25Iy_uxNOQicuO9K8fBSF8iCKkv6yxyw/s962/55Sentai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="841" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhnHSPLwOGLRF7sg4kisaXaLbgulVG0vc4cKutsLOMZ2ANd4C1wsGVTxjPNzMFo5YH_VQbjwyfgIp3me6-5nGEt8psqora1m30Wv2DTI1agipi36cbFwMilAdNX69M8gVNoCC14NupRhHX3cmZnwU7BzDpW25Iy_uxNOQicuO9K8fBSF8iCKkv6yxyw/s320/55Sentai.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div>Note the <i>kanji</i> on the tail, one of them having it in a circle.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>If you take a closer look at the tail of the 19 <i>Sentai</i> "Tony" in the photo further above, you will notice what looks like a <i>kanji</i> within a circle behind the 19 <i>Sentai</i> tail marking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1i-rSwOkuj2pJuwrDm6rHogYyqgbZhVPCAnxJBUtsS0UWc6dfxv2UIZ-dijefWpI19E1dZ2xte_C5kOd2du-UbU_k2X8fSzXahbmAzudsPUCUYvjBLqJu9zN5rKptW6fhWP_Eukci1DriVE416NNBJ0DFgKcgRA6rsNUko4ixx7ygtpXus7qKA32RA/s742/ClarkFieldHien27b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1i-rSwOkuj2pJuwrDm6rHogYyqgbZhVPCAnxJBUtsS0UWc6dfxv2UIZ-dijefWpI19E1dZ2xte_C5kOd2du-UbU_k2X8fSzXahbmAzudsPUCUYvjBLqJu9zN5rKptW6fhWP_Eukci1DriVE416NNBJ0DFgKcgRA6rsNUko4ixx7ygtpXus7qKA32RA/s320/ClarkFieldHien27b.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div>I think it's a suggestion that it was another plane that originally belonged to the 55th and was passed on to the 19th.</div><div>Also, although a 19 <i>Sentai</i> plane that, as we mentioned before, should always have a number on the rudder, this one doesn't have one. But note that the rudder is a replacement without the camo pattern of the rest of the aircraft.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>This is a photo of one (or two) more 55 <i>Sentai</i> "Tonys". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uF4gFmNenPlKvRsSaVCUPLJqiV77Q26dsVGCqTHMfjIfgF9HBMfDB8YQyupG8Ydej-9DBB9PnQImtji7eR0ABXsrQuK8PE0RI5CxBR4ndeeQppelA05YbIKYgrM4yqjgnlc_VIx-qHaJElQ2_W4EClaWjIHCPXUrFDEOP9iWZHQuzUbwRsZ_HnX60g/s1122/55Sentai2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="1122" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uF4gFmNenPlKvRsSaVCUPLJqiV77Q26dsVGCqTHMfjIfgF9HBMfDB8YQyupG8Ydej-9DBB9PnQImtji7eR0ABXsrQuK8PE0RI5CxBR4ndeeQppelA05YbIKYgrM4yqjgnlc_VIx-qHaJElQ2_W4EClaWjIHCPXUrFDEOP9iWZHQuzUbwRsZ_HnX60g/s320/55Sentai2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>You can see the earlier 55 <i>Sentai</i> marking behind what is thought to be a later <i>sentai</i> marking on the tail of the plane in the foreground with the number "03". Note that the number is not only applied on the fuselage side, similarly to the aircraft in the background but it's also applied at the base of the rudder.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Going back to the "Yontan <i>Hien</i>", here's a detail everybody has missed. There is an overpainted/deleted number at the bottom of the rudder. Can you see it now that you know where to look?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP20VbZ5lKV7beon5EJMnmrR9-SEwa89eRjyYiVPLykmbJobONdQg_SafQ-RjybeNBlthv9oUyZWPaumUyIxSPVJhaV-U6252NJNPWjiSdN58O2_sudNgaHR6w3O8fRsc6l-XtCa7C3q2w-MkjdbisR6d-lB5ucib7C-SKRPkfUb4MZ9AdzBRjpOkYQ/s570/YontanHien2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="508" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP20VbZ5lKV7beon5EJMnmrR9-SEwa89eRjyYiVPLykmbJobONdQg_SafQ-RjybeNBlthv9oUyZWPaumUyIxSPVJhaV-U6252NJNPWjiSdN58O2_sudNgaHR6w3O8fRsc6l-XtCa7C3q2w-MkjdbisR6d-lB5ucib7C-SKRPkfUb4MZ9AdzBRjpOkYQ/s320/YontanHien2.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div>So, if you want to build a really accurate "Yontan <i>Hien</i>", you'll need to show the previous 55 <i>Sentai</i> marking AND a number on the rudder bottom as having been overpainted, then apply the 19 <i>Sentai</i> markings.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>UPDATE!</b></div><div><b>Radek</b> sent over three more photos of the numberless 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>" with the replacement rudder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7h1CvEc2XagpsQUBb-0yyXOonBUu6cl479CjfPogiUVupa1kqcKuo_MEq4-Qg3-rcNAKUDpodFd_aNYA2NuTT4eGtmj7ZhEuAQMJFGYYf6Tj3X96rRwCrGUY59El4eLIoFoL1_hPVU5NvCsKRdo311IkOsH5i-Bxp8QpANsnY-ulufnQu3iZJ3Ffa4Q/s1350/Ki-61%20BATTLE%20OF%20MANILA%20PHILIPPINES%201945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1350" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7h1CvEc2XagpsQUBb-0yyXOonBUu6cl479CjfPogiUVupa1kqcKuo_MEq4-Qg3-rcNAKUDpodFd_aNYA2NuTT4eGtmj7ZhEuAQMJFGYYf6Tj3X96rRwCrGUY59El4eLIoFoL1_hPVU5NvCsKRdo311IkOsH5i-Bxp8QpANsnY-ulufnQu3iZJ3Ffa4Q/s320/Ki-61%20BATTLE%20OF%20MANILA%20PHILIPPINES%201945.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCKger3-fqUNYCvi7dQXC8wQ6L8lljX1Jt-cCLg6UyOAPhYD2TO-mT8jJwHklgGvKpl5mI1cL9UyDAkDmzKxTOOi1tBXMVFI9kuj_IuVY6s9DKKSg-s5ChtSiC9Agk20PoQ9QZi03VtEfSoBlFhK_DTay9GQqoR7U6rTvUzl0TowQTcEta7PaEJCX0Q/s1600/Ki-61%20c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="1600" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCKger3-fqUNYCvi7dQXC8wQ6L8lljX1Jt-cCLg6UyOAPhYD2TO-mT8jJwHklgGvKpl5mI1cL9UyDAkDmzKxTOOi1tBXMVFI9kuj_IuVY6s9DKKSg-s5ChtSiC9Agk20PoQ9QZi03VtEfSoBlFhK_DTay9GQqoR7U6rTvUzl0TowQTcEta7PaEJCX0Q/s320/Ki-61%20c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPMpIGw-DuGmUlmU2ZOuORCdPdKE4X1Jqppoebwml293q6sAzH3hnW55WlP42gwIIE2tG68qH04hgcoDABxZ8rEfvNS1-pTUyfaj2VqLSU8USgPLjdC1X8FGxdxtRz740e4iCnzWBaVb3HD16v-2_rACUDk52qmAcMqq9clsxqzZgl4Uj6pxk4gLZ6w/s640/Ki-61_colour_1a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="640" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPMpIGw-DuGmUlmU2ZOuORCdPdKE4X1Jqppoebwml293q6sAzH3hnW55WlP42gwIIE2tG68qH04hgcoDABxZ8rEfvNS1-pTUyfaj2VqLSU8USgPLjdC1X8FGxdxtRz740e4iCnzWBaVb3HD16v-2_rACUDk52qmAcMqq9clsxqzZgl4Uj6pxk4gLZ6w/s320/Ki-61_colour_1a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>As you can see it has the number "98" on only the starboard wheel cover and in the top photo the location is mentioned as Manila. A very unusual aircraft.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, one more photo of he "0" "Yontan <i>Hien</i>".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHMQdCF0J_x4ggbmnEbCDUfVd2q7T6YgQGpmFdY23gmtGKFkPll4O8gDT1xhtw5Rf6DJcyBESwMqR8nTzsLd4A22u_vycEKGLRt2QDNFOQGUZU3-Hkhvsc4_OQ338N_A_jYnyUpQSrap6FCaPy7zv3Qp1VYDbQy4XDRIngE4fCgLvKHWMPvC_RFY8eA/s1515/KI-61-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1515" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHMQdCF0J_x4ggbmnEbCDUfVd2q7T6YgQGpmFdY23gmtGKFkPll4O8gDT1xhtw5Rf6DJcyBESwMqR8nTzsLd4A22u_vycEKGLRt2QDNFOQGUZU3-Hkhvsc4_OQ338N_A_jYnyUpQSrap6FCaPy7zv3Qp1VYDbQy4XDRIngE4fCgLvKHWMPvC_RFY8eA/s320/KI-61-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Thanks a lot Radek.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Update!</b></div><div>The photo below from <a href="https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/ebay-kawasaki-ki-61-hien-tony-captured.41937/page-2">here</a>, mentions that the location is "Ie Shima airfield Okinawa". Hmmmm...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezJGCCwujhlCe4Z4IVNHPCXbzRFYX9kujrZnRWE_prtjoex1igZaCaiBJDsHqRX8bP8XJuk3OFcocZls79J3YpfWiKYx40cFSaxAq4ASAmme0bsjd5rv6hwcNm_Ycvljoq_XYQLmf1Q6k1ymCw-ZN3aIe69Hq9G5JZbbkjvOirxYrMNVzynBGD8_AcA/s1600/Kawasaki%20Ki-61_34_Ie%20Shima%20airfield%20Okinawa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="1600" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezJGCCwujhlCe4Z4IVNHPCXbzRFYX9kujrZnRWE_prtjoex1igZaCaiBJDsHqRX8bP8XJuk3OFcocZls79J3YpfWiKYx40cFSaxAq4ASAmme0bsjd5rv6hwcNm_Ycvljoq_XYQLmf1Q6k1ymCw-ZN3aIe69Hq9G5JZbbkjvOirxYrMNVzynBGD8_AcA/s320/Kawasaki%20Ki-61_34_Ie%20Shima%20airfield%20Okinawa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-39484306799517313012024-01-29T11:57:00.001+09:002024-01-29T11:58:52.744+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Kawasaki Ki-61 "Hien" (Tony) - 19 Sentai<div style="text-align: justify;">There is one more 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>" that some sources say was photographed in the Philippines, but things are a bit muddled on this one and we'll try to clear them up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFOKaFS1cFZwQSicrvpLQz2iF1H8cWNXsLlTt0v7U-aP_XWpwq5awRN72jtrab-HwRzx-Q7yS0KIJbZxuFhZPIdedVj2eGErXYKCuxhF-lX4im4daup-KP-vEg_jnu1QRGtiC-vDxkVicAIol4hn_YboCrKovaHDsQWf_PD8cKBFRa7fbqqeG9-vhEw/s1500/ClarkFieldHien19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1500" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFOKaFS1cFZwQSicrvpLQz2iF1H8cWNXsLlTt0v7U-aP_XWpwq5awRN72jtrab-HwRzx-Q7yS0KIJbZxuFhZPIdedVj2eGErXYKCuxhF-lX4im4daup-KP-vEg_jnu1QRGtiC-vDxkVicAIol4hn_YboCrKovaHDsQWf_PD8cKBFRa7fbqqeG9-vhEw/s320/ClarkFieldHien19.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from the 19 <i>Sentai</i> marking, we can clearly see it has previous <i>sentai</i> markings on its tail, those of the 55th <i>Sentai</i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SMeGJ6nUeO7wqsUYBVAIkjRoD5XHFCOhQ6gs3B7CPFwK0fa0WOooGDBmz2d9_Nr1y-LNoHstdsTbaftidWCCISsvC-nE9qoJsJvluK_q0JtqZ8SP3-0Zv7gIS4adpYem_3P5ZdBfubP8_KYAew29mZ77fodqbSyFjYrvtKtomGPJEUsJX2ZljWPXwA/s1150/ClarkFieldHien20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1150" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SMeGJ6nUeO7wqsUYBVAIkjRoD5XHFCOhQ6gs3B7CPFwK0fa0WOooGDBmz2d9_Nr1y-LNoHstdsTbaftidWCCISsvC-nE9qoJsJvluK_q0JtqZ8SP3-0Zv7gIS4adpYem_3P5ZdBfubP8_KYAew29mZ77fodqbSyFjYrvtKtomGPJEUsJX2ZljWPXwA/s320/ClarkFieldHien20.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The older Aircram publication features two photos of the aircraft mentioning that they were taken in Okinawa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAWzpGFMz8HNYq7JSKQUb2ueZkND1MUFH9QK0Uw4uksWeRQdpv11QqIzFGtV1DpjYl90oqWqxFaO491xjX2ay62oLGF-uQnAmwhNNfN8bL-sEDu33Kxvmyqwt5c55t_Qv-9-yPn_s2VyiimSg3c4IEmcD4g9SnilDyZsQbLmR6E6cvrvMEoDEutErsQ/s1142/ClarkFieldHien21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1142" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAWzpGFMz8HNYq7JSKQUb2ueZkND1MUFH9QK0Uw4uksWeRQdpv11QqIzFGtV1DpjYl90oqWqxFaO491xjX2ay62oLGF-uQnAmwhNNfN8bL-sEDu33Kxvmyqwt5c55t_Qv-9-yPn_s2VyiimSg3c4IEmcD4g9SnilDyZsQbLmR6E6cvrvMEoDEutErsQ/s320/ClarkFieldHien21.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmx_vJ7uyd9nnSvJzcb8DVsvW5sPbV2xaU9uBfvRU4SyflE1nRCn-1xT_VbEdXvZ8DdvCgtYcmkUWJxuIhAbN7T5AFnMZQ3S-f633KFLI7MtPn6gRdCp3oOmae9eeG1X3lKIw51CC4OSO44_VO8UVQDGTapmOz7UcI6xq3BV_jnCZinxOEik3kbahpw/s1155/ClarkFieldHien22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1155" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmx_vJ7uyd9nnSvJzcb8DVsvW5sPbV2xaU9uBfvRU4SyflE1nRCn-1xT_VbEdXvZ8DdvCgtYcmkUWJxuIhAbN7T5AFnMZQ3S-f633KFLI7MtPn6gRdCp3oOmae9eeG1X3lKIw51CC4OSO44_VO8UVQDGTapmOz7UcI6xq3BV_jnCZinxOEik3kbahpw/s320/ClarkFieldHien22.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But the later Schiffer publication and some Japanese publications, mention that the aircraft was photographed at Clark Field.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaHdw0Hwum2Rq5CPF-NUEi9Vn7JhFzC9VMO-LpH4KF0A5z_aFaijubnIkchDjv1uGaoUqXYIBmV-pUzfX3zhA676i0Ijca784YFyLsXifYnnbPtQ9D4NGGTqQOtU4CcuZ2FC1FL4WD7LVxQzxrr_E1_qTYks-B5XfWrbz4mOTbYYO8E0BlRwz3VHObg/s1355/ClarkFieldHien23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1355" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaHdw0Hwum2Rq5CPF-NUEi9Vn7JhFzC9VMO-LpH4KF0A5z_aFaijubnIkchDjv1uGaoUqXYIBmV-pUzfX3zhA676i0Ijca784YFyLsXifYnnbPtQ9D4NGGTqQOtU4CcuZ2FC1FL4WD7LVxQzxrr_E1_qTYks-B5XfWrbz4mOTbYYO8E0BlRwz3VHObg/s320/ClarkFieldHien23.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But I believe that the photo above, featured in both Aircam and Schiffer publications, shows that the location is highly unlikely to be Clark Field, the background clearly suggests Okinawa. Furthermore, as we saw in the unit history of the previous post, the 19th <i>Sentai</i> was joined by the 55th <i>Sentai</i> while in Taiwan, and together they took part in the battle of Okinawa, not the Philippines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft was often photographed and the captions of the photos below mention that they were taken in Okinawa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX717r4yxjGmYK8hQMAfni6Qn8gsevDazEbCN-OA_rLA7DXTrdx_1JfnT-In_coobmMljrfR_fqQNXj2H2fvlv5ukH2DEXZb_GlozKyJYWp9HrWSlLL6PsVDwXZIH7b79xC-UOpVqUgODRk7zZashbXF0An_NotkfYdRBvarWzINZoAv1d6x5RtIkWvw/s1100/ClarkFieldHien24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1100" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX717r4yxjGmYK8hQMAfni6Qn8gsevDazEbCN-OA_rLA7DXTrdx_1JfnT-In_coobmMljrfR_fqQNXj2H2fvlv5ukH2DEXZb_GlozKyJYWp9HrWSlLL6PsVDwXZIH7b79xC-UOpVqUgODRk7zZashbXF0An_NotkfYdRBvarWzINZoAv1d6x5RtIkWvw/s320/ClarkFieldHien24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixa6whBTW_RlzHRGPUrQquKCzVJLyfs8AfYy_KTNMOlT8XDDFoTF8Wg59283KmHiIlpWJ8JuFtts7MKCudPgjue7UyW5_jwF15rEJtHh3F_p93cmkuke9IozRvnf_ky1D89KngvbqMTW0XUO37ms5ZU2CH2UkF8Xf7WAW6NcmpppfU4f_OapQrJghcaA/s604/ClarkFieldHien25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="604" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixa6whBTW_RlzHRGPUrQquKCzVJLyfs8AfYy_KTNMOlT8XDDFoTF8Wg59283KmHiIlpWJ8JuFtts7MKCudPgjue7UyW5_jwF15rEJtHh3F_p93cmkuke9IozRvnf_ky1D89KngvbqMTW0XUO37ms5ZU2CH2UkF8Xf7WAW6NcmpppfU4f_OapQrJghcaA/s320/ClarkFieldHien25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Qa3omwo4Ts47SfzsPbMJjkk-Ce63CBpN0CObK-cYo755rU0bI9LUAYY-qRYyRHkZYssUV9CAX15fZgiApJ1qGH9503s8XXtQqZHBqh5BP6h_3Qzww1Y9R8ovnhe9ATk4svM1Xfqc9AGylImzWBLFQFUhwVV6zT5zuAuVMf9zQUXHY1SB86e8YxeNcQ/s1200/ClarkFieldHien26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="1200" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Qa3omwo4Ts47SfzsPbMJjkk-Ce63CBpN0CObK-cYo755rU0bI9LUAYY-qRYyRHkZYssUV9CAX15fZgiApJ1qGH9503s8XXtQqZHBqh5BP6h_3Qzww1Y9R8ovnhe9ATk4svM1Xfqc9AGylImzWBLFQFUhwVV6zT5zuAuVMf9zQUXHY1SB86e8YxeNcQ/s320/ClarkFieldHien26.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">On our FB page, <b>Mateusz Pytlik</b> (thank you) contributed the photo below and commented:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Thank you for clarifying the disputed Clark/Okinawa Tony. I can further confirm your conclusions with the following photo. The Corsair in the background appears to be 422 "Palpitatin' Pauli", belonging to VMF-441's captain Floyd C. Kirkpatrick. The unit fought only on Gilbert/Marshall Islands and Okinawa, where it landed (Yontan) on April 7. What's more, the US source on this one claims this Ki-61 is the very plane that later on became the Yontan Tony."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jwfeY188RJqn-8DeSoybjpJMlkqCU3MJZeaQjc6m5yGSzwBf_JR7YFb5c-aSNb8hk_AvQ525q8DHdxm-nwt49KOBusKxJLgqlLP6d6DhlN-ewWlxEn6UFWlBpHXRlBDq_L1un9oIrdvsAzdgQfFm_gc7PT4dzI6lX9_doK66bb_CBCcZ38hClbZhJA/s1000/ClarkFieldHien28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1000" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jwfeY188RJqn-8DeSoybjpJMlkqCU3MJZeaQjc6m5yGSzwBf_JR7YFb5c-aSNb8hk_AvQ525q8DHdxm-nwt49KOBusKxJLgqlLP6d6DhlN-ewWlxEn6UFWlBpHXRlBDq_L1un9oIrdvsAzdgQfFm_gc7PT4dzI6lX9_doK66bb_CBCcZ38hClbZhJA/s320/ClarkFieldHien28.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just last week two "new" photos of the "Yontan Tony" came up on sale on ebay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_CZiIYWVzWC0utbL6WIvG8V0wnt_M4B-mN_efrp34l-T0ruWmXyIc7_fVt5WuppFL1aouiWezG5mJJrQZNZghXBualkeU_MZle_t-tcZHTbgkwmEeq0dMnvz8vczQbo_isd407RwZiMHeYB5bu1BOqpPZleVgXuE05picgi2-unCu8UeaMaYooUjpw/s1600/YontanTony1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1600" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_CZiIYWVzWC0utbL6WIvG8V0wnt_M4B-mN_efrp34l-T0ruWmXyIc7_fVt5WuppFL1aouiWezG5mJJrQZNZghXBualkeU_MZle_t-tcZHTbgkwmEeq0dMnvz8vczQbo_isd407RwZiMHeYB5bu1BOqpPZleVgXuE05picgi2-unCu8UeaMaYooUjpw/s320/YontanTony1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldjyQxwmG88LqaA-hZGY3nhuxA2zuotByLsdBjtiVBkWER4bp4veWhNE1OYlWKnVhN3CHNa1gFVj82wS2s0B6VQ9GrwAFLBKouytZgvcz_r4IDuIlMe_a9PXNkiZgabIwPuSUB-aB0bq66UAPxClxEzStq-e2UTVUhhxMSe1-XynRJCFfC0SK_S-Nyg/s1600/YontanTony2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1600" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldjyQxwmG88LqaA-hZGY3nhuxA2zuotByLsdBjtiVBkWER4bp4veWhNE1OYlWKnVhN3CHNa1gFVj82wS2s0B6VQ9GrwAFLBKouytZgvcz_r4IDuIlMe_a9PXNkiZgabIwPuSUB-aB0bq66UAPxClxEzStq-e2UTVUhhxMSe1-XynRJCFfC0SK_S-Nyg/s320/YontanTony2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-15459797731393114712024-01-28T10:23:00.000+09:002024-01-28T10:23:54.979+09:00IJAAF & IJNAF wrecked aircraft - Clark Field, Philippines Pt.1<div style="text-align: justify;">A few years ago, we featured on this blog a series of posts introducing Japanese IJAAF & IJNAF aircraft found in the Philippines by Allied forces, based on video clips.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A couple of photos on sale on ebay inspired us to revisit the subject from a different perspective and discuss the Japanese aircraft found and gathered specifically by the TAIU teams, according to aircraft type. Some images and information will be repeated but new information will also be added.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below are the two ebay photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwGUPaEhwC9MzN8_0X1NoIxKhx7SbG6pm0ImbdHcr5_c6ivhZPazQ93jEzGgUkP7QqVqobwkF2Q8iZutPwqxr7UiuRVZODxSJ6MVivEQyS4xsZ3B_AAJYUcNcCM-Jby6Y-ixk3_-sFbA6bWbTTRx-_0EZfVdB9V8N0-1sDNKDpbdNebFgqeZfbZh9tA/s1600/1697189709586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1600" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwGUPaEhwC9MzN8_0X1NoIxKhx7SbG6pm0ImbdHcr5_c6ivhZPazQ93jEzGgUkP7QqVqobwkF2Q8iZutPwqxr7UiuRVZODxSJ6MVivEQyS4xsZ3B_AAJYUcNcCM-Jby6Y-ixk3_-sFbA6bWbTTRx-_0EZfVdB9V8N0-1sDNKDpbdNebFgqeZfbZh9tA/s320/1697189709586.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9XFwek3uOAkkX9E0Uks6mQM4keLw2QA7S1Rp3T0KvVgVWSPI0OHAvigjdogPcM9iTV9J2nJqojp5q98sAWyU7Nlc-6Fcj1SgCwc7TJrzI5shs3c3AbUcozuHw0WXT_Ji9q9pEX9fNbNSvLAMTPEO8L8UD8odO-GaIPb6V2UsCuSofDAXhd2kn3DQHA/s1600/1697189952401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9XFwek3uOAkkX9E0Uks6mQM4keLw2QA7S1Rp3T0KvVgVWSPI0OHAvigjdogPcM9iTV9J2nJqojp5q98sAWyU7Nlc-6Fcj1SgCwc7TJrzI5shs3c3AbUcozuHw0WXT_Ji9q9pEX9fNbNSvLAMTPEO8L8UD8odO-GaIPb6V2UsCuSofDAXhd2kn3DQHA/s320/1697189952401.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's start with the Kawasaki Ki-61 "<i>Hien</i>" (Tony) seen in the top photo on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXbKP_KMvYxgRrnu0Zg3Xd74fBNwC4Yd-o8ciVTgI1uRTImXvJKahoHB0vkFGqJgN2jUDUXS7sm7kjfB-kR2Tnx5hOjsqg0dDjjgu8iQTQd0w5ZZAevSVzVrnVT1xpfAzP7PQbATkmddpVy1D_3g_ylAJSHRVUbyAuoZQ_wyTIEqSW9j62iPrjC_WqA/s1184/ClarkFieldHien.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1184" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXbKP_KMvYxgRrnu0Zg3Xd74fBNwC4Yd-o8ciVTgI1uRTImXvJKahoHB0vkFGqJgN2jUDUXS7sm7kjfB-kR2Tnx5hOjsqg0dDjjgu8iQTQd0w5ZZAevSVzVrnVT1xpfAzP7PQbATkmddpVy1D_3g_ylAJSHRVUbyAuoZQ_wyTIEqSW9j62iPrjC_WqA/s320/ClarkFieldHien.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this panoramic photo showing part of the area where the TAIU teams set shop, we can detect three "<i>Hien</i>" fighters on the right side of the photo, circled in red, in front of the trees.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEqgZ4N_O6L1xlju5yn-Rdm5UcC7rol7oQqgIIrA0HyNUYjskj9LEXkyngqUYQZ6dvyLZIps44HKTAsmnWUUHKDQxi4Wlp5Qoo-vdJrMpE5-p98emw1WORdArlrxBv1sm3Y-YfDMRGHain8wuxyTRtNZOG2YL9vn41UZK0X76Nw8_ni36YgO4mbqDKQ/s1300/ClarkFieldHien1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1300" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEqgZ4N_O6L1xlju5yn-Rdm5UcC7rol7oQqgIIrA0HyNUYjskj9LEXkyngqUYQZ6dvyLZIps44HKTAsmnWUUHKDQxi4Wlp5Qoo-vdJrMpE5-p98emw1WORdArlrxBv1sm3Y-YfDMRGHain8wuxyTRtNZOG2YL9vn41UZK0X76Nw8_ni36YgO4mbqDKQ/s320/ClarkFieldHien1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a NARA photo showing these three "Tonys".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD1xZigCb7p7zfIHRrxr_LxiYrPAVIUfKVf4h56cERXd36sqMumihIihYrKILUI8-uMw9rZq_RuqRGj6BMg2KWOHECfmsQAeuAgVyo5pl42qzSwh783kdmg9L40P6O_V2pXX_AbSqqi9dnNxtIpG1n36sslMaqD4exfeKkjTQPN_JMkMGoEsCnV8RBQ/s1800/ClarkFieldHien2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1800" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD1xZigCb7p7zfIHRrxr_LxiYrPAVIUfKVf4h56cERXd36sqMumihIihYrKILUI8-uMw9rZq_RuqRGj6BMg2KWOHECfmsQAeuAgVyo5pl42qzSwh783kdmg9L40P6O_V2pXX_AbSqqi9dnNxtIpG1n36sslMaqD4exfeKkjTQPN_JMkMGoEsCnV8RBQ/s320/ClarkFieldHien2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And a closer look from another NARA photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV8Pj_IPM_1js04ZHSZyuPfupu5nRXM1pNUOY3Hi3Si-gBqJSvBQGjDliQjJLwiDC9sONXwVKFO_mqWYsbwZljtSWZW6z5eBOaoX5pdB_e50HJWbeyPCIZzZU_oVRnE0yfdO0wlh_nJMw51nPeSUVTM_eoN2amp2a7LJvV4LPgLURCkPyCjLeB5mBDA/s1647/ClarkFieldHien3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1647" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV8Pj_IPM_1js04ZHSZyuPfupu5nRXM1pNUOY3Hi3Si-gBqJSvBQGjDliQjJLwiDC9sONXwVKFO_mqWYsbwZljtSWZW6z5eBOaoX5pdB_e50HJWbeyPCIZzZU_oVRnE0yfdO0wlh_nJMw51nPeSUVTM_eoN2amp2a7LJvV4LPgLURCkPyCjLeB5mBDA/s320/ClarkFieldHien3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closeup of the aircraft on the right of the previous photo. Note what looks like an "88" (some sources see an "83") painted on the rudder and the yellow tail top. (Photo: NARA)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoFQOq_vnw52kHc2szEDmq2gjjA8ISl5fWlz3YhmhHJijnfS5Wos6V2ZOry2HfcILd5d6ooGvolT64bAGIpLbiitHwooWqCE9wkQE4IY4V7P8sSPP90ViXc6vVrHRSnNiheFzZ7AbSrgmcnmSsrjo_dUGmAYiyLm-S0u6vy3bVeZDH7pukyNsuc68ug/s1500/ClarkFieldHien4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1500" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoFQOq_vnw52kHc2szEDmq2gjjA8ISl5fWlz3YhmhHJijnfS5Wos6V2ZOry2HfcILd5d6ooGvolT64bAGIpLbiitHwooWqCE9wkQE4IY4V7P8sSPP90ViXc6vVrHRSnNiheFzZ7AbSrgmcnmSsrjo_dUGmAYiyLm-S0u6vy3bVeZDH7pukyNsuc68ug/s320/ClarkFieldHien4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An earlier photo of the same aircraft I spotted on the net. Note the various panels still attached to the cowling area, indicating that the aircraft was in much better condition when it was originally found.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>All three Kawasaki Ki-61 "<i>Hien</i>" (Tony) fighters in the previous photos belonged to the 19th <i>Sentai</i>.</div><div>The unit was formed at the Akeno <i>Hiko Gakko</i> (Akeno Flying School) on February 10, 1944, equipped exclusively with "<i>Hien</i>" fighters. A month later relocated to Itami, Osaka where together with an IJNAF fighter unit was responsible for the air defense of the Hansin area (the area of Japan including Kobe & Osaka).</div><div>Together with the 17th <i>Sentai</i> the unit formed the 22nd <i>Hikodan</i> and from May 12, 1944, started advancing to the Philippines. One <i>chutai</i> at a time, a total of 38 "<i>Hien</i>", took off from Itami and gradually arrived at Nielson airfield in the suburbs of Manila by June 3 facing various technical problems on the way. On July 8, 22 planes including the unit commander Major Seto Rokuro advanced to Ambon island where they were engaged in fierce aerial battles, especially on July 19 and 27 with only a very small number of aircraft making it back to Manila at the end of July. Together with the rest of the unit, the remaining aircraft now moved to Anheles West airfield, in Luzon where they replenished their numbers by receiving new aircraft in the middle of September bringing the total number of planes to 23.</div><div>On September 21 there was a big enemy raid and although the unit claimed ten enemy aircraft shot down, they lost again many of their own. By the end of September, the unit was left with only eight aircraft.</div><div>In October the battle for Leyte began and by the 23rd the unit had only one aircraft in flyable condition. The next day during an enemy ground attack, Commander Seto was killed leaving the unit with no officer pilots. A week later, no more than a dozen unit members were still alive but returned to Clark Airfield in Luzon and from there to Komaki, Aichi Prefecture where the unit was reorganized with new pilots and aircraft.</div><div>On New Year's Eve, the 19th <i>Sentai</i> with 30 aircraft in its strength left Japan to arrive in Taiwan on January 2, 1945, their subsequent new base of operations. The unit was to advance to the Philippines but while several aircraft of <i>chutai</i> strength had managed to arrive in Clark airfield, the aircraft of the new commander of the unit, Captain Yoshida Masaaki, experienced technical problems, and the unit split in two. Those who remained in Taiwan were responsible for the air defense of Southern Taiwan until February 1945, while those who were in the Philippines advanced to Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Luzon where they perished forming a Special Attack unit.</div><div>While in Taiwan the unit was joined by elements of the 18th and 55th <i>Sentai</i> who had managed to escape from the Philippines. With only about a dozen aircraft, the 19th <i>Sentai</i> now joined the battle for Okinawa. Depending on their skill, the best pilots engaged in conventional bombing missions against enemy ships, while less skilled pilots made suicide attacks. The worsening situation left the unit on June 6 with only 11 "<i>Hien</i>" and 30 pilots, albeit only 10 skillful enough to engage the enemy in combat. In the end, the unit organized two Special Attack (suicide) units equipped with four aircraft each but fortunately, the war ended before their able to be deployed in combat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnu4pb6h6JqdohYBSE3-Iyr2Bmyoe4WvqbFz2vsG1y8SAwEU6NfXU2y4mCL5qGpRe02Z_F8WgO-5b7xkMo5_ph8XMgcxGBOtI_n05AJuEmghhvbNEOc2nXmvq9qeCUkiLz9_meVtg1u7cVjBjcibMj66GFGwMUNuen-KPtcbtlmXLY1uL-fL7N543gQ/s1200/19-Sentai-sm2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1200" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnu4pb6h6JqdohYBSE3-Iyr2Bmyoe4WvqbFz2vsG1y8SAwEU6NfXU2y4mCL5qGpRe02Z_F8WgO-5b7xkMo5_ph8XMgcxGBOtI_n05AJuEmghhvbNEOc2nXmvq9qeCUkiLz9_meVtg1u7cVjBjcibMj66GFGwMUNuen-KPtcbtlmXLY1uL-fL7N543gQ/s320/19-Sentai-sm2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The unit marking seen in the illustration by our good friend Devlin Chouinard, was a combination of the numbers 1 and 9.</div><div><br /></div><div>The same three Ki-61s at Clark Field seen in two video stills.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCgeMmnf-fG0t5_W7mLBJ8AoL3EIE8wwj4nD-rovO6SjmU4IpAfJvOZzgjJpmGnBgKUlWJifnSWFQmUNu1acHGUEDu1aD061ND2h9lQXt2REFIcOAqqsPkv1ShFsQsIhO24v68HExwp9_hYABq2ik_kocBvd9VBK8l2vxig3p3X25VzGbvdKm-oXjlw/s1128/ClarkFieldHien5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="1128" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCgeMmnf-fG0t5_W7mLBJ8AoL3EIE8wwj4nD-rovO6SjmU4IpAfJvOZzgjJpmGnBgKUlWJifnSWFQmUNu1acHGUEDu1aD061ND2h9lQXt2REFIcOAqqsPkv1ShFsQsIhO24v68HExwp9_hYABq2ik_kocBvd9VBK8l2vxig3p3X25VzGbvdKm-oXjlw/s320/ClarkFieldHien5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxIBb88p0PtyR3iemlDsePdHU-4kQQUi-iwoW5EHPKD1tk_d2umgMrY5OM6bsJOQNqfXA_dW07qtmn6G69HLB9ZgV8b8IqJBJ6Umn2Y4-qZYS8vBgfahjIQGCVs9dtSNHZijYtlbKrcLZc2dGz4XDnmMup5VvC9Gv4IB2QCJ7Jm8AO8mhr0mHBaMbYA/s1129/ClarkFieldHien6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1129" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxIBb88p0PtyR3iemlDsePdHU-4kQQUi-iwoW5EHPKD1tk_d2umgMrY5OM6bsJOQNqfXA_dW07qtmn6G69HLB9ZgV8b8IqJBJ6Umn2Y4-qZYS8vBgfahjIQGCVs9dtSNHZijYtlbKrcLZc2dGz4XDnmMup5VvC9Gv4IB2QCJ7Jm8AO8mhr0mHBaMbYA/s320/ClarkFieldHien6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In the still above, we can see the tail marking of some of them. The one on the right has a crudely applied number "80" next to a white unit marking. The next "<i>Hien</i>" has the number "16" (probably) next to a yellow unit marking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8JpYfN8bsNBDD1wCtk2_3lcTUWBWKu6uiCgtyVvIeU02NCdY9m3Vxi4atMprBhHpew6wgVx5DHDlIeES6xULpwovobngTUFt4Acq7b4Z6KQAf1g7-uQ2SiBcqAUbUclncp9BxMqP_xFYkxWW2V66nQMjHTjajB6Zi-lub5nIX2XgY7G83KT-bC80xw/s570/ClarkFieldHien7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="570" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8JpYfN8bsNBDD1wCtk2_3lcTUWBWKu6uiCgtyVvIeU02NCdY9m3Vxi4atMprBhHpew6wgVx5DHDlIeES6xULpwovobngTUFt4Acq7b4Z6KQAf1g7-uQ2SiBcqAUbUclncp9BxMqP_xFYkxWW2V66nQMjHTjajB6Zi-lub5nIX2XgY7G83KT-bC80xw/s320/ClarkFieldHien7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The "<i>Hien</i>" seen in the recently discovered ebay photo, is the one seen in the previous still with the number "80" on the rudder.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yte1TP-sFLQQH0k8TRxEiQIImeTfLaEjH-VgrRXN-MmNlw855S76i5cFnME1YbMR6MeSEN6w42XJ_KZvm9ZEBQ3auaRdjseL3nCf-VlifGmlGjBoNcMuC1I7wfhUK2X_M5MTFp0Il2RpGZRr9ux9-ZS9RDTpCY3cPfK7wTj6WrG8dWcLtUI5qrqKzA/s750/ClarkFieldHien8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="750" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yte1TP-sFLQQH0k8TRxEiQIImeTfLaEjH-VgrRXN-MmNlw855S76i5cFnME1YbMR6MeSEN6w42XJ_KZvm9ZEBQ3auaRdjseL3nCf-VlifGmlGjBoNcMuC1I7wfhUK2X_M5MTFp0Il2RpGZRr9ux9-ZS9RDTpCY3cPfK7wTj6WrG8dWcLtUI5qrqKzA/s320/ClarkFieldHien8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Another photo of the same "<i>Hien</i>", also from ebay.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1c7pFMatRjx8bYp-621uYqj8jPeeVnELS3GhM1qWt1iM5f6QKou5_H1XyHwGpg5_kWedOFC2codV34mBf1w1iKh7ZJZFou42vOmCMZ4OhXN0MnmY9et_5Y4Wez7lrE8GzsWdD1qtze1axw54Fu6wqvEX78KCrNJoeACKupTcsX3068sTqXmEBbah56Q/s1184/ClarkFieldHienB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1184" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1c7pFMatRjx8bYp-621uYqj8jPeeVnELS3GhM1qWt1iM5f6QKou5_H1XyHwGpg5_kWedOFC2codV34mBf1w1iKh7ZJZFou42vOmCMZ4OhXN0MnmY9et_5Y4Wez7lrE8GzsWdD1qtze1axw54Fu6wqvEX78KCrNJoeACKupTcsX3068sTqXmEBbah56Q/s320/ClarkFieldHienB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Apart from the above-mentioned three, at least three more "<i>Hien</i>" were at the TAIU site.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIVF7_d4vOAv8JSeIlnPfPvmM82YoiYzbmXUW0cjNcMqPhAy8COVoNCTPx0I1eq4I5y3KDjMxUfJW6gzrSE-vTZtrZolJ7rh8Gy3GP9J_Na7X5px2IxRFdm9V5HcDdURB4UAEYHXQyvBfhltmCII8lXW6osdfT2JrOksJ_a615rlmiXyofnHwjRXN-Q/s1879/ClarkFieldHien9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1879" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIVF7_d4vOAv8JSeIlnPfPvmM82YoiYzbmXUW0cjNcMqPhAy8COVoNCTPx0I1eq4I5y3KDjMxUfJW6gzrSE-vTZtrZolJ7rh8Gy3GP9J_Na7X5px2IxRFdm9V5HcDdURB4UAEYHXQyvBfhltmCII8lXW6osdfT2JrOksJ_a615rlmiXyofnHwjRXN-Q/s320/ClarkFieldHien9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The "Tony" standing next to the Ki-45 "<i>Toryu</i>", a bit apart from the other two, can be seen in this photo from the NASM collection.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMi8a6zZqFejIvR2xWqCDH09Me1Vtt_gSIpD2ETkvIZNwn61JDBZUYJC1QhfK6JHoCe8WtXY_T6ySxeZwLn-VI4uJIORbPVgIdwVTeg5HJu2fXjNa38o5k8n8lQ3G5TG71Yf5M-SN0peaZZ_P5B_cw5uRajI8JdnKJ6DDWTk-W8BMSXf_-V-KnoU3Cg/s1000/ClarkFieldHien10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMi8a6zZqFejIvR2xWqCDH09Me1Vtt_gSIpD2ETkvIZNwn61JDBZUYJC1QhfK6JHoCe8WtXY_T6ySxeZwLn-VI4uJIORbPVgIdwVTeg5HJu2fXjNa38o5k8n8lQ3G5TG71Yf5M-SN0peaZZ_P5B_cw5uRajI8JdnKJ6DDWTk-W8BMSXf_-V-KnoU3Cg/s320/ClarkFieldHien10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The same aircraft from a different angle. Note that the ailerons are missing their fabric. Also note the "<i>Hayate</i>" in the background (see following post about them) and of course the imposing Mount Arayat.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v0ZiGVt0_8Z1kZnwNZ8P-iEtobeY2ZzChJPS3KC6cqEJcUGTHNuh1chEOW3dkVnABDm_DnGm_wwTmo8zA107HXWazhE5XSOSwwBpzmjEmkZb_XU5HcLYvYqOsqTFkbJBUpax2KFB0T96NrZ6BNLQ5e0-c_S3zPKnAYwJDbEFhbai6P74YDDANisJFA/s1160/ClarkFieldHien11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="1160" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v0ZiGVt0_8Z1kZnwNZ8P-iEtobeY2ZzChJPS3KC6cqEJcUGTHNuh1chEOW3dkVnABDm_DnGm_wwTmo8zA107HXWazhE5XSOSwwBpzmjEmkZb_XU5HcLYvYqOsqTFkbJBUpax2KFB0T96NrZ6BNLQ5e0-c_S3zPKnAYwJDbEFhbai6P74YDDANisJFA/s320/ClarkFieldHien11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The same aircraft, but this time it has been moved around and we can see different aircraft types in the background.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkLBNhON4B7eGlGEp4vOwgMFmteTpi79TLROtgvL2CQzDfREfskIzT-rtnOyzofxCCVeUs2oQlEmIlmTzmseKcgPrMSPKqwfP_IlJIeLbJty7M9xWKDeitnLSCzs92yjc3NLWFGia8YxXpgZNbgtmVOYwArWD1BVREpQdYcXjYEwlEex55J4cOC0Syg/s3800/ClarkFieldHien12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2579" data-original-width="3800" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkLBNhON4B7eGlGEp4vOwgMFmteTpi79TLROtgvL2CQzDfREfskIzT-rtnOyzofxCCVeUs2oQlEmIlmTzmseKcgPrMSPKqwfP_IlJIeLbJty7M9xWKDeitnLSCzs92yjc3NLWFGia8YxXpgZNbgtmVOYwArWD1BVREpQdYcXjYEwlEex55J4cOC0Syg/s320/ClarkFieldHien12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>One of the most iconic "<i>Hien</i>" photos from NARA. The same aircraft, seen in the previous three photos, from a different angle. Note again the ailerons sans fabric and the single drop tank on the port side.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAX_bI0J8TuCgcir3uEdQHvG3gVqowCXnys915WVauJSii2h-r9oTGEXDOYB4ugE6Be5d6SuBQUfw4iVVcC9Xc-X1QYiIv44A2tWbP3TEbQouQB6Lpz_twCIBtfy9rbYurCS4zxEZXWegZq-eZFP6saaED8ADMJTvDZCBwQJgmCKTPWdrxIQhuwQY4w/s908/ClarkFieldHien15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="908" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAX_bI0J8TuCgcir3uEdQHvG3gVqowCXnys915WVauJSii2h-r9oTGEXDOYB4ugE6Be5d6SuBQUfw4iVVcC9Xc-X1QYiIv44A2tWbP3TEbQouQB6Lpz_twCIBtfy9rbYurCS4zxEZXWegZq-eZFP6saaED8ADMJTvDZCBwQJgmCKTPWdrxIQhuwQY4w/s320/ClarkFieldHien15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I found this photo on Wikipedia. I believe it's the same aircraft at a later date in substantially worse condition.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPM-SFFgpRj_EtjHee6mAoS4LG1e_D25HzLgkjSJzYOcRQp2yZaTPZz6DFe8okaZRlcsGJq1ieWu3ZlN7wv_fyryb0NdjDqx5BlJslYURtpZBsPnWxpoaBXOZkoT8su93cZiGYVzeu0FuoHXArEy6k3UdCzfXWOzAv-foYBIh7hRzmZrizWLO-PD51zg/s877/ClarkFieldHien16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="877" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPM-SFFgpRj_EtjHee6mAoS4LG1e_D25HzLgkjSJzYOcRQp2yZaTPZz6DFe8okaZRlcsGJq1ieWu3ZlN7wv_fyryb0NdjDqx5BlJslYURtpZBsPnWxpoaBXOZkoT8su93cZiGYVzeu0FuoHXArEy6k3UdCzfXWOzAv-foYBIh7hRzmZrizWLO-PD51zg/s320/ClarkFieldHien16.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Not a very good quality photo, but this one shows the other two "<i>Hien</i>" closer to the facilities in the panoramic photo.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMON3sQ3OVPo7-CZD8V8JvoJm8ETEoWqsRR4qX8aeAmWgCAEw_FguN6ts_J7_-wAxp1XWOMFL8AYispooNBbPLlW6_m4BYiHmO2Wqf-rDWkHRrVEp0v8aymI1rtWj-7DZTomc1gwmCP2VOcsRsmQ39ptog2iU3df31vo_lztusqzMbsiJGcosWBSVInw/s1275/ClarkFieldHien14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="1275" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMON3sQ3OVPo7-CZD8V8JvoJm8ETEoWqsRR4qX8aeAmWgCAEw_FguN6ts_J7_-wAxp1XWOMFL8AYispooNBbPLlW6_m4BYiHmO2Wqf-rDWkHRrVEp0v8aymI1rtWj-7DZTomc1gwmCP2VOcsRsmQ39ptog2iU3df31vo_lztusqzMbsiJGcosWBSVInw/s320/ClarkFieldHien14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>One of the two "<i>Hien</i>" seen in the previous photo. Note that it has a solid green top camouflage.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijW8e-b_i6XGxoR_IDMwHxA-DbUlDjjhWNrXuipvoJSPkXwxMG5CnJTo8oshW0HNe43nz94W8Um745D1eMgzXHh7pGmCnPbrXKs67hvus2tRI7g-ETTRONM5mfzM1miInUIqiDNu2TGOr-_-yVFc5UJSlVXJalsqs-P86CznSOW82bs9ep_9jL-E8Kw/s830/ClarkFieldHien17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="830" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijW8e-b_i6XGxoR_IDMwHxA-DbUlDjjhWNrXuipvoJSPkXwxMG5CnJTo8oshW0HNe43nz94W8Um745D1eMgzXHh7pGmCnPbrXKs67hvus2tRI7g-ETTRONM5mfzM1miInUIqiDNu2TGOr-_-yVFc5UJSlVXJalsqs-P86CznSOW82bs9ep_9jL-E8Kw/s320/ClarkFieldHien17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Two more photos, this time of very heavily damaged 19 <i>Sentai</i> "<i>Hien</i>", also at the TAIU location but not seen in the panoramic photo. Various types in this one.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj25z_34prK5ZrfTZZKXjP-Uf1qQ388tQjxsyv23N4hqJGxfvG6jTZpGjoerrYbl1MtkZs4WWdeV17bR8xTngOIisyCc2fgY7hMXg-2nIkugNnvWTL1L7XwZjOP0MwcNP1Z_YmZGbOlpxplQfU3k0Xqx2alpPCaNh9K6EQSz96WyQyVoON__QEiWNhAA/s1131/ClarkFieldHien18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="1131" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj25z_34prK5ZrfTZZKXjP-Uf1qQ388tQjxsyv23N4hqJGxfvG6jTZpGjoerrYbl1MtkZs4WWdeV17bR8xTngOIisyCc2fgY7hMXg-2nIkugNnvWTL1L7XwZjOP0MwcNP1Z_YmZGbOlpxplQfU3k0Xqx2alpPCaNh9K6EQSz96WyQyVoON__QEiWNhAA/s320/ClarkFieldHien18.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>In this photo from the Aircam and Schiffer publications by R. M. Bueschel, we can see probably the same "<i>Hien</i>" seen in the previous photo behind the "<i>Shiden-Kai</i>" tail.</div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-31345832863768924712024-01-02T10:15:00.004+09:002024-01-02T10:15:48.840+09:00Mitsubishi Ki-21 "Sally" by Andrey Zhevnerov.<div style="text-align: justify;">Mitsubishi Ki-21-Ib, ICM kit in 1:72.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VxssdtribPydLzSJBasYqSWoKEBlfQ5DIcqmIxxmyWer63Yxat-yke25XAHhLfLo3_Xq3d0Zq31inI4F-e8dGumnBEfOUdvTmcDn_jxu2rX57YrYjtHiZC82HSok1OAofpmICnhK8yO-Ynq79VALPatvGZ-uc6UFmxo4_moCv_NbdxiGV-v95IJ7cA/s1600/AndreyZhevnerovSally1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1600" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VxssdtribPydLzSJBasYqSWoKEBlfQ5DIcqmIxxmyWer63Yxat-yke25XAHhLfLo3_Xq3d0Zq31inI4F-e8dGumnBEfOUdvTmcDn_jxu2rX57YrYjtHiZC82HSok1OAofpmICnhK8yO-Ynq79VALPatvGZ-uc6UFmxo4_moCv_NbdxiGV-v95IJ7cA/s320/AndreyZhevnerovSally1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtEGNjGZUcf__DLW2hfJhu8wLVtmlTpr1i8fdCfE2X9c3rNNyn9mkd4XceiUhFW_hi6zIOrs6gaOGjKrSHtHZzvKIDHEiMga-WIOWtcBhpxQ1oL4CpwXjPdx70tmsAFMCIR4TkCciMgtkdiZ8KgC9-xHsrCecgFrN5hA3kzIzakldLwQzXNQwJgg0Yg/s320/Tatsu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Dragon, "<i>Tatsu"</i>, is the fifth animal in the zodiac chart. A symbol of strength, energy, and mystery. It is known for its grandeur, with a presence that is felt by all around them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>It is said that the dragon comes later in the zodiac than many other animals because it stopped on the way to help others. </div><div><div>Dragons are revered as water gods across Japan, and traditional festivals in farming communities have called on them as rainmakers in dry weather.</div><div>They often appear with water flowing from their mouths at <i>temizuya</i> (or <i>chōzuya</i>), where visitors to Shintō shrines purify themselves by washing their hands.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Dragons can also be found in Japanese proverbs like these:</div><div><br /></div><div>竜頭蛇尾—<i>Ryūtō dabi</i>. "Dragon head, snake tail" describes something that initially appears wonderful or amazing, but ends disappointingly.</div><div><br /></div><div>画竜点睛を欠く—<i>Garyō tensei o kaku</i>. "Draw a dragon without marking in the eye" means to fail to carry through a work to the end by omitting an essential finishing touch.</div><div><br /></div><div>龍のひげをなでる—<i>Ryū no hige o naderu</i>. "To stroke a dragon’s beard" is to perform a reckless action.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>2023 and the pandemic are finally behind us. Humanity had nothing more creative to do than continue the war in Ukraine and undergo the indiscriminate slaughter in and around Gaza. And this madness is expected to continue in 2024 as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>It seems that the Arawasi facebook page continues to attract more attention than this blog but I'm starting to find the process of posting on both media rather tedious. No worries though, this blog will continue for the foreseeable future.</div><div>As for new releases, they have been taking more effort and money than we had anticipated so there are delays. But in 2024 we are committed to releasing at least two publications; the reprint of our "Eagles of Manchukuo" book, expanded and corrected, and a brand new release the details of which we prefer to keep as a surprise.</div><div><br /></div><div>As always, a HUGE "thank you" to our good friends:</div><div>Sinang Aribowo, James Boyd, Devlin Chouinard, Jan Kaňov, Zygmunt Szeremeta, Eric Vogel as well as Kevin Bade, Jean Barby and Harold K.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>All the best for the new year to everybody out there.</b></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-87165478207514518182023-12-29T20:38:00.000+09:002023-12-29T20:39:12.171+09:00Sasebo Kokutai Modelling<div style="text-align: justify;"> Let's see what Sasebo <i>Kokutai</i> kits and after-market decal options have been released.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Let's start with the "<i>Kyofu</i>". All images from Scalemates unless otherwise indicated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ozWQvFQVDMC7COYI6dH5nG1oVH86F9SaD_fWdtzgI7o5ERHUdiigwJ4-PAd6XPTWWJWs1ggpHd2rQ1t-ASH9pnrIcxr1CVuAtZfOzr96Z6Co-1LdBxa2d5vdtEwstfJaoiAHg2RppEpfIFzgY2EsLNR_TlIBGrNbxlxiLVWczC-TS9VjyMUWIrBW1Q/s631/HasegawaKyofu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="631" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ozWQvFQVDMC7COYI6dH5nG1oVH86F9SaD_fWdtzgI7o5ERHUdiigwJ4-PAd6XPTWWJWs1ggpHd2rQ1t-ASH9pnrIcxr1CVuAtZfOzr96Z6Co-1LdBxa2d5vdtEwstfJaoiAHg2RppEpfIFzgY2EsLNR_TlIBGrNbxlxiLVWczC-TS9VjyMUWIrBW1Q/s320/HasegawaKyofu1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Hasegawa has released kit No. 51337 in 1/72 and includes decals for one seaplane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7-RKmnFHA1DxsQtMcSmA9lOs8odT_G6Dm1oQyxSkt_nxC7jvn6-QqsYOiS8WhXYJTSEACHAThfIDTuh-3qwEKhugVch2Gt6603Uz5E_VtwFqnvriee00ILE5GTFQFauOf8LYwKX9junTDVZZh0tGe-jdKMs8vet3su_Rkq-UlnDUyG8jYW19Kd9omw/s805/HasegawaKyofu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="805" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7-RKmnFHA1DxsQtMcSmA9lOs8odT_G6Dm1oQyxSkt_nxC7jvn6-QqsYOiS8WhXYJTSEACHAThfIDTuh-3qwEKhugVch2Gt6603Uz5E_VtwFqnvriee00ILE5GTFQFauOf8LYwKX9junTDVZZh0tGe-jdKMs8vet3su_Rkq-UlnDUyG8jYW19Kd9omw/s320/HasegawaKyofu2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>From the Hasegawa instruction sheet.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rising Decals</b> has released a highly recommended after-market decal set on the type in 1/72.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDocjQ3QHxviKIrJCttGfyiHsBKBFAiNyCSnWpaxejPmWmxpdQJ_q00ed5j7EpCvzaAOMl4pJKuWkuR-y58zR4J8cYDu00dKWfZfr66ZFSKm2E6UcKdvJiFur_uZ4frW6p0yt7eKQ7rTpBpbYVYye8-9FmjwUBJSb7y2S_m78-E-PeuEUDy2dzqUCbw/s546/RisingDecalsKyofu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="546" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDocjQ3QHxviKIrJCttGfyiHsBKBFAiNyCSnWpaxejPmWmxpdQJ_q00ed5j7EpCvzaAOMl4pJKuWkuR-y58zR4J8cYDu00dKWfZfr66ZFSKm2E6UcKdvJiFur_uZ4frW6p0yt7eKQ7rTpBpbYVYye8-9FmjwUBJSb7y2S_m78-E-PeuEUDy2dzqUCbw/s320/RisingDecalsKyofu1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8n8KYQzU-SXxSFPq4i1O0JUirPt5TlIXg54_Gk9AgxHHVgy0zmoQhMdaXNccUe5RTrS12R9AL0K3c_bKgdGqofAvlSzau0SeCAUcwJHkOoxHisDoCXPFPnvuQG_-zIq_zacHDalgUCrDCQXTWNyz5Z2HQizhkG21X2Xo9czbQs1tsnJZlrxhUbZfIw/s444/RisingDecalsKyofu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="130" data-original-width="444" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8n8KYQzU-SXxSFPq4i1O0JUirPt5TlIXg54_Gk9AgxHHVgy0zmoQhMdaXNccUe5RTrS12R9AL0K3c_bKgdGqofAvlSzau0SeCAUcwJHkOoxHisDoCXPFPnvuQG_-zIq_zacHDalgUCrDCQXTWNyz5Z2HQizhkG21X2Xo9czbQs1tsnJZlrxhUbZfIw/s320/RisingDecalsKyofu2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The set includes decals for the "サ 951-12" we stumbled on in the previous post.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Tamiya has released kit No. 61036 in 1/48 with decals for two seaplanes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZNYLu_-CVZNK4nDcEL3mX30DZQR5elvh67Gy43Qml5Ses8wMFOUpxNzz25qcRbZdlTHTkFZ8XIRtMIjhVLwk_laXb5pIHItMKr3BOUxSIFYyrnkfwdE87jqKru8Tyz9UXl0ZfvwlNtrQZCxm6brz4RPO6aERwu9EwfMDljdbKPoQvqTkQVq-UXaYsA/s600/TamiyaKyofu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="600" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZNYLu_-CVZNK4nDcEL3mX30DZQR5elvh67Gy43Qml5Ses8wMFOUpxNzz25qcRbZdlTHTkFZ8XIRtMIjhVLwk_laXb5pIHItMKr3BOUxSIFYyrnkfwdE87jqKru8Tyz9UXl0ZfvwlNtrQZCxm6brz4RPO6aERwu9EwfMDljdbKPoQvqTkQVq-UXaYsA/s320/TamiyaKyofu1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51WbTCEMsKiOkK8eLNa8w7WbtQa7j-cIxewXqwfiSDp8SpAI4L8agm_aSdOysqneyhz75dEVd14ZAPKe7ukd9geG-SKdppLTNBejS0H01xguitXyaeQ4HgXMlJP9yQe551ncSbUb9cwAQ0fJY0aNLPmQ1VP_TarbSgHQz9bk5NifTTyhg0cmgimS9ng/s599/TamiyaKyofu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="599" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51WbTCEMsKiOkK8eLNa8w7WbtQa7j-cIxewXqwfiSDp8SpAI4L8agm_aSdOysqneyhz75dEVd14ZAPKe7ukd9geG-SKdppLTNBejS0H01xguitXyaeQ4HgXMlJP9yQe551ncSbUb9cwAQ0fJY0aNLPmQ1VP_TarbSgHQz9bk5NifTTyhg0cmgimS9ng/s320/TamiyaKyofu2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The only after-market decal set that has ever been released in 1/48, is from the rather obscure Japanese Wingart. We used to sell these very interesting decal sets ages ago... (Wingart images: Arawasi)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlF-FWhpRYA1R0lcH1kSkOwtGOJdfkVsL7I5LEHKCy-2jt63GmAuzlPRVCp3vFO21oqDsTr73Xfz9_USLnRmG36e_x0sDx9ERgm9ppfN9voo3nMQiILTXqHX-b4YMkcj-LaSWeGi8Nbc5bmHo1vCvXFY74YqI84Fleg5Om5uhKKNdO5oSiR4FFksvJ5g/s986/WingartKyofu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlF-FWhpRYA1R0lcH1kSkOwtGOJdfkVsL7I5LEHKCy-2jt63GmAuzlPRVCp3vFO21oqDsTr73Xfz9_USLnRmG36e_x0sDx9ERgm9ppfN9voo3nMQiILTXqHX-b4YMkcj-LaSWeGi8Nbc5bmHo1vCvXFY74YqI84Fleg5Om5uhKKNdO5oSiR4FFksvJ5g/s320/WingartKyofu1.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPDYU8GEUs2igwkFV81Ah8-ZjlMKd-qtzqcRT50HXCmam4_FEsdJVv69gA5oObm4XGw4llOBMIiAjm2j214SdBA1FfNv51i_6sd20lsmigFiiq7JvCdodWaPsEHvsESBrgvQMnVesGG8B66uCiC3d3dsAXqmDgwrnwDLbYrejFCPAlfAbTfW5IFNLlw/s902/WingartKyofu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="902" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPDYU8GEUs2igwkFV81Ah8-ZjlMKd-qtzqcRT50HXCmam4_FEsdJVv69gA5oObm4XGw4llOBMIiAjm2j214SdBA1FfNv51i_6sd20lsmigFiiq7JvCdodWaPsEHvsESBrgvQMnVesGG8B66uCiC3d3dsAXqmDgwrnwDLbYrejFCPAlfAbTfW5IFNLlw/s320/WingartKyofu2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As you can see plenty of Sasebo and 951 <i>Kokutai</i> seaplane options.<br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Next up is the Nakajima A6M2-N "Rufe".</div><div>Hasegawa has released kit No. 00969 in 1/72 which includes three kits, two "<i>Kyofu</i>" and one "Rufe" with SaseboKu decals.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCyXby9lvZ0s7ZLJtBzJesNcl62pPMgr5V6jfJ0BBQ1Bu-Nz6kdDNcmJwXxrXjjtQDlqmvhzMPD1SSs0qABvBGDvvz0lCRGytTCCVZR-Y0qP64UY6FOZ3UNNe8F9Bjg-QZ0tDuMWli8nQhCckQqPxMq-fTk5_zYujIJBEupGWiwBXMDfNjMs7rvOKxA/s757/HasegawaRufe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCyXby9lvZ0s7ZLJtBzJesNcl62pPMgr5V6jfJ0BBQ1Bu-Nz6kdDNcmJwXxrXjjtQDlqmvhzMPD1SSs0qABvBGDvvz0lCRGytTCCVZR-Y0qP64UY6FOZ3UNNe8F9Bjg-QZ0tDuMWli8nQhCckQqPxMq-fTk5_zYujIJBEupGWiwBXMDfNjMs7rvOKxA/s320/HasegawaRufe2.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Print Scale has released a conversion set in 1/72 for the Airfix A6M2 Zero to remodel it into a "Rufe".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioht8ZKPsCoCFlyrs_NTvbZtWISpTeRRJ2GEoykVTcy03StgrCy_7twrC-e1QQxpE44uwckPAtUwRioHcaMg9YOmbzvAW5PjboKg13_w6F6-cqcI9LB1UwxAZceg4lrZnmTKiD1QTl-VA8pXtyd8pvup26lvMaF3zTzKXc9jLW88y51JM_mjasd2jhCQ/s517/PSRufe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="517" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioht8ZKPsCoCFlyrs_NTvbZtWISpTeRRJ2GEoykVTcy03StgrCy_7twrC-e1QQxpE44uwckPAtUwRioHcaMg9YOmbzvAW5PjboKg13_w6F6-cqcI9LB1UwxAZceg4lrZnmTKiD1QTl-VA8pXtyd8pvup26lvMaF3zTzKXc9jLW88y51JM_mjasd2jhCQ/s320/PSRufe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPO47sYHx2vo7x_Ka7zC8SH5es5kTa-fXHA9veY2nLdCsxp_oEjHMNJkae8VZgOeiq19Dl0qHw0wweSC3Frt4S62mIJpwHI96vo6ZmJmEGZdkBxciwpkJPjzBiXVUbCbfwmNh1YEwfFcklTpBiFOkW-xiowKBqOnXlMuU6VqWitjLH8SxidDkQe5mhQ/s800/PSRufe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="560" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPO47sYHx2vo7x_Ka7zC8SH5es5kTa-fXHA9veY2nLdCsxp_oEjHMNJkae8VZgOeiq19Dl0qHw0wweSC3Frt4S62mIJpwHI96vo6ZmJmEGZdkBxciwpkJPjzBiXVUbCbfwmNh1YEwfFcklTpBiFOkW-xiowKBqOnXlMuU6VqWitjLH8SxidDkQe5mhQ/s320/PSRufe2.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>And the decal set includes decals for one SaseboKu seaplane.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Hasegawa has also released kit No. 07510 in 1/48 with decals for two seaplanes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKQkXgxS5AXb9AN1hbUhF5wal-_dtFG-JhrBk2_WwyPEPjECg7yimz8ctK34KGT-jadD5prkmH4ji979E92sTbpeggN_lcTX94Oa6pXk7zVfm2UWvp2PHRx0rdImDBsMqjtI868QYAdIScoXerxvQLor8Y7z4tTaObJuuoi8y2xWEZ8s5q2BSQr1fPg/s1300/HasegawaRufe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="1300" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKQkXgxS5AXb9AN1hbUhF5wal-_dtFG-JhrBk2_WwyPEPjECg7yimz8ctK34KGT-jadD5prkmH4ji979E92sTbpeggN_lcTX94Oa6pXk7zVfm2UWvp2PHRx0rdImDBsMqjtI868QYAdIScoXerxvQLor8Y7z4tTaObJuuoi8y2xWEZ8s5q2BSQr1fPg/s320/HasegawaRufe1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>"Ropos Models" has released an after-market decal set in 1/48 for the "Rufe" which includes one SaseboKu seaplane. PLEASE, DO NOT paint your "Rufe" models orange with red cowlings!!! Looks very unusual but historically it's completely BS. "Rufes" left the Nakajima factory painted as fighters and did not change their overall color when assigned to trainer units.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkpqYGu6ICJG1GiWwuvBHbfxb9GiyBstSmwkDgGK1tPxebNg1-Xas2QUFckKOMkhkePwwtIp7xB8nZjEw5fpZr3Ff0d4HQXcCyXaev5EjTgsZZMvw1E1pUZVLXiD_GzoT-Dzh0N6YSmzey_P-yfSofMJjMlIvy412KAmZwKfhZmjyeP-SbIKdVBUrFw/s1080/RoposRufe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1080" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkpqYGu6ICJG1GiWwuvBHbfxb9GiyBstSmwkDgGK1tPxebNg1-Xas2QUFckKOMkhkePwwtIp7xB8nZjEw5fpZr3Ff0d4HQXcCyXaev5EjTgsZZMvw1E1pUZVLXiD_GzoT-Dzh0N6YSmzey_P-yfSofMJjMlIvy412KAmZwKfhZmjyeP-SbIKdVBUrFw/s320/RoposRufe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Mitsubishi F1M ""Pete" is next.</div><div>Fujimi has released a series of kits in 1/72 but AFAIK only kit No. 72195 includes decals for a SaseboKu seaplane.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXW80PXKGcsmlrtu3O_LjOFrTLFvEItlRC2vN1KqBOnPyn7gvZXXbs7KXSbwdDXKM8LSkSwO-Q3tkoFEL2qhdM9xUXrP5AUoAQj2iaWq1O-GYZ15D8wVTnk5Wa9rgxaYFM9_38TPniZwGdh51MgWYMoPbg3iPaF_J3WFEl9-MEz5l00uDytE4LQmG0Q/s601/FujimiReikan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="601" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXW80PXKGcsmlrtu3O_LjOFrTLFvEItlRC2vN1KqBOnPyn7gvZXXbs7KXSbwdDXKM8LSkSwO-Q3tkoFEL2qhdM9xUXrP5AUoAQj2iaWq1O-GYZ15D8wVTnk5Wa9rgxaYFM9_38TPniZwGdh51MgWYMoPbg3iPaF_J3WFEl9-MEz5l00uDytE4LQmG0Q/s320/FujimiReikan1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXjUJ7SUqB421b5ZltwE8z0l7oU1_KpAayM5rWe0uWAZ-6UWk_9QWQKg7KnCqoMg4G7Qgl1JPhRMYtYMV1dP5Cpgrw19-747Kb6Z1gKrhMam6zFb2uPeAcr6LNGwRDR0jSU1PpaWjo-zLrYrIDAMAOqP9KdKEB8PVEppUvMZVgInqpeszIAhp3A27Vw/s389/FujimiReikan2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="389" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXjUJ7SUqB421b5ZltwE8z0l7oU1_KpAayM5rWe0uWAZ-6UWk_9QWQKg7KnCqoMg4G7Qgl1JPhRMYtYMV1dP5Cpgrw19-747Kb6Z1gKrhMam6zFb2uPeAcr6LNGwRDR0jSU1PpaWjo-zLrYrIDAMAOqP9KdKEB8PVEppUvMZVgInqpeszIAhp3A27Vw/s320/FujimiReikan2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Hasegawa has released kit No. 19196 in 1/48.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZS4jzsNr2-1ILVxifsAUzIpq7v8AUSB7bpbm3n93z7mRx2gOFSwdpi-VBr1GcWxy8rRtu6F4tiJ12qTzcFDDAOkY6BRiOJ7wVJFemet95HwpV-oiISmxlYTgJwPgmHpuKItmYMkd5ew3wXX7s6pFhLudbl6wu0py5K8J0qKOH1KVBb3xVxej3DL4lg/s799/HasegawaReikan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="799" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZS4jzsNr2-1ILVxifsAUzIpq7v8AUSB7bpbm3n93z7mRx2gOFSwdpi-VBr1GcWxy8rRtu6F4tiJ12qTzcFDDAOkY6BRiOJ7wVJFemet95HwpV-oiISmxlYTgJwPgmHpuKItmYMkd5ew3wXX7s6pFhLudbl6wu0py5K8J0qKOH1KVBb3xVxej3DL4lg/s320/HasegawaReikan1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKSQX033qgobbLt6HPyv1AHFj9khkdCQ42sCnShcibMzEDD9sohTqtsIvQpZBszEdeupiKpNYWFmIS1KXFoAcqlYHGP7DSi3OoonyQUJ35Do5rdgi5kNn5_62yJmpPjUVzQjip5JkeSN3uGuyPwXqXo1ypKZrbLA35hnOiHdNWcKlyVdbZbEXDKBDtw/s800/HasegawaReikan2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="800" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKSQX033qgobbLt6HPyv1AHFj9khkdCQ42sCnShcibMzEDD9sohTqtsIvQpZBszEdeupiKpNYWFmIS1KXFoAcqlYHGP7DSi3OoonyQUJ35Do5rdgi5kNn5_62yJmpPjUVzQjip5JkeSN3uGuyPwXqXo1ypKZrbLA35hnOiHdNWcKlyVdbZbEXDKBDtw/s320/HasegawaReikan2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It includes decals for one Sasebo/951Ku seaplane, "サ 951-8" that was featured in one of the photos of the previous post. (images of the Hasegawa kit from <a href="https://ipmsdeutschland.de/archiv/FirstLook/Hasegawa/Hasegawa_F1M2_model11/Hasegawa_F1M2_Model11.html?fbclid=IwAR0v9rSj605llwXfN32bbWPRX5Z9GLTUkOhkVJIuq4tnzGbNJaQ0zIg3tq0">here</a>)<br /><div><br /></div><div>As for the Aichi E13A "Jake" I know of no releases in 1/48 with SaseboKu decals. In 1/72, there is the ancient Hasegawa kit and thankfully Rising Decals has released this most interesting decal set which includes the "サ 951-47" we spotted in the photos of the previous post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqm8uy1OsmYC6QFZ46AvxiWX4GoLdcsM4RR0ZBJvx2htrunW2LatqGGp_KbwmKAac6fh_MvaaSUMz2hIUkrX3Nudp19-0Zsa-wIr8bpKVMt-H1YXaXYWP9YGNRRLvrGuguwQNRHYm1YZ7ViG0LK69IPNHKhSrAYt8_0TRWNVAwLgxmxCSPJ0AhfHGK2A/s1000/RisingDecalsJake1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1000" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqm8uy1OsmYC6QFZ46AvxiWX4GoLdcsM4RR0ZBJvx2htrunW2LatqGGp_KbwmKAac6fh_MvaaSUMz2hIUkrX3Nudp19-0Zsa-wIr8bpKVMt-H1YXaXYWP9YGNRRLvrGuguwQNRHYm1YZ7ViG0LK69IPNHKhSrAYt8_0TRWNVAwLgxmxCSPJ0AhfHGK2A/s320/RisingDecalsJake1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Rising Decals has also released this set for one of the "Jakes" featured in the photos of the previous post, with multiple exhausts and anti-submarine radar. A very interesting subject indeed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjRE6YWqBAMSy6Mz6ve8OSpLwbLdKFSck_tJqBy4ykYVr3znyadHLdArJZJGsR4n_oinZWwCm_v2_8mv3jDKo_KyUVKaY9mwwAsPanwa6Tsl-2eddNtkD4W-f3Jn771ZURTrGM9AbtZQcZIlKfp2qPqAw0n8KizehdW36G76m4Zqw0qpLwxtzdzn9aw/s750/RisingDecalsJake2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="750" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjRE6YWqBAMSy6Mz6ve8OSpLwbLdKFSck_tJqBy4ykYVr3znyadHLdArJZJGsR4n_oinZWwCm_v2_8mv3jDKo_KyUVKaY9mwwAsPanwa6Tsl-2eddNtkD4W-f3Jn771ZURTrGM9AbtZQcZIlKfp2qPqAw0n8KizehdW36G76m4Zqw0qpLwxtzdzn9aw/s320/RisingDecalsJake2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Kawanishi E7K2 "Alf"</div><div>Avi Models is the only maker that has released a kit in 1/72 of this greatly overlooked seaplane model and includes decals for one Sasebo/951Ku seaplane. The Hasegawa kit in 1/72 is E7K1. I've never seen photos of E7K1s with SaseboKu markings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnmBMlgsIc5yEAJQnE-nFM88om1HY8mwS5FmfQSGsPmRHX-b-jgUIjauyndsiFv1EeHyJM4nPkG-PP8Nzj7cqgnEPdKlY0Xmyzb66La9vZ5U1Q_adHgZGx_1OKlj1HRA8Ys9Vh32aDZonavQaKQcPVezBAm0SMmBfU-aIEIwOlWBPRsRLtqxYNaBhJA/s641/AviAlf1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="641" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnmBMlgsIc5yEAJQnE-nFM88om1HY8mwS5FmfQSGsPmRHX-b-jgUIjauyndsiFv1EeHyJM4nPkG-PP8Nzj7cqgnEPdKlY0Xmyzb66La9vZ5U1Q_adHgZGx_1OKlj1HRA8Ys9Vh32aDZonavQaKQcPVezBAm0SMmBfU-aIEIwOlWBPRsRLtqxYNaBhJA/s320/AviAlf1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Last but not least, I'd like to draw your attention to this exquisite and very highly recommended Rising Decals set in 1/72 which features decals for three types of IJNAF seaplanes, "Rufe", "Pete" and "Jake" including some from the Sasebo/951Ku.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIufM26lR-E5k-ua2tfqo187syuk_tmdvI8sIgagYAFanOneBOaBxKtxnigDGyeeHZhD9oxxYznmP9eBhXUmoitkSq5DE3dQv0DApw8Umo2I9x6nWpm9_7Yua3ultfuS_v8EvhtUmaOGPzeXGIHicYDj-GcIS01eUV75mY3iB_FP-YnLq4f-TUBupCg/s1174/RisingDecalsSeaplanes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1174" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIufM26lR-E5k-ua2tfqo187syuk_tmdvI8sIgagYAFanOneBOaBxKtxnigDGyeeHZhD9oxxYznmP9eBhXUmoitkSq5DE3dQv0DApw8Umo2I9x6nWpm9_7Yua3ultfuS_v8EvhtUmaOGPzeXGIHicYDj-GcIS01eUV75mY3iB_FP-YnLq4f-TUBupCg/s320/RisingDecalsSeaplanes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Leave comments if you know of more releases of Sasebo <i>Kokutai</i> seaplanes we've missed or if you've tried any of the above releases or even if you've built any kits on this subject.</div></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-64731256375458388512023-12-27T17:25:00.002+09:002023-12-29T20:21:25.034+09:00BURNED! #2<div style="text-align: justify;">Stills from the previously uploaded videos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPTTRhBas0n2c-ySzEwKuli0TOdmX2SgUZydnxdIRMZqzb0TRcdQibON_LhjWZPM9-fmIbdZXLIrlM3BG7oOGDKEUyWVdueVQwsxtp3wK4CEWSkzO6eRBuXBx-UF3SJstUNL58FWoSviFQgDz6O_AMiq3pWIDnMDY5ZrsZMukNkRnSAHRzQQTnWv-tA/s1440/BurnedHigh1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPTTRhBas0n2c-ySzEwKuli0TOdmX2SgUZydnxdIRMZqzb0TRcdQibON_LhjWZPM9-fmIbdZXLIrlM3BG7oOGDKEUyWVdueVQwsxtp3wK4CEWSkzO6eRBuXBx-UF3SJstUNL58FWoSviFQgDz6O_AMiq3pWIDnMDY5ZrsZMukNkRnSAHRzQQTnWv-tA/s320/BurnedHigh1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft with the yellow "T-53" tail marking is an Aichi H9A1 Training Flying Boat that was flown by the Takuma <i>Kokutai</i> as indicated by the letter "T", a marking that was adopted by the unit from April 1945. The unit was organized on June 1, 1943, at Takuma Base in Kagawa Prefecture, tasked with the training of seaplane and flying boat crews. In the beginning, the unit was to have 12 "Jake" and 48 training flying boats but in reality, as only about two dozen H9A1s were ever built, the unit only had a handful of them and a few "Mavis" and "Emily" flying boats. By 1945 the need for flying boats was eclipsed and the unit disbanded on April 25, 1945, came under the 5th <i>Koku Kantai</i> (Air Fleet), organized seaplane suicide units and, with flying boats from the 802, 851 and other <i>Kokutai</i>, engaged in night patrols in the Okinawa area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcUwUaolb5yf0PCS6STf2MogFKu3XRfGvQrtM2gdVoLR2Cxt1Q22FyCJYCJ2nTtxa-1nHXwjZSFWJ66L64sjMjOzyUs_DKMtVufmyiLW8-Er6tyw64S7-P3as0mBcOcPpCuBjiJsULmvfWaMO1x3DgoRFDI5C2OZx0fa830T77JjagbOWgp1JYebWOA/s1440/BurnedHigh3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcUwUaolb5yf0PCS6STf2MogFKu3XRfGvQrtM2gdVoLR2Cxt1Q22FyCJYCJ2nTtxa-1nHXwjZSFWJ66L64sjMjOzyUs_DKMtVufmyiLW8-Er6tyw64S7-P3as0mBcOcPpCuBjiJsULmvfWaMO1x3DgoRFDI5C2OZx0fa830T77JjagbOWgp1JYebWOA/s320/BurnedHigh3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XXH93mfTLePhb3vioDZxJFcbkKGwXvQuMK0tzs73o-EiECqGiOtc4Zuox6WR-BEvgMlKlBZyzENal7S6avXysKMAixyvjMGvAM-_U7bpE5Rdq-u7lm1c-AcTgjZaqdel9DKCpvC3Cv9XjU3pmwC8S33xdD-rL5gDClYAILwXZFCvQafiRZw-yqMpAQ/s1440/BurnedHigh4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XXH93mfTLePhb3vioDZxJFcbkKGwXvQuMK0tzs73o-EiECqGiOtc4Zuox6WR-BEvgMlKlBZyzENal7S6avXysKMAixyvjMGvAM-_U7bpE5Rdq-u7lm1c-AcTgjZaqdel9DKCpvC3Cv9XjU3pmwC8S33xdD-rL5gDClYAILwXZFCvQafiRZw-yqMpAQ/s320/BurnedHigh4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft with the "951-?" on the tail is a Kawanishi N1K1 "<i>Kyofu</i>" (Rex) belonging to the 951 <i>Kokutai</i>. On December 15, 1944 local anti-submarine patrol units were incorporated in three big <i>kokutai</i>. West Japan became the responsibility of the 951st <i>Kokutai</i> which included SaseboKu, MaizuruKu, OkinawaKu, 453Ku, 256Ku and ChinkaiKu (responsible for the patrol of Korean peninsula and located in today's Jinhae-gu in S. Korea). The headquarters of the 951Ku was in Sasebo and small units were dispatched to various locations. Initially, the unit was equipped with a large variety of aircraft types but from July 1, 1945, it became an exclusively seaplane reconnaissance unit. The tail marking of the unit was the "951" and the aircraft based in Sasebo included a <i>katakana</i> "サ" (Sa). Note that the aircraft undersides are not NMF but IJNAF<i> hairyokushoku </i>(gray green).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPibOjZ7J6UqQGqkKPXZcGo4ljMBmh3Qceno9_2jbuZfep7JSb9ZV5CRCLJxahXBMVWr5CHHoLY1sZC_y4hwjwrQEeoRU6miDGv4JhBRvMXOifRSc8qVD8KUtVob76HVXUq-KitztaRI3eoNNh4zjlUOF50NZb_lOpdQbsgYYdZW6mPRlehz6L_Ze3w/s1440/BurnedHigh5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPibOjZ7J6UqQGqkKPXZcGo4ljMBmh3Qceno9_2jbuZfep7JSb9ZV5CRCLJxahXBMVWr5CHHoLY1sZC_y4hwjwrQEeoRU6miDGv4JhBRvMXOifRSc8qVD8KUtVob76HVXUq-KitztaRI3eoNNh4zjlUOF50NZb_lOpdQbsgYYdZW6mPRlehz6L_Ze3w/s320/BurnedHigh5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The floatplane that looks to be gray with only green around the fuselage <i>hinomaru</i> is a Mitsubishi A6M2-N "Rufe".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImwZhBHAjfBvbq1-JOV1sp0jaXkEE4JUrEiQWy7hfpHmHYfVQYc_y3adwypV4UzJhzRxDE8vpBll-mOdmY1SjcJsa2y4AkfKp3Dq8H_wtQrAWkIcRZt_-cT1HeMVv5jrhbJbRDrKj6uF_A5puUK_oYfEjGcTpEfUWxJNQxadTidbw2gw7WWl9wK1p9g/s1440/BurnedHigh7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImwZhBHAjfBvbq1-JOV1sp0jaXkEE4JUrEiQWy7hfpHmHYfVQYc_y3adwypV4UzJhzRxDE8vpBll-mOdmY1SjcJsa2y4AkfKp3Dq8H_wtQrAWkIcRZt_-cT1HeMVv5jrhbJbRDrKj6uF_A5puUK_oYfEjGcTpEfUWxJNQxadTidbw2gw7WWl9wK1p9g/s320/BurnedHigh7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The floatplane at the top of the pile missing parts of the canopy is an Aichi E16A "<i>Zuiun</i>" (Paul).<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK-eZTNximEIOZx4Agdf7UNY4mex8bT5JuYzEQqjPV8x1H5y8qE7p-b9QuihGbUSYuPSGUF5lxnFapSIxsMlis_gO_5aPzGezgIThcGCJVVjh6pM7YfePa-BxR6P_3Z26FYXeDgUfmBj1SK4iV_jYOYimaMGKdVdKj18FwyQirG_0PZGWRXGC0uUrDA/s1440/BurnedHigh8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK-eZTNximEIOZx4Agdf7UNY4mex8bT5JuYzEQqjPV8x1H5y8qE7p-b9QuihGbUSYuPSGUF5lxnFapSIxsMlis_gO_5aPzGezgIThcGCJVVjh6pM7YfePa-BxR6P_3Z26FYXeDgUfmBj1SK4iV_jYOYimaMGKdVdKj18FwyQirG_0PZGWRXGC0uUrDA/s320/BurnedHigh8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft in the background with the red tail marking is an Aichi E13A "Jake". The tail marking is not clear but it's either "KEB-22" which means it belonged to the 931 <i>Kokutai</i> or "KEA"-22" which would mean it was flown by the 901 <i>Kokutai</i>. The "K" of the marking came from the Japanese word "<i>kaijo</i>" (coastal), the "E" from the English "Escort" and the third letter denoted the various units. They were assigned to anti-submarine patrol duties.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuiYjiXli4YONGIvrECT8OQfb14qfRbghMUcpNJgSPUUNyrkjYTiytXlaklpyc_Sk_KBLAISZQN9nF1KqN34QxVrDzl7IQs-ebKcRrjLdQzWkw6WdScXIcdB164wKdfn4VaqI5BWntu4LKPmBig5cqxhJCSN61XvhSbf37xa5E99lTQIBAGPA3bnUNQ/s1440/BurnedHigh9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuiYjiXli4YONGIvrECT8OQfb14qfRbghMUcpNJgSPUUNyrkjYTiytXlaklpyc_Sk_KBLAISZQN9nF1KqN34QxVrDzl7IQs-ebKcRrjLdQzWkw6WdScXIcdB164wKdfn4VaqI5BWntu4LKPmBig5cqxhJCSN61XvhSbf37xa5E99lTQIBAGPA3bnUNQ/s320/BurnedHigh9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this and the previous still, the other aircraft with a visible tail marking in red is also an Aichi E13A "Jake". Tail marking is "951-47" and belonged to the 951 <i>Kokutai</i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJ7U-Wc7FUbz1Vv8WM50ySIzwgYY1sqYyAYzegKDCeWJj8aA8Enqmz9ZihgeKOrhGDyswKtnWz_J4SFGcC24RoBO18CQH_CHQUdfaKXG-DLzkn2mfUd7H50vSDovvwFfbNXxgjNXdFGH7BCFG4kLjRTBSsq7T33MFIcVQ030sSYTG1qeZL4vT_HRwjg/s1442/BurnedHigh12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1442" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJ7U-Wc7FUbz1Vv8WM50ySIzwgYY1sqYyAYzegKDCeWJj8aA8Enqmz9ZihgeKOrhGDyswKtnWz_J4SFGcC24RoBO18CQH_CHQUdfaKXG-DLzkn2mfUd7H50vSDovvwFfbNXxgjNXdFGH7BCFG4kLjRTBSsq7T33MFIcVQ030sSYTG1qeZL4vT_HRwjg/s320/BurnedHigh12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Note the float in the foreground with the brown and green camouflage belonging to a Kawanishi E7K2 "Alf". Although it has a white band in the front of the float, it has two white bands in the rear. These bands would indicate where the floatplane would land on the beach trolley attachment points, therefore the two in the rear are quite unusual and they might be a special marking within the unit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNZD4CB1ypbBII7lyzKwK8OJno0mCR7Pptt9xYvd8ytsrP6rnMtx7H9psg6GrRkgtcaR1CeAnFypPaGt5udF5zpHRvK2o3gpVKBmAwXHchRAb4Ps1vOCEN_wB1c2mzksv8s-Y1fQtXfNdfNNPr9SKBKVuxfT17x7j1vUM8Al1jqgJ14RJyVILhM_ckQ/s1442/BurnedHigh14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1442" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNZD4CB1ypbBII7lyzKwK8OJno0mCR7Pptt9xYvd8ytsrP6rnMtx7H9psg6GrRkgtcaR1CeAnFypPaGt5udF5zpHRvK2o3gpVKBmAwXHchRAb4Ps1vOCEN_wB1c2mzksv8s-Y1fQtXfNdfNNPr9SKBKVuxfT17x7j1vUM8Al1jqgJ14RJyVILhM_ckQ/s320/BurnedHigh14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Only the skeleton of a Kawanishi E7K2 "Alf" remains.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDaXN1wnOqNO0ATpSoEPmHQSd2Yxe8eQUTcQrDOVYXLOsVSs_FJ2p_HXtBmalYWDIrqt76D4v_2stTxe4iabanqQuZHKFNBi-wxB7efdF5fd9xd1dev7_XMCeVnN5Kz7JtRPIumRIH_nQysnlLPSbHsqS2AGuXQF1zgNoli2MTeKhT3mjuOIxyinn0w/s1442/BurnedHigh15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1442" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDaXN1wnOqNO0ATpSoEPmHQSd2Yxe8eQUTcQrDOVYXLOsVSs_FJ2p_HXtBmalYWDIrqt76D4v_2stTxe4iabanqQuZHKFNBi-wxB7efdF5fd9xd1dev7_XMCeVnN5Kz7JtRPIumRIH_nQysnlLPSbHsqS2AGuXQF1zgNoli2MTeKhT3mjuOIxyinn0w/s320/BurnedHigh15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The wing on the left pointing to the sky belongs to a Mitsubishi F1M2 "Pete".<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We first saw the F1Ms and other seaplanes of the SaseboKu <a href="https://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.com/2020/04/ijaaf-ijnaf-wrecked-aircraft-11-sasebo.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The NARA photo below features at least three Aichi E13A "Jake" seaplanes and one Kawanishi E7K2 "Alf".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-3AwprbP4_M39zhZ89bulcOXYjT8QYPZgt39TTY6K_HJbSKQKOAUPJuT1bcAGqUUWYhJ-_Jo_CkX-gYiI1LTXP-6K3a6wJlOUVjgWv-BRvnG0QvrOufILjBb-ZcPRVK_MsTa_5apGH-7ZFAYKmry_HVjDCbvg8Jbjuwl7pBA2domFSgg-NPRalztxw/s1660/Sasebo16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1660" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-3AwprbP4_M39zhZ89bulcOXYjT8QYPZgt39TTY6K_HJbSKQKOAUPJuT1bcAGqUUWYhJ-_Jo_CkX-gYiI1LTXP-6K3a6wJlOUVjgWv-BRvnG0QvrOufILjBb-ZcPRVK_MsTa_5apGH-7ZFAYKmry_HVjDCbvg8Jbjuwl7pBA2domFSgg-NPRalztxw/s320/Sasebo16.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A closeup reveals that all these seaplanes belonged to the 951 <i>Kokutai</i>. Of particular interest is the "Jake" on the right with tail marking "サ 951-47".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMcxB-KoRevyCx3cFe_D1LYaZYNlZAOntD-mYga73ENIRBJXlMo0IuJMjyJa1Xc267w-5hriz8lxZnCyb8gBRup2TpxyW0c-iy0AneyBdsKt3isEX4GEbU5Kns1FV50eD9H4pvpoUl56OFo453CXStD3d5Z_0CE2zswKpylgo4n5g6AQjhyphenhyphenww7Ykexw/s888/Sasebo16b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="888" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMcxB-KoRevyCx3cFe_D1LYaZYNlZAOntD-mYga73ENIRBJXlMo0IuJMjyJa1Xc267w-5hriz8lxZnCyb8gBRup2TpxyW0c-iy0AneyBdsKt3isEX4GEbU5Kns1FV50eD9H4pvpoUl56OFo453CXStD3d5Z_0CE2zswKpylgo4n5g6AQjhyphenhyphenww7Ykexw/s320/Sasebo16b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's the same "Jake" that can be seen in one of the stills above. So we can safely conclude that at least some of the seaplanes seen in the previous photos that were found in the Sasebo base, were later piled up at the Sasebo airfield and were burned by the flamethrower Sherman tank. Isn't it great to get some sort of closure about the fate of various aircraft seen in photos?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHOYHPcoHbnMAXzVDLoCbkj0CnBBR3CG3PzssxQ_IkLeCqFKUr3WtiGYDeXcJzlnwDNKvBxv9sfcGSfnOOrflP8l5ZFk2Y-TA_KIKkZ2hS6tsBBxF6tmWogJHPObUowOjeT6izQ9v5f0p5afBY2aJqfRJhjaheZxOUf2PLrW8toP_OlrIHUWbZRKkwA/s800/42489672070_c695a0dbe4_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="800" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHOYHPcoHbnMAXzVDLoCbkj0CnBBR3CG3PzssxQ_IkLeCqFKUr3WtiGYDeXcJzlnwDNKvBxv9sfcGSfnOOrflP8l5ZFk2Y-TA_KIKkZ2hS6tsBBxF6tmWogJHPObUowOjeT6izQ9v5f0p5afBY2aJqfRJhjaheZxOUf2PLrW8toP_OlrIHUWbZRKkwA/s320/42489672070_c695a0dbe4_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Last but not least, here's a color photo from the Ethell collection showing the Sasebo <i>Kokutai</i> seaplanes getting burned, as we saw in the video. Very interestingly, the tail marking of the "Rufe" is visible but I can't discern it from the low-quality copy of the photo. Leave a comment if you know.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Update: Mirek from Rising Decals informed us that the tail marking of the Rufe is "サ 951-10". That would really make for an interesting "Rufe" model, wouldn't you agree?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thanks Mirek! </div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-2941705571343595902023-12-26T11:31:00.003+09:002023-12-26T11:32:09.967+09:00BURNED! #1<div style="text-align: justify;">The fate of some Japanese seaplanes at the end of WWII. NARA video.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz7im0IsAFiKL2ogTPAGZv5hsMBh16p6Wyf2rUpttoLjhilf6Lqd86kXiQQwZjnSM7_AJZYFokc7FRc-cA13g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Part1.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwPlwr8RxtSimV0-7-8JIpLgASPNDpZjsMMYJWmfPCrod4FCDQtM9ijCnQqqBDHe3ME5EHCwyCKyYCEnDsifw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Part2.</div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-83618646015268047112023-12-11T21:14:00.006+09:002023-12-11T21:17:11.566+09:00HOLIDAY SEASON GIFT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8hE3g3qIoIxwDRi6iE7G-3blzsoEdCd5_YZDzRlKQ6sA09NLTi_RO4oXqY2xQye57rgKsWtUjRI19g5J3BYaxJoDR1Yde1LP1HKNhzF1yFF97xe2qgt-Qh67_5NBlMMnbt5Qgcki1DTgflqRrA122ncnP6BDYy83lEB9FS0rdNvOwMKSqGt32ylOhw/s550/175206811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="550" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8hE3g3qIoIxwDRi6iE7G-3blzsoEdCd5_YZDzRlKQ6sA09NLTi_RO4oXqY2xQye57rgKsWtUjRI19g5J3BYaxJoDR1Yde1LP1HKNhzF1yFF97xe2qgt-Qh67_5NBlMMnbt5Qgcki1DTgflqRrA122ncnP6BDYy83lEB9FS0rdNvOwMKSqGt32ylOhw/s320/175206811.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>"Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai Hien 6117 Uncovered"</b><br />is a recently released publication that covers extensively the restoration of the specific aircraft offering a plethora of information on the type. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="1280" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_P4u6na841B8is0QOyLn5m-IX8HdpxLEPIWJi9o1E_sk5sgAF4XSgD7li3HQdImvxoy0YpW0nIzf0yEvcSSNo3mEelK6dITRNs_20ravXP5_qCLoevnfqKB32dnUlXrjy4W8hV0vvIY-TlytAwD6CwAZCbqomm3zbuK5FgrKEL-3NqciRZF-7L_WbQ/w400-h239/JeanBarbySally%20(1).jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the ICM Ki-21 in 48th. First many thanks for the great Arawasi book on the bird, it was more than useful. I have used the plan to do the riveting job, long, boring but, in the end rewarding. The model is good, correct in dimensions, and full of details invisible once the fuselage is closed. The large amount of transparencies requires masks, there is a pattern in the instructions, which I did scan and print on my Silhouette. Plastic is very fragile and many small parts were replaced with evergreen rods. With a plane this size, working with sub-assemblies is a must. The fit is very good so no trouble there. I would have preferred a Ki-21-2, with the Ha-104 engines, streamlined engine covers, and dorsal turret. They wore interesting camos. Searching my books I found what I was looking for in the Pacific Profiles Vol 2 from J. Claringbould, with a model 1 used as transport by the 14th <i>Hiko Sentai</i> based at Rapopo in March 43. Of course, I did all the markings with masks including the 14th <i>Sentai</i> tail marking. The whole plane was painted Grey-Green and randomly covered with green mottle on the ground. 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Airspeed Envoy<div style="text-align: justify;">A family photo today, recently on sale on Japanese ebay, featuring an Airspeed Envoy, registered J-BAOP, flown by <i>Nippon Koku Yuso KK</i> (Japan Air Transport C.). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-EGjb4WxXnusTWYOsONvyl1qxgFj0S4cQJgaRMf_TPg8yzVppjChXk-bbueCemi2wUblb1ZPUamB23sVds4b6kXDR_B9DAA1i3m3XHmeoN0N7_SWcJc5XWdnM1BnUUmDFI1hkZdWzECN4gdZqER88c6pdtN9ouKRpifnLKiwycXKiFhRYak4t-FjOA/s1037/J-BAOP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="1037" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-EGjb4WxXnusTWYOsONvyl1qxgFj0S4cQJgaRMf_TPg8yzVppjChXk-bbueCemi2wUblb1ZPUamB23sVds4b6kXDR_B9DAA1i3m3XHmeoN0N7_SWcJc5XWdnM1BnUUmDFI1hkZdWzECN4gdZqER88c6pdtN9ouKRpifnLKiwycXKiFhRYak4t-FjOA/s320/J-BAOP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The particular aircraft was the 5th produced under license by Mitsubishi and was equipped with Armstrong Siddeley Lynx engines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo was taken in April 1937, probably at the Pyongyang airport, in present-day North Korea.</div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-52483069889284942702023-12-05T10:10:00.006+09:002023-12-05T19:37:15.576+09:00Kawanishi H8K2 "Emily" by Jan Voorbij<div style="text-align: justify;">I just finished my "Emiy", the new tool version of Hasegawa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Flying Boat Model 12 "Emily"</div><div>Imperial Japanese Navy, 802 <i>Kokutai</i></div><div>Shortland Island (Solomon Archipelago), 1943</div>Warm regards from Holland.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>- Jan Voorbij -</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYyZrLkEx2e0F8AenSB02WTgHnwQSkBR7HyzHCzB7zo82CYCQldaGCnRCxO_syNsalntz_3N0hG-Yv_fiGKQQGjQXksaVtkAhYDLGZ8CDRfDr_UFLMQT9xDa2AKVTfLNZ09HJAbR58CXWPoJYZurTgJvw8sYdMHoM1iUAk6HnQTUoNaWrA43ax_wSVw/s1440/Yokosuka1ta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYyZrLkEx2e0F8AenSB02WTgHnwQSkBR7HyzHCzB7zo82CYCQldaGCnRCxO_syNsalntz_3N0hG-Yv_fiGKQQGjQXksaVtkAhYDLGZ8CDRfDr_UFLMQT9xDa2AKVTfLNZ09HJAbR58CXWPoJYZurTgJvw8sYdMHoM1iUAk6HnQTUoNaWrA43ax_wSVw/s320/Yokosuka1ta.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A still from the clip featuring the wing tunnel and the Zero. The tail marking is barely visible. I can see "234" or maybe "214", so the complete tail marking could be "ヨ-234".<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's turn our attention to the airfield and its surroundings for a bit. Here's again our reference photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEm8lD8QfPnCzQ_xL0xiv27_7DRkI1nDD3BHIkKo30rtKUxqC1qWJHXOP0qCAM31n7EkgzM7s879uinv5i6s0KfslUTFegIcfA7H8T_D1W3Jvc9UgnL5HXKDZKNm2Jyggq1a3oNQIWAjr_26LBLnLfk2KeMmZqRrZqRF8n-u5keU__xso0FnrjKSxWOA/s1566/Oppama1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1566" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEm8lD8QfPnCzQ_xL0xiv27_7DRkI1nDD3BHIkKo30rtKUxqC1qWJHXOP0qCAM31n7EkgzM7s879uinv5i6s0KfslUTFegIcfA7H8T_D1W3Jvc9UgnL5HXKDZKNm2Jyggq1a3oNQIWAjr_26LBLnLfk2KeMmZqRrZqRF8n-u5keU__xso0FnrjKSxWOA/s320/Oppama1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Two hangars can be seen with numbers in <i>kanji</i> written on them, with the corresponding Arabic numerals in red. It's hangar number #2 and number #3 and keep in mind the small building next to the latter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOT_lrSA8hkCg7Z2HaWKVR-7Bat-aLN5eF3WdCi20TI3-m3MGF9N2MBsWNW2jZOtR59_BOLIBgBtysINVS4ibUCGpIe294gdKnuecmmcpD8LUZkDSb-1v7N7Yu11dqM_gqHluycDxxjXrHYUnMczN_2_y9hBjIfVMkbPR57LWG4LfapCFlDBvVXAIDw/s2094/Oppama2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="2094" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOT_lrSA8hkCg7Z2HaWKVR-7Bat-aLN5eF3WdCi20TI3-m3MGF9N2MBsWNW2jZOtR59_BOLIBgBtysINVS4ibUCGpIe294gdKnuecmmcpD8LUZkDSb-1v7N7Yu11dqM_gqHluycDxxjXrHYUnMczN_2_y9hBjIfVMkbPR57LWG4LfapCFlDBvVXAIDw/s320/Oppama2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyzQQjrhIDbRUp6LtaavPzdfl3aienrl4_Bq2cuTLBeW14FIIhZ0e2i-zhEpAVDrlT50G03dg52C0AVgDW5hg1aCV4YW3ITctiP3VOQ6YjmGpNB3E-z4j0Jo9-eGU4_uW5Jwn2P1INA90Fw2RP0lwIAkK_8IgPp1Gfs8xbPyBD32mvVHq2rmGUmQBQA/s3178/Oppama3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2538" data-original-width="3178" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyzQQjrhIDbRUp6LtaavPzdfl3aienrl4_Bq2cuTLBeW14FIIhZ0e2i-zhEpAVDrlT50G03dg52C0AVgDW5hg1aCV4YW3ITctiP3VOQ6YjmGpNB3E-z4j0Jo9-eGU4_uW5Jwn2P1INA90Fw2RP0lwIAkK_8IgPp1Gfs8xbPyBD32mvVHq2rmGUmQBQA/s320/Oppama3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's another photo from NARA taken at an earlier date. Note hangars #2 & #3 and the various Japanese aircraft in front of them; Bettys, "<i>Suisei</i>" etc. On the left corner notice the wing tunnel we saw in the clip and keep in mind the two towers in front of it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Vt3DZQh_TXry3i6Ew6iXlXSbhViF-T15tOJBs08BAkmPsFHsidt3eqpIfJOtngiQYMJieFlVBfO0DtDdmTVbEEpgKwFBSDb1iA502HuHIK0uDnSeJeiPIC4kc1An_Imt_EctOBHRME9r9CEDR_EYTJfbLZJHy4h2wdns7iuEmDouF0V6VgATXRF4fQ/s1982/Oppama4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1982" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Vt3DZQh_TXry3i6Ew6iXlXSbhViF-T15tOJBs08BAkmPsFHsidt3eqpIfJOtngiQYMJieFlVBfO0DtDdmTVbEEpgKwFBSDb1iA502HuHIK0uDnSeJeiPIC4kc1An_Imt_EctOBHRME9r9CEDR_EYTJfbLZJHy4h2wdns7iuEmDouF0V6VgATXRF4fQ/s320/Oppama4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this photo, we can see the Japanese aircraft having been assembled in the position they were in when the first reference photo was taken. Note again hangars #2 & #3 and the two towers on the right top corner of the photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6JY3IWRTwlwiXdBa3wXQJYz05xnp4MVPaWSV8e2bh6q9foxu_SVfuupfOQHU2-mw5TuIW6auiYBMUAPelO8V-C0Fm7NAmhmtpf2TmTTP7F8yaMgSYmfNQrzY5nkK_PrWZNvbmlQoNoUZ40nid95HYwnSg_7lZ6fIiqp9v2Ge1y0TtbtLyMukAmGlxw/s897/Oppama5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="897" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6JY3IWRTwlwiXdBa3wXQJYz05xnp4MVPaWSV8e2bh6q9foxu_SVfuupfOQHU2-mw5TuIW6auiYBMUAPelO8V-C0Fm7NAmhmtpf2TmTTP7F8yaMgSYmfNQrzY5nkK_PrWZNvbmlQoNoUZ40nid95HYwnSg_7lZ6fIiqp9v2Ge1y0TtbtLyMukAmGlxw/s320/Oppama5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This NARA photo taken from a US pilot, featured in Gakken #66, clearly shows the various locations in the Oppama airfield we identified in the previous photos. We can see the two hangars and the wing tunnel. The "hill" prominent in the background of all previous photos, is indicated by the red letter A and was called Natsushima. The hill indicated by the letter B was called Nojima. Both were islands and the area around them was filled in. Check <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natsushima_Shell_Mound">here</a> for more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3zcZNvKqYJlLX1ICMtNGnbSoKuHj_Xy4GiohGZbwdIue4zj1CmcupArtvHo5vjNdKKd7PiqRIaHh3JIAnwGwYQWc9E5ZYrGMHb46yZEu1UYGy61rdr-kvmWvvwyobs1Tpd2ReIpjNQHtOKiQdjtu8GM5wolquZAQbZCR9bMqQfwnjfj-v2qkpZzXMw/s14696/YokosukaPanorama1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="14696" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3zcZNvKqYJlLX1ICMtNGnbSoKuHj_Xy4GiohGZbwdIue4zj1CmcupArtvHo5vjNdKKd7PiqRIaHh3JIAnwGwYQWc9E5ZYrGMHb46yZEu1UYGy61rdr-kvmWvvwyobs1Tpd2ReIpjNQHtOKiQdjtu8GM5wolquZAQbZCR9bMqQfwnjfj-v2qkpZzXMw/s320/YokosukaPanorama1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, when the video clip was taken, the aircraft were lined up further to the left of the two reference hangars and they have Nojima in the background.</div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-10793727068161049862023-12-02T20:22:00.006+09:002023-12-02T20:22:58.266+09:00IJNAF Aircraft - Oppama Base, Yokosuka pt.1 - stills - Various types<div style="text-align: justify;">Let's wrap up this first part with the various types that can be seen in the clip. There are two Nakajima C6N "<i>Saiun</i>" (Myrt), one Nakajima B6N "<i>Tenzan</i>" (Jill) and one Nakajima B5N1 (Kate).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VVF8VsPPSPaJ0P74Qqa2ErN1Q3_QOGxx7yrbMhBnLdKgfxEzgV6ENjPMJfziWi6UTqs9SWPIOTtrFkyZgIaZqDutygNwZDL5zBf_AN9ZLGuhCdtHskOQi92X6z1wAt9Ezmfa7ZCg_9KqPRARHzzGiqYFmc0ROXABuW28GBd9kM6zlU185LgfAHVIzw/s2772/YokosukaPanorama1Various.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="2772" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VVF8VsPPSPaJ0P74Qqa2ErN1Q3_QOGxx7yrbMhBnLdKgfxEzgV6ENjPMJfziWi6UTqs9SWPIOTtrFkyZgIaZqDutygNwZDL5zBf_AN9ZLGuhCdtHskOQi92X6z1wAt9Ezmfa7ZCg_9KqPRARHzzGiqYFmc0ROXABuW28GBd9kM6zlU185LgfAHVIzw/s320/YokosukaPanorama1Various.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The collage of stills from the clip.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVNYj1corMPtnDfubThaCBthnY1t921I6OPjNrLvpXwsTM4zsYF0LTx1PhC4T1-mipyJYMA67f-VrZCunMu1QjDzoz3JrUQ1Yxq_ywKkyKOaS_MYAS1xc0p__TkJKM_hmeZMAO1XhYLMN9sxepeFaeZcD2o2kCMIklCnu75BiKrwO6N2arBS8dyDnEw/s2772/YokosukaPanorama1VariousB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="2772" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVNYj1corMPtnDfubThaCBthnY1t921I6OPjNrLvpXwsTM4zsYF0LTx1PhC4T1-mipyJYMA67f-VrZCunMu1QjDzoz3JrUQ1Yxq_ywKkyKOaS_MYAS1xc0p__TkJKM_hmeZMAO1XhYLMN9sxepeFaeZcD2o2kCMIklCnu75BiKrwO6N2arBS8dyDnEw/s320/YokosukaPanorama1VariousB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The aircraft numbered.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWON5PYIiU720Yk2HHMJK4ffg4A2tFZp9KqJFkdfg5GuLe0lvDzfL9F2LPoCY39LsmEyMbL2YIUnslt6S76sWUIXDfFDia-StOgT9oFiCk6fr7NnxfMPiPImqKdTOrXcf4J22r8XKDxsHQzmsvLhDDbplXrcyqNXEDpLYpRy4j3QwRdS-T_2UaBqaJKw/s1884/Various1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1884" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWON5PYIiU720Yk2HHMJK4ffg4A2tFZp9KqJFkdfg5GuLe0lvDzfL9F2LPoCY39LsmEyMbL2YIUnslt6S76sWUIXDfFDia-StOgT9oFiCk6fr7NnxfMPiPImqKdTOrXcf4J22r8XKDxsHQzmsvLhDDbplXrcyqNXEDpLYpRy4j3QwRdS-T_2UaBqaJKw/s320/Various1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The 1st reference photo.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZyqWK18fSIIl17IeOAfbPMDalkHB-I45kblDYAcuyGtWG59Euqjb7glTHSRzUKFvkBQt1EwVJeSVu6g9T3NHI9jq8JWeck8aQmM6sPSaNEj26sdfoj8K4Me2KeWo8g4T8_a6AK_RwFC9NypHAVHSOvH7LNDHIe03okSl75Psnsy1YoSnZ7ZLjGverQ/s968/Various2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="968" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZyqWK18fSIIl17IeOAfbPMDalkHB-I45kblDYAcuyGtWG59Euqjb7glTHSRzUKFvkBQt1EwVJeSVu6g9T3NHI9jq8JWeck8aQmM6sPSaNEj26sdfoj8K4Me2KeWo8g4T8_a6AK_RwFC9NypHAVHSOvH7LNDHIe03okSl75Psnsy1YoSnZ7ZLjGverQ/s320/Various2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The 2nd reference photo.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBUBhgVDk1LUYAuEOEwEERkpq3VBPNUvTqQnbp4pikmd6CJ99-mMhhmK3gbQFSkW3V9p35xGT5xiguFWByc4VNqAWqJyD9K0EFuRHYACx5VtS5bQVBl3g8IdubBwcJKRqEnTBWi_3SKD0e8YjZu2IknH6x_KUNY-yOi7ynoDtD3UMfXA_DSN834kkuQ/s1130/Various1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1130" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBUBhgVDk1LUYAuEOEwEERkpq3VBPNUvTqQnbp4pikmd6CJ99-mMhhmK3gbQFSkW3V9p35xGT5xiguFWByc4VNqAWqJyD9K0EFuRHYACx5VtS5bQVBl3g8IdubBwcJKRqEnTBWi_3SKD0e8YjZu2IknH6x_KUNY-yOi7ynoDtD3UMfXA_DSN834kkuQ/s320/Various1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the aircraft seen in the clip, numbered in the 1st reference photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aircraft #1 is a Nakajima C6N "<i>Saiun</i>" (Myrt) belonging to the Yokosuka <i>Kokutai</i> 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.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">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.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3viryGgtIVZ6-A4FFmmSbW6RSvWuI3RwnEMGuPNAWBfM2nwPtZeYTyYokBnfylCruxEsBEeKbZPlit5V8I9zZNoxIKBxF5ekySzmZOkBMv3WpBYd5dWSEOhRPrbceSOsVYt6BNfag_Z5bTXnZEUX4Y2Q4lz9614HLkaPtmHNF5Yth-vmkMoklcWwWA/s968/Various2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="968" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3viryGgtIVZ6-A4FFmmSbW6RSvWuI3RwnEMGuPNAWBfM2nwPtZeYTyYokBnfylCruxEsBEeKbZPlit5V8I9zZNoxIKBxF5ekySzmZOkBMv3WpBYd5dWSEOhRPrbceSOsVYt6BNfag_Z5bTXnZEUX4Y2Q4lz9614HLkaPtmHNF5Yth-vmkMoklcWwWA/s320/Various2b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft seen in the clip, numbered in the 2nd reference photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aircraft number #2 is a Nakajima B6N2 "<i>Tenzan</i>" (Jill) with the Yokosuka <i>Kokutai</i> 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)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">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).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In both photos but not in the clip, we can see aircraft number #5, a Yokosuka K5Y1 "<i>Akatonbo</i>" (Willow) without <i>hinomarus</i>...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, we're missing one aircraft seen in the clip, aircraft number #4</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4WycMmhpK-UjeTjqNUwpUXLmH6dPcE6-MEFrFipTxRu9aWksoJI166nx7Q3nj6Eczp1aDj64HlMAC1KnuEvUbTxh1mfDScSL_YBCVonPdmQyPyFlZ_BvYG8Jd5tQ0BDQqN1OBLe8Qkj5Wd3Db5isqWX5gYRbYv_Dl5PMPTafCvvOWatRwHv_5ETyaA/s1183/Various3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1183" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4WycMmhpK-UjeTjqNUwpUXLmH6dPcE6-MEFrFipTxRu9aWksoJI166nx7Q3nj6Eczp1aDj64HlMAC1KnuEvUbTxh1mfDScSL_YBCVonPdmQyPyFlZ_BvYG8Jd5tQ0BDQqN1OBLe8Qkj5Wd3Db5isqWX5gYRbYv_Dl5PMPTafCvvOWatRwHv_5ETyaA/s320/Various3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">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.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpRtBEbchhOkXU2kPdPN4ySq9hgxuyLdY6LJRuIeePMfcgGQZgYgNgI5KNnHZBLc3uy9xyeyCJFcVz3Iu8SksdYwAA6YIMll6xz_ZGUkjg6TmdVuPwWu8sMGptcrlWUyPk-zGRvbAb4csKb_7ziK4c27WfyIxKEvV_axWFh66i-OzmG-GjzMLCA95iA/s1183/Various3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1183" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpRtBEbchhOkXU2kPdPN4ySq9hgxuyLdY6LJRuIeePMfcgGQZgYgNgI5KNnHZBLc3uy9xyeyCJFcVz3Iu8SksdYwAA6YIMll6xz_ZGUkjg6TmdVuPwWu8sMGptcrlWUyPk-zGRvbAb4csKb_7ziK4c27WfyIxKEvV_axWFh66i-OzmG-GjzMLCA95iA/s320/Various3b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the aircraft seen in the still collage and the reference photos, numbered.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTmuEv7e4FQQObzoqdBPFIHBgnHPQ0KfNCo9iVQJu0TnJxubTlHSkAAoxRfkE67hKH_UqHUds12vAqfBlnNBZwt-booFkluWCUHPAxsXGy_ASsKJwSTduRzYq03SYVArn3bwCsB904P-i2rzyuSvoocrXeYnpfgPVVn4h2qH_bVb836bOJjDaGOjyjw/s2620/Saiun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="2620" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTmuEv7e4FQQObzoqdBPFIHBgnHPQ0KfNCo9iVQJu0TnJxubTlHSkAAoxRfkE67hKH_UqHUds12vAqfBlnNBZwt-booFkluWCUHPAxsXGy_ASsKJwSTduRzYq03SYVArn3bwCsB904P-i2rzyuSvoocrXeYnpfgPVVn4h2qH_bVb836bOJjDaGOjyjw/s320/Saiun.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here's a better photo of aircraft number #4, the second Nakajima C6N "<i>Saiun</i>" (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.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Note the fuselage and wing <i>hinomaru</i> 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.</div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-50734312697079608622023-12-01T21:44:00.000+09:002023-12-01T21:44:33.367+09:00IJNAF Aircraft - Oppama Base, Yokosuka pt.1 - stills - Nakajima J1N "Gekko" (Irving) & Nakajima J5N "Tenrai"<div style="text-align: justify;">Three Nakajima J1N "<i>Gekko</i>" (Irving) night fighters appear in the clip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyA6vZQ0bQ0sPybDnv_JhU1x0nbU0b0bPr5DGfs1TAq-OQ8qjcCmj4CbEMbCNhMuAj7VU6cODwrAjsCRmPoTyz9lmm5gppCYEZqVkf432mN8L-GhOJ-PQi0t0x0WOeudOpfrHdM7yGjiN2Sht4J56yLoIbQRe8N4eUQD4AEBGHgW6oUxhgxEXMb-N45g/s1969/YokosukaPanorama1Gekko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="1969" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyA6vZQ0bQ0sPybDnv_JhU1x0nbU0b0bPr5DGfs1TAq-OQ8qjcCmj4CbEMbCNhMuAj7VU6cODwrAjsCRmPoTyz9lmm5gppCYEZqVkf432mN8L-GhOJ-PQi0t0x0WOeudOpfrHdM7yGjiN2Sht4J56yLoIbQRe8N4eUQD4AEBGHgW6oUxhgxEXMb-N45g/w400-h111/YokosukaPanorama1Gekko.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here are the three "<i>Gekko</i>" as they appear in the clip. Note the red fin tips and the tail markings on all of them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAx5wLocjD0AF6Y0FvV7IItIuHDZWgmjoJ93sdEdwl8LUvP00ApoluZK2E3vmeO7vyq4dbeb75nIazKmlYvumYzOsL-PBeC3GhjbonbnbPEVmfYgVGHAWcbQ4aQN7CI-yi25knqcSka_D7HPeouQxo2AB1IsR1NiQpdu5vw9s4uFXc_rJRXP-e0Tz9w/s1755/GekkoA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="1755" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAx5wLocjD0AF6Y0FvV7IItIuHDZWgmjoJ93sdEdwl8LUvP00ApoluZK2E3vmeO7vyq4dbeb75nIazKmlYvumYzOsL-PBeC3GhjbonbnbPEVmfYgVGHAWcbQ4aQN7CI-yi25knqcSka_D7HPeouQxo2AB1IsR1NiQpdu5vw9s4uFXc_rJRXP-e0Tz9w/s320/GekkoA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's our reference photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3usjIuhboJCTBPSYHGj50ArLrk-y_1Fd-VK9MBPaIzDwx2FCe4sGKpf2TOuC7BtOM_bWB-NLou_sMQpmNj4Z7Y21DtZKpk7UVAEOARqPTHSK-WWmqIjrWOt_E8rG14d7zLh_1okpKfxPp7q2U64IkuObJL5pjx4eH5CWuLKk2S7rK4bUXOvPViIH8A/s1187/Gekko1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="1187" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3usjIuhboJCTBPSYHGj50ArLrk-y_1Fd-VK9MBPaIzDwx2FCe4sGKpf2TOuC7BtOM_bWB-NLou_sMQpmNj4Z7Y21DtZKpk7UVAEOARqPTHSK-WWmqIjrWOt_E8rG14d7zLh_1okpKfxPp7q2U64IkuObJL5pjx4eH5CWuLKk2S7rK4bUXOvPViIH8A/s320/Gekko1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A closeup of the first "<i>Gekko</i>" in the reference photo. It's the "Irving" in the background in the clip with the tail markings overpainted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2P4_qLtsN19N-vDIy-3akL7ZeXwZBBrcgoj9XPsFDGVFhZQ4qXh05T9rhnzQV7PKZPtU6srj2PqGGl3qTKRWPW8egFHIZrkzsc405JBIFOHwR4s8BBEuoWV5seV8Y_rzBHiuXmfh3JiNbFC9tIi8sWa0NUI_YFqEBHynZSAXMNEsE0lYjuNW70Jzrg/s1831/Gekko2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="1831" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2P4_qLtsN19N-vDIy-3akL7ZeXwZBBrcgoj9XPsFDGVFhZQ4qXh05T9rhnzQV7PKZPtU6srj2PqGGl3qTKRWPW8egFHIZrkzsc405JBIFOHwR4s8BBEuoWV5seV8Y_rzBHiuXmfh3JiNbFC9tIi8sWa0NUI_YFqEBHynZSAXMNEsE0lYjuNW70Jzrg/s320/Gekko2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A closeup of the second "<i>Gekko</i>" in the reference photo. Only the "ヨ" (Yo) of the tail marking is barely visible. It is probably the "<i>Gekko</i>" in the middle of the clip still. Note that it still has its two 20mm oblique cannons on the fuselage back behind the cockpit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQP5b_rQx6mBK9VgemArx-gl-V0YLNpRWCy6A5nwxZo25a-YonIcw55fAun7SFnrnonenOdfxRIFLVbtwIezE3JUWlbP-SWpqLzGD2ITkojZ3qOgJt_hxA6Izp6g0ZA3I74Y70lH_Q4YSBVv4ZGJia0wgWeEKAy6pGrCI9pBY6akDKSIsE69V1MEu-g/s640/NASMGekko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQP5b_rQx6mBK9VgemArx-gl-V0YLNpRWCy6A5nwxZo25a-YonIcw55fAun7SFnrnonenOdfxRIFLVbtwIezE3JUWlbP-SWpqLzGD2ITkojZ3qOgJt_hxA6Izp6g0ZA3I74Y70lH_Q4YSBVv4ZGJia0wgWeEKAy6pGrCI9pBY6akDKSIsE69V1MEu-g/s320/NASMGekko.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is believed that the second "<i>Gekko</i>" in the photo and the clip is the one that has been restored and is now in NASM.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's its story from Wiki:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Only one J1N1-S Gekkō survives today. Following the occupation of the home islands, U.S. forces gathered 145 interesting Japanese aircraft and sent them to the United States aboard three aircraft carriers. Four Gekkō's were in this group: three captured at Atsugi and one from Yokosuka. Serial Number 7334, the aircraft from Yokosuka, was given Foreign Equipment number FE 3031 (later changed to T2-N700). Records show that after arriving aboard the USS Barnes, air intelligence officials assigned Gekkō 7334 to Langley Field, Virginia, on 8 December 1945. The airplane was moved to the Air Materiel Depot at Middletown, Pennsylvania, on 23 January 1946.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Maintenance Division at Middletown prepared the Gekkō for flight tests, overhauling the plane's engines (the same make/model as the Zero had used) and replacing the oxygen system, radios, and some flight instruments with American equipment. Mechanics completed this work by 9 April. The Navy transferred Gekkō 7334 to the Army in early June, and an army pilot flew the Gekkō on 15 June 1946, for about 35 minutes. At least one other test flight took place before the Army Air Forces flew the fighter to an empty former Douglas C-54 factory at Park Ridge, Illinois, for storage. The remaining three Gekkōs were scrapped.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1949, the Gekkō was given to the Smithsonian's National Air Museum, but remained in storage at Park Ridge, Illinois. The collection of museum aircraft at Park Ridge numbered more than 60 airplanes when the war in Korea forced the United States Air Force to move it to the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility in Suitland, Maryland. Gekkō 7334 was dumped outside the restoration facility in a large shipping crate in 1953 where it remained until building space became available in 1974. In 1979, NASM staff selected Gekkō 7334 for restoration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Following restoration of the museum's Mitsubishi Zero in 1976, the Gekkō became the second Japanese aircraft to be restored by NASM. The airframe was found to be seriously corroded from being outside for twenty years. At that time, it was the largest and most complex aircraft restoration project the NASM had undertaken. Work started on 7 September 1979, and ended 14 December 1983, following 17,000 hours of work. Today, Gekkō 7334 is fully restored and on display in the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, US.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioyQ8f-Ee6a7_QoniJSdsOOLq-66SawQjsGtzJ1BXbXDWOYG3h5-ttm2tQJrd8qa1ZBiiQkhq1iuM9H9urYk4ZHcYkEPXMz8jPJBNSgOVy5t0op2O5G7OFzqtjLJTwiUpDa0CgmL2_r5FWL47sGVcMJ0bDForNloESSBpkElNE8CGv4ngJ3xIor3pelw/s1400/Gekko3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1400" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioyQ8f-Ee6a7_QoniJSdsOOLq-66SawQjsGtzJ1BXbXDWOYG3h5-ttm2tQJrd8qa1ZBiiQkhq1iuM9H9urYk4ZHcYkEPXMz8jPJBNSgOVy5t0op2O5G7OFzqtjLJTwiUpDa0CgmL2_r5FWL47sGVcMJ0bDForNloESSBpkElNE8CGv4ngJ3xIor3pelw/s320/Gekko3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A closeup of the third "<i>Gekko</i>" in the reference photo, and probably the aircraft closest to the camera in the still. Unfortunately, only the nose is visible. From what I can tell, all three aircraft are late production Model 11s (J1N1-Sa) with FD-2 radar on the nose.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdD0GINal9vxI54dIPpg0a9SG3kErkfBIDvBZKXdm_FBt6tq-x6JlmQmk9rumGkz5Ub3gVuG0t9Zq58gCBoHfTENxb1I2wP-4vIiLfN83d1P2WZQ0mLS6QqT3GIrj6TNpwR0h4YXxaQiAdnRiLg4INr2IdtvRleXcARfe-Z8mtF-UQMEC_2UHbnuD3XQ/s14696/YokosukaPanorama1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="14696" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdD0GINal9vxI54dIPpg0a9SG3kErkfBIDvBZKXdm_FBt6tq-x6JlmQmk9rumGkz5Ub3gVuG0t9Zq58gCBoHfTENxb1I2wP-4vIiLfN83d1P2WZQ0mLS6QqT3GIrj6TNpwR0h4YXxaQiAdnRiLg4INr2IdtvRleXcARfe-Z8mtF-UQMEC_2UHbnuD3XQ/s320/YokosukaPanorama1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's again the panoramic view, stitched together from stills.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibggdbpvdADrp5HxCS5cPlKQyW-azYCqj19y46HFUHzbCdsXNeoHkdI3rY_phSOGAm4W0XDHXjS8Xkym9WGQijfT5wab6g_gINRx0OGyvbPYWDLdYAdwvLxbpn71x2orP7N4uWDdjok49Xa1AOV-WMsxqsBz4StotSi55UfUImR1Ni0k74OvI2DSsd5w/s2623/YokosukaPanorama1Tenrai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="2623" height="33" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibggdbpvdADrp5HxCS5cPlKQyW-azYCqj19y46HFUHzbCdsXNeoHkdI3rY_phSOGAm4W0XDHXjS8Xkym9WGQijfT5wab6g_gINRx0OGyvbPYWDLdYAdwvLxbpn71x2orP7N4uWDdjok49Xa1AOV-WMsxqsBz4StotSi55UfUImR1Ni0k74OvI2DSsd5w/s320/YokosukaPanorama1Tenrai.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here we can see two "<i>Tenrai</i>". Number #1, the single-seater, and number #2, the twin-seater. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziI2JOdTGMXlSrtWskx2V8wGG00H9w6ahzRHimlqhMZpDZJ4pMjQeUF9nxbRp-4aySB_S2fgv9sOWNpVI-oy2SSBwZfC5vG7cnzwVmsaIVr5v4IIt2C_D0mgKePRNHQ_hqFsCpHNQwr1e1hWg8n9YRKebkUTyCAuHYj_NBjGONvlY9gWESgDUq9R01A/s1766/Tenrai1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="1766" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziI2JOdTGMXlSrtWskx2V8wGG00H9w6ahzRHimlqhMZpDZJ4pMjQeUF9nxbRp-4aySB_S2fgv9sOWNpVI-oy2SSBwZfC5vG7cnzwVmsaIVr5v4IIt2C_D0mgKePRNHQ_hqFsCpHNQwr1e1hWg8n9YRKebkUTyCAuHYj_NBjGONvlY9gWESgDUq9R01A/s320/Tenrai1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Here they are in our classic reference photo.</div><div>Only six Nakajima J5N "<i>Tenrai</i>" were ever built since the project proved to be rather disappointing. Of the six prototypes, the 1st had a landing accident; one of the legs broke off, and had to make a belly landing. The 2nd prototype was a total loss during another landing accident. According to some sources, the 3rd and 4th prototypes were destroyed on the ground during a US aircraft raid (most sources mention only the 3rd. Only one Japanese source mentions both). The 5th and 6th prototypes were redesigned as two-seaters. Number 5 also had a landing accident and made a belly landing.</div><div>From the above, we can see that only the 6th prototype was accident-free but apart from the 2nd which was a total loss, it is not clear the extent of damage the 1st and 5th suffered during their landing accidents or the actual fate of the 4th.</div><div>Furthermore, as mentioned before, while the 3rd and 4th are recorded as having been destroyed, the aircraft in the foreground has the number "3" in its tail marking, indicating that it's the 3rd prototype.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrzx6rqnNnqzoDMlmH5URxsLt9CylduDS8fNbHZW7ghgFRhCDXeijmBlWGdTyXYzz86aOGQyOfp8JbhEUkwsSySubpp7E6Ws3ClG80v6lT58eFn79bmwFkkxcMLQ2X3yXzmzQ-j-_wqMH05j6R0T6nuBNL5IZolTWc1HtIKuGDVD9ANNT9zCER2Wg8Q/s366/YokosukaPanorama1Tenrai2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="366" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrzx6rqnNnqzoDMlmH5URxsLt9CylduDS8fNbHZW7ghgFRhCDXeijmBlWGdTyXYzz86aOGQyOfp8JbhEUkwsSySubpp7E6Ws3ClG80v6lT58eFn79bmwFkkxcMLQ2X3yXzmzQ-j-_wqMH05j6R0T6nuBNL5IZolTWc1HtIKuGDVD9ANNT9zCER2Wg8Q/s320/YokosukaPanorama1Tenrai2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And now, a surprise. A closer look at the right edge of the panoramic view, reveals that one more "<i>Tenrai</i>" is visible.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNYSPY-nvf1uSUOeGfsy46Y8JL40EEO2L_ttbR1nLMaXkhf21DB0OZUIsUrqPuJE7YXaU-nFBH7C0ttlIw-kGg36vgWxuB0lFFBHLrBb_2Xb8yftsfHxxRMX7MrB9MK04lYnwLfu8V2ncCG6lf1y4dF4y4iNww-1w6AENJ8jtM9yHmnWS_VWjI54HeQ/s1447/Tenrai4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="1447" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNYSPY-nvf1uSUOeGfsy46Y8JL40EEO2L_ttbR1nLMaXkhf21DB0OZUIsUrqPuJE7YXaU-nFBH7C0ttlIw-kGg36vgWxuB0lFFBHLrBb_2Xb8yftsfHxxRMX7MrB9MK04lYnwLfu8V2ncCG6lf1y4dF4y4iNww-1w6AENJ8jtM9yHmnWS_VWjI54HeQ/s320/Tenrai4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">It's this aircraft but the tail marking reads only "コ-J5" missing the actual prototype number.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjZbVmFvFcrb5JyLzzJKys-zXywp6itNWzn6Bdg0h4MTtFuUiqKqIg_xBm2BaGZnFgDD-idGJXosWIUHuR91unVQUGgz5RkqCuG2wpJdAgHkm_Swga-zWCxrsLrk5KWpHE9RSTYWRBQ0DPBp61aiwi93Nghu7elUa_BdrTHkavm7z7GPhKpMj0cF2bgg/s832/Tenrai5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="832" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjZbVmFvFcrb5JyLzzJKys-zXywp6itNWzn6Bdg0h4MTtFuUiqKqIg_xBm2BaGZnFgDD-idGJXosWIUHuR91unVQUGgz5RkqCuG2wpJdAgHkm_Swga-zWCxrsLrk5KWpHE9RSTYWRBQ0DPBp61aiwi93Nghu7elUa_BdrTHkavm7z7GPhKpMj0cF2bgg/s320/Tenrai5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A starboard view of the third "<i>Tenrai</i>" seen in the clip. As you can see from this and the previous photo, it's a single-seater, possibly with oblique cannons behind the canopy. According to US records, the 1st and 6th prototypes were brought to the States for evaluation and some Japanese sources mention that AFTER the landing accident, the 1st prototype was remodeled as a night fighter with oblique cannons. From this information, it's my conclusion that the aircraft in the photo is the 1st prototype.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>A lot more about this obscure but most interesting type in a forthcoming Arawasi special.</div></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-10313556205961552682023-11-30T12:52:00.006+09:002023-11-30T12:53:27.182+09:00IJNAF Aircraft - Oppama Base, Yokosuka pt.1 - stills - Yokosuka D4Y "Suisei" (Judy)<div style="text-align: justify;">Next up is the Yokosuka D4Y "<i>Suisei</i>" (Judy) of which eight appear in the clip.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uf0rvJw3Q1MhhVTahqCnb5YSUL6E2qxiEQcSSTAOVtGgJGJ5aGDTbXzlPQT4Cwg-n36DmMwvPrVoeyga3YBYCwxG873W4bVON5m2xxgvpmj8tCoXEKj4UAuBCr9_vySuoYTHnRMmUXRSbI_YoOXwcW_HpExA70e01M7DcOBxDS4-N2XlX5ccP6CIvw/s1374/SuiseiA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="1374" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uf0rvJw3Q1MhhVTahqCnb5YSUL6E2qxiEQcSSTAOVtGgJGJ5aGDTbXzlPQT4Cwg-n36DmMwvPrVoeyga3YBYCwxG873W4bVON5m2xxgvpmj8tCoXEKj4UAuBCr9_vySuoYTHnRMmUXRSbI_YoOXwcW_HpExA70e01M7DcOBxDS4-N2XlX5ccP6CIvw/s320/SuiseiA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This NARA photo is our first reference.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWo4IpqbTQ0Y6vzcI5QbhrBhejHf4UaGGijeTRfaehhzCr8x1cC4LtQAsPsQGrfvirxhfTljyCKmwlljxO0H-fpZTEWONR_IB4oD-Lb6fnV5pmdd5dsC4-SE1ZM_9eWxvutbPBG3cck0ixT0qVJccka1huk51pyOeMDSt7CohE87LBYRmNuy7ZadQOw/s1374/SuiseiAb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="1374" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWo4IpqbTQ0Y6vzcI5QbhrBhejHf4UaGGijeTRfaehhzCr8x1cC4LtQAsPsQGrfvirxhfTljyCKmwlljxO0H-fpZTEWONR_IB4oD-Lb6fnV5pmdd5dsC4-SE1ZM_9eWxvutbPBG3cck0ixT0qVJccka1huk51pyOeMDSt7CohE87LBYRmNuy7ZadQOw/s320/SuiseiAb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The "<i>Suisei</i>" numbered.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVrBapCNp84LYE3Hvks3hpnFLpJGxBAukDHK0Xjiswifxo4JWAqqy2AmZWdHbp-BGTt5NARpPfBh9yBpuNKtHoBWa0ypCbnIsvfW_iZpmvipSM9AGijn4y_32ABf9FGwFOggoUuzLd9rTXHPQDpGCk1KpYesnsMqlMLfKwH5ovmUqeGdUNMPFQ4p91A/s1559/SuiseiB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1559" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVrBapCNp84LYE3Hvks3hpnFLpJGxBAukDHK0Xjiswifxo4JWAqqy2AmZWdHbp-BGTt5NARpPfBh9yBpuNKtHoBWa0ypCbnIsvfW_iZpmvipSM9AGijn4y_32ABf9FGwFOggoUuzLd9rTXHPQDpGCk1KpYesnsMqlMLfKwH5ovmUqeGdUNMPFQ4p91A/s320/SuiseiB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This NARA photo I found in Gakken #66, is our second reference.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikj9FsNA2ENy_Clr6yhG_fXUcIBH6QSWObX_KC4f_Yd1tE8yuUDcDs2a77fHpcaFp9fgdaewxT4XNkSTzrp_kfrHuAT144JbvgoOFwA4UTKe4KTMGkbxc1CpcWZpq8r0jwkNyAO-GpTKqHBElBzfeZrSC3TORKsSUsCVhz0xcAsIislPQ5KOqQ8kjYLw/s1207/SuiseiBb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="1207" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikj9FsNA2ENy_Clr6yhG_fXUcIBH6QSWObX_KC4f_Yd1tE8yuUDcDs2a77fHpcaFp9fgdaewxT4XNkSTzrp_kfrHuAT144JbvgoOFwA4UTKe4KTMGkbxc1CpcWZpq8r0jwkNyAO-GpTKqHBElBzfeZrSC3TORKsSUsCVhz0xcAsIislPQ5KOqQ8kjYLw/s320/SuiseiBb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>One more "<i>Suisei</i>" is clearly visible.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tnGpeTn0DN7WSeMlkYlBeLPUTIRc2TBcLHjVBTN-M6VHrWc8GuCsoM2Ma3x6wWMLxxPy7Ks9wUyhtwFhpmCBTpGZSutDpDLr9b4Ik-YFvv-6zih_7sooBsGdTciPc94wGFXwTs7JXVtaOJt_tIRO5_GsIN9-7EH1wXSOBusYq8WYw2VvBY6Kc2lgrA/s558/Suisei1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="558" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tnGpeTn0DN7WSeMlkYlBeLPUTIRc2TBcLHjVBTN-M6VHrWc8GuCsoM2Ma3x6wWMLxxPy7Ks9wUyhtwFhpmCBTpGZSutDpDLr9b4Ik-YFvv-6zih_7sooBsGdTciPc94wGFXwTs7JXVtaOJt_tIRO5_GsIN9-7EH1wXSOBusYq8WYw2VvBY6Kc2lgrA/s320/Suisei1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is "<i>Suisei</i>" number #1 in the first reference photo as seen in the clip. Note the yellow bands at the top of the fin and the white tail marking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zxDBN_vQfXp7FXbDPvI8LC7n-8j-cXHsSeLtqR8hDrr4SHFPYmSMMfSwSZGSvIXB9pQ-qhJfnrCx5J9KyV1mWm6EdRmC-7t4MSkT-DAnbl0zzXrD_FwRU4PoXP2xhCOZ9UFB6dXh4XWsf7HqlnuHxGtdtxZ0-BDwELmX7BcBbOXUG_Yak5E-J0VVPw/s1118/Suisei1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="1118" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zxDBN_vQfXp7FXbDPvI8LC7n-8j-cXHsSeLtqR8hDrr4SHFPYmSMMfSwSZGSvIXB9pQ-qhJfnrCx5J9KyV1mWm6EdRmC-7t4MSkT-DAnbl0zzXrD_FwRU4PoXP2xhCOZ9UFB6dXh4XWsf7HqlnuHxGtdtxZ0-BDwELmX7BcBbOXUG_Yak5E-J0VVPw/s320/Suisei1a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This particular D4Y2 Model12 was experimentally fitted with a turbosupercharger, therefore the unusual shape of its belly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAf3xoBWtuLV7fD5KzkEqLpP7D0HJSofilGUmvfHduJBd1BPTzH6VwuqnKw4NetyUBRzrCNp-lTOMHALUhKbyGMRQcsYyEfsdPMyGF7mXxAzvcuZvlgNZBQrRgCyHorQiCSQO3AHewg0R0EEMvQ9_8av2IQmEB565XjjR0qb05e85HyvsiBlJ4XoKczA/s1113/Suisei1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="1113" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAf3xoBWtuLV7fD5KzkEqLpP7D0HJSofilGUmvfHduJBd1BPTzH6VwuqnKw4NetyUBRzrCNp-lTOMHALUhKbyGMRQcsYyEfsdPMyGF7mXxAzvcuZvlgNZBQrRgCyHorQiCSQO3AHewg0R0EEMvQ9_8av2IQmEB565XjjR0qb05e85HyvsiBlJ4XoKczA/s320/Suisei1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Port side view of the same "Judy". Note the fairly unusual square white surround on the fuselage <i>hinomaru</i>, and the more conventional one on the wings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJmuEh5qcHZkTL-gBV5W6Tvd6UvMUFuOvOwU8BZI8oRUOr_b-D6bVrMGmQdKrUVBz12wElU2bP_NgAEGKwJ1a7ue5PYY4rm2379inatFpBx3hOuzXH9WcmbaafEpa4VLJ5WOTkkgxw8YoAEGHwJfaMXXRMRCxGwcsee47KbAlNu0bhgGvGwGIp3l7uw/s671/Suisei1c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="671" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJmuEh5qcHZkTL-gBV5W6Tvd6UvMUFuOvOwU8BZI8oRUOr_b-D6bVrMGmQdKrUVBz12wElU2bP_NgAEGKwJ1a7ue5PYY4rm2379inatFpBx3hOuzXH9WcmbaafEpa4VLJ5WOTkkgxw8YoAEGHwJfaMXXRMRCxGwcsee47KbAlNu0bhgGvGwGIp3l7uw/s320/Suisei1c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A closeup of the tail clearly showing the tail marking "ヨ-257" (Yo-257) and indicating that it originally belonged to the Yokosuka <i>Kokutai</i>. Note the clamps on the tail and the wings to secure the control surfaces. If only the data plate was readable...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgZnxKTVFGTfuxAy-oWYuo6HRrQ6xsOYnKwS_Z5qQw08U3rgo2HG3VGAeGY8_lJaX_7knBJZ3qEg0hf0R9vb3yfY9NToJDAQfEdwdwBWUDXmk9NzyZaLP5PAWqGzqRSgD1GojSzRy_3LMUbOWf0rdPMEIs5MlPiOTrWidO0Hven3EnJumBawP7Vo9DA/s624/Suisei1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="624" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgZnxKTVFGTfuxAy-oWYuo6HRrQ6xsOYnKwS_Z5qQw08U3rgo2HG3VGAeGY8_lJaX_7knBJZ3qEg0hf0R9vb3yfY9NToJDAQfEdwdwBWUDXmk9NzyZaLP5PAWqGzqRSgD1GojSzRy_3LMUbOWf0rdPMEIs5MlPiOTrWidO0Hven3EnJumBawP7Vo9DA/s320/Suisei1d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An extremely rare view of the same turbosupercharger "<i>Suisei</i>" I spotted in the Japanese Wiki. Note the air intakes on both wing roots and of course the turbo on the belly. Last but least, note that, taking into account all the photos of the aircraft, the underside surfaces were in IJNAF <i>hairyokushoku</i>, not NMF. If anyone has a full and better version of this photo, please leave a message.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyD-q5T5MTZwvOrkuX3gGiQJP98HQuSy8UC7SfL26SC96shYW1IE3nHP_VNdltseCo3pNBFTKuKBWtcSrtNUuk7Ab2_KGphnxI5rzLCtilVeMvTMEUJm59ZGVitYC1x19-R0qMeEUAIH72AqKa7p37BzJzubAkPsGmpo97f6QAXjusIjo5niy97uDKWw/s1275/Suisei1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="1275" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyD-q5T5MTZwvOrkuX3gGiQJP98HQuSy8UC7SfL26SC96shYW1IE3nHP_VNdltseCo3pNBFTKuKBWtcSrtNUuk7Ab2_KGphnxI5rzLCtilVeMvTMEUJm59ZGVitYC1x19-R0qMeEUAIH72AqKa7p37BzJzubAkPsGmpo97f6QAXjusIjo5niy97uDKWw/s320/Suisei1e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Artwork of "<i>Suisei</i>" number #1 by Watanabe Rikyu, featured in FAOW #69.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAv9Dz0aVQrLoe8qFOHI2wXPI3dF2xBa7O0qDKwyL88TJCr8lcXJC7Wwjg6H_nbr6mvTcm3ynejTPtvRo0FY__DJjhEjrRzkJuHkPg5XMiyjNjxnzmKLiBmP3rjQ-RThlGMJM52t_mwAnsgk7yg00vxTgqda8KMtzldCfi5B2u9qmWk2-Wsn-qmdzXQ/s1309/Suisei2-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="1309" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAv9Dz0aVQrLoe8qFOHI2wXPI3dF2xBa7O0qDKwyL88TJCr8lcXJC7Wwjg6H_nbr6mvTcm3ynejTPtvRo0FY__DJjhEjrRzkJuHkPg5XMiyjNjxnzmKLiBmP3rjQ-RThlGMJM52t_mwAnsgk7yg00vxTgqda8KMtzldCfi5B2u9qmWk2-Wsn-qmdzXQ/s320/Suisei2-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These are probably "Judys" number #2 and #3 in the reference photos, although it's very difficult to be 100% sure.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB7MPqyipIjQSpbBEudNr6AGGkqVsI7ASYT1cFeZSS9yhAUZhp1Vup41nece0lRM4L-rJ_rroAEQf38-_wEYXzD_dV8qU_3hs3u9RTXrTmwN1vkWu2zYlGAouh1qxWRf9ykN7HQlQsILjgNOXsWqFNueEwJqVgOekLep9fQRQF0ts5DDxoraNgNJ-xg/s1185/Suisei2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="1185" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB7MPqyipIjQSpbBEudNr6AGGkqVsI7ASYT1cFeZSS9yhAUZhp1Vup41nece0lRM4L-rJ_rroAEQf38-_wEYXzD_dV8qU_3hs3u9RTXrTmwN1vkWu2zYlGAouh1qxWRf9ykN7HQlQsILjgNOXsWqFNueEwJqVgOekLep9fQRQF0ts5DDxoraNgNJ-xg/s320/Suisei2a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Judy" number #2 in the first reference photo. I think it's a D4Y2 Model 21, leave a comment if you disagree. Unfortunately, the tail marking is not clear. What do you think is written on the wheel cover? I can make out a "UN" (!!!).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDH_hoOsGXxmvbqaVRpVJ6IW1WzyuC2dtjyq1z-1QDQ7RKUxCMqALNVepa812xRTAGX4oGVrLneVHKnt7eBgJUvPPLVRDj_FdmzBSpakxPlz-TjLiwusqFyUzg17K38zdE7gM-9Jz1yDhaz9hzwEG-AMnVPt05W-zC5qtVp27xqp-VzIqyRMGQkla0TA/s1182/Suisei2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="1182" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDH_hoOsGXxmvbqaVRpVJ6IW1WzyuC2dtjyq1z-1QDQ7RKUxCMqALNVepa812xRTAGX4oGVrLneVHKnt7eBgJUvPPLVRDj_FdmzBSpakxPlz-TjLiwusqFyUzg17K38zdE7gM-9Jz1yDhaz9hzwEG-AMnVPt05W-zC5qtVp27xqp-VzIqyRMGQkla0TA/s320/Suisei2b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another view of "Judy" number #2. This side looks a lot more weathered than the starboard. Again, the tail marking is not clear, I can only make out a "3". Note the white lines on the tail that don't reach the elevators. According to FAOW #69 p.43, these were used to calculate drift (not for the gunners). According to official regulations, from the rear seat, the lines that were drawn at 5 degrees from the aircraft centre line were 5mm thick. Those lines that were drawn at 10 degrees were 10mm thick. These lines were called in Japanese "偏流測定線" (<i>henryu sokutei sen</i> - drift calculation lines).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaprhZgyfUFgGk11Qxt-aHZL82ViAzQ9gLtPJDOBfBSojSqfA0HCF2iuo7m5-ccRjz2DYURzGDpzfW9Cj83ovtzlVz6i3o2yDDov_cYPRJ2ZbgUxZD4YG6dgE2LiAvtol7dwmlh9xCg1DdBZ2RlQqRQ-JogbnuVeHlYhNyM3DeGu2wrQgPiubk1p49Jw/s669/Suisei3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="669" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaprhZgyfUFgGk11Qxt-aHZL82ViAzQ9gLtPJDOBfBSojSqfA0HCF2iuo7m5-ccRjz2DYURzGDpzfW9Cj83ovtzlVz6i3o2yDDov_cYPRJ2ZbgUxZD4YG6dgE2LiAvtol7dwmlh9xCg1DdBZ2RlQqRQ-JogbnuVeHlYhNyM3DeGu2wrQgPiubk1p49Jw/s320/Suisei3a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is "Judy" number #3. Interestingly it has some windows on the rear part of the canopy covered.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBF-0rEp-Xg1Nx467MFWuz_nYPaHUKp6ab8jsgMPP_dF6ek-P81zkQgISkiFGB7prKQ5xU1Ru4147GmAoLVz5GrGare4tFkHBTQ6PWq3EdJphj38Qzzgfud_dL8CjwqUT5Yiub9XJy7ae34-ZEsU5FX57AUCHkVwn076SgGZkdRmfPn_CJN6EV76YD4g/s552/Suisei3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="186" data-original-width="552" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBF-0rEp-Xg1Nx467MFWuz_nYPaHUKp6ab8jsgMPP_dF6ek-P81zkQgISkiFGB7prKQ5xU1Ru4147GmAoLVz5GrGare4tFkHBTQ6PWq3EdJphj38Qzzgfud_dL8CjwqUT5Yiub9XJy7ae34-ZEsU5FX57AUCHkVwn076SgGZkdRmfPn_CJN6EV76YD4g/s320/Suisei3b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This more complete view of "Judy" number #3 shows that it was a D4Y2-S night fighter.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwYJ0P4U7DVYzBh7hFKM-O4z5ZfC4JlGv9lF3nbpoukiP1PTZjbZZcjZ3CMo8J-S0NXOKMxHFrldGoNlQHWsE0g0tcuT3sxaVBKwwY665l8ZVcU5MKWq6rsuiClC-FQFPmybLYcU2LzLPLJFVemfIn0RvZAMYXkibHN_jTpGci3iZX1vqnA-8mnwvJA/s944/Suisei4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="944" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwYJ0P4U7DVYzBh7hFKM-O4z5ZfC4JlGv9lF3nbpoukiP1PTZjbZZcjZ3CMo8J-S0NXOKMxHFrldGoNlQHWsE0g0tcuT3sxaVBKwwY665l8ZVcU5MKWq6rsuiClC-FQFPmybLYcU2LzLPLJFVemfIn0RvZAMYXkibHN_jTpGci3iZX1vqnA-8mnwvJA/s320/Suisei4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is "<i>Suisei</i>" number #4 in the two reference photos, as seen in the clip.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8Ygwe23NGdSELjsoluEAci72Wn8LesyKWZmDPHKkpaJk99yvUvS0iyfkvhVw_-RCQjGQDfdKOy-MEaXic8Izkb8g7SjIyxpFgzhBL35pKaQXnOJUqjTpOEkdUq1IwsOEbUouT7hoFKPj2il6dFHaaC0nWxeH3c-ER1f4XEx_4JJoUs02cQyAd1FVQg/s1736/Suisei4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1736" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8Ygwe23NGdSELjsoluEAci72Wn8LesyKWZmDPHKkpaJk99yvUvS0iyfkvhVw_-RCQjGQDfdKOy-MEaXic8Izkb8g7SjIyxpFgzhBL35pKaQXnOJUqjTpOEkdUq1IwsOEbUouT7hoFKPj2il6dFHaaC0nWxeH3c-ER1f4XEx_4JJoUs02cQyAd1FVQg/s320/Suisei4a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This very clear closeup from the first reference photo shows that it's a D4Y3 Model 33, with the tail marking "601-07" indicating that it belonged to the 601 <i>Kokutai</i>. Note the three thin lines on the windscreen side to help the pilot calculate the angles during bombing runs.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkpaYgMjrRTNr9x3ccKXVRKsM5xLq6jMo7u1nA4WOHADqyZZMFBG8FmQ7_s__Gos17JR8UpDPw0GtiiqXpt8DKLWEv1wAKlyoG41-jc6XUcN6NfslcW8hyphenhyphen_4rMAwSGRJZIImunyGN4NBkMpApFeGhFcIvt9gC5VpP49S6r7NINfa6oeSB9OgRIel70w/s844/Suisei5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="363" data-original-width="844" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkpaYgMjrRTNr9x3ccKXVRKsM5xLq6jMo7u1nA4WOHADqyZZMFBG8FmQ7_s__Gos17JR8UpDPw0GtiiqXpt8DKLWEv1wAKlyoG41-jc6XUcN6NfslcW8hyphenhyphen_4rMAwSGRJZIImunyGN4NBkMpApFeGhFcIvt9gC5VpP49S6r7NINfa6oeSB9OgRIel70w/s320/Suisei5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"Judy" number #5 in the second reference photo.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3f_3rHkLUU_SZRaaLNdKX4g6fZ8gTNglJU2k14NMizbZfLzeZ1Jd6Dz_au51WJ311XgxODjK7oJ_D_dglYz2kTvDeDwPeVOlzzfCy1G7nM7mt2_V0n06Mp5_d6-YOYPpSLTxaO-f5T0C_OQHTc2Ln92II0k02GmU3odfIecx2pKIFokrKJ9CA4ETGQ/s1337/Suisei5a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="1337" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3f_3rHkLUU_SZRaaLNdKX4g6fZ8gTNglJU2k14NMizbZfLzeZ1Jd6Dz_au51WJ311XgxODjK7oJ_D_dglYz2kTvDeDwPeVOlzzfCy1G7nM7mt2_V0n06Mp5_d6-YOYPpSLTxaO-f5T0C_OQHTc2Ln92II0k02GmU3odfIecx2pKIFokrKJ9CA4ETGQ/s320/Suisei5a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A closeup of "Judy" number #5 from the second reference photo. This one is a very interesting aircraft. To begin with, the tail marking "コ-DY-42" (Ko-DY-42) indicates that it belonged to the Kugisho, the Aviation Test Department of the IJNAF that was located next to Oppama airfield. The number "2" in the tail marking is an indication that this particular aircraft was the second prototype of the D4Y4 Model 43. Note that rear canopy windows are only painted over, not replaced with solid covers. Of particular interest is the different shape of the fin to help with stability.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Note again the clamps on all the control surfaces. This is what Wiki has to say about the model:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">D4Y4 Suisei Model 43 (彗星四三型, Suisei 43-Gata)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Final production variant. Bomb load increased to 800 kg (1,760 lb) with the main bomb semi-recessed in the bomb bay. It had 75 mm bullet-proof glass in front of the canopy, plus 5mm and 9mm thick armour plates fore and aft of the cockpit. The fuel tanks were also given added protection, and the movable rear machine gun was removed. The addition of five RATO boosters was considered: three in the lower-bottom part of the fuselage and two on both sides below the engine. Generally, the D4Y4 is often recognized as being purpose-built for special attack operations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvlrqQD4A2TDdQG5BagErl3MEAPOkw2n8GBF7o1G51UEhAGEXniPEGQ5vuajpV1z1DT1iuBi6ZgxPFR6Y0CmxkcbZmPHf0KIQ1CggUQTsMwkd5uzPpaOZp03HThB31zDdE7kk4DeyNV2JVZit4aelQG8dQP5Tw3ug4UxgItROGfPzQ3C40-vgfbU3cA/s1943/Suisei5eb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1943" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvlrqQD4A2TDdQG5BagErl3MEAPOkw2n8GBF7o1G51UEhAGEXniPEGQ5vuajpV1z1DT1iuBi6ZgxPFR6Y0CmxkcbZmPHf0KIQ1CggUQTsMwkd5uzPpaOZp03HThB31zDdE7kk4DeyNV2JVZit4aelQG8dQP5Tw3ug4UxgItROGfPzQ3C40-vgfbU3cA/s320/Suisei5eb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Another NARA photo of "Judy" number #5.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2wu-hVwIENITY7TJLY0Rz0RUkMEgKDovRN0DXXAXvccvWKqEszTFdGorRDCtXKwUD8Tl0otgwge14Ay_VMha4jRJfUMULZS9Nb_MvbAGKku84l4m9OayvbDnGaD77GG1LhTMzZYnaZvKlgML5OHMICCgmJI5psyWwBz0spH62BKxYDwq0E3Y7HMgsQ/s1270/Suisei5b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2wu-hVwIENITY7TJLY0Rz0RUkMEgKDovRN0DXXAXvccvWKqEszTFdGorRDCtXKwUD8Tl0otgwge14Ay_VMha4jRJfUMULZS9Nb_MvbAGKku84l4m9OayvbDnGaD77GG1LhTMzZYnaZvKlgML5OHMICCgmJI5psyWwBz0spH62BKxYDwq0E3Y7HMgsQ/s320/Suisei5b.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this NARA photo, from the NASM collection, we can see in the foreground the three RATO under the belly of "Judy" number #5. Note "Judy" number #4, "601-07", in the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CT7Q3pU6Mfg3YUbmqP9FAEfWopj4-uoiSixQDi7mksTJ5soKJw2m_D_U1hVhC9V7ugQqFCQbP4VqR6325nP9PVinIwkPkeTJdDM6MZG3H6yxAmGK7BNHu1krGd_nm3FuzeA2rWSaCHE8-K1cd3SYN0QyS8BUnFsx9ioHg8lSLMVzazf0PrvVFvDbvg/s1036/Suisei5d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="840" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CT7Q3pU6Mfg3YUbmqP9FAEfWopj4-uoiSixQDi7mksTJ5soKJw2m_D_U1hVhC9V7ugQqFCQbP4VqR6325nP9PVinIwkPkeTJdDM6MZG3H6yxAmGK7BNHu1krGd_nm3FuzeA2rWSaCHE8-K1cd3SYN0QyS8BUnFsx9ioHg8lSLMVzazf0PrvVFvDbvg/s320/Suisei5d.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another NARA photo, from the NASM Collection, shows again the RATOG but also the bomb bay that could hold the 800kg bomb.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIOG2crLVw19vbMGdfE_LIiFYnqAkmo3J7OYTu86oJXlkksEKYscnHJJyKTqPRA_Cqlv_dK3QKbH1rltoIchyEQWZI0paZZd9Kvf_Ywxq6nDXGlUscxMFbMbTEGQC1tmnJ1USATbYhsFZjOSJEDo4NAj8cShGjfu_QAeNYydV3loKDl4sblt1-I3zng/s1250/Suisei5c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="1250" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIOG2crLVw19vbMGdfE_LIiFYnqAkmo3J7OYTu86oJXlkksEKYscnHJJyKTqPRA_Cqlv_dK3QKbH1rltoIchyEQWZI0paZZd9Kvf_Ywxq6nDXGlUscxMFbMbTEGQC1tmnJ1USATbYhsFZjOSJEDo4NAj8cShGjfu_QAeNYydV3loKDl4sblt1-I3zng/s320/Suisei5c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Artwork of "<i>Suisei</i>" number #5 by Katabuchi Sunao, featured in Gakken #66. According to the artist, the plane would have been originally finished in overall orange following the regulations regarding prototype aircraft, but then camouflaged with green paint which in the photo seems to be roughly applied. As a result, Katabuki-san kept the data plate in orange (nobody had time to repaint the space between the data on the plate). Following this logic, I would suggest the underside surfaces to still be in orange, not overpainted with Navy <i>hairyokushoku</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLGmjjXAxj7f5pdr6hMHH4c48rmyMCEpVJ5lMDF60SdY141e3ePxo2dOo1Q69BBXys7EuQBV0w02ak5EVYTgMfWkb0dqcJZimCerqSkkDHXe3W2WaLjeRVK7sTkCOrcxrU1uNUZymZUC1H4mL76gQ7NF3MPsBdeYeZomjz-Z_Jy1K7tNYW-gy1DDi8g/s14696/YokosukaPanorama1Suisei.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="14696" height="36" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLGmjjXAxj7f5pdr6hMHH4c48rmyMCEpVJ5lMDF60SdY141e3ePxo2dOo1Q69BBXys7EuQBV0w02ak5EVYTgMfWkb0dqcJZimCerqSkkDHXe3W2WaLjeRVK7sTkCOrcxrU1uNUZymZUC1H4mL76gQ7NF3MPsBdeYeZomjz-Z_Jy1K7tNYW-gy1DDi8g/w400-h36/YokosukaPanorama1Suisei.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hope you like this panoramic view I created by stitching together stills from the clip. You can see where the various "Judys" were parked when the clip was shot. Note that there are at least three more "Judys", indicated by "?", not seen in any photos.</div></div></div>Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.com0