Saturday, 12 September 2026

Nakajima Ki-84 "Hayate" (Frank) last flight - video


The "Hayate" (Aircraft No. 1446): Its final flight at Camp Kita-Utsunomiya, November 18, 1973.
It is is currently preserved and on display at the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots.
Video source, here.

2 comments:

Harold K said...

Priceless film. Do you have any details, such as who the pilot was and the like? I was very worried to see the port mainwheel partly retracted during the flight; good thing it was down and locked for the landing!

Arawasi said...

Thank you, Harold. Please check the UTube link for more details about the pilot.