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Saturday, 15 August 2026

Messerschmitt Me 210 in Japan

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According to Akimoto: The Messerschmitt Me 210A twin-engine, two-seat fighter-bomber (serial number 2350), imported by the Army along with t...
Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Fiat BR.20 "Cicogna" in Japanese service

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I was recently going through the Japanese propaganda videos dubed in Indonesian found in the Dutch archives. One video showcasing the "...
Friday, 7 August 2026

The Mindset Behind the Development Process of the Imperial Japanese Army Fighter Aircraft: Kawasaki Ki-60 & Ki-61 "Hien"

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Let's begin with what Francillon has to say about the Kawasaki Ki-60 & the Ki-61 "Hien" Ki-60: "While negotiating wit...
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Tuesday, 4 August 2026

The Mindset Behind the Development Process of the Imperial Japanese Army Fighter Aircraft: Part #1 "Hayabusa" & "Shoki"

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Let's begin with what Francillon has to say about the " Hayabusa ": "Design work on the Hayabusa began in December 1937 w...
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Friday, 31 July 2026

"KAIGUN SENTO DAI 812 HIKOTAI"

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Title: "Kaigun Sento Dai 812 Hikotai - Nihon Kaigun Yakan Sentoki-tai "Fuyo Butai" Ibun" (The Legend of I.J.N Night Figh...
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Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Kawanishi E7K "Alf" in Action! - video

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When the Battle of Hong Kong began on December 8, 1941, the bulk of the attacking force was the Japanese Army's 38th Division. However, ...
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Sunday, 26 July 2026

Questions!

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Wooden Propeller Blades I had a question regarding the use of wooden propellers in the IJAAF/IJNAF. The standard painting methods seem to no...
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Saturday, 25 July 2026

Nakajima J1N "Gekko" (Irving), 153 Kokutai

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A set of photos feature Nakajima J1N "Gekko" (Irving) flown by the 153 Kokutai as indicated by the numbers "153-" and ...
Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Questions!

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Hi, I’ve attached a scan of a photo that was in an album of a member of 11 Squadron of the RAF who was stationed at Miho in 1946. The photo ...
Sunday, 19 July 2026

"Combat History of the 96 Rikko"

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The absolutely best history book on the Mitsubishi G3M "Nell" is entitled "96 Rikko Senshi" (Combat History of the 96 R...
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