Aircraft History
Built by Aichi in early September 1943. A component dataplate for the 250kg bomb shackle is 3383.

Wartime History
Crashed near Wako Village, near Arawe crashed with at least one bomb aboard, likely prior to bomb release. Likely lost on a bombing mission against the area, most likely lost during the Japanese air raids between December 17-27, 1943 against the US Army beachead.

Wreckage
Pieces of the wreckage including propeller, engine and a landing gear leg remain at the crash site. Also, the remains of at least one 60kg bomb.

References
Thanks to Mark Reichman for additional information
"Serial Number & Production Sequence D3A2 Carrier Bombers" by Jim Long.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

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Center Bomb Rack