Aircraft History
This Jake was based at Rabaul. One of only a handful of aircraft to survive the war in flying condition.

When Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945, this aircraft was surrendered at Kokopo. In accordance with surrender terms, it was painted in surrender markings: overall white with green crosses.

The Japanese requested permission to surrender their remaining aircraft to an Air Force, instead of the Australian Army was occupying Rabaul. This required the aircraft to be flown to the nearest Allied airfield at Jacquinot Bay Airfield. Japanese pilots were allowed to fly the aircraft.

Mission History
On October 14, 1945, this Jake and B5N2 Kate was flown from Rabaul to Jacquinot Bay, escorted by four RNZAF F4U Corsairs of 16 Squadron, led by Bryan Cox. This was the last flight of a Japanese aircraft from Rabaul to fly during the war.

Wreckage
Abandoned and sunk in Gasvala Lagoon near Montingteng Island near Jacquinot Bay.

References
Pacific Aircraft Wrecks page 26 (lower)

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