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  E13A1 Jake Manufacture Number ?  Korovou
IJN
? Kōkūtai

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Chris Cowx 1998

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Justin Taylan 2003

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Justin Taylan 2005

Aircraft History
Built by Aichi at Watanabe Iron Works. True serial number unknown. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane / E13A1 Reisen Shiki Sui Tei (Jake) manufacture number unknown.

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group), likely 958 Kōkūtai (958 Air Group). This Jake operated from Shortland Harbor Seaplane Base. Abandoned or sunk in Tuha Channel off Korovou (Korouvo) on Shortland Island.

Wreckage
This aircraft was abandoned or sunk in shallow water and rests on both pontoons. The tail section is missing. The propeller is missing and the engine has broken off from its mount and is resting on the bottom. The water visibility varies due to the proximity to shore.

Chris Cowx adds:
"Missing the tail but was otherwise intact including the cockpit interior, floats, wings, etc. It is sitting on it's floats and is in about 15' of water which means that the uppermost parts are only about 5' down. The engine and cowling was resting in front of it but the plane was sitting on the bottom on its floats as if parked.

References
Pacific Aircraft Wrecks page 49 (middle & lower photos)

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Last Updated
February 25, 2024

 

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Jake

SCUBA
5 - 15'

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