Aircraft History
Built by Nakajima. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 2 Land Based Reconnaissance Aircraft Gekko / J1N1-C Irving manufacture number unknown (three digit).
Wartime History
Assigned to the 251 Kokutai (251 Air Group). Tail number unknown, likely V-? (single digit). Between June 30, 1943 until October 12, 1943 a detachment of Irvings were based at Ballale Airfield flying as night fighters and for strafing missions. This Irving was destroyed parked on Ballale Island.
Wreckage
The tail section of this Irving remains in situ upside down in a large bomb crater.
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Last Updated
July 21, 2023
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