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  J2M3 Jack Manufacture Number 3014 Tail Number ED-1158
IJN
? Kokutai

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Justin Taylan 2003

Aircraft History
Only surviving J2M Raiden in the world.

Wartime History
Captured at the end of the war in Japan. Transported to the United States for technical evaluation.

Postwar
After evaluation, it was abandoned. Given to a park in Los Angeles for use as a playground.

Restoration
Rescued by the efforts of Edward Maloney, and brought to the Planes of Fame Museum, in Chino California. Restored and painted in the markings of the 302nd Kokutai / Yokosuka Kokutai.

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October 1, 2009

 

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