Nakajima Ki-43-II Oscar Manufacture Number 5894

JAAF
? Sentai

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Marty Bohls 1944

 

Aircraft History
Manufacture number 5894, uncoded serial number 894 was built by Nakajima in September 1943.

Wartime History
Operated from Hollandia. Wartime history or unit unknown. Captured by US Army when the area was liberated in late April 1944.

Restoration
Repaired by ground crews from the 80th FS. This Oscar likely contained parts from several wrecks used in the restoration. Parts from this aircraft were used in the restoration or production in Ki-43 6430

Possibly, it was sent to the United States for technical evaluation.

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