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Abandoned September, 1943 (?)
Aircraft History
Built by Nakajima at Ota during late November 1942. Engine Kawasaki
Serial Number 4470. Light blue on upper surfaces and
unpainted underneath. Rudder and elevator were painted red.
Armed with two 7.7mm
machine guns.
Wartime History
Possibly disabled in early September 1943. Abandoned at Cape Glouchester Airfield. Captured by American forces on December 30, 1943. Investigated by ATIS for intelligence, who reported it to be in fair condition.
References
ATIS Report OSCAR MK. 1 No. 776 December 30, 1943
Thanks to Richard Dunn for additional information
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October 1, 2009
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