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  Ki-49-II Helen Manufacture Number ?  
JAAF
? Sentai

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George Pierce, 1951

Aircraft History
Built by Nakajima. Delivered to the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) as Army Type 100 Heavy Bomber Donryu / Ki-49-II (Helen) manufacture number unknown.

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Sentai. No known markings or tail code.

Mission History
This Helen made a force landed wheels up at Susaki Airfield on Chi Chi Jima. Likely, loaded with cargo on a one way resupply mission. Afterwards, the aircraft was written off and abandoned.

Wreckage
Until the early 1950s, this Helen remained in siut at Susaki Airfield.. The wreckage including the tail section and wings. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

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Last Updated
July 27, 2023

 

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