Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi, estimated assembly date late October 1943. Unknown if this was a recon or assault version.
Wartime History
Assigned to the 10th Sentai, this aircraft had a white fuselage stripe behind the hinomaru and the "S" tail marking of the 10th Sentai painted on the tail. Abandoned at Hollandia Airfield.
Wreckage
Captured largely intact by the US during late April 1944. This wreckage was heavily photographed by American personell at Hollandia, and appears to have undergone some attempts at repair or disassembly.
References
Production Record of the Type 99 Assault / Recon Plane by Jim Long
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October 1, 2009
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