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  Ki-84ko Frank Manufacture Number 1446 Tail S17
JAAF
? Sentai

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1945
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via Zerofigher World

Wartime History
Captured at Clark Field in 1945. Evaluated and flight tested by ATIU, assigned tail number S17. This aircraft was transported to the United States aboard USS Long Island (CVE-1).

Postwar
In 1952 it was sold off as surplus to Edward Maloney owner of the Ontario Air Museum (Planes of Fame Museum).

Restoration
Restored to flying condition and exhibited at Planes of Fame until 1978.

Display
Returned to Japan in 1978. Exhibited in Arashiyama Museum, until 1991. Today, it is part of the Peace Museum For Kamikaze Pilots.

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October 1, 2009

 

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