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  P1Y1 Francis    
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? Kōkūtai

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Pat Scannon 2003

Aircraft History
Built by Yokosuka. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as P1Y1 Ginga (Francis) manufacture number unknown.

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group). No known tail code or markings.

Mission History
This Francis ditched off Snake Island in Palau.

Wreckage
The center section of this aircraft remains in the shallow reef area off Snake Island. The tail is broken off to the north.

References
Thanks to Patrick Scannon for additional information

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Last Updated
September 2, 2023

 

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