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  E13A1 Jake Manufacture Number ?  Kulitana Bay
IJN
? Kōkūtai

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Yoji Sakaida 2005

Aircraft History
Built by Aichi at Watanabe Iron Works. True serial number unknown. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane / E13A1 Reisen Shiki Sui Tei (Jake) manufacture number unknown.

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group), likely 958 Kōkūtai (958 Air Group). This aircraft operated from Shortland Harbor Seaplane Base. This aircraft was abandoned or sunk into Kulitana Bay off Lofang outside the entrance to Tuha Channel.

Wreckage
The aircraft is partially above the surface. The fuselage has been cut away and likely scrapped. Only a portion of the fuselage center section and wing center section remains.

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Last Updated
February 25, 2024

 

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