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  F1M2 Pete    (Patapua Island)
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Justin Taylan 2006

Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi. True serial number unknown (three digits). Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Observation Seaplane / F1M2 Pete manufacture number unknown (four digits).

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown warship or Kōkūtai (Air Group). No known markings or tail code. This Pete likely operated from Rekata Bay Seaplane Base.

Mission History
This Pete crashed on Patapua Island near Rekata Bay. The fuselage is laying on the left side with the wings and center pontoon broken off in the front.

Wreckage
This aircraft wreckage remains in situ.

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Last Updated
June 27, 2023

 

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