JAAF
9th Sentai
December 29, 1943
Force Landed December 16, 1943
Aircraft History
Built by Nakajima during early August 1943. Uncoded serial number 297. At the time of its final mission had engines 876 (right) 884 (left) made
in May 1943. Painted in motted green upper
surfaces unpainted lower.
Mission History
Took off from Dagua Airfield piloted by 1st Lt. Negi to attack Arawe, but was intercepted over Cape Gloucester.
This bomber was the sole survivor of six Helens on the bombing mission, and landed wheels up at Cape Gloucester Airfield.
Wreckage
Captured by American forces at Cape Gloucester No. 2 Strip.
References
Tuluvu's
Air War by Richard Dunn
"Nakajima Ki-49 Serial Numbers" by Jim Long for production data.
Ki-49
