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| IJN Tainan Kōkūtai |
Pilot P. O. 1st Class Toshiaki Honda (KIA) Crashed May 13, 1942 Aircraft History Built by either Mitsubishi or Nakajima. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Carrier Fighter / A6M2 Reisen (Zero) manufacture number unknown. Wartime History Assigned to the Tainan Kōkūtai (Tainan Air Group). Tail code V-1?? (last two digits unknown). Mission History On May 13, 1942 took off from Lakunai Airfield at Rabaul pilot P. O. 1st Class Toshiaki Honda on a fighter sweep over Port Moresby. Over the target area, engaged by P-39 Airacobras from 8th Fighter Group (8th FG). When this aircraft failed to return it was declared Missing In Action (MIA). Wreckage This aircraft might have been A6M2 Zero 641 crashed at "Wirraway Valley" and investigated by Allied Technical Intelligence Unit (ATIU) and designated "AD 7" estimated to have crashed May 12, 1942. This estimated date of crash is incorrect, as the Japanese lost no Zeros over Port Moresby. Two Zero losses over Port Moresby are possibilities: A6M2 Zero piloted by Honda crashed May 13, 1942 or this aircraft. Both aircraft were lost during that time frame. References Kodochosho, Tainan Kōkūtai, May 13, 1942 Winged Samurai (1985) page 88 "Tainan Kōkūtai Pilot Casualties" Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated August 18, 2024 |
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