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Aircraft History Built by Nakajima. True serial number unknown. At the factory, painted with green upper surfaces and gray lower surfaces. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber Kanko / B5N2 Kate manufacture number unknown. Wartime History Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group) or carrier detachment operating land based from Rabaul. During late February 1944 when the last flyable aircraft from Rabaul were withdrawn to Truk, this Kate remained behind, possibly due to damage or mechanical issues. Afterwards, abandoned at Vunakanau Airfield. Wreckage In early September 1945, this Kate was photographed by personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Both wings were folded with damage to the rear fuselage and left wingtip. The fuselage Hinomaru had a white outline. The tail had 323-352 painted over top a previous larger tail code below ending with "09" with the tail hook extended. The fabric was missing from the wing flaps. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. Contribute
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