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  E13A1 Jake Manufacture Number ?  
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? Kōkūtai

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Gareth Coleman 2003

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James Fincham 2004

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 Jake is sunk upside down into Gizo Harbor off Gizo on Ghizo Island.

Wreckage
This aircraft is upside down on a sandy bottom. Both floats and outer wing panels are missing. One of the floats is separated and rests nearby.

Referenecs
Thanks to Gareth Coleman and James Fincham for additional information

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Last Updated
February 25, 2024

 

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