Pacific Wrecks

Missing In Action (MIA)

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Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)

Chronology

G4M1 Model 11 Betty Manufacture Number 4658 Tail U2-325

IJN
702 Kōkūtai
2nd Hiko Buntai

Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi at Nagoya No. 3 Works during March 1943. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).

Wartime History
Assigned to 702 Kokutai, 2nd Hiko Buntai. Tail code U2-325. Abandoned at Ballale Airfield , likely used for spare parts. The right stabilizer from G4M1 Betty 3407 was attached, likely as a repair made in the field.

Wreckage
This Betty remains in situ on Ballale Airfield.

References
Air'Tell Research Report "G4M Serial Numbers" by Jim Long
Charles Darby noted manufacture number 4658 and tail number U2-325 during 1974

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Last Updated
August 21, 2023

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