Ki-21 Sally "Tokyo Rose" sign outside hanger at RAAF Base Fairbairn
The sign reads:
"Japanese Mitsubishi Medium Bomber (known as "Sally")
This twin engined 'plane has particular associations for Australia since it made five bombing raids on Darwin. In addition, it flew Lieutenant-General Ichi, Supreme Commander of the Japanese forces in the Celebes, from Langoen to Morotai to surrender his command.
Its dimensions are as follows:
Span... 73 feet 9 inches
Length...52 feet
Height...11 feet 11 inches
Wing Area ...675 Square feet"
Credit: RAAF via AWM P02270.025 Date: 1955
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