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Aircraft History
Built by Kawasaki. Delivered to the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF). It is unclear if this plane was a Type 2 Two-Seat Fighter Toryu / Ki-45 (Nick) or Type 99 Light Bomber Kyu Kyu Sohkei / Ki-48 (Lily).

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Hiko Sentai. No known tail code or markings.

Mission History
This Nick crashed onto a hillside near Mindiri inland from the north coast of New Guinea.

Wreckage
This aircraft crashed into the side of a hill covered with kunai grass. The center section is burned from the crash leaving only the wings and burned out center section.

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Last Updated
July 23, 2023

 

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