Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi. Delivered to the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) as Type 100 Command Reconnaissance Aircraft Shinshitei / Ki-46-II Dinah manufacture number unknown.
Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown unit. No known markings. This Dinah operated from Hollandia. Abandoned largely intact at one of the Hollandia area airfields. On April 23, 1944, this aircraft was captured by U.S. Army troops when they
liberated the area.
During September 1944, this Dinah was repaired by ground crews from the 5th Air Force, 49th Fighter Group to
airworthy status. Repainted
with U.S. star and bar markings with red and white stripped tail markings. During January 1945, shipped to the United States. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped.
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Last Updated
December 26, 2023
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