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  Ki-51 Sonia Manufacture Number ?  
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Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi. Unknown if this aircraft was a reconnaissance version or assault version. Delivered to the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) as Type 99 / Ki-51 (Sonia).

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Hiko Sentai (Flying Regiment).

Mission History
This Sonia made a force landing near Lawas on northwest Borneo.

Wreckage
This Sonia remains in situ in Lawas. Reportedly the plane was moved once for a local to build a home where it initially landed.

References
The Star " Japanese 'Zero' from WWII lies abandoned" by Stephanie Lee October 1, 2024

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October 8, 2024

 

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