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| JAAF 68th Hiko Sentai or 78th Hiko Sentai
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Aircraft History Built by Kawasaki at Kagamigahara during late April 1943. Uncoded serial number 144. Delivered to the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) as Type 3 Fighter / Ki-61-Ia Tony manufacture number 244. Armament configuration "Ko" with 2 x 12.7mm Ho-103 machine cannons in the nose and two 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns in the wings. Wartime History Assigned to either the 68th Hiko Sentai (68th Flying Regiment) or 78th Hiko Sentai (78th Flying Regiment). No known markings. Sometime between July to August 1943 this aircraft arrived at Lae Airfield and was later abandoned. Wreckage During late September 1943, this aircraft was among the Japanese aircraft captured at Lae Airfield. One of three Tonys investigated pro forma by Allied Technical Intelligence Unit (ATIU). No markings were noted. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. References Production figures of the Kawasaki Ki-61 Tony by Jim Long Crashed Enemy Aircraft Report CEAR) No.17 "This document notes a total of at least 80 wrecks, including: 3 Ki-61" Thanks to Richard Dunn, Jim Long and Jim Lansdale for additional information Contribute
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