Aircraft Photo of 3-102 | Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #67303
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:3-102
Aircraft Original Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Generic Type:Nakajima J1N Gekko
Aircraft Version:Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko
C/n (msn):7334
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
Local Operator Name:海上自衛隊
Location
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles InternationalMap
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KIAD   IATA: IAD   Local: IAD   Other: -
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
 
Photo Date:8 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 67303
Photo Comment

The J1N1-C reconn Irving was modified to become the nightfighter Gekko (moonlight) by incorporating an upward firing gun where the observer once sat. This is the last Gekko extant and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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