| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 6117 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai Hien |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai Hien |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai Hien |
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| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | 244 Hikō Sentai |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Chiran / Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Japan |
| Collection: | Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2012 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 843043 |
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Only extant Ki-61-II Kai on display at the Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots in Chiran. This Hien (Flying Swallow) originally had a bare metal finish during the war, along with a red '17' on the tail. Surviving post-war destruction by being retained as a USAF trophy, it was repainted in different schemes. The final paint job represents a Hien from 244th Hikō Sentai, which was the most famous IJAAF home defence unit based at Chōfu airfield under Maj. Teruhiko Kobayashi that shot down several B-29s. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 September 2025, and has since been viewed 114 times. |