
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 16336 |
Military Code: | 24 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki Ki-100 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki Ki-100 |
Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-100-Ib |
C/n (msn): | 16336 / BAPC.83 |
Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
Unit Markings: | 244th Sentai |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Gaydon (closed)Map |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | None |
Event: | Gaydon Battle of Britain Day 1968 |
Photo Date: | 20 September 1969 |
Photo from: | Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman) |
Photo ID: | 852676 |
Photo Comment |
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Built in June 1945 and found at Tan Son Nhut Airfield, Saigon. It was transferred to the UK by sea in August 1946, and after a long period of storage at various locations, arrived at Cosford in around 1961. Displayed at Gaydon wearing this 244th Sentai colour scheme which it wore until repainted overall dark green in 1972. The RAF maintenance serial 8476M was allocated on 13 February 1976. Displayed at Hendon from November 2003, returned to Cosford in 2011 and back to Hendon in 2022. It is the only known survivor of its type. This photo was added on 4 October 2025, and has since been viewed 41 times. |