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Aircraft Photo of EII-140 | Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #47255
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:47255Submit Correction
View count: 206
This Zero was built in 1942 and operated from the airstrip on the infamous Pacific island of Ballale (now part of the Solomon Islands). After the island was abandoned by the Japanese this and a few other aircraft were left behind and gradually overtaken by the jungle. The wrecks were recovered in 1968 and this Zero was restored (using parts of other Zeros) and is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of EII-140 | Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #47255
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:47255Submit Correction
View count: 206
This Zero was built in 1942 and operated from the airstrip on the infamous Pacific island of Ballale (now part of the Solomon Islands). After the island was abandoned by the Japanese this and a few other aircraft were left behind and gradually overtaken by the jungle. The wrecks were recovered in 1968 and this Zero was restored (using parts of other Zeros) and is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:EII-140
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5450
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 601-35 | Yokosuka D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #45767
Registration / Serial:601-35
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei
C/n (msn):7483
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45767Submit Correction
View count: 295
This Suisei (Comet - Allied reporting name 'Judy') was recovered engineless from Babo Airfield, Indonesia in 1991 and has been restored/rebuilt by the Planes of Fame Museum to a non-flying, ground-running, display condition. A non-original radial engine has been installed so as a result the cowling profile is not quite accurate. More than 2000 'Judy's were produced and only this example and one original in Japan have survived.
Registration / Serial:601-35
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei
C/n (msn):7483
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 601-35 | Yokosuka D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #45767
Registration / Serial:601-35
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei
C/n (msn):7483
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45767Submit Correction
View count: 295
This Suisei (Comet - Allied reporting name 'Judy') was recovered engineless from Babo Airfield, Indonesia in 1991 and has been restored/rebuilt by the Planes of Fame Museum to a non-flying, ground-running, display condition. A non-original radial engine has been installed so as a result the cowling profile is not quite accurate. More than 2000 'Judy's were produced and only this example and one original in Japan have survived.
Registration / Serial:601-35
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei
C/n (msn):7483
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of No Reg | Aichi M6A1 Seiran | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #45524
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Generic Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45524Submit Correction
View count: 387
No Seiran (Clear sky Storm) ever saw combat but was intended to fulfill the requirement for a bomber that could operate from a submarine to strike directly at the US and strategic targets such as the Panama Canal. This is the last built as well as the only surviving airframe and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of No Reg | Aichi M6A1 Seiran | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #45524
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Generic Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45524Submit Correction
View count: 387
No Seiran (Clear sky Storm) ever saw combat but was intended to fulfill the requirement for a bomber that could operate from a submarine to strike directly at the US and strategic targets such as the Panama Canal. This is the last built as well as the only surviving airframe and is now on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:9 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of I-13 | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 11 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #45498
Registration / Serial:I-13
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45498Submit Correction
View count: 259
This is just one of many interesting exhibits to be seen at the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:I-13
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of I-13 | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 11 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #45498
Registration / Serial:I-13
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45498Submit Correction
View count: 259
This is just one of many interesting exhibits to be seen at the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:I-13
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 59 | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #44664
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44664Submit Correction
View count: 503
The Ohka 11 was required to be launched within 37 km (23 mi) of the target, making them very vulnerable to defending fighters. The Model 22 was designed to overcome the short standoff distance problem by using a thermojet engine, the Tsu-11. This engine was successfully tested and 50 Ohka 22s were built but never used operationally. This is the only surviving example (marked '59' aft of the blossom) and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 59 | Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #44664
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Original Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Generic Type:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44664Submit Correction
View count: 503
The Ohka 11 was required to be launched within 37 km (23 mi) of the target, making them very vulnerable to defending fighters. The Model 22 was designed to overcome the short standoff distance problem by using a thermojet engine, the Tsu-11. This engine was successfully tested and 50 Ohka 22s were built but never used operationally. This is the only surviving example (marked '59' aft of the blossom) and is on display at the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.
Registration / Serial:59
Aircraft Version:Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka 22
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:7 April 2015
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 343-19 | Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #43859
Registration / Serial:343-19
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai
C/n (msn):5128
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43859Submit Correction
View count: 644
Now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum this combat veteran George (evidenced by a bullet hole in the starboard wing) was delivered in early 1945 and tasked with defending the areas around Hiroshima. It is the most complete and authentic example of the type extant of over 400 produced during WWII.
Registration / Serial:343-19
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai
C/n (msn):5128
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 343-19 | Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #43859
Registration / Serial:343-19
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden Kai
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai
C/n (msn):5128
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:43859Submit Correction
View count: 644
Now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum this combat veteran George (evidenced by a bullet hole in the starboard wing) was delivered in early 1945 and tasked with defending the areas around Hiroshima. It is the most complete and authentic example of the type extant of over 400 produced during WWII.
Registration / Serial:343-19
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai
C/n (msn):5128
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of V-190 | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #41974
Registration / Serial:V-190
Military Code:874
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3032
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:41974Submit Correction
View count: 3103
This Zero was built in 1942 and operated from Buna airfield, PNG by the Tainan Kokutai. The right wing was torn off during a bad landing and so the remaning airframe was abandoned. After the war the hulk was shipped to Brisbane and the rear fuselage used to build a composite Zero for testing. Somehow the rear fuselage has survived and is now on display at the Planes of Fame museum.
Registration / Serial:V-190
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3032
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of V-190 | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #41974
Registration / Serial:V-190
Military Code:874
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3032
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:41974Submit Correction
View count: 3103
This Zero was built in 1942 and operated from Buna airfield, PNG by the Tainan Kokutai. The right wing was torn off during a bad landing and so the remaning airframe was abandoned. After the war the hulk was shipped to Brisbane and the rear fuselage used to build a composite Zero for testing. Somehow the rear fuselage has survived and is now on display at the Planes of Fame museum.
Registration / Serial:V-190
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3032
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:24 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 2-152 | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #32900
Registration / Serial:2-152
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3844
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Area:Auckland / Auckland Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Auckland War Memorial Museum
Photo Date:28 July 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:32900Submit Correction
View count: 424
Probably built in early 1943 and damaged by bombing on Bougainville in late 1943. Captured and shipped to New Zealand in 1945.
Registration / Serial:2-152
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3844
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Area:Auckland / Auckland Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:28 July 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Aircraft Photo of 2-152 | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #32900
Registration / Serial:2-152
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3844
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Area:Auckland / Auckland Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Auckland War Memorial Museum
Photo Date:28 July 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:32900Submit Correction
View count: 424
Probably built in early 1943 and damaged by bombing on Bougainville in late 1943. Captured and shipped to New Zealand in 1945.
Registration / Serial:2-152
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3844
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Area:Auckland / Auckland Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:28 July 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Aircraft Photo of Y2-176 | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #22575
Registration / Serial:Y2-176
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3685
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Flying Legends 2009
Photo Date:12 July 2009
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:22575Submit Correction
View count: 329
This aircraft is a long-term restoration project for the Imperial War Museum and is totally original. It was recovered from Taroa in the Marshall Islands in 1991 having been ditched and recovered. It had been a part of the 252nd Japanese Naval Air Group that had been based there in 1942 and 1943, Though badly corroded and with its engine missing it seems somehow poignant in that state
Registration / Serial:Y2-176
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3685
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 July 2009
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of Y2-176 | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #22575
Registration / Serial:Y2-176
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3685
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Flying Legends 2009
Photo Date:12 July 2009
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:22575Submit Correction
View count: 329
This aircraft is a long-term restoration project for the Imperial War Museum and is totally original. It was recovered from Taroa in the Marshall Islands in 1991 having been ditched and recovered. It had been a part of the 252nd Japanese Naval Air Group that had been based there in 1942 and 1943, Though badly corroded and with its engine missing it seems somehow poignant in that state
Registration / Serial:Y2-176
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3685
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 July 2009
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 5079 | Lockheed P-3C Orion | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #21969
Registration / Serial:5079
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
Licence-built by:Kawasaki
C/n (msn):9076
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21969Submit Correction
View count: 842
Heading out after static display, this Orion is operated by 1 Kokutai from Kanoya AB in the far south. Pity they don't carry colourful unit markings any longer
Registration / Serial:5079
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):9076
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 5079 | Lockheed P-3C Orion | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #21969
Registration / Serial:5079
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
Licence-built by:Kawasaki
C/n (msn):9076
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21969Submit Correction
View count: 842
Heading out after static display, this Orion is operated by 1 Kokutai from Kanoya AB in the far south. Pity they don't carry colourful unit markings any longer
Registration / Serial:5079
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):9076
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 5503 | Kawasaki P-1 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #21968
Registration / Serial:5503
Aircraft Original Type:Kawasaki P-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawasaki P-1
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki P-1
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
Unit Markings:51 Kokutai
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:20 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21968Submit Correction
View count: 518
One of several unique types seen only in Japan is the P-1, designed to supersede the JMSDF's Orions. First flown in 2007, initial deliveries took place in 2013 and as many as 70 may eventually be acquired. In early January 2015, it was even offered as a potential replacement for the UK's axed Nimrods
Registration / Serial:5503
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki P-1
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:20 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 5503 | Kawasaki P-1 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #21968
Registration / Serial:5503
Aircraft Original Type:Kawasaki P-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawasaki P-1
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki P-1
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
Unit Markings:51 Kokutai
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:20 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21968Submit Correction
View count: 518
One of several unique types seen only in Japan is the P-1, designed to supersede the JMSDF's Orions. First flown in 2007, initial deliveries took place in 2013 and as many as 70 may eventually be acquired. In early January 2015, it was even offered as a potential replacement for the UK's axed Nimrods
Registration / Serial:5503
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki P-1
C/n (msn):3
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:20 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of N46770 | Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #21945
Registration / Serial:N46770
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5357
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:The Air Museum
Photo Date:18 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21945Submit Correction
View count: 526
A6M-5-52 Zero built by Nakajima. Captured at the end of WW2 and exhibited at the Air Museum at Ontario. Now airworthy as N46770 based at Chino.
Registration / Serial:N46770
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5357
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N46770 | Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #21945
Registration / Serial:N46770
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5357
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:The Air Museum
Photo Date:18 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21945Submit Correction
View count: 526
A6M-5-52 Zero built by Nakajima. Captured at the end of WW2 and exhibited at the Air Museum at Ontario. Now airworthy as N46770 based at Chino.
Registration / Serial:N46770
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):5357
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 9023 | Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20995
Registration / Serial:9023
Other Marks:205
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain
C/n (msn):33095/16347
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20995Submit Correction
View count: 500
The only DC-3 in Japan is this one preserved at the superb JMSDF Museum on the edge of Kanoya AB. Ex USN BuAer 99824, obtained for electronics work by Japan in 1958
Registration / Serial:9023
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain
C/n (msn):33095/16347
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 9023 | Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20995
Registration / Serial:9023
Other Marks:205
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain
C/n (msn):33095/16347
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20995Submit Correction
View count: 500
The only DC-3 in Japan is this one preserved at the superb JMSDF Museum on the edge of Kanoya AB. Ex USN BuAer 99824, obtained for electronics work by Japan in 1958
Registration / Serial:9023
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain
C/n (msn):33095/16347
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 8977 | Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20994
Registration / Serial:8977
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):3017
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Tokushima (RJOS / TKS)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20994Submit Correction
View count: 226
The 72 Kokutai has 10 UH-60Js at various JMSDF bases and this one retaining the bright colours is detached to Tokushima
Registration / Serial:8977
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
C/n (msn):3017
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Tokushima (RJOS / TKS)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 8977 | Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20994
Registration / Serial:8977
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):3017
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Tokushima (RJOS / TKS)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20994Submit Correction
View count: 226
The 72 Kokutai has 10 UH-60Js at various JMSDF bases and this one retaining the bright colours is detached to Tokushima
Registration / Serial:8977
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
C/n (msn):3017
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Tokushima (RJOS / TKS)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 9090 | Shin Meiwa US-1A | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20988
Registration / Serial:9090
Aircraft Original Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2020
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20988Submit Correction
View count: 448
The absolute star of the 60th Anniversary flypast - one of just two of the original 14 remaining in service, based at Iwakuni with 71 Kokutai
Registration / Serial:9090
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2020
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 9090 | Shin Meiwa US-1A | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20988
Registration / Serial:9090
Aircraft Original Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2020
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20988Submit Correction
View count: 448
The absolute star of the 60th Anniversary flypast - one of just two of the original 14 remaining in service, based at Iwakuni with 71 Kokutai
Registration / Serial:9090
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2020
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of No Reg | Aichi M6A1 Seiran | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20562
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Generic Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20562Submit Correction
View count: 362
Designed with folding wings and tail surfaces to be catapulted from submarines and used to attack the USA mainland, the first mission with Seirans on board was at sea when Japan surrendered. To shorten the launching process, they were to be catapulted from a cold start by heating the engine oil to 60°C in a separate chamber and pumping it through the engine just before launch, along with hot water. This is the only survivor of 28 built
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of No Reg | Aichi M6A1 Seiran | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20562
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Generic Type:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20562Submit Correction
View count: 362
Designed with folding wings and tail surfaces to be catapulted from submarines and used to attack the USA mainland, the first mission with Seirans on board was at sea when Japan surrendered. To shorten the launching process, they were to be catapulted from a cold start by heating the engine oil to 60°C in a separate chamber and pumping it through the engine just before launch, along with hot water. This is the only survivor of 28 built
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Aichi M6A1 Seiran
C/n (msn):1600228
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Washington - Dulles International (KIAD / IAD)Map
Region / Country:Virginia, United States
Photo Date:17 April 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 8303 | Sikorsky SH-60J (S-70B-3) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20526
Registration / Serial:8303
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60J (S-70B-3)
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):1088
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Heliport:Komatsushima - Heliport (RJOP)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20526Submit Correction
View count: 421
One of eight active with 24 Kokutai
Registration / Serial:8303
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60J (S-70B-3)
C/n (msn):1088
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Heliport:Komatsushima - Heliport (RJOP)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 8303 | Sikorsky SH-60J (S-70B-3) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20526
Registration / Serial:8303
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60J (S-70B-3)
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):1088
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Heliport:Komatsushima - Heliport (RJOP)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20526Submit Correction
View count: 421
One of eight active with 24 Kokutai
Registration / Serial:8303
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky SH-60J (S-70B-3)
C/n (msn):1088
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Heliport:Komatsushima - Heliport (RJOP)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of T-31 | Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20511
Registration / Serial:T-31
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi H8K2
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi H8K2
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2
C/n (msn):426
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20511Submit Correction
View count: 400
Four "Emily" flying-boats of the 167 built for the Imperial Japanese Navy for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, bombing, and transport duities survived until the end of WWII. This one was captured by US forces in 1945 and was evaluated at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD in 1946/47, eventually being returned to Japan in 1979. It was on display at Tokyo's Museum of Maritime Science until 2004, when it was moved to Kanoya. A very special exhibit indeed!
Registration / Serial:T-31
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2
C/n (msn):426
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of T-31 | Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20511
Registration / Serial:T-31
Aircraft Original Type:Kawanishi H8K2
Aircraft Generic Type:Kawanishi H8K2
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2
C/n (msn):426
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20511Submit Correction
View count: 400
Four "Emily" flying-boats of the 167 built for the Imperial Japanese Navy for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, bombing, and transport duities survived until the end of WWII. This one was captured by US forces in 1945 and was evaluated at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD in 1946/47, eventually being returned to Japan in 1979. It was on display at Tokyo's Museum of Maritime Science until 2004, when it was moved to Kanoya. A very special exhibit indeed!
Registration / Serial:T-31
Aircraft Version:Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2
C/n (msn):426
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 4131 | Grumman S-2F Tracker | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20509
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20509Submit Correction
View count: 232
The JMSDF received 50 S2F-1 from US stocks in 1957, operating the last until 1984. It was known as 'Aotaka' (Blue Hawk) in Japanese service
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 4131 | Grumman S-2F Tracker | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20509
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20509Submit Correction
View count: 232
The JMSDF received 50 S2F-1 from US stocks in 1957, operating the last until 1984. It was known as 'Aotaka' (Blue Hawk) in Japanese service
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 9076 | Shin Meiwa US-1A | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20064
Registration / Serial:9076
Aircraft Original Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2006
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20064Submit Correction
View count: 299
A total of 20 US-1 and US-1A rescue amphibians were gradually delivered to the JMSDF over some 30 years from 1975 to 2005; just two (9089 & 9090) remain in service. This example is one of two preserved and was delivered as a US-1 in 1981 and following conversion to US-1A standard in 1986, continued in service until 11.93
Registration / Serial:9076
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2006
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 9076 | Shin Meiwa US-1A | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #20064
Registration / Serial:9076
Aircraft Original Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2006
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20064Submit Correction
View count: 299
A total of 20 US-1 and US-1A rescue amphibians were gradually delivered to the JMSDF over some 30 years from 1975 to 2005; just two (9089 & 9090) remain in service. This example is one of two preserved and was delivered as a US-1 in 1981 and following conversion to US-1A standard in 1986, continued in service until 11.93
Registration / Serial:9076
Aircraft Version:Shin Meiwa US-1A
C/n (msn):2006
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:27 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact