One of a Kind. by debbielove
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Hi there,
Now, I checked this and you are looking at the only known example of a Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah'..
Has to be said about the only Japanese aircraft that was effective from start to fish of the war.. The Germans even tried to gain a licence..
Developed pre-war it like the mosquito turned out to be far faster the fastest fighter in service and remained so until 1945.. Only towards the end of the war did it become vulnerable to fast climbing fighters.. They still managed to photograph the bomber bases in the Pacific..
This is the final mark (III), with a streamlined nose..
Built in 1943, entered service with No 81 Sentai, No 3 Chutai, Imperial Japanese Air Force. Captured in Malaya.
Taken at RAF Cosford Museum.. This is not the only Japanese aircraft here. I shall be returned to here in April, also The Vulcan Experience (XH558's home), and Yorkshire Air Museum, plus Fly Navy returns to Shuttleworth (lost last photos!).
Rob
Comments (7)
very impressive aircraft
Beautiful photo. The ONLY Dinah in the world? Serious? With those characteristics I would have expected more to be interested in having it. And thanks for the education! Did I wish you a Happy New Year? If not, I now already have done so! Keep up the good work! :-)
Great shot. Too many Japanese planes were trashed after the war including some that were taken for testing by the Allies. I'm glad somebody saved one of these fine aircraft. I was just reading about how Buffaloes and Hurricanes in Malaya and Singapore could never catch one of these speedy birds. Oh, and Happy New Year Rob!
Yep they were a great recon aircraft.
wonderful
lots of history there. great capture
No match for a Phantom II. (I had to get that in about the "Greatest.") Would I discount that to a F-86D armed only with 2.75 inch unguided rockets? Why not?