Dramatic picture of a Japanese Dive Bomber Shot Down at Truk (1 Viewer)

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Since there is a number 71 on the tail wing, the airframe is thought belonged to IJN carrier Zuiho.
Zuiho had 6 B5Ns and their main mission was reconnaissance being equipped with various cameras.
A local reseacher says the photo might have been taken by another B5N to be kept privately in the post war.

Just my guess :)
 
Old thread, but if one looks at each wing they seem to be different colors.

Did the a/c have separate wings and the right wing is a replacement?

This might explain the missing Hinomaru.
 

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