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Captured Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 Frank
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Found an interesting data.
IJN Sub-Lt. Nogiji Ikuta (1905-2002) shot down an enemy fighter Boeing 218 in China as a Japanese fighter pilot for the first time in history with his Type 3 carrier-based fighter in February, 1932.

From left: Ikuta, Kuroiwa and Takeo
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It is remarkable he survived the war having been in combat from the early days.
Minoru Genda, the commander of PH attack later, is said ousted him from the navy because of jealousy.
 
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Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi

Photos appear to be from Osaka & Yokota Army Air Base.

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