Ki-43 unit identification

• Aug 25, 2020

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windhund116

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Anyone know the unit (Sentai?) which used this symbol, on the rudder? From Koku-Fan Ilustrated No 80.

Thanks!

 

• Aug 25, 2020

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Shinpachi

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It's a kamikaze unit, the 18th Shinbutai (第１８振武隊), located in Chiran Airfield.

 

• Aug 25, 2020

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vikingBerserker

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Your knowledge amazes me, great info!

 

• Aug 25, 2020

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windhund116

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Shinpachi said:

It's a kamikaze unit, the 18th Shinbutai (第１８振武隊), located in Chiran Airfield.

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Do you know of any good history book on these Shinbutai units? In English, please.

Thanks!

 

• Aug 26, 2020

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fubar57

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Great stuff as usual Shinpachi