Ki-43 unit identification

[windhund116]

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

Thanks!

 

[Shinpachi]

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

 

[vikingBerserker]

Your knowledge amazes me, great info!

 

[windhund116]

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

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

Thanks!

 

[fubar57]

Great stuff as usual Shinpachi