Picture of the Day - Miscellaneous (3 Viewers)

[Viking1066]

Ki-4s Type 92 reconnaissance plane the net

 

[Viking1066]

Kyushu the net

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots!

 

[Viking1066]

A6M2s of the 3rd Kokutai at Timor November 1942 the net

 

[Viking1066]

Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryū (屠龍, Dragonslayer) "White 65" of the 53 Sentai, 3rd Chutai the net

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryū (屠龍, Dragonslayer) "White 65" of the 53 Sentai, 3rd Chutai the net
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Very nice in colour

 

[Viking1066]

Very nice in colour

Original provided by Japanese press who were enamored with these particular units.

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

Original provided by Japanese press who were enamored with these particular units.

Understandably. Aesthetically appealing, with an important mission defending the country.

 

[Viking1066]

A6M2s launching from IJN Zuikaku with the Shokaku in the background 1943 the net

 

[Viking1066]

Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu the net

 

[Viking1066]

A6M2s from carrier IJN ZUIKAKU are seen at Rabaul during 1943 while helping to cover the withdraw of Japanese troops from Guadalcanal the net

 

[Viking1066]

In order to increase the ceiling of the fighters, several weight-saving measures were employed. First, all armament and ammunition was removed and the openings faired over. Radio equipment was also removed the net

 

[SaparotRob]

In order to increase the ceiling of the fighters, several weight-saving measures were employed. First, all armament and ammunition was removed and the openings faired over. Radio equipment was also removed the net
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So what was it supposed to do?

 

[special ed]

If no armament or ammo, then it's a kamakazi
Can't be a recon with no camera or radio.

 

[Wurger]

If no armament or ammo, then it's a kamakazi
Can't be a recon with no camera or radio.

From the diary of a kamikaze pilot
Day one: test flight ...

 

[Viking1066]

Exactly.

 

[Viking1066]

Mitsubishi 1MT (2) the net

 

[Viking1066]

Number 25 in the mottled or veined scheme. The yellow 53rd Sentai unit insignia indicates the 3rd Chutai. Visible are the pair of 20mm "Schräge Musik" cannon behind the cockpit the net

 

[Viking1066]

Aichi D1A2s unknown location the net

 

[Viking1066]

Toyoda GB starter truck. This was a Hucks-type configuration, the boom was driven off the truck's engine the net