Please identify planes in photos of my grandfather

• Oct 18, 2014

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Hi,

I am looking to identify two planes in pictures I have from when my grandfather served in WWII. I have inserted them as they were originally and after slight editing.

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My grandfather, Bernard J Hurley, was a Corporal in the 895th Chemical Company of the U.S. Army. He served with Air Corps in Texas, Missouri, Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, and Ie Shima (Ie Jima), Japan.

Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

Jill Hurley
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norge0209@icloud.com

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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The cross marking composed of four 7s was used by the Imperial Japanese Army's 74th Sentai (flight squadron).
Airframe looks like a Ki-49 left in the Philippines in early 1945.

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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Well done Shinpachi!

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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I think the cockpit is also the Ki-49. Here is a color pic I found on the net..




Oh and welcome Norge! Where in Jersey are you?

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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OK, now I'm REALLY impressed

 

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I don't think the cockpit is a Ki-49 Chris, different from this...



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• Oct 19, 2014

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Shinpachi said:

The cross marking composed of four 7s was used by the Imperial Japanese Army's 74th Sentai (flight squadron).
Airframe looks like a Ki-49 left in the Philippines in early 1945.

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Thank you SOO much! You are definitely right. He was in the Philippines and Japan.

Jill

 

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Thank you! That's right on! No wonder I couldn't find a picture! I'm so appreciative. I am from Burlington County, New Jersey. --Jill

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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Thank you. That cockpit picture does look different. What kind of aircraft is that one?

 

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Where in NJ are you?

 

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Thank you so much everyone! My father and I greatly appreciate the help!

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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Glad you could find help. Have a great wealth of knowledge here

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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I am in Gloucester County near Glassboro! Welcome to the Forum neighbor!

 

• Oct 19, 2014

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fubar57 said:

I don't think the cockpit is a Ki-49 Chris, different from this...


Geo

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norge0209 said:

Thank you. That cockpit picture does look different. What kind of aircraft is that one?

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If you look at Jill's photos I think you'll find the windscreen assembly dislodged fro the cockpit structure. It does have the same triangle window, no doubt in my mind it's a Helen (Ki-49).

 

• Oct 20, 2014

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You are welcome, norge0209.

Your handsome grandfather stands relying to the rear gunner's section

 

• Oct 21, 2014

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Shinpachi beat me to it!

Definitely a KI-49 to me, that 'cockpit' the rear gunner's position, as Shinpachi also said. (You can see the port tailplane in the background too)

 

• Oct 21, 2014

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Certainly makes sense now Evan, thanks.

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• Oct 21, 2014

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No worries Geo, the glasswork is extremely similar!

 

• Oct 21, 2014

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I stand corrected as well, well sought of...

 

• Oct 21, 2014

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