Aircraft Photo of H-45 | Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa | Indonesia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #15407
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:H-45
Aircraft Original Type:Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa
Aircraft Generic Type:Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa
Aircraft Version:Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Indonesia - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Yogyakarta / Museum Dirgantara [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Indonesia
Collection:Museum Dirgantara Mandala
 
Photo Date:2 October 2005
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 15407
Photo Comment

A dozen Ki-43s, left behind by the Japanese army, were put to limited use by the Indonesians in their independence war against the Dutch. This aircraft was actually found later in New Guinea. It is carrying drop tanks. The cockpit canopy appears to be wrong.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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