| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 9085 |
| Military Code: | 71-85 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Shin Meiwa PS-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Shin Meiwa US-1A |
| C/n (msn): | 2015 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | 海上自衛隊 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | IwakuniMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJOI IATA: IWK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 2 December 2004 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 17051 |
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A majestic 71 Kokutai flying boat departing its home base for another mission over Japan's vast territorial waters. The aircraft's design history goes back to the mid-sixties and it remains unique in modern times as a four-engined amphibian in full service. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 November 2017, and has since been viewed 309 times. |