| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | T2-300 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi J8M Shusui |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi J8M Shusui |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi J8M1 Shusui |
| C/n (msn): | 403 |
| Display Paint: | Japan - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ChinoMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KCNO IATA: CNO Local: CNO Other: - |
| Collection: | Planes of Fame Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2003 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 253275 |
| Photo Comment |
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Rocket-powered interceptor based on the Me-163. Intended to defend Japan against USAAF B-29 raids but development came too late and the two atom bomb raids ended the war in the Pacific first. This original aircraft is one of the seven test examples of the type to be completed during Spring 1945. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 June 2020, and has since been viewed 444 times. |