| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tachikawa Ki-36/Ki-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tachikawa Ki-36/Ki-55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tachikawa Ki-55 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Bangkok - Don Mueang InternationalMap |
| Country: | Thailand |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VTBD IATA: DMK Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Royal Thai Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 June 2012 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 357988 |
| Photo Comment |
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Rare survivor on display at the Royal Thai Air Force Museum. The "Ida" served as a close support aircraft for the Imperial Japanese Army. After the Thais surrendered to the Japanese in Dec. 1941, the RTAF became a co-belligerent force against the Allies in Jan. 1942 and employed several types of Japanese aircraft, including Ki-43 "Oscars". After the Japanese surrender in 1945, the aircraft they left behind were easily used by the RTAF, including this Ida as a liaison and advanced trainer aircraft. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 May 2021, and has since been viewed 517 times. |