| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 91-1145 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss EC-46D Commando (CW-20B-2) |
| C/n (msn): | 399 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | IrumaMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJTJ IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 18 November 2018 |
| Photo by: | Dave Soderstrom |
| Photo ID: | 456930 |
| Photo Comment |
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This lovely old Curtis Commando C-46, was built in 1945 as 43-47328 for the United States Army Air Forces, she saw further service with the USAF, Chinese Air Force, & the Taiwanese Air Force before going to the Japanese Air Self Defence Force in 1960. It has been preserved in stunning condition at Iruma Air Base, Saitama Prefecture. This photo is copyright © Dave Soderstrom, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 April 2022, and has since been viewed 302 times. |