| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | J-BEPB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ishikawajima R-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ishikawajima R-3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ishikawajima R-3 |
| C/n (msn): | 7 |
| Operator Titles: | Hosei University |
| Aircraft Name: | Seinen Nippon / Young Japan |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Feltham - London Air Park (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1931 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong Collection |
| Photo ID: | 509154 |
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The R-3 was a two-seat trainer designed by Shiro Yoshihara. J-BEPB was flown from Tokyo to London via Siberia and then to Rome by Hosei University students Moritaka Kurimura and Ryotaro Kumakawa. Markings include NGKR - Nihon Gakusei Koku Renmei (Japanese Student Flying Society) and 第十義勇 or 'No 10 Volunteer Army'. Photo from: Dan Shumaker collection This photo was added on 20 October 2022, and has since been viewed 681 times. |