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Registration / Serial: | TJ-62 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Yokosuka K5Y |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Yokosuka K5Y |
Aircraft Version: | Yokosuka K5Y1 |
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Operator Titles: | Indonesia - Air Force |
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City / Area: | Jakarta / Museum Satria Mandala [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Country: | Indonesia |
Collection: | Museum Satria Mandala |
Photo Date: | 26 September 2005 |
Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
Photo ID: | 52785 |
Photo Comment |
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A rare K5Y 'Willow', one of a number of leftover Japanese aircraft used by the fledgling Indonesian air force. The Indonesians called the type Cureng, or Tjoereng in a Dutch-influenced spelling, hence the serial. Apparently it's a word of Japanese origin meaning 'intermediate trainer'. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 March 2018, and has since been viewed 1558 times. |