World War II
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Japanese Airpower in Saipan
Before D-Day
Some of these images are from Japanese 35mm undeveloped
film found at Aslito airfield on D-Day+6 (June 21, 1944) by Jack Flannagan,
318th Fighter Group, 7th AAF.
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Irving Night Fighter.
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Jake Aichi E13A1.
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Japanese Aircraft on Flight Line at Saipan.
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Japanese DC-2 or DC-3.
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Judy Dive Bomber.
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Captured Japanese Zero's.
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Wrecked Japanese 4-engine bomber, immediately after capture of
the airfield by American forces. Appears to be Kawanishi H8K Type
2 Flying Boat, "Emily" Maritime Patrol Bomber.
Source: Kaga San.
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