BERNHARD C.F. KLEIN COLLECTION
No. 6219. Kawasaki Ki-45-KAI-Hei Toryu
(Dragon Slayer) ("25") Imperial Japanese Army Air Force
"Nick"
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02/28/2007. Remarks by Bernhard Klein: "Photo shows the third or Model C version with two oblique mounted 20.mm cannon fitted behind cockpit not unlike the German 'Schrage Musik' system. The aircraft belongs to the 3rd Chutai (Squadron) of the 53rd Sentai (Group) based at Matsudo Airfield, Chiba Preference, north-west of Tokyo, 1944-1945. The 3rd/53rd is a Home Defence unit as indicated by the white background of the national markings." |
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Created February 28, 2007