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Offline nrshida

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The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« on: September 14, 2010, 05:08:24 AM »
Here are some photographs of the final existent Ki-100, an I-Otsu version, which currently resides in the R.A.F. Museum in Hendon, near London in England.










Aircraft Constructors’ number 16336 was assembled at Kawasaki’s Kagamigahara factory & completed in the last week of June 1945.

The aircraft has been repainted several times. The engine was restored to ground running condition in 1986.

Really quite a profound experience to stand next to an aircraft like this. I'm afraid the photographs don't do it justice. Such a rare and fragile thing to survive 65 years.

The R.A.F. Museum is free by the way, I would recommend it to anyone who is visiting the area. The collection is large and well presented.

Hope it is interesting.

Respectfully, nrshida.



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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2010, 09:17:32 AM »
Quote from: nrshida on September 14, 2010, 05:08:24 AM
Here are some photographs of the final existent Ki-100, an I-Otsu version, which currently resides in the R.A.F. Museum in Hendon, near London in England.

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Aircraft Constructors’ number 16336 was assembled at Kawasaki’s Kagamigahara factory & completed in the last week of June 1945.

The aircraft has been repainted several times. The engine was restored to ground running condition in 1986.

Really quite a profound experience to stand next to an aircraft like this. I'm afraid the photographs don't do it justice. Such a rare and fragile thing to survive 65 years.

The R.A.F. Museum is free by the way, I would recommend it to anyone who is visiting the area. The collection is large and well presented.

Hope it is interesting.

Respectfully, nrshida.





Thank you very much , Sir  :salute
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2010, 09:21:42 AM »
I have a fondness for the Ki-61 and 100's.   Thanks for posting.    :rock
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2010, 11:15:48 AM »
MossieXVI in the back?
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2010, 11:35:38 AM »
You are very welcome.

I'm afraid I don't know the variant of Mosquito off the top of my head, but you could have a look on their website, they have a complete list of the exhibits:-

http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/

No doubt one of our resident experts could also tell from this picture:



Regards, nrshida.
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2010, 11:39:06 AM »
Nice find and sharing them. 
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2010, 12:39:48 AM »
That is just awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2010, 07:33:49 AM »
Great pics, thanks for posting them.




The Mossie is a B.35 I believe. The XVI did'nt have the little vertical grilles in the intakes.
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2010, 07:50:38 AM »
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2010, 08:36:14 AM »
Ki100 among many aircraft that should be included in the inventory of AH....including the Beaufighter.
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2010, 01:23:10 PM »
Very cool new pics, love seeing that they're taking real good care of her.
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2010, 02:28:42 PM »
Great pic's thanks  :aok
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2010, 02:55:08 PM »
I read somewhere that Japanese airmen argued which army planes is superior.  They unanimously voted for the Ki-100 over ki-84.

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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2010, 05:27:56 PM »
Quote from: Perrine on September 15, 2010, 02:55:08 PM
I read somewhere that Japanese airmen argued which army planes is superior.  They unanimously voted for the Ki-100 over ki-84.



If the vote was unanimous how could their be an argument?
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Re: The final Ki-100. Photographs.
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2010, 06:55:30 PM »
Quote from: dev1ant on September 15, 2010, 05:27:56 PM
If the vote was unanimous how could their be an argument?

i forgot to say that after the ki-84 pilots got their rear whooped by ki100s :o
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