August 11, 1945 -- an excellent side-elevation view of the first prototype Kikka.
"The Kikka (Orange Blossom), though a bit smaller than the Messerschmitt Me 262, was clearly inspired by the German jet fighter. Its primary claim to fame is that it was the very first Japanese aircraft to take off under jet power, even if it did so only once. Aside from that, it was yet again a case of too little, too late, since only the one prototype actually flew, although a second one was just a few days short of readiness when Japan capitulated".
Ok, just one actually flew, but still I LOVE YOU, KIKKA!
