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carpenoctem1689

25th May 2005 22:50

J6m2 Raiden questions

Were there any aces piloting the J6m2 Raiden? An interceptor armed with four 20mm cannons, and used to intercept B-29 bombers over the home islands. I know these planes had some teething problems, but i would like to know if any one aircraft shot down five or more B-29's. thanks for your time.

Jim P.

26th May 2005 15:26

Re: J6m2 Raiden questions

Yes, there were IJNAF aces who the Raiden, Susumu Ishihara being one that I can remember offhand. However, whether or not he scored 5 vics in the Raiden or a single Raiden I don't know. Try and find the FAOW on the type, the latest version, not the older ones.

http://www.j-aircraft.com/

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