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Re: Japanese aircraft at Kuching 1945
Hi,
If the identification of the a/c was correct, then they may have been of the 87th Sentai, which was based at Singapore by 8/45. The Japanese were
attempting-often successfully-to maintain serviceable airfields in forward areas, such as Kuching, and staging their a/c at such airfields for small attacks, usually by night.
The fighters strafed at Kuching 8/8/45 may also have been Ki-43 'Oscars'.
Hope this helps.
Bruce
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