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Re: Shootdown of JAAF Fiat BR 20 0ver Buka Nov 43?
Clint the BR20 had twin tails, Sally and Topsy had single; the Fiats were in 12th and 98th Sentais from 1938 with a total of 72. They were operating in Manchuria and China from Dec. 1938 to Feb. 1939; losses were so heavy the 60th had to replace them ( with Ki.21s).
The 12 resumed limited ops in June 1939 with 12 Fiats but was withdrawn a few weeks later. Replaced by Sallys as had the 98th been.
A few of the survivors were seen on Formosa in 1943 so it's possible at least one made it to N. Guinea but March's claim is very specific as to type and would he know about BR20s ?
Nick
Last edited by Buckeye30; 16th November 2021 at 15:29.
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