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Japanese aircraft at Kuching 1945
On the 8th of August 1945, four RAAF Kittyhawks from 82 Squadron (based at Labuan) destroyed 3 Japanese Tojo aircraft as they were about to take-off from Kuching airfield. I would like to know the identity of the Japanese unit. Thanks
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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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Re: Japanese aircraft at Kuching 1945
Thanks Bruce. Most appreciated. I'm doing the research for one of the RAAF pilots that flew the Kittyhawks to Kuching.
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