Regular Unscheduled Plane Photo Quiz

[seacue]

Here is another one to test your knowledge.

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[Tiger_mate]

Looks like a member of the Vultee family to me. (V11?)

[CoodaShooda]

The tail and greenhouse look more japanesey?

[JDK]

Definitely Japanese. 1/ the 'look' 2/ the numbers on the tail are Japanese style.

Haven't the faintest though! Torpedo bomber I'd guess.

Cheers

James K

[gruntie]

Yokosuka D4Y Suisei, "Judy"?

[Tiger_mate]

I also initially though Japanese, especially as the `roundel` has been erased, but the engine looked like a Vultee.

D4Y3 Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (Comet)

Allied Code Name: "Judy"

Not a standard engine, but I am pretty certain that it is a Judy.

Well done gruntie

[seacue]

My reference specifically says this picture is NOT of a D4Y.

Try some more.

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[gruntie]

OK. Now I actually know bu99er all about Japanese aircraft, but I have a handy reference book that does............is that cheating?

Aichi B7A Ryesei "Grace" - maybe.

[seacue]

I know next-to-nothing about these aircraft - but I'm asking the questions, not trying to answer them.

Yes, the plane in question is claimed to be an Aichi B7A Ryusei "Grace". A carrier-based plane - but Japan had lost all its carriers by the time the plane was really operational.

Thank you for playing,
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[Tiger_mate]

Just found a webpage that agree`s its a Grace. They didnt have much imagination in designing new types did they.