Sunday, March 4, 2012

The George at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force — a Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (紫電 "Violet Lightning")

The George at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force — a Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (紫電 "Violet Lightning"):

The George at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force — a Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (紫電 “Violet Lightning”)


Front left quarter view of the Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (紫電 "Violet Lightning") known to the Allies as "George" in the National Museum of the USAF — photo by Joseph May


The George was a fighter that had excellent visibility for its pilot — photo by Joseph May


Two of the four wing mounted 20mm cannon and wide stance but frail landing gear — photo by Joseph May


Country and unit markings of this Shiden — photo by Joseph May


A post about this aircraft in general was published recently, on 20 February 2012.


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