Ki-61
by Ron Cole
| This is the so-called "Weeks" aircraft that
I photographed in 1991. To put the controversy to rest about its
origins: This is the aircraft photographed in Charles Darby's "Pacific
Aircraft Wrecks . . ." in 1979, therin described as "Ki
61 Tony, 640." Other photos among this collection show remnants
of a thickly applied dark brown paint to the interior framework in
the cockpit area only, and bright white paint (over which is randomly
stamped "379") in the engine bay. This airframe is dearly
complete with the wings resting next to the fusulage. My understanding
is that when Andrew hit this airframe was damaged, but not destroyed
as were many of the other aircraft displayed in the same building. (Editors
note: These images were left fairly large when expanded in order to
allow maximum detail. It may take a while to download the full images,
but it will be worth it. ) Click on Images
to Expand them. |
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