N1K1-J Shiden fighters prepared for flight, circa late 1944, photo 1 of 2

Caption     N1K1-J Shiden fighters prepared for flight, circa late 1944, photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase
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N1K Kyofu / Shiden   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 700 x 407 pixels
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Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work originating in Japan is in the public domain. According to Article 23 of the 1899 Copyright Act of Japan and Article 2 of Supplemental Provisions of Copyright Act of 1970, a work is in the public domain if it was created or published before 1 Jan 1957.

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1. Commenter identity confirmed BILL says:
5 Mar 2009 11:37:45 AM

Aircraft could belong to any one of the following units: 201st, 341st, 343rd, and Genzan Kokutais. In operations the Shiden was an outstanding fighter, capable of meeting on equal terms the best Allied fighter aircraft. Warrant Officer Kinsuke Muto of the 343rd Kokutai who in February 1945, engaged single-handed (12) twelve US Navy Hellcats and shot down (4) four aircraft, and forcing the others to break off combat. A total of 1,435 Shidens and Shiden Kais were built. Code name (George) by the Allies. Operator: Imperial Japanese Navy.

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