Chuyo at Truk, Caroline Islands, May 1943; note sister ship Unyo on left

Caption     Chuyo at Truk, Caroline Islands, May 1943; note sister ship Unyo on left ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseMaritime History and Science Museum, Kure, Japan
More on...   
Chuyo   Main article  Photos  
Unyo   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 2,922 x 1,883 pixels
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you.



Did you enjoy this photograph or find this photograph helpful? If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $1 per month will go a long way! Thank you.

Share this photograph with your friends:

 Facebook
 Reddit
 Twitter

Stay updated with WW2DB:

 RSS Feeds

Visitor Submitted Comments

1. buy papers says:
20 Jul 2011 03:59:15 AM

You know I'm really fond of old technics and guns!
2. Anonymous says:
30 Nov 2012 09:57:10 AM

anyone seem to know what kind of aircraft those are on the deck? they look like two engined aircraft.
3. Cap says:
15 Jan 2013 10:24:39 PM

They are Nakajima B5Ns. The American code name for them was Kate. That would be the largest aircraft she could cary. She carried 21 A6M Zeros and 9 B5Ns.
4. Anonymous says:
5 Feb 2014 12:30:47 PM

I respectfully submit that these are NOT Nakajima B5N2 Kate torpedo planes. These are twin engine aircraft and the Kate is a single engine ship. It is possible that Chuyo is ferrying aircraft to or from the base.
5. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
5 Feb 2014 05:49:35 PM

To #4 Anonymous:
I respectfully concur that these are not B5Ns. The twin engines, the round bulbous nose, and the angle they sit on the deck leaves little doubt that these are Mitsubishi G3M “Nell” bombers. Since these were not carrier aircraft, I also agree that they were most likely being ferried aboard the carrier.
6. Anonymous says:
15 Jan 2017 09:44:23 PM

Aircraft parked on the deck are believed to the Navy twin engine night fighter "Gekko" (Allied codename "Irving").

All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB.

Posting Your Comments on this Topic

Your Name
Your Email
 Your email will not be published
Comment Type
Your Comments
 

Notes:

1. We hope that visitor conversations at WW2DB will be constructive and thought-provoking. Please refrain from using strong language. HTML tags are not allowed. Your IP address will be tracked even if you remain anonymous. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB.

2. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ.
Search WW2DB
News

Random Photograph

Commander of USAAF 78th Fighter Squadron Major James B. Tapp checking the fuses on his HVAR air-to-surface rockets mounted to his P-51D VLR Mustang ‘Margaret-V’ 44-73407 at South Field, Iwo Jima, spring 1945.


Current Site Statistics

Famous WW2 Quote
"With Germany arming at breakneck speed, England lost in a pacifist dream, France corrupt and torn by dissension, America remote and indifferent... do you not tremble for your children?"

Winston Churchill, 1935


Support Us

Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $1 a month will go a long way. Thank you!

Or, please support us by purchasing some WW2DB merchandise at TeeSpring, Thank you!