This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:45 am
Outstanding pictures!!!
Thanks!
Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:06 pm
Wow, cool pics, specially loved the noseart !
Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:00 pm
Great photos
is there a story about the Betty bomber ??
Steve
Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 pm
The Betty is one of two that brought the Japanese surrender delegation to Ie Shima, where they boarded a U.S. C-54 to continue on to the negotiations with Allied high command. Macarthur specified that the Bettys use the call sign "Bataan" when entering Allied-controlled airspace. The planes were painted in the "surrender markings" specified by the Allies: overall white with green crosses. The Bettys were so worn out that one of them actually had to ditch on the way back to Japan.
SN
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