Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah'

London, Hangar Five Aircraft & Exhibits

This Ki-46 was captured by the British in Malaya at the end of the War. It was assessed by the Allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit, South East Asia (ATAIU SEA), before coming to the UK as a museum object.

The Ki-46 was designed as a fast and high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. In the early stages of the Pacific War, it was difficult for allied fighters to intercept. Ki-46s provided the Japanese with vital intelligence before the opening of the Malayan campaign, in which British forces suffered a devastating defeat.

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Object number	1989/0307/A
Maker name	Mitsubishi
Production date	1943-1945 {cg}
Date in use	1943-1946
Associated with	Japanese Army Air Force 47 Maintenance Unit (RAF) 15 Maintenance Unit (RAF) Air Historical Branch (MOD)
Associated places	RAF Seletar Portsmouth RAF Sealand RAF Stanmore Park RAF Wroughton RAF Finningley RAF Fulbeck RAF Biggin Hill RAF Henlow RAF St. Athan RAF Cosford

A view of the Museum's Ki-46 from above. A twin engine aircraft with green finish and Japanese roundels., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

port side view of a twin engine monoplane in green paint finish, (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

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Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah'

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