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No longer MIA..Japanese pilot & his aircraft found

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/243161/wwii-dogfight-plane-found

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By: Larry66 - 31st March 2025 at 11:31

Good news as no longer missing, it does make you wonder how many wrecks and loved ones are still out there to find and that 60+ years later they are still finding them.

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Yea I was thinking the same. Good stuff,here’s to future finds!

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By: piston power! - 31st March 2025 at 11:31

What has been done with the aircraft is it to be recovered?

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By: Arabella-Cox - 31st March 2025 at 11:31

Good news as no longer missing, it does make you wonder how many wrecks and loved ones are still out there to find and that 60+ years later they are still finding them.

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By: critter592 - 31st March 2025 at 11:31

One more home, and closure for another family.

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By: CeBro - 31st March 2025 at 11:31

Good news indeed.
No matter what nationality, these missing aircrew deserve
a proper burial.
Cees

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By: critter592 - 31st March 2025 at 11:26

Update:

Found a link to a detailed article, and a pic of the remains of the Ki-27.

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By: roadracer - 31st March 2025 at 11:23

Cheers Critter, thanks for the update !

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