T-6G Serials in Japanese JASDF Service

but, are the N**** numbers US civil serials?

An obscure topic, be interesting to follow this thread to see what further information is known on the topic.

Hi, yes I started this thread to gather info / data on a Tora! feature I am developing for a magazine.

50 years this year since the film was released.

I have discovered during research that N-numbers were assigned to the T-6s in Japan that were used for filming of the Japanese scenes – these are N6520 thru N6539 (some noted in above reply), assigned Dec68 thru Jun69, this lines up with the filming in Japan. The numbers were published in the FAA civil register for Jan 1969 as reserved by the USAF MAA Group?, whoever they are? There were 5 Kate conversions and 3 Zero conversions with the remaining T-6s as standard except for a prop spinner and 3-bladed propeller. Most were T-6G variant rebuilds with, yes, FY 51 serials in the 17xxx grouping.

All JASDF / JMSDF T-6s were retired in 1968 just in time to be used in the movie.

The JASDF serials appear to start at their 52- mark but I cannot line these up to the USAF ones which is what I am ultimately keen to find out.

I’m keen to line up these 8 JSADF serials to the original USAF FY 51 serials:

52-0028, 52-0030, 52-0035, 52-0058, 52-0117, 52-0137, 72-0158, 72-0175

Initially confused, however I think I’m right in working out that:

The 51- numbers are United States fiscal serials.

The 52- and 72- style number are Japanese Air Force serials

The 182- style numbers are manufacturer’s  construction numbers

but, are the N**** numbers US civil serials?

An obscure topic, be interesting to follow this thread to see what further information is known on the topic.

PS I’ve just edited this post (tiny diagonal pencil logo lower right of the post), many thanks Key for reintroducing this basic requirement.  See it is appreciated when features return.

Simon Beck 

 Here`s a start , there may be more , thanks to Plane Base and my own notes.

G-ANPK

JA-       T-6G Texan182-366     51-14679 N6529

JA-       T-6G Texan182-307     51-14620 N6524

JA-       T-6G Texan182-393      51-14706 N6520

52-0002T-6D Texan

52-0010 T-6F Texan  121-42395

52-0011 T-6G Texan  121-42401

52-0022 T-6A Texan 88-17041

52-0041 T-6G Texan 182-582

52-0071 T-6G Texan168-452

52-0074 T-6G Texan

52-0075 T-6G Texan

52-0076 T-6G Texan

52-0078 T-6G Texan  182-784

52-0080 T-6G Texan

52-0082 T-6G Texan

52-0083 T-6G Texan

52-0084 T-6G Texan

52-0098 T-6G Texan

52-0099 T-6G Texan

52-0100 T-6G Texan 182-805

52-0101 T-6G Texan

52-0118 T-6G Texan

52-0120 T-6G Texan

52-0128 T-6G Texan

52-0131  T-6G Texan

72-0131 T-6G Texan 182-4

72-0132 T-6G Texan

72-0134 T-6G Texan

72-0138 T-6G Texan

72-0142 T-6G Texan

72-0144 T-6G Texan

72-0146 T-6G Texan

72-0147 T-6G Texan

72-0176 T-6G Texan

72-0178 T-6G Texan 182-229

82-0178 T-6G Texan