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MARKING OPTION F

built by Paolo Portuesi

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Kōkūtai 802, Emidj Island, Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands, October 1943

This late production aircraft was finished in

a factory applied dark green paint. After relocation

to the Marshall Islands area in March 1943, Kōkūtai

802 under the command of Lt.(jg) Yamazaki was

primarily engaged in anti-submarine patrols and

the pursuit of four-engine bombers. Long-range

reconnaissance was carried out by another part

of this unit, which was armed with H8K Emily

flying boats. In September 1943, the designation

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of its aircraft was changed to Y4 in connection

with the transition to the subordination of the

22nd Kōkū Sentai (Air Flotilla). The identification

markings on the tail surfaces of Rufe seaplanes

changed from red to white during service in

the Marshall Islands. In October, fighter unit of

Kōkūtai 802 was integrated into Kōkūtai 902, and

in November, the fighter unit clashed with US

Navy aircraft during a raid on Truk.

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