![Captured G4M2a Model 24 Ko/Otsu, 1945-1946 [Colorized by WW2DB]](/images/ai/20230224/air_g4m_41.jpg)
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Caption | Captured G4M2a Model 24 Ko/Otsu, 1945-1946 [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase | ||||
Date | 1946 | ||||
Photographer | Unknown | ||||
Colorization Note | This photograph was originally a black and white photograph; the colorized version presented here was a derivative work by WW2DB. The colors used in this version were speculative, and could be significantly different from the real colors. Processed using Adobe Photoshop Image Processor, with default neural filter, selecting "None" as the profile. View the original black and white photograph at its own permanent page. | ||||
Colorized Date | 24 Feb 2023 | ||||
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Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation | ||||
Identification Code | 1996.488.161.015 | ||||
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Added By | C. Peter Chen | ||||
Photo Size | 1,876 x 1,285 pixels |
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Visitor Submitted Comments
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Bill says:
15 Nov 2011 01:27:49 PM
The G4M2 "Betty" was found at Clark Field in flyable condition however, the bomber under went maintenance work, for flight testing.
The Betty was encountered by US forces since 1941, this G4M2 was the first to be captured
Technical Air Intelligence removed armament
radio, radar and other equipment for testing and inspecton. The aircraft was stripped of camouflage paint, technicians studied the construction of the bomber.
Another Betty was tested by the British what happened to the aircraft after testing is unknown.

15 Nov 2011 01:27:49 PM
The G4M2 "Betty" was found at Clark Field in flyable condition however, the bomber under went maintenance work, for flight testing.
The Betty was encountered by US forces since 1941, this G4M2 was the first to be captured
Technical Air Intelligence removed armament
radio, radar and other equipment for testing and inspecton. The aircraft was stripped of camouflage paint, technicians studied the construction of the bomber.
Another Betty was tested by the British what happened to the aircraft after testing is unknown.
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