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Statue commemorating those who died while performing special attacks, on the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, 7 Sep 2009

Caption     Statue commemorating those who died while performing special attacks, on the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, 7 Sep 2009 ww2dbase
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Photos on Same Day 7 Sep 2009
Photos at Same Place Tokyo, Japan
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
30 Sep 2009 06:11:30 PM

Writing on the pedestal: "Statue of the Brave Special Attacker"

Writing on the base of statue: "Heroic Wind"

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