Kawanishi H6K5

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Specifications (Navy Type 97 Flying Boat Model 23 – Kawanishi H6K5) Allied Codename: Mavis (Transport versions were given the Allied codename “Tillie”) Type: (H6K1, H6K2, H6K4 & H6K5) Nine Seat Long Range Reconnaissance Bomber. (H6K2-L, H6K3 & H6K4-L) Eight Seat Long Range Troop & VIP Transport with room for up to 18 passengers. Accommodation/Crew: (H6K5) Pilot, Co-pilot, Bombardier, Navigator, Radio…

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