J-AARA was the Mitsubishi Hato air survey monoplane. The parasol wing provided a good downwards view for survey purposes for which it was specifically designed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi 2MR8 Hato / Type 92 Reconnaissance Aircraft - ЯпонияJapan - 1930

Dornier J Wal J-BAAE was shipped to Japan and assembled by Kawasaki. It was a twin of J-COGI and, apart from the replacement of the RR Eagle engines by BMW VI, it was similar to early passenger Wals with pilot's cockpit to the rear of the 6-seat cabin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.J Wal - ГерманияGermany - 1922

J-BAAL "Asakaze" was identical to record-breaker J-BAAI "Kamikaze" and was also used by Asahi Shimbun for long-distance flights.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi Ki.15/C5M/Karigane - ЯпонияJapan - 1936

A Tachikawa Ki-55 'Ida' trainer with spats removed at a civil training school for Army pilots. The unconfirmed civil registration was given as J-AITO

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tachikawa Ki.36/Ki.55 - ЯпонияJapan - 1938

The Mitsubishi MC-20 (Ki 57) was first produced in 1940. Final production totalled 1407, the majority as military transports known to Allied forces as Topsy. It was reported to be used by Greater Japan Airlines/DNKKK. J-BAAP was an early MC-20-1 of Asahi Shimbun.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi Ki.57/L4M - ЯпонияJapan - 1940

Mitsubishi Ohtori J-BAAE was produced for Asahi Shimbun by conversion of a Ki 2-II (Type 93-2) bomber for long-distance flights. The pointed nose replaced the hand-operated gun turret and a glasshouse replaced the pilot's cockpit cover and dorsal gun position. With retractable undercarriage it cruised at 240 km/hr (150 mph).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi Ki.1 / Ki.2 / Otori - ЯпонияJapan - 1933

J-BAAC, the second prototype Nakajima NAF-2 two-seat fighter converted to communications aircraft AF-2 for Asahi Shimbun. It had 'I' interplane struts and increased fin area

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nakajima NAF-2 - ЯпонияJapan - 1934

J-BAAD, the first prototype Nakajima NAF-2, was also converted to AF-2 for Asahi Shimbun communications. In comparison with J-BAAC it had 'N' interplane struts and the old 'Corsair style' tail unit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nakajima NAF-2 - ЯпонияJapan - 1934

The Seversky 2PA-B3 two seater was unsuccessful as the A8V1 fighter and was relegated to reconnaissance work. J-BAAN was sold to Asahi Shimbun and used for newspaper company communications.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Seversky SEV-2PA / AT-12 - СШАUSA - 1937

J-ANES was one of two Douglas DF-151 passenger flying boats shipped to Japan in 1936, both of which suffered fatal accidents in 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DF - СШАUSA - 1936

The Hanriot HD-32 trainer J-KOKU, Imported by Mitsubishi, had the 80-110 hp Anzani engine which was unusual in being an 8-cylinder 2-row radial.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hanriot HD.14 / HD.17 / HD.32 / HD.41 - ФранцияFrance - 1920

The sole K-7B J-COTU later had its landplane undercarriage replaced by twin floats. An advanced feature was the plain flaps which occupied the whole of the upper wing trailing edge between the ailerons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawanishi K-7 - ЯпонияJapan - 1924

J-AFTB was the second prototype Mitsubishi Ki 7 experimental crew trainer released for civil use. It was developed from the Navy Type 90 crew trainer as was the Mitsubishi MS-1 J-BABG.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi K3M - ЯпонияJapan - 1930

The Kawanishi K-3B with Benz engine, seen running up against the chocks. This conversion of the Maybach engined K-3 was used as a company trainer by Kawanishi and is believed to be J-CUEB.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawanishi K-1 / K-3 - ЯпонияJapan - 1921