Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing in his Ryan NYP monoplane inspired record-breaking attempts by the Mainichi Shimbun in NYP-2 c/n 36 J-BACC, an exact duplicate of Lindbergh's plane. Pilot Fumio Habuto broke the Japanese distance and endurance records by a circular flight of 2000 km on 28.4.28.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis - СШАUSA - 1927

Dornier Komet III J-BADA of Asahi Shimbun, with their sunray flag and "Asahi" on the fuselage side, was one of several used as flying editorial offices and for photo delivery. The lack of a wing cutout and the vertical, smaller fin distinguish it from the later Merkur.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Komet - ГерманияGermany - 1921

J-BACL was a Karigane II, which differed from the Karigane I in being fitted with the more powerful Ha 26 engine. This 14-cyl 2-row radial had a smaller diameter than the Ha 8 9-cyl radial of the Karigane I and this improved the pilot's forward view.

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

J-BACS was a transport conversion of G3M1 bomber which was transferred to civil use with NKKK, seen here in 1944

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi L3Y - ЯпонияJapan - 1939

Named "Nippon", the specially converted Mitsubishi G3M2 bomber J-BACI (2) made Japan's first round-the-world goodwill flight from 28.8.39 to 20.10.39. It visited twenty countries in 194 flying hours, cruising at 290 km/hr (180 mph)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi L3Y - ЯпонияJapan - 1939

Messerschmitt Bf 108B J-BACC was purchased by the Yomiuri Shimbun in 1936 to transport photos of the Berlin Olympic Games to Tokyo. On the fin appeared the crossed flags of Japan and Germany.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.108 Taifun - ГерманияGermany - 1934

J-BADG (2) was one of the Tachikawa 95-1 (Ki 9) primary/advanced trainers used by civil flying schools. It was a standard military trainer throughout the war years and was code-named 'Spruce' by the Allies.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tachikawa Ki.9/Ki.17 - ЯпонияJapan - 1935

J-BAEP was the prototype General Aviation Clark GA-43 modified to retractable undercarriage standard. It was operated by Manchurian Airlines as M-701, but on the approach to Haneda it landed short, hit a wall and the rear fuselage and tail were broken off.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Aviation GA-43 - СШАUSA - 1932

The Mitsubishi Type 90 crew trainers found practical use as general purpose aircraft and were used as such right up to the Japanese surrender. J-BAEI was one of a number in civil use.

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

The Mitsubishi MS-1 cabin transport, represented here by J-BABG (2), had a similar structure to the Ki 7 crew trainer, both being developments of the Type 90.

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

MS-1 J-BABG (2) was readily convertible to a floatplane and was used as such on the coastal route between Tokyo and Shimoda.

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

The Kawanishi K-6 J-BAEE was converted from J-TEOS by replacing the passenger seats and removing the cockpit enclosure and the wingtip floats.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawanishi K-6 - ЯпонияJapan - 1923

Aiba Tsubame 6 (Swallow) J-BABC (2) was employed by the Tokyo Air Service for pleasure flights and had a makeshift enclosure for three passengers

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tokyo Koku Aiba-Tsubame - ЯпонияJapan - 1936

J-BABE, an Aiba Tsubame 7, was similar to the Aiba Tsubame 6 but had a full passenger cabin conversion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tokyo Koku Aiba-Tsubame - ЯпонияJapan - 1936

Designed as a bomber, the Nakajima Ki 19 fourth prototype was converted to the N-19 with a passenger cabin for the Domei Press Company as J-BACN.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nakajima Ki.19 - ЯпонияJapan - 1937