A pair of Douglas DC-3s parked at Fukuoka Airport. The example in the background is J-BDOI "Sakura" (Cherry) the first DC-3 for DNKKK, and was Douglas built, it was first flown at Haneda airport 1.10.38. A batch of nine Nakajima built examples were registered J-BHOR to J-BHOZ.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

In the register additions several examples of the Kawanishi H6K2-L flying boat converted for civil use may be found. In Japanese Naval service this was the Type 97 Transport Flying Boat, known by the Allied code-name Mavis. This photo, released by the Japanese Navy, shows the military version, although the nose area has been modified by the wartime censor.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawanishi H6K - ЯпонияJapan - 1936

Mitsubishi MC-20 civil transport J-BGOO "Zaoh" of DNKKK - Dai Nippon Koku KK - Greater Japan Airways Co Ltd.

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

Classic view of an unidentified Mitsubishi MC20-1 flying near Mount Fuji.

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

Close-up view of the nose of an unidentified MC-20 with the Nakajima Ha-5 14-cyl 2-row radial engines prominent. In the background is a Lockheed 14, probably also a DNKKK machine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Super Electra 14 - СШАUSA - 1937Mitsubishi Ki.57/L4M - ЯпонияJapan - 1940

A rather dark view of Maeda Type 5 single-seat soaring sailplane J-BFYH named "Tamaya go" after its sponsor. The 12.24 metre span wing is a Gottingen 580 section with large ailerons and two parallel bracing struts. Length is 6.32 metres, wing area 16.4 sq metres, aspect ratio 9.2:1, empty weight 130 kg and loaded weight 210 kg. In size and performance it was another type not unlike the contemporary Grunau Baby.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Maeda Type 5 - ЯпонияJapan - 1935