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Mitsubishi G4M-2 "BETTY" Late

Mitsubishi G4M-2 "BETTY" Late

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The Mitsubishi G4M2 "Betty" Type 1 bomber was used extensively in the Pacific Theater from 1943–1945, particularly in the Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, and during the defense of the Philippines and Okinawa. It served as a long-range bomber, torpedo plane, kamikaze carrier, and as the surrender transport in August 1945. 

 

Key details regarding the usage of the G4M-2 include:

  • Major Campaigns: The aircraft was used in late-war battles to combat Allied advances, with significant, but heavily countered, operations in the Marshall Islands (e.g., Kwajalein Atoll) in 1944.
  • Kamikaze Role: Late-model G4M2s were frequently used in special-attack (kamikaze) missions towards the end of the war.
  • Ohka Carrier: The G4M2e variant was specifically modified to carry the Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka suicide rocket plane.
  • Surrender Transport: In August 1945, specially painted white G4M2 bombers transported the Japanese delegation for the surrender negotiations to Ie Shima/Okinawa.
  • Operational Areas: While they saw action throughout the Pacific, key bases for the G4M2 included Rabaul and airfields in the Philippines. 
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