Mitsubishi Ki21 "Sally" Early
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The Mitsubishi Ki-21 "Sally" Early models (Ki-21-Ia and Ib) were heavily used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force, beginning in the Second Sino-Japanese War (starting around 1938) and the Nomonhan Incident against Soviet forces in 1939. They were later deployed during the initial stages of the Pacific War in 1941-1942 across Malaya, the Philippines, Burma, and the Dutch East Indies.
Key locations and operations for the Early "Sally" included:
- China (1938-1940): Used for long-range, unescorted, and tactical bombing missions.
- Manchuria/Mongolia (1939): Active in the Nomonhan Incident.
- Malaya and Siam (1941): Used by the 12th, 60th, and 98th Sentais to attack RAF/RAAF facilities.
- Philippines (1941): Involved in the initial invasion strikes.
Early models (Ki-21-Ia) featured a distinct, early-style rear greenhouse turret, whereas later variants featured more robust defensive armaments.
