Nakajima Collection

F4U Corsair aircraft and Japanese Nakajima fighter planes in aerial combat
American Vought F4U Corsair aircraft and Japanese Nakajima fighter planes engaged in aerial combat over the Pacific during World War II

Wintery city skyline in Sapporo, Japan over looking Nakajima Park at dawn

Nagasaki, Japan at Megane "Spectacles" Bridge

Megane "Spectacles" Bridge in Nagasaki, Japan at dusk

Nakajima C6N Saiun (Iridescent Cloud) (Allied codename Jill), carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in World War II At Freeman Field Arizona

North American SNJ-4 Texan N7062C - BII-310
North American SNJ-4 Texan N7062C / BII-310 (msn 88-13171), a Nakajima B5N Kate replica of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October. Date: 1992

North American SNJ-5 Texan N3725G - AII-356
North American SNJ-5 Texan N3725G / AII-356 (msn 88-16686), a Nakajima B5N Kate replica of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October. Date: 1992

North American SNJ-5 Texan N3242G - AI-313
North American SNJ-5 Texan N3242G / AI-313 (msn 88-15757), a Nakajima B5N Kate replica of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October. Date: 1992

Tsuneyuki Nakajima Japan Open Golf Championship Muirfield Golf Course, Gullan, Scotland 18 July 2002 Date: 18 July 2002

Tommy Nakajima Japan, 19 July 1994 Date: 19 July 1994

Tommy Nakajima - Japanese golfer Date: 1970s - 1980s

Mitsubishi A6M7 Reisen (msn 23186, allied reporting name Zeke), on display at Willow Grove Naval Air Station ca1957. This Mitsubishi A6M7 was built by Nakajima Hikoki as their 43rd Model 62 aircraft

Mitsubishi 2MR1 Tobi reconnaissance biplane. Designed and built for an Imperial Japanese Army Air Service competition for a reconnaissance aircraft

Nakajima A6M2-N Navy Type 2 Model 11 Rufe -essentially the Mitsubishi A6M modified to take floats Operational from 1942

Nakajima Ki-44 Army Type 2 Tojo -among the first of the Japanese fighters to forsake agility for speed and punch Entered service with Army in December 1941

Nakajima G8N1 Renzan Rita -Too late to enter combat, this Japanese Navy heavy bomber first flew in October 1944

Nakajima Ki-49 Type 100 Helen -first flown in August 1939, this Japanese Army heavy bomber proved vulnerable when attacked

Nakajima Ki-34 AT-2 Thora -initially flown as a light airliner, the type saw wartime use with both the Japanese Amy and Navy

Nakajima Ki-27 Army Type 97 Nate -entering service with the Japanese Army in 1937, the fighter was still in use early in 1942

Nakajima C6N-Saiun Myrt -capable of reaching nearly 380mph, this carrier-going reconnaisssance type was difficult to catch

Nakajima, Nikko, Japan, circa 1880s - Washing clothes in a river. Date: circa 1880s

A stream and houses at Nakajima, Nagasaki, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Nakajima Ki-84-1a Frank -first flown in March 1943, the type entered service at the end of 1944 One of the best Japanese fighters

Nakajima Ki-43 Army Type 1 Oscar -first flown in January 1939, the fighter was very agile but vulknerable to combat damage Over 5, 900 built

Nakajima Ki-4 Army Type 94 -this reconnaissance, later trainer was withdrawn by 1943

Nakajima B5N Kate -the Japanese Navys standard carrier-going topedo bomber for most of the war

Mitsubishi B5M1 Navy Type 97 Mabel -proved inferior to the Nakajima B5N Kate, only 125 built

B-29 Superfortress planes under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes
American B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes during World War II

American F4U Corsair aircraft attacking Japanese Nakajima torpedo bombers
American Vought F4U Corsair aircraft attacking Japanese Nakajima torpedo bombers over the Pacific Ocean during World War II

Japanese commander, Major General Fukushima, standing with a British commander and other officers
CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. Japanese commander, Major General Fukushima, standing with a British commander and other officers, as the allied troops attack the walled city of Tianjin, China

The Japanese cavalry advancing through fields toward a walled city in China
CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Japanese cavalry advancing through fields toward a walled city in China. Color lithograph by Ishimatsu Nakajima, 1900

The actor Nakajima Mihoemon. Print shows the actor Nakajima Mihoemon, half-length portrait framed by a fan, in the role of a rogue samurai. Date 1770

The actors Ichikawa Raizo in the role of Umeomaru and Nakajima Mihoeimon in the role of Shihei. Date between 1761 and 1772

The actor Nakajima Kanzaemon

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"Nakajima: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" From the Nakajima A6M2-N Navy Type 2 Model 11 Rufe, an essential aircraft in naval operations, to the Nakajima Ki-44 Army Type 2 Tojo, among the first of its kind, it has left an indelible mark on aviation history. The Nakajima G8N1 Renzan Rita may have been too late to enter combat, but it showcased the company's commitment to innovation. Meanwhile, North American SNJ-4 Texan N7062C - BII-310 and North American SNJ-5 Texan N3725G - AII-356 exemplify the versatility and reliability of Nakajima's designs. These aircraft were trusted training platforms for countless pilots. Speaking of training planes, North American SNJ-5 Texan N3242G - AI-313 played a crucial role in honing pilot skills. Its presence in flight schools ensured that aspiring aviators received top-notch instruction. Moving beyond military aircraft, we encounter gems like the Nakajima Ki-49 Type 100 Helen. This remarkable plane took its maiden flight in August and became a symbol of Japanese engineering prowess. Not limited to combat planes alone, it also ventured into civilian aviation with models such as the Nakajima Ki-34 AT-2 Thora. Initially flown as a light transport aircraft, it demonstrated Nakajima's ability to adapt their expertise across various sectors. The legendary performance of the Nakajima Ki-27 Army Type 97 Nate cannot be overlooked either. Entering service with great fanfare, this nimble fighter proved its mettle during intense aerial battles. And let us not forget about individuals who contributed greatly to this legacy—Tsuneyuki and Tommy Nakajima—the names behind these incredible machines. Their dedication and ingenuity continue to inspire aviation enthusiasts worldwide.