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Nakajima C6N Saiun
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, in a post-war exhibition, with spurious markings. Date: circa 1946
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1946 Allied Arizona Cloud Codename Freeman Iridescent Jill Markings Nakajima Post War Reconnaissance Spurious
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the rich history of aviation with our unique selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This card features a captivating image of the Nakajima C6N Saiun, also known as the Iridescent Cloud or Allied codename Jill. Used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during World War II, this carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft is a fascinating piece of aviation history. Impress your loved ones with this one-of-a-kind card from the Mary Evans Picture Library, available exclusively through Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Post-War Encounter: The Nakajima C6N Saiun (Iridescent Cloud) at Freeman Field, Arizona (1946)" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the intriguing sight of a Nakajima C6N Saiun, an Iridescent Cloud, parked at Freeman Field in Arizona during a post-World War II exhibition. The Allied codename for this Japanese carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft was "Jill." The image, dated circa 1946, presents a unique juxtaposition of the remnants of war and the dawn of peace. The Nakajima C6N Saiun was a technologically advanced aircraft for its time, designed to provide long-range reconnaissance for the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. Its distinctive features, such as the large radial engine and the elegant lines of its wings, are clearly visible in this image. However, what sets this particular aircraft apart is the presence of spurious markings. The markings on the fuselage and wings of the aircraft appear to be haphazardly applied, suggesting that they may not be authentic. It is unclear whether these markings were added as a form of camouflage during the war or as a post-war curiosity. The reason for their presence remains a mystery, adding an air of intrigue to this historical photograph. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of the post-war period, when former adversaries came together to exchange knowledge and technology. The Nakajima C6N Saiun, once a symbol of Japanese military might, now stood as a testament to the power of curiosity and the enduring allure of aviation. This photograph invites us to ponder the past and consider the role that such aircraft continue to play in shaping our world.
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