Very little is definitely known of this aircraft. It is believed thought by some crews that while over the target the aircraft received a flak hit, in the wing, and apparently punctured the Tokyo tanks as they saw gas streaming out. Other crews report that this aircraft in the target area was thought to be straggling and blew up as results of enemy aircraft attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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