THE BAKA BOMB IDEA by me109glen
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Description
MXY-7 Ohka
Ohka Model 11 replica at the Yasukuni Shrine Y�«sh�«kan war museum.
Role Kamikaze aircraft
National origin Japan
Manufacturer Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal
First flight October 1944 (unpowered), November 1944 (powered).
Introduced 1945
Retired 1945
Primary user Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service
Produced 1944�1945
Number built 852
The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka, (櫻� (Shinjitai: ��) "cherry blossom" Hebon-shiki transcription ��ka, ) was a purpose-built, rocket powered human-guided anti-shipping kamikaze attack plane[1] employed by Japan towards the end of World War II. United States sailors gave the aircraft the nickname Baka[2] (Japanese for "fool" or "idiot")
Comments (8)
fireangel
Ingenious and crazy, and a sad waste of young Japanese men, few of whom made it to their targets once the US pilots and AA gunners knew what they were intent upon doing. I've seen few of these planes illustrated so it's nice to see someone bother, plus you've done the lighting really well.
neiwil
Watched a programme about the Kamikaze only the other night, this was featured.Despite the well documented facts I can't help a little admiration for the belief and commitment of these pilots. Great rendition, love the sense of speed you've imparted.Another great image Glen...
Osper
With that warhead a hit was anything but a fool! Nice job!
pakled
at least the German model came with a parachute...;) great pic
Crabbycabby
Great work and very interesting.
steelrazer
Killer lighting in this one. Makes a simple scene out of the ordinary!
ranman38
excellent scene as always
Briney
Lighting, slipstream and depth of focus is excellent, really captures the moment. What a "moment" though...