Bristol Blenheim vs Ki-43 Hayabusa

[@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935]

In May 42 the Ki-43-I was only able to reach a maximum speed of 308 mph. Catching the Blenheim was even more remarkable with the less powerful fighters. The faster Ki-43-II only entered service in December 1942.

[@sigeberhtmercia767]

Awesome. For those interested the short video clip at 1:45 showed the short nosed Blenheim Mk. 1. That said, it was great to see that footage and thanks for showing it.
Did the gunner ever get a medal? If my memory serves me right, shooting down an ace qualifies you as an ace.

[@tanoovicharangsan6494]

Sgt McLuckie himself might not have known whom he shot down. The story told here is the result of post-WW II research.

[@TheOldTeddy]

Nice.