3D Movie IJN A/C Amagi

[Shinpachi]

Good question Wayne!

As far as I checked about Katsuragi here, it was said camouflaged perfectly with imitation houses and even roads(!) on the deck. I do not know how it was on unseen part of the island of the film but the my circled structure seems ......doesn't it?

[Wayne Little]

Originally Posted by Shinpachi

it was said camouflaged perfectly with imitation houses and even roads(!) on the deck. I do not know how it was on unseen part of the island of the film but the my circled structure seems ......doesn't it?

Katsuragi and Amagi at one stage were both camouflaged with trees, buildings and roads.
The area you have circled, I think it is a building structure of some kind.
Katsuragi is off to the right at the other end of Mitsuko-jima.
I will scan a couple of images for you to see their relative positions.

[Shinpachi]

Much impressed with your very detailed knowledge about IJN vessels. I myself have only found a shot of picture of Katsuragi with big crack on the deck. ttp://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/200709/29/83/d0002883_1252867.jpg

OK I will wait for your further information.
I don't dislike this kind of research either
Thank you.

[Wayne Little]

Good shot! you can still see some of the camo pattern on the flight deck.

I'm sure I have this shot...somewhere, will check later when I get home from work.

[Shinpachi]

Australian Prime Minister Mr.Rudd is now in Japan!
Welcome to Hiroshima, Kyoto and Osaka(my town)?

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Local TV News: Mr Rudd and his wife Thérèse in Hiroshima
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[Wayne Little]

Didn't get on the net last night, sorry...

here is the overhead shot of Mitsuko-jima that shows the camouflage and relative positions of both carriers...with the Amagi under bombing attack to the middle left and Katsuragi to the right.

Could you translate the info on the bottom of the picture, please Shinpachi?

Photo reference,
Perfect Guide , The Aircraft Carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Army.
by Gakken Co. Ltd.

[Shinpachi]

Perfect photograph!
Thank you for your posting when you are busy.

Here is the same image with my translation.
Wishing it any help for you

[Shinpachi]

Overlayed with present Mitsuko-jima.
This island is now used as a logistic center of imported salt.

[Wayne Little]

Thanks Shinpachi for the translation!

[Shinpachi]

You are welcome. I've enjoyed it.
Good day!

[Wayne Little]

here is another shot of Amagi under attack, where you can clearly see the camo netting...

Photo reference,
Perfect Guide , The Aircraft Carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Army.
by Gakken Co. Ltd.

[Thorlifter]

Nice work Shinpachi.

[Shinpachi]

Thank you Wayne for more impressive photograph.
Yes, it's so close that camo details can be observed well.

The caption says "Camouflaged 'Amagi' under attack(seen downward). Got the 3 direct and some close hits on July 24 and more several close hits on July 28, 1945, it had leaked and capsized."

I am beginning to wish to visit Mitsuko-jima someday.
On the way to the island from Osaka, I will also sure to visit Onomichi city where real size battleship "YAMATO" which was originally made for a movie is still displayed.

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Thorlifter! Thank you for the compliment!

To tell you the truth, I am a fan of Boeing B-29
I would like to introduce more works on another opportunity in the near future.
Please keep in touch.

Nice day all!

[Shinpachi]

Real size "Yamato"

ttp://yumitakagaki.cocolog-nifty.com/itudemoyumi/images/DSC01205_4.JPG

[Wayne Little]

Would love to see that!