Earnest, I apologize for the poor title I posted. I should have been
more specific. I see that some others have corrected the situation. I'll
do better next time.

JD

Ernest Fowler wrote:
Thank you so much, Randy, for the information (and you, too, "Boomerang").
I had honestly never given much thought of the naming of aircraft before
now, but after reading your background material, a lot of what I have
learned during my aircraft recognition classes in the US Army (1977 thru
1990) make more sense.

Over the years as I have looked at the photos and occasional artwork in this
newsgroup I have always seen the technical nomenclature of aircraft. It is
nice to know "the rest of the story" at last.

Thanks again.

Ernie Fowler


"Randy Wilson" wrote in message
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Hi Ernest:

The Allies developed code names for Japanese aircraft in WWII. You can read
more on it and names like "Judy" he
http://rwebs.net/avhistory/acdesig/japanese.htm

Note that some sources list the Judy as the Yokosuka D4Y and some as the
Kugisho D4Y - where Kugisho is an abbreviation of the First Naval Air
Technical Bureau. Hope that helps.

Randy
"Ernest Fowler" wrote in message
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Err, umm, pardon my being a mere novice at these things but...(clears
throat)...What is/was Judy???

And don't tell me "she" was an airplane. I can see that. Be more
specific,
please. Thanks.

Ernie of KS City, KS
Supporter of the Airline History Museum (home of Connie)

"JD Cooper" wrote in message
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