A small number of the Army's Type 4 Heavy Bomber 'Hiryu' was used by
the Navy under the name 'Yasukuni'.
That's the equivalent of naming an aircraft Arlington National
Cemetery! Not a very cheerful prospect for the crew.
all the best -- Dan Ford
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