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Old March 25th 08, 02:41 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default Graceful Airplanes, pt 7 - Kouken.jpg (1/1)
"Bruce R" wrote in news:47e860f2$0$4963
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Never heard of this beast before, you got any info on it? Is it real or
just an artist concept??



It was real enough. Built during the 1930's when
beating world records in aviation was important to
national prestige.


http://www.ne.jp/asahi/airplane/museum/koukenE.html