Japanese bomber Mitsubishi Ki-67 "Hiryu" (classification by the allies" "Peggy"). - The Ki-67's performance was remarkable compared to US medium bombers; the Ki-67 had a level-flight top speed of 537 km/h/334 mph (against 443 km/h/275 mph for the B-25, 462 km/h/287 mph for the B-26, and 538 km/h/338 mph for the A-20), good manoeuverability in high-speed dives (up to 644 km/h/400 mph), excellent sustained rate of climb, and outstanding agility (excellent turn rate, small turn radius, and ability to turn at low speeds). 
 


Japanese bomber

Japanese infantry on the march during the offensive on Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Cadets of the Japanese army flying school studying the Kawasaki Ki-48 (Type 99) bomber at an airfield. The Allies had the codename for this aircraft - "Lily".