Today we're taking a look at the flying boats built by the Hiro Naval Arsenal of Imperial Japan. Often forgotten, these aircraft pioneered the design techniques that led other companies - such as Kawanishi - to great success, kick-starting a love affair between the IJN and Flying Boats in general.

Sources:
Mikesh.R.C & Abe.S (1990), Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941 - https://geni.us/ADrheVX
Nozawa.T & Iwata.T (1959), Encyclopedia of Japanese Aircraft 1900-1945, Vol.3: Kawanishi, Hirosho.

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