SU, N8020K, is a Fuji LM-1. A unique warbird from Japan, 1 of only 3 of her kind known to be flying today. We fly many adventures together and you can find us at airshows, fly-in's, and other aviation events along the east coast!
This post-WW2 era aircraft that was built for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The U.S helped Japan get back on their feet after the war through Beechcraft Corp. licensing Fuji Heavy Industries (parent corp. of Subaru) to build 27 LM-1’s. Operational History and Design
The Fuji had numerous roles: liaison, trainer, aerial photography, reconnaissance, communications, and cargo. The Fuji's design was based from the T-34-A Mentor with a few differences tailored to fit the aircraft's many roles like installing 4 seats, a yoke, door, extra jump seat, removable cabin top, adding multiple radios, as well as a small camera door on bottom.
For more about aircraft specs and history, visit @TheFujiSU on facebook. Follow SU's adventures on instagram @Girl Named SU or on Steemit
