1943: American Pilots Captured Japanese Betty Bomber - Called It A Flying Death Trap

Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” — Japan’s Long-Range Bomber of the Pacific WW2 Visual Archive The Mitsubishi G4M, known to Allied pilots as the “Betty”, was Imperial Japan’s main long-range bomber during World War II. Introduced in 1941, the G4M became one of the most recognizable Japanese aircraft of the Pacific War. Its long wings, glazed nose, and powerful twin engines gave it exceptional range — allowing it to strike far beyond the reach of most aircraft of its time. The G4M played a major role in th