Seiji Yoshihara

Seiji Yoshihara, *1904, was a pioneering Japanese aviator in the 1930s, best known for his remarkable flight from Berlin to Tokyo in a Junkers A50 aircraft. In 1930, he embarked on this daring solo journey, covering approximately 10960 kilometers, which was a significant achievement in the early days of aviation. His flight symbolized the growing ties between Germany and Japan at the time and showcased the capabilities of long-distance air travel. Yoshihara’s feat remains a notable chapter in aviation history, highlighting both his skill as a pilot and his adventurous spirit.

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D-3 was only the ferry registration; later in September 1930, the aircraft was registered as J-BECB in Japan.

The greatest distance covered in one day by Yoshihara during his hop from Berlin to Tokyo was on the fourth day, August 23rd, when he flew from Kazan to Noviosvusk, a distance of 2,299 kilometres.

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