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CFS Nakajima Kikka. The Nakajima Kikka (Orange Blossom), was clearly inspired by the German Me 262 jet fighter, and was the only World War II Japanese jet aircraft capable of taking off under its own power. The first prototype was ready by August 1945. Lieutenant Commander Susumu Takaoka made the first flight on August 7 (a day after of Hiroshima). Development of the Kikka ended four days later with the Japanese surrender. Original design by Yusaku Honma. Original panel by Bernd Drefahl. Original gauges by Stefan Geissler. Conversion with new damage profile and textures by Edmundo Abad.