Parseval PL 13

Ship was bought by the Imperial Japanese Army and served as one of the first military aircraft in the history of Japan.

After the accident on March 28 1913, which damaged the ship, Walserwald was a repaired and modified in Tokorozawa depot.

After the flight 11 hours and 34 minutes long ship safely landed near the town of Toyohashi.

The return flight to Tokorozawa was not proceeded due to engine problems, so the aircraft was disassembled and transported by land.

In Tokorozawa City, where the machine was repaired and reconstructed, a special baked confectionery called Yuhi-yaki is sold in commemoration of the flight.

Gondola of the airship
Drawing from Taschenbuch der Luftflotten (1915)