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The 33rd changed itıs tail symbol on moving to Burma, adopting this stylized twin-three design in place of itıs former horizontal tail bands.
Depicted in a carefully sprayed mottle of green-brown over
natural metal, the over spray and extreme oxidization of the aluminum give the
impression of a pale grey-green background. The fuselage stripe and
speculative cowling colour, conforming to known JAAF practice, may
identify the 2nd Chutai leaderıs aircraft. Specializing in ground attack
and fighter-bomber sorties this unit's service in Burma was brief, arriving from
China in October 1943, it was moved to New Guinea as the 1944 monsoon season
began.
Reference: photograph on page 41 of FAOW 65