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| IJN 261 Kōkūtai |
Aircraft History Built by Nakajima, estimated date of assembly April 1944. True serial number 357. This Zero was the 357th Model 52 Zero produced by Nakajima. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Carrier Fighter / A6M5 Model 52 Zero manufacture number 5357. Wartime History Assigned to the 261 Kōkūtai. Tail code 61-120. In March 1944 operated from Aslito Airfield on Saipan. Wreckage During June 1944, this Zero was captured intact by U.S. Marines intact at Aslito Airfield. This Zero was one of twelve aircraft (plus spare engines) loaded aboard the USS Copahee (CVE-12) including A6M5 1303, A6M5 4340, A6M5 5350, A6M2 5352, A6M5 5356 and this aircraft. All were transported to the United States for evaluation. Assigned number TAIC 5, it was flight tested at Patuxent River, Maryland and accumulated 190 hours of flight time. One of the test pilots who flew this Zero was Charles A. Lindbergh. Restoration During 1950, acquired by Edward T. Maloney. The Zero was restored and flew again on June 1978. Registered with the FAA as NX46770. The Zero has done two tours in Japan, one shortly after it was restored, and was the first Zero to fly over Japan since the war, and again during the summer of 1995. This aircraft is the only authentic, flying example of the Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Model 52 with the original Sakae radial engine. Display This Zero is part of the collection of Planes of Fame Museum and maintained in flying condition. The Zero is often flown from Chino Airport for their annual airshow and special events. References Production figures of the Mitsubishi/Nakajima A6M Zero by Jim Long Pacific Aircraft Wreks (1979) page 63 (upper left and right) FAA Registry N-Number - N46770 Thanks to Edward Maloney and Jim Long for additional information Contribute
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