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  A6M Zero    Yap
IJN
? Kōkūtai

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Joe Matuska 2004

Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as A6M Zero manufacture number unknown. Likely, an A6M5 Model 52 Zero.

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group). No known markings.

Mission History
This Zero ditched into shallow water off Yap.

Wreckage
The Zero remains in shallow water with one of the propeller blades above the surface. The plane has evidence of battle damage, including a bullet hole in the propeller blade.

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Last Updated
October 10, 2024

 

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