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  A6M2 Model 21 Zero    Kara Airfield
IJN
? Kōkūtai

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David Paulley 1982

Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi or Nakajima. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as A6M2 Model 21 Zero manufacture number unknown.

Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai. No known markings or tail code. This Zero operated from Kara Airfield (Buin Airport) until disabled or abandoned.

Wreckage
This Zero remained in situ until the early 1980s with the center section with the rear canopy attached remained in a pile of wreckage. A tail section and engine nearby might associated with this same Zero. Nearby is A6M2 Zero center section.

References
Thanks to David Paulley and Matt Anderson for additional information

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Last Updated
October 10, 2024

 

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