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| IJN ? Kōkūtai |
Aircraft History Built by Mitsubishi or Nakajima. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Carrier Fighter / A6M2 Model 21 manufacture number unknown. Wartime History Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group). No known markings. Mission History This Zero took off on a mission against Guadalcanal and ditched into Visale Bay off Visale and Takolenduna near the Visale Catholic Mission at Cape Esperance. Reportedly, the pilot survived and was cared for by a Catholic missionary. Wreckage This Zero remains submerged in shallow water. The wreck has been heavily stripped, likely during the war. In 2003, the engine, wings and center section are still present and the missionary who cared for the pilot was still alive. Justin Taylan adds: "According to one of the Visale Mission sisters, the pilot survived the crash landing was nursed back to health by one of the Catholic nuns at Visale who cared for him. Afterwards the pilot departed and was never seen again." Ewan Stevenson adds: "[A World War II era photo of A6M2 Zero Tail 1130] is not this plane. References Thanks to Visale Catholic Mission and Ewan Stevenson for additional information Contribute
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