Pacific Wrecks - A6M3 Model 32 Zero Manufacture Number 3023

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Chronology

A6M3 Model 32 Zero Manufacture Number 3023

IJN
? Kōkūtai

Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi. The estimated date of assembly was during middle June 1942. At the factory, painted overall gray with a black cowling. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as A6M3 Model 32 manufacture number 3023.

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

This Zero operated from Kahili Airfield (Buin) on southern Bougainville. Likely, this Zero was damaged or destroyed at Kahili Airfield (Buin) and written off and abandoned.

Wreckage
The upside down tail wreckage of this aircraft remains in situ at the airfield with manufacture number 3023 stenciled inside the tail cone.

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Last Updated
August 11, 2022

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