Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi during early January 1943. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Carrier Fighter / A6M3 Model 32 Zero / Hamp manufacture number 3499.
Wartime History
Assigned to an unknown Kōkūtai (Air Group). This Zero was abandoned at Munda Airfield on New Georgia.
Wreckage
During early August 1943 this Zero was captured by the U.S. Army at Munda Airfield. Afterwards, American Intelligence noted the manufacture number 3499. Possibly, A6M3 Zero Tail T2-175 is this aircraft.
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Last Updated
June 18, 2024
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