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The A6M Jap Zero is one of the most famous of the Japanese fighter airplanes.  This Japanese fighter airplane is one that attacked Pearl Harbor in WWII on Dec 7th, 1941.  This aircraft is one of the historic airplanes from Japan and would be a great addition to your historic airplane collections.  These Japanese airplanes out climbed, out gunned and out maneuvered the American aircraft.  However, the Jap Zero was built to be very light and agile.  To do this they didn't put self sealing tanks, armor around the tanks, pilot or engine and didn't build the aircraft to withstand the maximum aerodynamic forces.  This made the Zeros very easy to shoot down, as many American Pilots attest.  One famous battle was the Marianas Turkey Shoot.   This plane is most commonly called the Jap Zero.    ( Click Here for more Japanese Airplane Models )

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Nakajima Nishiki-suisen "Rufe" 1/48 Kit
Based on the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Nakajima's A6M2-N (Allied reporting name "Rufe") was a single-seat interceptor/fighter-bomber that served with the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1942 through the end of World War II. The plastic kits of these versatile floatplanes usually include detail features like finely recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit, an intricate 14-cylinder Nakajima Sakae radial engine, 20mm and 7.7mm machine guns.

 

Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero 1/27 Balsa Kit

Nakajima Ki-43-II Late Version Hayabusa 1/48 Kit. Introduced in 1939, the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Peregrine Falcon) was the most widely used Imperial Japanese Army Air Force fighter of World War II.
A replica of a late variant of the Ki-43-II "Oscar," this 1/48 scale, plastic Hasegawa kit features textured surfaces; a detailed cockpit with an instrument panel and a glazed canopy; intricate landing gear; bombs and drop tanks; a choice of Captain Yukinchi Kitakoga's 2nd Squadron, 54th Flight Regiment, or Captain Hisashi Koshiishi's 3rd Squadron, 54th Flight Regiment, markings; and more. 8" wingspan; 82 parts, skill level 3.

Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero 1/32 Kit
Pearl Harbor

an A6M2b Zero Model 21 employed in the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this amazingly detailed, 1/32 scale, plastic kit features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets, a fully outfitted cockpit with photo-etched metal seatbelts and a glazed canopy, a realistic Nakajima Sakae Type 12 radial engine, optional-position wingtips, a metal pitot tube, movable flight control surfaces and retractable metal landing gear, a choice of seven markings for planes from the Pearl Harbor attack, standing and seated pilot figures, wheel chocks and access steps, and a display stand. 14" wingspan; assembly required.

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A6M2 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
"Shokaku Group," 1st KK, 5th KS, Pearl Harbor

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 flown off the Shokaku by 8-victory ace Lt. Cmdr. Tadashi Kaneko during the first wave attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/72 scale, die cast Witty Wings model features finely textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit with a hand-painted pilot figure and a glazed "birdcage" canopy, 20mm cannon ports on the wings' leading edge, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 5th Koku Sentai, markings. 6" wingspan.  

A6M5 Zero 1/48 Die Cast Model

Part of the Smithsonian Museum Replica Series, this value d, 1/48 scale, die cast model of an A6M5 Zero Model 52 - which, considered to be the most effective variant, was developed to face the powerful Hellcat and Corsair - features textured surfaces, a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, authentic Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service markings, a Zero collector's card, and more. 9" wingspan; includes a display stand. 

A6M5 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
721st Naval Flying Group

This 1/72 scale die cast model features textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit with a "birdcage" canopy and a pilot figure, realistic armament and a drop tank, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand.

A6M5 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
Saipan Island

a Mitsubishi A6M5 Type 52 Zero captured by the U.S. Marines on Saipan Island in June, 1944, this 1/72 scale, die cast Witty Sky Guardians model features textured surfaces; a detailed cockpit with a "birdcage" canopy and a pilot figure; machine gun ports on the engine cowling; an external fuel tank, a rotating propeller, and extended landing gear; authentic markings; and more. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand.

A6M5 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
261st Naval Air Corps, Saipan Island

This 1/72 scale die cast model features textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit with a "birdcage" canopy and a pilot figure, realistic armament and a drop tank, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand.

A6M5c Type 52 Zero 1/32 Kit

The Type 52 "Zero" was an upgraded variant of the primary Japanese fighter with a faster top speed and improved armor and armament. Plastic kit features raised panel lines and simulated rivets, incredibly detailed 41-part Sakae engine with separate cylinders and exhaust stacks, authentic-look cockpit with pilot figure, optional position canopy and wing flaps, external stores, choice of markings and 97 pieces. 13" wingspan; assembly required. 

A6M5 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
Rabul Flying Group

This 1/72 scale die cast model features textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit with a "birdcage" canopy and a pilot figure, realistic armament and a drop tank, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand.  

A6M5 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
261st Fly Group

This 1/72 scale die cast model features textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit with a "birdcage" canopy and a pilot figure, realistic armament and a drop tank, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand.  

A6M5 Zero 1/72 Die Cast Model
261st Naval Flying Group

an extant Zero - assigned to the air defense of the islands of Saipan, Tinian, Rota and Palau - that was captured when U.S. Marines swarmed Saipan's Asilito Airfield on June 18, 1944, this 1/72 scale die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure and a "birdcage" canopy, realistic armament and a drop tank, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, authentic 261st Japanese Naval Air Corps markings, and more. 5" wingspan; includes a display stand.

A6M2b Zero 1/97 Die Cast Model

the Imperial Japanese Navy Type 21, carrier-based, single-seat A6M2b Zero flown by 64-victory ace Saburo Sakai, who, along with Hiroyoshi Nishizawa (113 victories) and Toshio Ohta (34), formed the elite Tainan Ku's famous "Ace Trio," this 1/97 scale, die cast Model Power model features a framed canopy with clear plastic windows, a centerline fuel tank, authentic Tainan Kokutai markings, and more. 4" wingspan; includes a display stand.

Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero 1/48 Scale Model Kit
Plastic Model Kit
Introduced early in World War II, the Mitsubishi A6M5 "Zero" was widely considered the most capable carrier-based fighter in the world, averaging a kill ratio of 12 to 1. In 1942, however, Allied technology caught up to the Zero and the aerial battlefield was leveled.
A replica of an A6M5c variant - heavily armed with three 13.2 mm machine guns and two 20 mm Type 99-II guns - of the Zero, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with a glazed, optional-position canopy; a three-part Sakae engine with a rotating propeller; wing-mounted rockets and bombs and a centerline drop tank; optional-position landing gear; a choice of authentic markings for seven aircraft; and more. You even get standing and seated pilot figures and six waving ground crew figures! 9" wingspan; 60 parts, assembly required.   
Mitsubishi Zero Balsa Wood Kit
Balsa Wood Model Kit
This 1/16 scale balsa kit has a wingspan of 27¾" and includes light plastic detail  parts, a bubble canopy, light tissue and a complete set of decals. For display,  rubber-powered or gas-powered flight. Assembly required. 
Mitsubishi Zero Balsa Model Kit
Balsa Wood Model Kit
Flying Airplane, Rubber Power
Build your own replica of this famed Japanese WWII fighter. 1/23 scale kit of balsa wood and tissue paper has a 20" wingspan when completed. For display or  rubber-powered flight; assembly required.
A6M3 Zero 1/48 Scale Model Kit
Plastic Model Kit
Detailed plastic kit of the Imperial Japanese Navy's best-known fighter from the late stages of the Pacific War features recessed panel lines, realistic Sakae radial engine  and intricate landing gear. Includes pilot and ground crew figures, drop tank, weapons, choice of markings and 60 pieces. 9" wingspan; assembly required.
A6M5c Type 52 Zero 1/32 Model Kit
Plastic Model Kit
The Type 52 "Zero" was an upgraded variant of the primary Japanese fighter with a  faster top speed and improved armor and armament. Plastic kit features raised panel  lines and simulated rivets, incredibly detailed 41-part Sakae engine with separate cylinders and exhaust stacks, authentic-look cockpit with pilot figure, optional  position canopy and wing flaps, external stores, choice of markings and 97 pieces. 13" wingspan; assembly required.
Nakajima Rufe Balsa Wood Model Kit
Balsa Wood Model Kit
The Japanese Navy used the Nakajima A6M2-N seaplane, an adaptation of the Mitsubishi Zero-fighter plane, throughout the war. It was named the "Rufe" by the Allies and served in both the North and South Pacific theaters from the Aleutian Islands to the Solomon's. This 1/32 scale kit is easy to build and contains die-cut  balsa parts, plastic cowls and canopies, decals, plastic prop, wheels, tissue and a  24-page model building booklet. 16?" wingspan, assembly required.
Aichi D3A1 "Val" 1/102 Scale
Pre Built Die Cast Model Fighter Airplane

an Aichi dive bomber that flew from the Imperial Japanese Navy carrier Soryu during the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, this 1/102 scale die cast model features textured surfaces, a clear cockpit canopy, a 250kg bomb under the fuselage, a rotating propeller, authentic markings, and more. 5" wingspan; includes a display stand.   
Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1/72 Scale
Plastic Model Kit

Developed by the Japanese Navy to fly off I-400 and I-401 submarines, the Aichi M6A1 Seiran had floats for landing next to its sub and folding wings for compact storage. This 1/72 scale plastic kit of the Seiran features finely recessed panel lines; a highly detailed, multi-part cockpit; a beaching dolly for display of the completed kit; a choice of markings and more. 6" wingspan; approximately 50 parts, assembly required. 
Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit

Developed by the Japanese Navy to fly off I-400 and I-401 submarines, the Aichi M6A1 Seiran had floats for landing next to its sub and folding wings for compact storage. This 1/48 scale plastic kit of the Seiran includes a detailed cockpit, a beaching dolly for display of the completed kit, a choice of markings and more. 8" long with a 10" wingspan; approximately 75 parts, assembly required.   

A6M2 Zero 1/48 Die Cast Kit
Lt. Yukio Seki, Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 25, 1944

During the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25, 1944, Lt. Yukio Seki led the second official kamikaze attack of World War II. Taking off from Luzon Island in the Philippines, Seki's unit of five bomb-equipped Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighters crash-dived into four Taffy 3 escort carriers, becoming the first kamikazes to sink an enemy ship, the USS St. Lo (CVE-63).
the A6M2 flown by Seki on that kamikaze mission, this easy-to-assemble, 1/48 scale, metal and plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy, a metal propeller and hub unit that replicates the compression stroke of a reciprocating engine, a fuselage-mounted 250kg bomb, optional-position landing gear with rolling wheels, and authentic Shikishima unit markings. 9" wingspan; minor assembly required.

A6M2 Zero 1/144 Die Cast Model
IJN Aircraft Carrier Zuikaku, Pearl Harbor, December, 1941

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the Zuikaku by Lt. Masao Sato - was part of the Carrier Division 5, Air Superiority Command, first wave attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/144 scale, die cast X Plus Heavy Metal model features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed "birdcage" canopy, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating metal propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 5th Koku Sentai, markings. 3" wingspan; includes a carrier deck display base with a nameplate.

A6M2 Zero 1/144 Die Cast Model
IJN Aircraft Carrier Kaga, Pearl Harbor, December, 1941

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the Kaga by 13-victory ace Petty Officer 1st Class Akira Yamamoto - was part of the Carrier Division 1, Air Superiority Command, first wave attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/144 scale, die cast X Plus Heavy Metal model features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed "birdcage" canopy, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating metal propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 1st Koku Sentai, markings. 3" wingspan; includes a carrier deck display base with a nameplate.

A6M2 Zero 1/144 Die Cast Model
IJN Aircraft Carrier Hiryu, Pearl Harbor, December, 1941

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the Hiry? by Lt. Kiokuma Okajima - was part of the Carrier Division 2, Air Superiority Command, first wave attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/144 scale, die cast X Plus Heavy Metal model features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed "birdcage" canopy, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating metal propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 2nd Koku Sentai, markings. 3" wingspan; includes a carrier deck display base with a nameplate.

A6M2 Zero 1/144 Die Cast Model
IJN Aircraft Carrier Shokaku, Pearl Harbor, December, 1941

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the Sh?kaku by 8-victory ace Lt. (jg) Masao Iizuka - was one of the Carrier Division 5, Air Superiority Command, aircraft that flew combat air patrol (CAP) over the Japanese fleet during the attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/144 scale, die cast X Plus Heavy Metal model features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed "birdcage" canopy, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating metal propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 5th Koku Sentai, markings. 3" wingspan; includes a carrier deck display base with a nameplate.

A6M2 Zero 1/144 Die Cast Model
IJN Aircraft Carrier Soryu, Pearl Harbor, December, 1941

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the S?ry? by 7-victory ace Lt. Fusata Iida - was the lead aircraft during the Carrier Division 2, Air Superiority Command, second wave attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/144 scale, die cast X Plus Heavy Metal model features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed "birdcage" canopy, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating metal propeller, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 2nd Koku Sentai, markings. 3" wingspan; includes a carrier deck display base with a nameplate.

A6M2 Zero 1/144 Die Cast Model
IJN Aircraft Carrier Akagi, Pearl Harbor, December, 1941

On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.
the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the Akagi by Lt. Saburo Shindo - led the Carrier Division 1, Air Superiority Command, second wave attack on Pearl Harbor, this limited edition, 1/144 scale, die cast X Plus Heavy Metal model features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed "birdcage" canopy, a centerline fuel tank, a rotating metal propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic 1st Koku Kantai, 1st Koku Sentai, markings. 3" wingspan; includes a carrier deck display base with a nameplate.

 

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Meatballs and Dead Birds

A Photo Gallery of Destroyed Japanese Aircraft in World War II
Gallagher. Snapped by the author, a communications officer with the Fifth Air Force in the Pacific islands during the final days of World War II, these stunning photographs cover all manner of downed Japanese aircraft, from the infamous Zero fighter to the Betty bomber. Also includes specifications and technical data for many of the types. 144 pages, 180 B&W photographs, 20 illustrations, 11"x 8", softcover.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter
Aero Detail Vol. 7

A close-up photographic tour of wonderfully restored examples of the famed Japanese Zero from museums around the world. Over 300 photos, color plates, detailed line drawings and technical drawings give you the closest look possible. 87 pages, 10"x 10", softcover.

Mitsubishi A6M-1/2-N Zero-Sen
in JAAF Service

Richard M. Bueschel This fighter - by far the most famous of all Japanese aircraft - dominated the first six months of the aerial war in the Pacific, and continued in service until the end of hostilities. The Zero - allied code-name 'Zeke' - was remarkable in being the first carrier fighter to outperform its land-based equivalents. All variations and markings are featured here. 64 pgs., over 150 photos, 8"x 11", sfbd.

End of the Beginning -

Turtledove. "An exciting military thriller… another triumph." - Midwest Book Review. In this alternate-history novel, the Japanese brutally occupy Hawaii after their attack on Pearl Harbor while America marshals its military forces - including a new kind of aircraft that can hold its own against the Zero - to reclaim the islands. 440 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Koga's Zero

Rearden. Compelling story of Japanese raids on the Aleutian Islands during WWII. In those raids, a Japanese flyer crash-landed on Akutan Island and died in his airplane. Important performance details were learned when the plane was rebuilt and test flown. Also details the search for the pilot’s buried body after the war. 114 pgs., Illustrated, 7"x 10", sfbd.

Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa in JAAF Service

Richard M. Bueschel. The Ki-43, known to the Allies as Oscar, was the single most numerous fighter operated by the Imperial Japanese Army. Comparable to the A6M Zero-Sen, it was highly maneuverable but fragile and had lightweight armament. Here, you'll see all variations and markings of the plane flown by the majority of Japanese army aces. 64 pages, 100+ B&W photographs, 8"x11", softcover.

Samurai!

Sakai. Originally published in 1957, this memoir - written by 64-victory ace Saburo Sakai, who was Japan's greatest fighter pilot to survive World War II - is a valuable eyewitness account of some of the most famous air battles in history and a moving, personal story of a Samurai warrior who fought more than 200 dogfights and famously flew his crippled Zero nearly 600 miles to safety while partially paralyzed and nearly blind from multiple wounds. 384 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Guests of the Emperor

The Secret History of Japan's Mukden POW Camp.
Goetz Holmes. This book recounts the horrific experiences of the more than 2,000 American POWs held during World War II at Mitsubishi's huge factory complex at Mukden, Manchuria, where they were subjected to cold, starvation, beatings and even biological experiments while forced to manufacture parts for Zero fighter planes. 192 pages, 20 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Seafire F.III vs. A6M Zero

Pacific Theater.
Nijboer. This lavishly illustrated book examines two vastly different fighters that faced each other high above the Japanese homeland in the last dogfight of World War II: the Seafire F.III - the first true carrier adaptation of the Supermarine Spitfire design - and the Japanese A6M Zero. You'll study key elements such as airframes, engines, armament and flying characteristics to learn the planes' strengths and weaknesses; view fascinating cockpit illustrations; and more. 80 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7"x 9", softcover.

Setting Suns

Captured & Wrecked Japanese Aircraft in WWII.
Laemlein. Filled with rare archival images accompanied by detailed captions, this photo-history examines Imperial Japanese Army and Navy combat aircraft that were captured or wrecked in the Pacific and China-Burma-India Theaters of World War II.
You'll view the famous "Alaska Zero," a G4M1 Betty floating on the surface of Iron Bottom Sound, a Ki-63 Tony captured at Cape Gloucester, decoy aircraft, the rare MXY7 Ohka "Baka bomb" manned anti-shipping rocket, and more. 145 pages, B&W photographs, 10"x 8", softcover.  
Setting Suns II

Captured & Wrecked Japanese Aircraft in WWII.
Laemlein. Filled with rare archival images accompanied by detailed captions, this photo-history examines Imperial Japanese Army and Navy combat aircraft that were captured or wrecked in the Pacific and China-Burma-India Theaters of World War II.
You'll view types such as the A6M Zero, Nakajima Ki-84 Frank, Ki-43 Oscar, decoy aircraft, and many others, as well as 20mm cannon and anti-aircraft guns. 127 pages, B&W photographs, 10"x 8", softcover.

The Setting of the Rising Sun

Japanese Military Aviation 1877-1945. Treadwell. This heavily illustrated book examines the development of Japanese military aviation, from the mid-Victorian era, when Japan was just beginning to open up to the rest of the world, through the end of World War II. You'll view kites, balloons, and gliders; famous fighters and dive-bombers such as Zeros, Kates and Vals; flying bombs and the Japanese version of the German Me 163 rocket fighter; and more. 224 pages, 220 B&W photographs and illustrations, 7"x 10", softcover.

Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II
In the Cockpit II

Connor & Moore. This lavishly illustrated volume presents stunning close-up photographs of the cockpits and crew stations of 34 legendary World War II aircraft in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's impressive collection. You'll view the interiors of the American P-51D Mustang, P-39Q Airacobra, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay," SBD-6 Dauntless, and Boeing Kaydet trainer; the British Spitfire; the Soviet Il-2 Sturmovik; the Japanese A6M5 Zero; the German Fw 190 and Me 262A jet; and many others. 144 pages, 120+ color and B&W photographs, 8"x 10", hardcover.

Reaper Leader

The Life of Jimmy Flatley
Ewing. Although Jimmy Flatley had much to do with the U.S. victory over Japan, few know of his naval heroics - formidable fighter pilot, inspiring leader, and gifted operational planner. This biography reveals his persistence that proved the F4F Wildcat superior to the Zero, that sweepingly improved naval aviation safety and that, in the post-war years, continually challenged the naval establishment from within. 384 pages, 26 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.

The Last Flight of Bomber 31

Harrowing Tales of American and Japanese Pilots Who Fought World War II's Arctic Air Campaign. Wetterhahn. Combining research with interviews of combatants from both sides, the author recounts the air war above the Bering Sea, where American pilots flew nine-hour missions in subzero temperatures to bomb Japanese installations in the Kuril Islands. You'll also examine the crash sites of two planes found in Russia and learn of their crews' harrowing experiences. 364 pages, 8 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Dogfight

The Greatest Air Duels of World War II.
Holmes, ed. Filled with rare photographs and meticulous digital reconstructions, firsthand accounts, information on flight characteristics and fighting capabilities, and biographies of famous aces, this volume examines clashes between some of the greatest fighter aircraft of World War II. You'll read about the Spitfire vs. Bf 109, P-51 Mustang vs. Fw 190, P-40 Warhawk vs. Ki-43 Oscar, P-47 Thunderbolt vs. Bf 109G, and Seafire vs. Zero. 352 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7"x 10", hardcover.

 

Air Battles of World War II - DVD
The War File

This program covering the aerial warfare of World War II features dramatic footage of dogfights over England, the F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat versus the Japanese A6M Zero, the 617 Squadron "Dambusters" Operation Chastise bombing raids, B-24s on the Ploesti mission, the battle for the Island of Malta, the air war over the battlefields of the Kursk Salient between Russian and German aces, and more. B&W, Dolby Digital, 1 hour.

Babo - DVD
Japanese Airfield

Wrecked military aircraft remained undisturbed for decades at Indonesia's Babo Airfield, a remote air base used by the Dutch, Australian and Japanese forces in World War II. Now, this thrilling 1991 adventure to the remote air base documents the airfield, its wartime history, and the recovery of an A6M3 Zero, a G4M1 Betty and a D4Y1 Judy. Color, Dolby Digital 2.0, 1 hour.

Captured Zero Fighters - DVD

This program presents fascinating footage of captured Mitsubishi A6M Zero Model 21 and Model 32 fighters being tested and flown by the U.S. Navy during World War II. As a bonus, you'll also view the air exercises of a captured German Fw 190. B&W, 46 minutes.

Secret Japanese Aircraft of WWII - DVD
History Undercover

This fascinating program follows the development of the Japanese aircraft industry from its famous A6M Zero to the top-secret programs under development at war's end. You'll discover how close Japan was to unveiling rocket and jet-powered planes based on German designs and, though they were too late to help in the war effort, how those projects proved their worth, helping to launch the post-war Japanese rocket program. 50 minutes.

Empire of the Sun (DVD Version Snap Case)e/irB00003CX9U

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A young British boy's noble spirit allows him to survive the hardships of a Japanese prison camp in China during World War II.

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Roundly dismissed as one of Steven Spielberg's least successful efforts, this very underrated film poignantly follows the World War II adventures of young Jim (a brilliant Christian Bale), caught in the throes of the fall of China. What if you once had everything and lost it all  in an afternoon? What if you were only 12? Bale's transformation, from pampered British ruling-class child to an imprisoned, desperate,  nearly feral boy, is nothing short of stunning. Also stunning are exceptional sets, cinematography, and music (the last courtesy of John  Williams) that enhance author J.G. Ballard's and screenwriter Tom Stoppard's depiction of another, less familiar casualty of war.

Epic "coming of age" war drama from director Steven Spielberg follows a young British boy's harrowing experiences in 1940s Shanghai. Separated from his family during the Japanese invasion and thrown into a prison camp, the boy develops a friendship with a captured American. Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson star. 152 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; "making of" documentary; theatrical trailer; scene access; interactive menus.

# Actors: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano
# Directors: Steven Spielberg
# Writers: J.G. Ballard, Menno Meyjes, Tom Stoppard
# Producers: Chris Kenny, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Shapiro
# Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
# Language: English, French
# Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Taiwanese Chinese
# Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
# Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
# Number of discs: 1
# Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
# Studio: Warner Home Video
# DVD Release Date: November 6, 2001
# Run Time: 152 minutes
# Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (272 customer reviews)
# ASIN: B00003CX9U  

Mitzubishi Zero Audio CD

Hear the sounds of the only flying Nakajima Sakae 21-powered, Mitsubishi A6M5-52 "Zero" in the world! You're in the cockpit of this formidable WWII Japanese fighter for start-ups, run-ups, take-offs and landings. You'll thrill to high-speed aerobatics directly overhead. And in the adversary section of this CD, you'll hear the sounds of the P-38, the P-40, the P-51, the F4U Corsair and many more. It's the sounds of the Pacific on your stereo!

Living Warbirds - DVD

Steel Warriors.
This program puts you on the tarmac to see, hear and feel the fierce power of magnificent World War II warbirds, including the P-38 Lightning, P-40N Warhawk, P-51 Mustang, B-29 Superfortress, F4U Corsair, F4F Wildcat, T-6 Texan, SBD-5 Dauntless, A6M Zero, and many more! You'll hear the roar of the engines starting (without narration or music to spoil your enjoyment), view close-ups of the beautifully restored aircraft, and witness takeoffs, multiple flybys and landings. Widescreen, Dolby, 1 hr. 43 min.

Showdown - DVD

Air Combat.
Featuring dramatic recreations with restored aircraft, this 2-DVD collection - which includes all seven episodes of the series Showdown: Air Combat - puts you inside some of the most thrilling aerial dogfights in history!
You'll view aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning, F4F Wildcat, F4U Corsair, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang, Me 109, Fw 190, A6M Zero, F-86 Sabre and MiG-15; learn about each aircraft's strengths and weaknesses; analyze the groundbreaking tactics employed in each confrontation; meet the extraordinary pilots who flew the original missions; and more. 5 hours.

 

   Japanese Aviation Art Prints & Gifts  

 

Japanese WW2 Zero Airplane

A6M Zero Metal Sign

Featuring an image of an A6M Zero set against a backdrop of the Japanese Navy's "Rising Sun" flag, this metal sign is made of 24-gauge steel that is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. Measures 17"x 11" and includes mounting holes.

Japanese A6M2 Model 21 WW2 Airplane

"AI-102:" A6M2 (Model 21)

Craig Tinder. Featuring a profile of "AI-102" - the A6M2 Zero that, flown off the Akagi by Lt. Saburo Shindo, led the second wave attack on Pearl Harbor - superimposed over a captured, hand-drawn Japanese map that outlines the position of Battleship Row on that fateful day, this 19"x 13" print is signed by the artist.

Awakening the Giant

C.S. Bailey. Japanese Zeros from the Imperial Japanese Navy's flagship carrier Akagi proceed to the opening strike at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. 26"x 20" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero

Tony Weddel. The Zero's great speed, maneuverability, and long range initially made it seem invincible, but by the war's end it was usually defeated by the more numerous and powerful U.S. fighters. This scene portrays Japanese ace Saburo Sakai on June 24 1944, as he attempts to evade a force of U.S. Hellcats off of Iwo Jima. 23"x 19" print.

A Shot Across the Bow
Roy Grinnell. Moments after releasing a torpedo at the Japanese carrier Akagi at the onset of the Battle of Midway, the B-26 Marauder Suzi-Q thunders down the Japanese carrier's flight deck, nearly grazing the bridge in an attempt to escape the gantlet of fire unleashed by the enemy surface fleet and swarming Zero fighters. 30"x 20" limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and James Muri, pilot of the Suzi-Q. 

Morning Thunder
Robert Taylor. During the second wave of attacks on Pearl Harbor, the "West Virginia" is ablaze after six torpedo hits and two bomb strikes from the first attack. With her bows already low in the water and decks awash, the crews ignore the risks and push the Navy tug "Hoga" alongside to fight the fires and pick up survivors. Overhead, Zeros swoop through the smoke aiming for the installations on Ford Island. Signed and numbered by the artist and 8 Pearl Harbor survivors, limited edition print measures 30"x 23".

Ground Zero
Don Kloetzke. The A6M2 Zero piloted by Lt. Yasushi Nikaido during the second wave of attacks on Pearl Harbor flies past the burning wreckage of the USS Arizona. 24"x 18" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.

The Guardians

Ross Buckland. Sacred Mount Fuji stands at attention while patrolling Zero fighters protect the Japanese homeland during the summer of 1945. 30"x 22", limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe

Tony Weddel. The Rufe was born out of the Japanese Navy's need for a single-seat fighter that could be used primarily from military installations on small Pacific Islands, where it was impossible to build landing fields. Except for the addition of floats and some minor structural changes, it was almost identical to the Zero in design and performance. Here, Rufes defend Japanese shipping from American B-25s and P-38s during the Aleutian campaign. 23"x 19" print.  

Shoot-Out Over Saigon

Randy Green. Used as bait to lure Japanese Zeros into a trap, the 42nd Bomb Group's "Nasty Nancy" aids the P-38 Lightnings that have attacked from behind the clouds and successfully shot down a considerable number of enemy fighters. 24"x 18" limited edition gicle print is signed and numbered by the artist.
Unlucky Seven

Roy Grinnell. Flying his F6F Hellcat, 34-victory ace David McCampbell - commander of Air Group 15 - shoots down an A6M Zero to record his seventh victory of the day on June 19, 1944. 30"x 24" limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and by McCampbell.

The Legend of Colin Kelly

Robert Taylor. Out of ammunition, a Zero flown by 64-victory ace Saburo Sakai pulls alongside a burning B-17C Flying Fortress piloted by Capt. Colin Kelly, who remained at the controls to allow his crew to escape. 33"x 25", limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and by the two surviving crewmembers of Kelly's B-17.

Combat over New Guinea

Nicolas Trudgian. A P-40E Kittyhawk flown by Dick Cresswell - the commanding officer of 77 Squadron, RAAF - tangles with a Japanese Zero over New Guinea in 1942. 16"x 13", limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and by Cresswell.

Birth of a Legend

Stan Stokes. Print depicts Colin Kelly's B-17 under heavy attack from Zero fighters led by the ranking Japanese ace, Saburo Sakai. As Kelly piloted the crippled aircraft back to the Philippines, he ordered his crew to bail out, and his attempt to crash-land the B-17 failed, killing him. His dramatic effort, combined with his earlier bombing of a Japanese ship, made him one of the war's first heroes. Limited edition 16"x 11" print is signed and numbered by the artist.   

Bruster Buffalo and a Jap Zero go head to head

Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo

Tony Weddel. The only combat action involving Buffalos (in U.S. hands) was at the Battle of Midway, where the Marine pilots of VMF-221 flew from the island's airbase and intercepted an incoming Japanese aerial strike. Several Val dive-bombers fell to the Buffalo's guns, but Zeros quickly jumped the Buffalos, most of which were shot down in the ensuing battle. Buffaloes were then withdrawn from front line duties and never used by U.S. forces in combat again. 23"x 19" print.

Simpson Harbor

Michael Hagel. On November 2, 1942, the Fifth Air Force attacked Rabaul, led by Major John Henebry of the Third Attack Group. Here, Henebry's B-25, Notre Dame de Victoire, pulls away from the cruiser Haguro after bombing a freighter nearby. Damaged by the cruiser, Henebry was then attacked by Zeros forcing him to make a water landing. Limited edition print measures 31"x 23" and is signed and numbered by the artist and Major Henebry.

Engaging the Enemy

William Phillips. Following the famous April 18, 1942, Doolittle Raid on Japan, B-25 Mitchell #10 keeps the enemy at bay as it crosses the hostile skies of Japan en route to China.
This 23"x 23", limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and by four Doolittle Raid flight crew: Col. Richard Cole (Jimmy Doolittle's co-pilot!), Maj. Edward Saylor, Maj. Thomas Griffin and S/Sgt. David Thatcher. It even includes printed remarques of a Mitsubishi Zero and Crew #10's B-25 Mitchell near the Raiders' signing area!

Bent Wing Sonata

Rick Herter. Protecting B-24 Liberators returning from a bomb run, an F4U Corsair from VF-17, the "Jolly Rogers," races past a Japanese Zero - whose pilot is bailing out - it just shot out of the sky over the South Pacific. 23"x 25" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.

 

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A6M Zero
Combat Legend

This symbol of Japanese air power in WWII is also the most famous Japanese aircraft ever. Excellent at sea and from land, the Zero fought in every major Naval action. This book includes chronology, prototypes, operational history, variants, specifications, weapons, production figures, model kit information and more. Color illustrations show the different markings used in various theaters of operation. 96 pgs., 16 pages of color photos, 3-views and more. 7"x 9", sfbd.
Battle Winning

Tanks, Aircraft and Warships of World War II
Miller. WWII inspired the invention of weapons the likes of which the world had never seen. Explore the technology and battle-zone achievements of such groundbreaking tanks as German Tigers and Panthers, Russian T-34s, and American M3s. Then review superb aircraft such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the British Hurricane and Spitfire, the American Mustang and B-17, and the Japanese Aichi Val and Zero. Finally, look at mighty battleships including the Bismarck, aircraft carriers like the Yorktown, and lethal undersea submarines. All of these and many more are described in dramatic detail and illustrated in stunning photos, color artwork, and maps. 272 pages, 400 B&W and color photographs, maps, 8"x 11", hardcover.

 

   Japanese Airplane Study Notes  

 

A6M2-N Floatplane Fighter
A Japanese 5th Air Wing fighter from the Aleutians campaign of 1942

Tony Weddel. The Rufe was born out of the Japanese Navy's need for a single-seat  fighter that could be used primarily from military installations on small Pacific Islands,  where it was impossible to build landing fields. Except for the addition of floats and some minor structural changes, it was almost identical to the Zero in design and  performance. Here, Rufes defend Japanese shipping from American B-25s and P-38s  during the Aleutian campaign.

A6M2 Zero piloted by Lt. Yasushi Nikaido during the second wave of attacks on Pearl Harbor flies past the burning wreckage of the USS Arizona.

Developed by the Japanese Navy to fly off I-400 and I-401 submarines, the Aichi M6A1 Seiran had floats for landing next to its sub and folding wings for compact storage.

Aichi dive bomber that flew from the Imperial Japanese Navy carrier Soryu during the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor

The Japanese Navy used the Nakajima A6M2-N seaplane, an adaptation of the Mitsubishi Zero-fighter plane, throughout the war. It was named the "Rufe" by the Allies and served in both the North and South Pacific theaters from the Aleutian Islands to the Solomon's.

Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero   Saburo Sakai  the A6M2 Zero flown by 64-victory ace Saburo Sakai, who, with Hiroyoshi Nishizawa (113 victories) and Toshio Ohta (34), formed the elite Tainan Ku's famous "Ace Trio,"

"AI-102," Akagi, 1st KK, 1st KS, Pearl Harbor
On November 26, 1941, six Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku - departed northern Japan for a position northwest of Hawaii, from which they would launch the infamous, December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.   The Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 that - flown off the Akagi by Lt. Saburo Shindo - led the second wave attack on Pearl Harbor

A6M2 Zero   261st NAC, Shigeru Itaya, IJN Carrier Akagi, Pearl Harbor   A6M2 Zero flown by Lt. Commander Shigeru Itaya, who led the first wave covering force from the IJN carrier Akagi during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

A6M5 Japanese WWII Fighter PlaneMitsubishi A6M5b
TAIC, 1944 - Captured Aircraft

In mid-1944, U.S. Navy personnel were withdrawn from the Allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit (ATAIU) - which was formed in 1942 to recover Japanese aircraft and obtain intelligence on their technical and tactical capabilities - and reassigned to the U.S. Technical Air Intelligence Centre (TAIC) at NAS Anacostia to coordinate the work of test centers in preparation for the planned invasion of Japan.    A Mitsubishi A6M5b Zero that - captured on the island of Saipan - was tested by the Technical Air Intelligence Centre in 1944,

The Type 52 "Zero" was an upgraded variant of the primary Japanese fighter with a  faster top speed and improved armor and armament.

A Zero of the Imperial Japanese Navy 301  Hikotaki, 1st Kamikaze Unit from the Philippines in 1944.

the A6M3 Imperial Japanese Navy's best-known fighter from the late stages of the Pacific War features recessed panel lines, Sakae radial engine

 the A6M2 Zero that, flown off the Akagi by Lt. Saburo Shindo, led the second wave attack on Pearl Harbor

Moments after releasing a torpedo at the Japanese carrier Akagi at the onset of the Battle of Midway, the B-26 Marauder Suzi-Q thunders down the Japanese carrier's flight deck, nearly grazing the bridge in an attempt to escape the gantlet of fire unleashed by the enemy surface fleet and swarming Zero fighters

Kyushu J7W1 Shinden Fighter PlaneThe Japanese WWII experimental canard interceptor the Kyushu J7W1 Shinden. Designed to intercept the hordes of US B-29 bombers pounding the Japanese mainland, this canard pusher prop aircraft might have made a difference if it was deployed in time. The IJNAF also proposed a jet version of this aircraft.

Developed by the IJN, Imperial Japanese Navy as a land based, short range interceptor, the J7W Shinden, "Magnificent Lightning", was designed for interceptor missions against the B-29 attacks on Japan. 

 

 

 

There was a simple pattern to the Allied codenames that were given to aircraft, they went as follows:  Males first names were given to fighters and reconnaissance seaplanes. Trainers were named after trees.  Gliders used bird names.  Bombers, flying boats, reconnaissance aircraft, and transport airplanes were given female names.   There was a simple list for manufacturers too.

Manufacturer Codes:

A   Aichi or North American
B   Boeing
C   Consolidated
D   Douglas
G   Hitachi or Grumman

H   Hiro or Hawker
He Hinkel
J    Nihon or Junkers
K   Kawanishi or Kinner
M   Mitshibishi

N   Nakajima
P   Nihon
S   Sasebo
Si  Showa
V   Vought  Sikorski

W  Watanabe  Kyushu
Y   Yokosuka
Z   Mizuno

When I first read this list it seemed like the complete guide to aircraft manufacturers, however there are a number of manufacturers that have been totally left out, such as Kawasaki.

Japanese Ki-98 Ground Attack Fighter Airplane

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Saburo's Surprise
Marii Chernev. In August 1942, Dauntless dive-bombers flown by Robert C. Shaw and Harold L. Jones off of the USS Enterprise near Tulgi were attacked by two A9M2 Zero fighters from Rabaul. The lead Zero was flown by Petty Officer Saburo Sakai, who sustained grievous injuries from the return fire from the SBD-3s. Though blinded in one eye, Sakai managed to fly more that 500 miles back to Rabaul. Print measures 25"x 18".

 

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