| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | EII-140 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi A6M Reisen |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi A6M Reisen |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi A6M2b Reisen (Zero) |
| C/n (msn): | 5450 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | 海上自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNPA IATA: NPA Local: NPA Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 2 June 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 47255 |
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This Zero was built in 1942 and operated from the airstrip on the infamous Pacific island of Ballale (now part of the Solomon Islands). After the island was abandoned by the Japanese this and a few other aircraft were left behind and gradually overtaken by the jungle. The wrecks were recovered in 1968 and this Zero was restored (using parts of other Zeros) and is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 March 2018, and has since been viewed 163 times. |