Aircraft Photo of 81-161 | Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero) | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #872
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:81-161
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):4240
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
Local Operator Name:海上自衛隊
Location
City / Area:Tokyo / Yushukan Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Yushukan Museum
 
Photo Date:2 September 2003
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 872
Photo Comment

The Yushukan war museum, next to the controversial Yasukuni shrine, paints an strange picture of Japan's role in World War II. This Zero was built in Nagoya in late 1943. It served in Rabaul where it was abandoned in 1945.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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