| Accession Number | 016917 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Edwards, R J |
| Place made | New Guinea1, New Guinea: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gasmata |
| Date made | 13 April 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A wrecked Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero" Model 21 fighter aircraft beside an airstrip. Key ...
Description
A wrecked Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero" Model 21 fighter aircraft beside an airstrip. Key points that distinguish this aircraft as a Mitsubishi A6M2 is the chin under the cowling is present. The left leading edge square opening matches where a 20mm cannon is mounted on an A6M2. The cowling latches opens along front left and right.