| Accession Number | P02888.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter about to take off from the deck of an Imperial Japanese Navy ...
Description
A Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter about to take off from the deck of an Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier during the Battle of Santa Cruz. The Zero fighter took part in almost every major action in which the Japanese Navy was committed. It was extremely manoeuvrable aircraft and had an exceptional range which made the Zero the symbol of Japanese air power. (Frame enlargement from AWM Film No. F06922, Frame 20024).