A squadron of A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft warming up prior to launch on the deck of the Japanese ...

A squadron of A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft warming up prior to launch on the deck of the Japanese carrier Akagi. Judging from the strong wind blowing the rising sun flags and other pennants, the carrier is turning into the wind from where the aircraft will commence their launch. Officers and sailors watch the aircraft from their positions on the island and from the flight deck (right).