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    “Foo fighters” sighted over the Pacific during WWII?

    I'm looking for any information about "foo fighters" sighted over the Pacific during WWII. Particularly any Japanese accounts. But any accounts would be most welcome. All I'm aware of right now is the mass sighting over Tulagi Island on August 12, 1942. The following account was found at the...
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    Would the Aichi D3A or Mitsubishi A6M Zero have an external or internal electrical battery to start its engine?

    Thank you, Shinpachi!
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    Would the Aichi D3A or Mitsubishi A6M Zero have an external or internal electrical battery to start its engine?

    very helpful, Shinpachi. Thank you! But what powered the motorized inertia starter? Was it an onboard battery or external plug?
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    Would the Aichi D3A or Mitsubishi A6M Zero have an external or internal electrical battery to start its engine?

    Shinpachi! Thank you for all your helpful information. You've shown that inertia starters were used on fighters and fighter-bombers, but how about carrier bombers like the Aichi D3A?
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    Would the Aichi D3A or Mitsubishi A6M Zero have an external or internal electrical battery to start its engine?

    What kind of electrical batteries were on a Japanese aircraft carrier in 1942? What other kind of electrical batteries would be on a Japanese aircraft carrier in 1942? Where could I find more information about this?
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