Japanese Zero Data Plate
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Where have you bought it .... ?
judging by the scratches it is from here ...
www.ima-usa.com
the another one is here ... interesting, two the main data plates with the same info. Perhaps
Shinpachi can shade some light.
www.ima-usa.com
judging by the scratches it is from here ...
Original U.S. WWII US Bringback Japanese Mitsubishi ZERO A6M5 Type 0 Model 52 Main Data Plate
Original Items: Only One Available. The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" is a long-range carrier-based fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as...
www.ima-usa.com
the another one is here ... interesting, two the main data plates with the same info. Perhaps
Shinpachi can shade some light.
Original U.S. WWII US Bringback Japanese Mitsubishi ZERO A6M5 Type 0 Model 52 Engine Piston Converted Ashtray and Main Data Plate - 2 Items
Original Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" is a long-range carrier-based fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was...
www.ima-usa.com
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Yep. But the most recent offering of this item (which was probably returned and relisted) only had the data plate.Where have you bought it .... ?
judging by the scratches it is from here ...
View attachment 760565Original U.S. WWII US Bringback Japanese Mitsubishi ZERO A6M5 Type 0 Model 52 Main Data Plate
Original Items: Only One Available. The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" is a long-range carrier-based fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as...
the another one is here ... interesting, two the main data plates with the same info. Perhaps
View attachment 760564Original U.S. WWII US Bringback Japanese Mitsubishi ZERO A6M5 Type 0 Model 52 Engine Piston Converted Ashtray and Main Data Plate - 2 Items
Original Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" is a long-range carrier-based fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was...
Best I can tell is that the data plate is not the actual serial number of the aircraft. Perhaps a Construction Number which could lead to a serial number or this may also be a data plate for an Assembly or Part. I also do not believe 2987 is in the correct range for A6M5's.
A6M's had the serial number block painted on the left rear fuselage.
Edit; 10.8 kgs = 23.81lbs
A6M's had the serial number block painted on the left rear fuselage.
Edit; 10.8 kgs = 23.81lbs
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製造所 三菱重工業株式會社 Manufacturer : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
名古屋航空機製作所 Nagoya Aircraft Plant
使用機体 零式艦上戰闘機五二型 Airframe for use : Type zero carrier based fighter model 52
A６M５ A6M5
製造番号 第２９８７号 Production number : 2987th
部品番号 ６０１２ Parts number : 6012
自重 １０．８００瓩 Self weight : 10.800 kgs
検印 Inspection stamp :
検査年月日 Inspection date :
名古屋航空機製作所 Nagoya Aircraft Plant
使用機体 零式艦上戰闘機五二型 Airframe for use : Type zero carrier based fighter model 52
A６M５ A6M5
製造番号 第２９８７号 Production number : 2987th
部品番号 ６０１２ Parts number : 6012
自重 １０．８００瓩 Self weight : 10.800 kgs
検印 Inspection stamp :
検査年月日 Inspection date :
PhantomBoss
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Wonderful information suppied there. I apologise if I'm not doing this correctly as I'm new to Forums, but I also have a Zero plate which I'd like explained please. I have found some info online that suggests its from the tailplane section and the date is 1942, but I'd love to know what the rest of the plate means please. Many thanks.
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ThomasP
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Hey PhantomBoss,
Welcome to the forum.
The only item I can translate is the date. The date is in Showa format, indicating it was made?/inspected?/accepted? February 9th 1945.
Showa Year 1 begins December 25th 1926, so Showa 1 only has 7 days in it.
I think the stamps to the left of the date indicate it was made by Mitsubishi for the IJA, but I am not sure about the IJA part.
Link to Wiki article on Mitsubishi industries, showing the logo "Mitsubishi - Wikipedia"
Welcome to the forum.
The only item I can translate is the date. The date is in Showa format, indicating it was made?/inspected?/accepted? February 9th 1945.
Showa Year 1 begins December 25th 1926, so Showa 1 only has 7 days in it.
I think the stamps to the left of the date indicate it was made by Mitsubishi for the IJA, but I am not sure about the IJA part.
Link to Wiki article on Mitsubishi industries, showing the logo "Mitsubishi - Wikipedia"
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Snautzer01
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Google makes it : Daikokugo Carrier-Based Fighter Model 2
