The 958 Kokutai was a composite unit as many Japanese floatplane It operated the Mitsubishi F1M2 alongside the E13A1, a F1M2 can be seen behind 58-059 in the background INHG
The Aichi E11A was intended to operate from the Imperial Navy's 5,500 ton light cruisers which were serving as flagships for destroyer squadrons. Each cruiser was outfitted with a catapult and could carry a single floatplane INHG
The Allies ordered that all Japanese aircraft were to have their propellers removed after a few incidents of local units continuing resistance after the surrender orders were issued INHG