Picture of the Day - Miscellaneous (7 Viewers)

[MiTasol]

Spectacular for crew, terrifying for line service.

Spectacular for ground crew who were following behind in a vehicle to tow the dolly back to the hangar. We saw nothing as it was all behind us.

 

[Viking1066]

1st Air Fleet )Dai Koku Kantani) Kaga with two Kongo class battleships in Staring Bay February 1942 MARS

 

[Viking1066]

A6M Reisen 61-197, 8-07, 8-33 and 8-36 of the 261st Kokutai Saipan 1944 WOWO

 

[SaparotRob]

A6M Reisen 61-197, 8-07, 8-33 and 8-36 of the 261st Kokutai Saipan 1944 WOWO
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I always wonder if the Planes of Fame Museum Zero is one of the planes in pictures described as taken in Saipan.

 

[Viking1066]

I always wonder if the Planes of Fame Museum Zero is one of the planes in pictures described as taken in Saipan.

I think it is. I don't have time to look right now, but I can over the weekend.

 

[SaparotRob]

Thanks!

 

[SaparotRob]

I just saw this and had to share. I subscribe to this odd channel.


View: https://youtu.be/jd94PCFq-EU

 

[Viking1066]

A6M Zero of the 261 Kokutai code 61-131 on Saipan 1944 WOWO

 

[Viking1066]

Aichi D3A2 model 22s of the Hyakurihara Ku 1944-1945 WYNA

 

[mjfur]

I always wonder if the Planes of Fame Museum Zero is one of the planes in pictures described as taken in Saipan.

Yes it is.

Pacific Wrecks

World War II Allied and Japanese aircraft that served in the Pacific War.

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Mitsubishi A6M5 'Zeke' | Planes of Fame Air Museum

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[Acree]

Yes it is.

Pacific Wrecks

World War II Allied and Japanese aircraft that served in the Pacific War.

pacificwrecks.com

Mitsubishi A6M5 'Zeke' | Planes of Fame Air Museum

View our aircraft collection and information about each aircraft.

planesoffame.org

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Curtiss XSB3C in the background of the 1st pic?

 

[Viking1066]

Aichi D3A2s Model 22 of the Usa Kokutai 1944 WYNA

 

[Viking1066]

Aichi E14A damaged aircraft was assigned to IJN Fleet Escort Command 453rd Kokutai, tail codes would have been KEC-xx3 INHG

 

[Viking1066]

A6M5 Zero with Anti-Personnel Bombs 1944 WOWO

 

[Capt. Vick]

Curtiss XSB3C in the background of the 1st pic?

Great eyes! Love that shape tail better.

 

[Viking1066]

A6M8 Type 64 one of two prototypes being tested by US Forces at Misawa Air Base WIKI

 

[Viking1066]

Aichi D3A1s of the Kaga late 1941 WYNA

 

[SaparotRob]

A6M8 Type 64 one of two prototypes being tested by US Forces at Misawa Air Base WIKI
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Got any more pictures of these?

 

[Viking1066]

Got any more pictures of these?

I would have to look through the files. I will get back to you.

 

[SaparotRob]

Thanks.