Japan's system of aircraft designation explained; military aircraft is designated with two numerals representing year plane went into service; Japanese calendar begins at 660 BC; as result, 1940 becomes 2600; only last two numerals are applied; consequently, 1940 models are designated by "00," or "Zero"; Zero fighter generally referred to is single seater Navy ship made by Mitsubishi; features outlined.


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    Title :

    Great Zero mystery


    Additional title:

    U S Air Service (War Dept) Air Forces News Letter


    Contributors:
    Jenks, J.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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