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.
Great Zero mystery
U S Air Service (War Dept) Air Forces News Letter
1942
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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