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  A6M2 Model 21 Zero    
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Mountford 2007

Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi. At the factory painted overall gray with a black cowling and Hinomaru markings on the wings and fuselage. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as A6M2 Model 21 Zero manufacture number unknown.

Mission History
On December 7, 1941 took off for the attack on Pearl Harbor. Over Oahu, this Zero was shot down and crashed.

Wreckage
After the crash, Americans recovered items including the clock stopped at precisely 8:30:47.

Display
The clock from this Zero is displayed at the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum.

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Last Updated
November 9, 2019

 

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