IJN
? Kokutai
1970s via Japanese Mag
Aircraft History
Built by Mitsubishi, estimated date of assembly April 1943.
Wartime History
Abandoned at Buin Airfield (Kahili Airfield).
Wreckage
Remained at the airfield until the 1970's.
Recovery
Recovered in 1969 to Port Moresby. Awaited export at Jackson Airport before being exported to Australia.
Components from this Zero were used in the restoration of A6M2 Zero 5784 by the RAAF for the Australian War Memorial (AWM).
After the restoration, in the 1980's this Zero was sold or traded to Kermit Weeks / Fantasy Of Flight Museum.
Since then, no further information if this Zero is display, or its current location or condition today.
References
Charles Darby noted this aircraft as 3618 with tail number -133
Zero-sen yo yomigaere lists this Zero as owned by Kermit Weeks
Thanks to Ryan Toews for additional information
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