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JAPANESE ZERO FIGHTER REPLICAS


The replica Japanese Zero fighters were created for the movie by modifying American AT-6 Texan trainers.
 


Zero fighter created by the Cal-Volair Company seen here in its final stages of construction: geared R-1340 engine and
cleaned up cowl are quite in evidence. Note the Zero drop tank parts stacked on the floor ready for final assembly.
(courtesy of Air Classics magazine, Feb. 1969 issue)


The cockpit structure on the Zero extends from firewall to aft of the baggage area.
Note the deeply faired wing-to-fuselage fillet.
(courtesy of Air Classics magazine, Feb. 1969 issue)

 

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