In 1937, the US was stunned by Japan's Zero fighter. Its superior quality defied expectations, leading Mitsubishi to take on the challenge of building it. Jiro Horikoshi, a visionary engineer, helped create this revolutionary aircraft. Its innovative design met the Navy's demanding requirements. Have you ever been surprised by innovation? #ZeroFighter #Mitsubishi #aviation #history #Japan #aircraft | War Stories

13K views · 235 reactions | Currently displayed at the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum, this A6M3 Model 22 was assigned to the 252nd Kokutai and operated from Taroa airfield, in the Marshall Islands, where it was damaged or unserviceable and abandoned. Salvaged in 1979, wing tips from an A6M3 Model 32 Zero were incorrectly attached to this aircraft during its restoration to static condition. | Zero Fighter Pilots | Facebook

79K views · 2K reactions | The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was spearheaded by one of the most dominant fighter planes in the Pacific: the ultra-light, extremely maneuverable Mitsubishi A6M ""Zero."" Air Warriors | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook