{"product_id":"a6m-zero-sen-aces-1940-42-9781472821447","title":"A6M Zero-Sen Aces 1940-42","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen was Japan's Spitfire. In continuous development and operational service from the time of the Sino-Japanese war in 1940 to the end of the Pacific War in 1945, it is held in almost mythical awe, similar to Britain's legendary fighter aircraft. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the time of its operational debut the fighter's design features offered the revolutionary combination of an all-round vision canopy, cannon armament and a jettisonable drop tank giving it phenomenal range. Together with the flying and tactical proficiency of superbly trained pilots, this made the Zero-sen a true strategic fighter, spearheading Japan's offensive in the Pacific. It was also the mount of a plethora of successful and flamboyant naval aces engaged in both sea and land campaigns. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume covers the use of the A6M2 variant from its debut in China to the Solomons Campaign, and also tells the story of the A6M2-N \"Rufe\" floatplane fighter aces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Osprey Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/23\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472821447\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 7.20w x 0.40d","brand":"Nicholas Millman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302207975605,"sku":"9781472821447","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_86f139bd-1c75-40d0-a447-f9c329bf54dd.jpg?v=1772552327","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a6m-zero-sen-aces-1940-42-9781472821447","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}