A Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter at the NACA Langley Reserch Center in Hampton Virginia (USA), in March 1943. This plane had been captured at Akutan Island, Alaska, in August 1942.

What You Need to Know: Japan’s Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter dominated the skies over the Pacific early in World War II, achieving a 12-to-1 kill ratio.This carrier-based warplane, known for its ...

On a quiet corner of Ford Island, a moment in history is turning heads. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is home to all three ...

The Zero endures as a symbol of Imperial Japan’s efficiency and menace. Imperial Japan’s most iconic piece of military hardware may well be the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero, which at the time of its ...

The A6M Zero was once the most feared fighter in the Pacific - light, fast, and deadly. ... Discover how Japan’s legendary aircraft went from dominant to outdated. More for You.

The Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter Aircraft has undergone extensive restoration and is nearly ready for its first post-restoration flight, the museum said.