Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Cart

Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero CartWhen the Japanese Zero first entered service in 1940, it was without doubt the most advanced naval fighter in the world and quickly earned a reputation as a ruthless dogfighter. In early engagements, the Zero proved so effective that pilots were able to post an almost unbelievable victory ratio of 12 to 1 against their adversaries. As the Wehrmacht began its march across Europe in 1940, little attention was being given to developments in the Far East.

the Cushman would have been a regular feature on a USAAF airfield

easy assembly

and could also deploy M130/M147 flares as counter-measures

As combat losses began to mount

Repositioned fuselage light

As newer fighters began to enter service

Produced under license from Boeing

and repositioning the Rover V8 engine to a position behind the cab removed the bonnet and gave these vehicles their distinctive flat front profile

USS Solomons

Over the skies of Poland

Hurricane Mk

the Stalwart lived up to its name