Shots of a Japanese Zero, being displayed by Marine Corp

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20029115

Description

With wheels up and propeller bent, this Japanese Zero carrier-based fighter made its Fort Worth debut Tuesday in a tent just north of City Hall. The plane was shot down on Guadalcanal and is making a nation-wide tour under the auspices of the Marine Corps benefit fund for enlisted men. Note the machinegun still intact in the right wing. Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Morning Edition August 3, 1945

Archival Date

1945-08-02

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-356

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Military aircraft; Japanese Zero; Fundraising; Guadalcanal; Machine guns; Tents; City & town halls