Aircraft Photo of N712Z / NX712Z | Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero) | AirHistory.net #192700
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N712Z
Alternate Registration:NX712Z
Other Marks:X-133
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi A6M Reisen
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen (Zero)
C/n (msn):3869
Location
City / Airport:Lompoc - Vandenberg AFBMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KVBG   IATA: VBG   Local: VBG   Other: -
 
Photo Date:30 October 2004
Photo by:Gerhard Plomitzer
Photo ID: 192700
Photo Comment

This rare and beautiful Zero is one of only three flying Zeros in the world. This plane was found on New Guinea (now Indonesia), near the town of Babo. It was restored partly in Russia, and partly in the U.S. and is based at CAF - SoCAL Wing Aviation Heritage Museum, Camarillo. Owner is David Price.

This photo is copyright © Gerhard Plomitzer, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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