The Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe was a single-seat floatplane interceptor developed as a stopgap to protect remote island bases and amphibious forces while purpose-built float fighters were pending. It was essentially a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero (Model 11) modified with a central float and wingtip stabilizer floats. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/nakajima-a6m2-n-rufe/ #NakajimaA6M2NRufe #aeroplane #airplane #aviation #fighter #floatplane #Floatplane #floatplanefighter #ImperialJapaneseNavy #ImperialJapaneseNavyAirService #MitsubishiA6M2
Mitsubishi G6M1 Heavy Escort Fighter - Destination's Journey

Photos of the Mitsubishi G6M1 long-range escort fighter derived from the Mitsubishi G4M Betty bomber. Later converted to transports

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The Kawanishi E15K Shiun, Allied reporting name “Norm”, was a Japanese single-engine reconnaissance floatplane developed during World War II.
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Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai - Destination's Journey

Photos of the Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai (George) single seat fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during the Second World War

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Kawanishi N1K1-J Shiden - Destination's Journey

Photos of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Services Kawanishi N1K1-J Shiden (Violet Lightning), Allied code name George of the Second World War

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