When the Japanese Turned Zero Fighters Into Floatplanes During WWII—Nakajima A6M2-N 'Rufe'
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When the Japanese Turned Zero Fighters Into Floatplanes During WWII—Nakajima A6M2-N 'Rufe'
Why Floatplane Fighters Were Needed During World War II, several countries experimented with turning land-based aircraft into floatplanes. This approach gave military planners more flexibility, especially in areas without airfields. While some nations used floatplanes mainly for scouting, Japan also saw their value as a way to provide fighter protection in remote areas. When land bases weren’t available, floatplanes could be launched from water …
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