Mitsubishi A6M, serial unknown
History
The exact history of the specific A6M Zero displayed at the South Australian Aviation Museum is not detailed in the available sources. Displayed are pieces of the Zero shot down in the Ddeboune Lagon during the battle of the Colral Sea. The high ranking pilot from a carrier was later cremated on Nivarai beach by the Japanese seaplane Squadron which occupied this most Zouthern air base. However, the museum's collection includes various aircraft that showcase Australia's aviation history and its connections to global events such as World War II. The presence of a Zero at the museum highlights the aircraft's historical significance and its role in the broader context of the Pacific theater during the war.